This past week was Colorado Startup Week, and there were so many international visitors who came to Colorado, many of them spending time touring Colorado's innovation community with DEDO (Department of Economic Development) and OEDIT (Office of Economic Development and International Trade). There were conversations about startups, investment,...
This September, Denver and Kunming celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 40 years as Sister Cities. Since 1986, the Denver–Kunming relationship has brought together students, educators, artists, civic leaders, businesses, volunteers,...
As we move into the second half of the year, Denver Sister Cities International is energized by the dedication of our members, volunteers, City Committees, and community partners. This summer...
Dear Friends - Both personally and on behalf of the Ulaanbaatar Denver Sister Cities Committee and Denver Sister Cities International, I want to thank all of you for joining us for our April 1st gathering celebrating Mongolia, our long relationship with Nomadic Expeditions, and the many years of exchanges between Mongolia...
In October 2025, one of Denver Sister Cities International’s valued partners in Axum faced another devastating setback. A fire at Aksum University College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (AKU Hospital) caused significant damage to facilities, equipment, and critical care infrastructure—further straining a healthcare system already...
This May, a delegation from Dundgovi Province in Mongolia will travel to Colorado—continuing a relationship that spans more than three decades and reflects one of the most enduring international partnerships in the American West. Coordinated on the U.S. side by Jim Wagenlander, Chair of the Ulaanbaatar–Denver Sister...
For years, members of our community have visited schools, clubs, and residential facilities pulling out memorabilia from a “City in a suitcase” showcasing the historical and cultural highlights of our partner cities. In April, Denver Sister Cities Axum committee members, Janet Lee, Maria Halloran, and Gayle Stallings presented at Brookdale...
For more than three decades, Denver’s legendary Five Points jazz tradition has traveled far beyond Colorado through the music of the Five Points Ambassadors — a group founded by the late Purnell Steen, whose lifelong mission was to preserve and share the cultural heritage of Denver’s historic jazz district....
Denver Sister Cities International brought together committee leaders, volunteers, and members on Saturday, April 25 for a Communications Workshop designed to strengthen storytelling, improve shared tools, and build greater visibility across the organization’s international partnerships. Thanks to our members and supporters at Geotech Environmental Equipment, a Denver-Based business...
