Kicks & Capital

​GRAVES Civic Solutions ("GRAVES") Invites You To:

​KICKS & CAPITAL

​An AEC & Partner Networking Event:

​Connection, Culture & Your Favorite Sneakers!

​Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

​The Local Drive Lounge at Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St, Suite 135, Aurora, CO)

​JUST SNEAKERS, CONNECTIONS, CAPITAL PROJECTS & CONVERSATION.

​Ditch the formal footwear and lace-up your best sneakers. Join leaders across public agencies, AEC primes, pro sports, higher ed, and real estate to have fun and connect.

​We're also excited to introduce GRAVES Civic Solutions ("GRAVES") —a strategic consulting and advisory firm operating at the intersection of infrastructure, real estate, process, and public engagement to help leaders build trust and deliver complex capital projects.

​THE EXPERIENCE

• ​"Best Kicks" Showcase: Rock your favorite or customized sneakers. Bragging rights and prizes for the standout sneakers in the room.

• ​Lounge & Games: Virtual golf long-drive, cornhole, pool, and arcade games running all night.

• ​Pure Biz Dev: Connect with key decision-makers driving the region's top capital projects, expand your network, and find strategic partners.

• ​Eats & Drinks: Cash bar with craft cocktails, local brews, and mocktails. Casual Grab-N-Go dining, purchase bites inside Stanley Marketplace and bring them into the lounge (food-truck-style).

• ​Great Music: Curated sounds all night to keep the energy high.

​WHO’S IN THE ROOM

​AEC Primes | Airport & Transit | Local Govt Officials | Sports & Higher Ed Leaders | BDTA Alumni | Concessionaires | Innovation Leaders | Professional Services | SBE/MWBE/DBE Partners |

​RSVP TODAY

​Lace up early—tickets are limited for our inaugural event.

​Free on-site parking at Stanley Marketplace.