This year’s Denver South Annual Event brought together a full room of leaders, innovators, and community partners for an afternoon defined by energy, connection, and shared purpose. From meaningful conversations to new relationships, the event reflected what Denver South does best: bringing the right people together to move ideas forward.
Business leaders arriving at the Denver South Annual Event
Denver South President & CEO, David Worley, welcomes guests at the Annual Event
We were honored to hear from Mayor Marissa Harmon of Lone Tree and Darryl Jones of Coventry Development Corp & RidgeGate, who helped set the tone for a day focused on growth and collaboration.
Darryl Jones of Coventry Development Corp & RidgeGate addressing attendees on stage
Mayor Marissa Harmon Mayor of Lone Tree, addressing attendees on stage
Turning Vision into a Global Brand
The highlight of the event was keynote speaker Daymond John, CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with billions in product sales world-wide.
Daymond shared how he built his apparel brand, FUBU (“For Us, By Us”), from just $40 into a global business generating billions in sales. His journey began with recognizing a gap in the market—clothing that represented culture—and having the drive to fill it. He spoke about hip hop’s role as a disruptor in the fashion industry and how authenticity became a competitive advantage.
Lessons from Daymond John’s Keynote:
A recurring theme throughout his speech was hustle and persistence. From early efforts like knocking on LL Cool J’s door to gain support, to scaling a global brand, Daymond emphasized that success is never a solo effort. Strategic partnerships, collaboration, and surrounding yourself with the right people are essential to building something meaningful.
He also highlighted the importance of representation and diversity in business, emphasizing that different perspectives lead to stronger ideas and better outcomes. His message was clear: lasting success is built through community, collaboration, and a willingness to think differently.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a dynamic and engaging event! Stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter.
A special thank you to our sponsors for their generous support! Their partnership makes events like this possible.
Photo credit: InSync Photography + Design
