b'When Fitzsimons Innovation Community began 25 years ago, our mission was to create a community where innovators, visionaries, and risk takers would find common ground while discovering and developing the next big things in2023 Media Dayhealthcare. Were proud to say thatWith all these breakthroughs and advancements happening here, we couldnt help but shout it from community is here and thriving. 2023the rooftops, so in 2023 we held our first-ever Media has been a year replete with growthDay. This was a chance to gather local and national and prosperity, and were excited to tellmedia to come and learn what we do and how and you all about it here in our Third Annualwhy we do it so well. We were able to share the impact our Community has had on local economies, Innovation Report.Community success stories, and the benefits of our strategic partnerships with nearby research and Health Happens Here academic institutions. Were happy to report that the In a post-pandemic society, quality of life at workmedialike so many others when they learn about is more important than ever. Employers nowFitzsimons Innovation Communitywereunderstand that happier employees produce betterduly impressed. results, improved culture, and bigger bottomA New Yearlines. And employees know that a healthy work environment means health in the other areas of life,In 2024, were focused on re-envisioning our master too. This is something weve known at Fitzsimonsplan. Were taking into consideration how far weve Innovation Community for a long time. Since thecome, the changes in the life sciences and healthcare beginning, weve been focused on helping ourlandscapes, and the future of our campus. We look Community members flourish while removing manyforward to welcoming new organizations who will break of the typical obstacles that take away from work- fresh ground in our Community, while watching our life enjoyment and balance between professionalcurrent members blaze even more innovative trails. The and personal happiness. Its just one more waygrowth is imminent, the discoveries are inevitable, and health happens on our campus.health continues to happen here every day. Work and Play Happen Here, Too Weve always believed in intangibles as key factors in that healthy balance. With amenities and gathering spaceslike The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club within walking distance of all the Bioscience buildingsSteve VanNurden President & CEO and the Central Green with its programming andFitzsimons Innovation Communitybustling schedule of live music, outdoor movies, and campus eventsweve shown that a healthy community starts with gathering and collaborating. In 2023, our Community members took full advantage of these campus comforts that add to their quality of life at work and at play. Its a breakthrough in the wayApril Giles Vice President, Business Developmentinnovation communities are built.Fitzsimons Innovation Community3'