HOW WE WORK
Start with people.
Every successful place or experience begins with understanding the people it's meant to serve. We listen, ask questions, and build relationships to understand the community, the opportunity, and the goals behind the work. Whether we're managing a public gathering space or producing an event, we believe the best outcomes come from creating something people genuinely want to be part of.
Build the system.
Great ideas need more than enthusiasm to succeed. We bring structure to the creative process through thoughtful planning, clear communication, practical systems, and careful coordination. From budgets and logistics to partnerships and day-to-day operations, we build the foundation that turns ambitious ideas into experiences that work in the real world.
Leave room for possibility.
Some of the most meaningful moments are the ones nobody planned. We believe strong operations should create opportunities, not constrain them. By anticipating challenges, staying adaptable, and making space for creativity, we help places and experiences evolve organically—welcoming unexpected connections, new ideas, and the kind of energy that makes a community feel alive.
Photo credit: City of Fort Collins
EXPERIENCE BEHIND NVD
A new firm built on years of experience.
Our experience spans public events, arts and cultural programming, community engagement, and the operational work that brings ambitious ideas to life. We bring that foundation to NVD Group with a fresh perspective and a commitment to creating places and experiences that matter.
Strategic planning and seamless execution of large-scale events that bring people together to create memorable moments and lasting impact.
LARGE-SCALE EVENTS
ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Creating vibrant arts and cultural programming that sparks creativity, celebrates community, and brings public spaces to life.
PLACEMAKING & ECONOMIC VITALITY
Supporting local economic vitality through placemaking, strategic partnerships, and experiences that connect communities with businesses and opportunity.
Photo credit: Poudre Library District, Nick Heimann, City of Fort Collins
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Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nick Heimann brings more than a decade of experience in event management, community programming, and public-sector leadership to NVD Group. His work centers on a simple belief: thoughtfully designed places and experiences can bring people together, strengthen communities, and create a lasting sense of connection.
Beginning in 2015 with the City of Fort Collins, Nick led a wide range of public-facing initiatives, from large-scale events like Open Streets, Bike to Work Day, and Fort Collins Pride to cultural celebrations, public art experiences, and community-driven programming. His work has involved everything from creative vision and partnership development to budgets, logistics, sponsorships, and the operational systems that make ambitious ideas possible.
With a Master of Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health, Nick brings a distinctive perspective to placemaking and events—one grounded in community well-being, accessibility, and meaningful public participation.
At NVD Group, he combines that experience with an entrepreneurial approach to helping organizations activate spaces, develop experiences, and build the relationships and systems that allow them to thrive.
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Founder & Chief Financial Officer
Dylan Tobin brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to the financial and operational side of NVD Group. His work focuses on building the financial structure, administrative practices, and organizational discipline that allow creative ideas to become viable, sustainable ventures.
As Chief Financial Officer, Dylan draws on his Master of Business Administration to guide NVD Group's financial management, budgeting, contract administration, and long-term business strategy. His approach reflects an understanding that strong financial stewardship is about more than managing expenses—it's about making informed decisions, using resources responsibly, and creating opportunities for growth.
Dylan's perspective complements NVD Group's creative and community-centered work. By bringing financial considerations into the planning process from the beginning, he helps ensure that projects are not only compelling in concept but also practical to implement and maintain.
At NVD Group, Dylan helps bridge ambition and accountability, providing the financial and administrative foundation that supports successful projects, strong partnerships, and a sustainable future.
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NVD Group was founded on a shared belief that great ideas deserve the opportunity to become something real—and that bringing them to life requires both imagination and intention.
As partners in life and business, Nick and Dylan bring complementary perspectives to their work. Nick approaches projects through the lens of people, places, and experiences, drawing on years of community programming, event management, and public-sector leadership. Dylan brings a focus on financial stewardship, organizational strategy, and the practical considerations that help good ideas become sustainable endeavors.
Together, they founded NVD Group to bring these strengths into a single enterprise—one that pairs creative thinking with operational discipline, community relationships with sound business practices, and ambitious visions with realistic paths forward.
Their approach is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and the belief that the best outcomes emerge when people feel connected to the places and experiences around them.
Whether helping a public space find its purpose, supporting an organization through a complex event, or developing a new opportunity from the ground up, Nick and Dylan see NVD Group as more than a service provider. They see it as a partner in making meaningful things happen.