Features and Benefits
WHAT DOES THE CHAMBER DO?
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce empowers businesses to succeed by increasing their visibility to customers through its annual, printed business directory distributed to every household in Arvada, online exposure through the Chamber website and e-newsletter, new business ribbon-cutting ceremonies and announcements, and advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce's community-minded approach is modeled after the city of Arvada itself. Though the city is large, it retains a "modern-day Mayberry" feel. Arvada was incorporated in 1904, and many generations of families and businesses continue to live and thrive here today. Founded in 1925, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce has a long history of involvement in growing and supporting the local business landscape.
The Chamber gathers information on current business trends; provides local maps; publishes Chamber business listings and a local magazine; operates a website that receives 750,000 hits a year; sends out a weekly e-newsletter, Grand Views; answers inquires; promotes Arvada economic development; and supports positive business initiatives.
- Member-to-member discounts: Receive substantial savings on day-to-day essential products and services and as a member, you can offer your own discounts.
- Website exposure: Expand your market reach and gain access to the 750,000 hits www.ArvadaChamber.org receives each year. The Chamber also provides mailing lists and labels to make it easy for you to market to over 650 local businesses. Call for pricing.
- Heightened visibility: Display your Chamber membership decal in your business and on your Web site. Your investment in the Chamber gives your business credibility and increases the likelihood customers who see it will patronize your business.
- Educational programs: Enjoy professional seminars, panel discussions, marketing sessions, and presentations from many different industry perspectives.
- Advocacy: The Chamber works with the city, AEDA, local economic development organizations, and Downtown Arvada Partnership to expand development efforts, address the retention of business and industry, promote Arvada, and salute business and industry in this community.
3 Ways to Support the Chamber:
Invest in a Healthy Local Economy
When the Chamber assists companies that are relocating here or expanding, it means more jobs — and more customers for you. Your investment in the Chamber helps to market Arvada and promote quality growth. Please support our Chamber members. They support our community!
Get Involved
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce encourages involvement because it knows it makes a difference to its members' success. By offering a multitude of networking opportunities and leadership roles with the Chamber, members feel welcomed and supported.
There’s nothing more rewarding than volunteering your time and talent to make the community where you live and work a better place. As a member of the Chamber, you will help sustain and improve the quality of life that you, your family and your employees enjoy. Membership in the Chamber is an investment in your business future.
Become Part of the Decision-Making Process
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce has many committees that depend on member participation in order to plan successful events, discuss important partnerships between the education and the business community, and discuss important legislative issues facing Arvada businesses. Join a committee and share your talents with others today.
Get involved with our exciting Ambassador Program and spread the news of the Arvada Chamber with others!
The Chamber office is open during regular business hours, offering advice and providing answers to members, newcomers, residents, and visitors. The Chamber’s President is available to answer your community or business-related inquiries. The office is a place of resource and assistance, promotes local business, and regularly distributes information to prospective newcomers and visitors in Arvada.
"I would like to thank Dot and her team at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and the excellent job that they are doing for the ongoing development of the business community. Piper Electric Co., Inc. has been Arvada Chamber Members since 1998. During our time we have utilized the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in various ways to enhance our business. The Arvada Chamber of Commerce promotes business to business networking, with several weekly lunch of breakfast time leads group meetings. In addition there are several events that the Arvada Chamber of Commerce has throughout the year that brings not only businesses together, they actually bring the whole community together. As a Arvada Chamber of Commerce member, participating whether it is sponsorships, or simply attending the events has been critical in the Piper Electric Co., Inc. success in the Arvada community. Community is about relationships, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce has certainly been worth the price of admission." - Paul Miller, Vice President, Piper Electric Co, Inc.
- FREE listings: Every member is listed in our Online Business Directory (by business name, business category and contact person) and in our annual Chamber directory and magazine. Web and email links are also available.
- Regular updates: The Chamber keeps its members informed about any and all regional and state issues that affect our business community through media articles, newspapers, personal visits, meetings and events. The Chamber newsletter has a distribution of over 650 and provides monthly up-to-date information.
- FREE employment listings: Finding employees can be a challenge, and the Chamber is helping by providing free “helpwanted” job listings on its Web site.
- Discounted Workers’ Compensation: Colling Insurance Services and Trust Hall Insurance Services have joined forces with Pinnacol Assurance to deliver one of the best workers’ compensation programs available – offering reasonable premiums discounted at 4% to eligible Chamber members. Eligible members may also receive a year-end dividend refund of up to 27.1% of their premium. Free loss-control service, safety seminars, training, and information on how to contain workers’ compensation costs. Contact Aaron Edwards of Colling Insurance at 303-987-3331 or Lee Humrich of Trust Hall Insurance at 303-421-2802 to take advantage of this benefit.
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Member
- REFERRALS
Members are always the first to be referred and the Chamber is one of the top resources in Arvada for those seeking products, services or references on specific businesses. - EXPOSURE
The Chamber staff believes and proudly communicates that its members provide superior customer service and products. - GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE
Membership extends credibility and implies that you are trustworthy, involved in your community and care about your customers. - IMPACT
Collective voices have a marked effect on the outcomes of public policy. - LOW-COSTMARKETING
Opportunities exist through the Chamber’s events, programs, Web site, sponsorships and in-house publications.
Maximize Your Membership
With over 650 members and growing, the Arvada Chamber offers services, opportunities, and most importantly, a way to deliver results and long-term relationships to our members. It represents a group of businesses interested in maximizing their profit and membership potential through the following:
Networking
The Chamber understands the value of networking and hosts regular business after-hours, leads groups, luncheons, leadership breakfasts, and ribbon cuttings as a way to meet, greet, connect and expand your prospect base.
Advertising
The Chamber provides avenues for advertising through our annual directory and local magazine, a map, the website, and our weekly e-newsletter, Grand Views. To sign up for Grand Views, go to www.ArvadaChamber.org and click on “Sign up for Chamber Emails” on the left side of the home page.
Chamber/Community Events
The Chamber sponsors several major events including the Annual Dinner, HarvestFest Open Golf Tournament, Man & Woman of the Year, and the Taste of Arvada, which draws an enormous attendance and offers excellent advertising/sponsorship opportunities.
Political Action
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is a legislative advocate for business owners. The Chamber maintains close ties with the City of Arvada and keeps abreast of local, state and national regulatory and legislative actions that could affect Arvada's business community. The Chamber speaks on behalf of businesses to elected and appointed officials and government staff members at the local, state and national levels. Your voice is heard on important regulatory, legislative and educational issues that directly affect your business.
"Dot, I wanted to thank you for organizing the Open House for my new office. The turnout was WAY more than I expected! It meant a lot to me that so many Chamber members showed up." -
Teri Starry, State Farm Insurance
