Meet the Advocacy KAPS Council

Vision

Arvada businesses are the voice that influences pro-industry regulation and opportunity in Arvada, Jefferson County, Adams County and Colorado.

General Policy Approach

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce will work to:

Drive a regulatory climate that is balanced, consistent and predictable, thus incentivizing business growth.
Streamline business permitting and reporting processes.
Support meaningful initiatives and legislation that minimizes fiscal impact on employers, but addresses identified community needs.
Prioritize legislation that considers the longevity of funding requests and utilizes sunset language where appropriate.
Support a tax structure that does not disproportionately impact businesses.
Focus on fixing the fundamental problem, not temporary or hyper-localized solutions.

Interested in joining? Contact Kami Welch at kami@arvadachamber.org.

ADVOCACY KAPS COUNCIL MEMBERS

Michael McCarron

Council Chair, Lakeside Insurance

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

I love the interaction with locally-based dynamic entrepreneurs !

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

KAPS means rolling up your sleeves and actually tackling thorny issues as opposed to just discussing them.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

Daily discussions regarding opportunities and challenges with business owners

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Larry Barker

Sonsio

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

Helping my community and working with amazing people.

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

Making a significant contribution with amazing people.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

Extreme Ownership

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Edward Cox

Anytime Fitness Arvada

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce offers a critical platform and venue for local businesses to come together to discuss and advocate for policies that foster an environment for business growth and sustainability within the community.

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

To work with both diverse and like-minded individuals to identify issues of concern and to address them in short order by figuratively, and creatively, kicking them in square in the pants.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

The Economist

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Daniel Cupit

Professional Construction Services

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

I love that our chamber makes a difference by staying actively involved with the city, county, state legislature, and various organizations dealing with issues that affect businesses and our community.

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

Providing input on issues that affect businesses and our community. Being able to share our point of view based on experience with the industries we work in.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

"Who Moved My Cheese"

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Tracy Kraft-Tharp

Board of County Commissioners

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

Working with Kami and other great Arvada leaders

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Scott A. Phillips

Centura Health

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

The Arvada Chamber is a forward thinking, energetic organization that has done great things for the community.

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

Using the strengths of the membership to develop new and different solutions to issues that the Arvada Business community are faced with.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

It's Our Ship -- Capt. D. Michael Abrashoff

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Lisa Smith

Team Rubicon

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

I love being a part of an engaged community that truly cares about their city and neighbors!

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

KAPS means that you do not sit idly on the sidelines when there is a need in the community, you roll up your sleeves and get to work to solve the challenge!

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

Lead Change by John Kotter

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Katie Winner

For The Win Communications, Ltd.

In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.:

The people- getting to know other chamber members across Arvada and the staff of the chamber are always super helpful.

What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?:

Being willing and able to talk about difficult problems and work towards solutions that help everyone.

What is your favorite professional development book or resource?:

Scaling Up Excellence by Robert Sutton