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Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Jennifer Enochs, Life Design Unlimited

April 16, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Jennifer Enochs, Owner at Life Designs Unlimited

Filed Under: Inspiring Women Member Spotlight

W.I.N. Podcast Episode 9: Tonia Martinez, Career Transformations

April 16, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Across industries in the pandemic, virtually recruiting and onboarding a remote workforce has become the norm for many. For better or worse, experts say virtual hiring is here to stay. We talked to Tonia Martinez, CEO at Career Transformations, about trends in hiring and recruiting and how your business can conduct a more efficient, effective virtual hiring process.

Filed Under: What's Important Now

Community Impact Forum: County Connection

April 16, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On April 16, 2021, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Impact Forum on county updates from Jefferson and Adams Counties. The forum featured Don Davis, Jefferson County Manager, and Ray Gonzales, Adams County Manager, with county-wide updates on the COVID-19 response and impact, demographic shifts, new challenges and upcoming projects.

Filed Under: Events

[Webinar Recording] Arvada Employment Law Webinar Series: Managing COVID

April 14, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On April 14, 2021, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and Arvada Economic Development Association hosted the first session of its Employment Law Webinar Series. “Managing COVID: To Vaccinate or not, Time Off, Unemployment and Return to Work” was presented by Chuck Passaglia, founder and president of Employment Law Solutions, Inc.

Below, find a video recording of the event and important resources related to the event.

Filed Under: COVID-19, Events

Submit Your Nominations for the 2021 Chamber Awards

April 1, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we are now accepting nominations for a variety of local awards that recognize businesses and community members for their efforts to make Arvada an incredible place to live, work, play and learn.

Filed Under: Chamber Update

AYP March Meeting: A Look at City of Arvada Operations and How to Get Involved

April 1, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

 At the AYP meeting on March 17th, we had the opportunity to hear from Mark Deven, Arvada’s City Manager on how the City of Arvada functions and what you can do to get involved.

Filed Under: AYP

Arvada Police Department Offers Free “Crime Prevention for Businesses” Classes

April 1, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Join members of the Arvada Police Department to learn important crime tips to keep you and your business safe!

Filed Under: Member Post

Colorado to Open Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility to Everyone 16 and Older on April 2

March 29, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced on Monday that everyone in the state age 16 and older will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine starting on Friday, April 2nd.  The state had been planning to open vaccine eligibility to the general public in mid-April. Colorado will join a dozen other states across the country that have expanded eligibility to the general population.

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Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Taylor Anderson, North Suburban Mortgage

March 29, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Taylor Anderson, Mortgage Loan Originator at North Suburban Mortgage

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Member Spotlight: Lane Academy of Martial Arts

March 26, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

At Lane Academy, Matt Lane offers yoga classes, Tai Chi classes and Taekwondo martial art classes for three-year-olds all the way to seniors. We talked to Matt about shaping his passion into a business and how he gave his school a fighting chance to survive opening at the start of a pandemic.

Filed Under: Member Spotlight

Message of Support from the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce

March 23, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada business and non-profit community is in shock today as we grieve for our neighbors in the Boulder community. Our hearts are with the victims, families, first responders and all those impacted by this event. 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Community Impact Forum: Community Growth Forum

March 19, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On February 19, 2021, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Impact Forum on Mental Health Insights in partnership with the Jefferson Center. The forum explored what businesses need to know about the state of mental health, new resources, and employer strategies for managing stress and burnout.

Filed Under: Events

W.I.N. Podcast Episode 8: Kate Hixson, Black Hound Design

March 18, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

In this episode of the W.I.N. Podcast, David DeLong offers historical insights on the economy, mental health, and women in the workforce that can help you make better decisions in this uncertain year.

Filed Under: What's Important Now

Footers Catering Celebrates 40 Years with New Event Space in Arvada

March 17, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Second-generation Denver business moving entire operation to reimagined Arvada location. Denver, CO, March 2021— After 40 years in business in Colorado, Footers Catering will open a much-anticipated event facility in Arvada. The venue, named “Social Capitol,” will include 20,000 square feet of versatile event-space, a mezzanine, and smaller breakout rooms. The reimagined building at 6543 […]

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Join Our Team! Program Manager Job Description

March 16, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Program Manager Job Description The Big WHY Mission: The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for solving Arvada’s most critical business challenges and a champion for advancing a thriving community. Vision: Healthy businesses, thriving community. Core Values:  We put our members at the center of everything we do. We support our diverse business community […]

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Donna Shannon, Personal Touch Career Services

March 15, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Kathryn Seehusen, Residential Realtor & New Agent Mentor at Colorado Home Realty

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W.I.N. Podcast Episode 7: Legislative Session Update with Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby

March 12, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

In this episode of the W.I.N. Podcast, David DeLong offers historical insights on the economy, mental health, and women in the workforce that can help you make better decisions in this uncertain year.

Filed Under: Government Affairs, What's Important Now

Meet Our Inspiring Women Members with One-On-One Candid Conversations

March 10, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce is powering a celebration of Arvada women leaders throughout the month of March. The Chamber is celebrating Badass Women of Arvada in business, non-profits, and the community and offers resources and engagement opportunities.
As part of this campaign, the Chamber ​welcomes​ students, young professionals, and other members in the community ​to have a candid conversation with one of the Chamber’s Inspiring Women Members!

Filed Under: Chamber Update

AYP February Meeting: A Look into an Arvada Non-Profit – Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

March 4, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

At the meeting on February 17th, AYP explored how a non-profit works with Linda Chassman. Linda is the Co-Founder and Executive Director from Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC), right here in Arvada. She shared her experience with starting the organization with its challenges and bright spots. 

Filed Under: AYP

Arvada Chamber Celebrates Badass Women of Arvada in March

March 1, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce is leading a celebration of Arvada women leaders throughout the month of March. The Chamber will celebrate Badass Women of Arvada in business, non-profits, and the community and offer resources and engagement opportunities.

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Kathryn Seehusen, Colorado Home Realty

March 1, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Kathryn Seehusen, Residential Realtor & New Agent Mentor at Colorado Home Realty

Filed Under: Inspiring Women Member Spotlight

Jefferson County Moves to Level Blue Effective Friday, February 26

February 25, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Effective Feb. 26 at 6:00 AM, Jefferson County will move to Level Blue: Caution on the state’s Dial 2.0. The shift to Level Blue comes after the county’s one-week incidence and test positivity rates for COVID-19 have fallen into the designated metrics for this lower level of restrictions, and this trend has been sustained for a full week. In Jeffco, from Feb.17-23, we had a total of 531 cases of COVID-19, or 91.1 per 100,000 residents. The county has also seen decreased and stabilized hospitalizations due to COVID-19 during this time.

Filed Under: COVID-19

Member Spotlight: Namiko’s Sushi and Japanese Restaurant

February 25, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Namiko’s Sushi and Japanese Restaurant opened in 1988, nearly 33 years ago, in Arvada. The founder, Yuri Chandonnet, worked for multiple restaurants in Japan before moving to the United States and deciding to start a business she could leave to her daughter. Yuri gathered money from her friends, borrowed money from her mother, and started Namiko’s in a 1,500 square foot space.

We talked to owner Namiko Eshima about her mother’s legacy, navigating a challenging business year, and how the restaurant became a beloved staple of the Arvada community.

Filed Under: Member Spotlight

W.I.N. Podcast Episode 6: Blurred Lines – The Employer Role in Supporting Employees, with Erin Lemmons, Eolas HR

February 24, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

In this episode of the W.I.N. Podcast, David DeLong offers historical insights on the economy, mental health, and women in the workforce that can help you make better decisions in this uncertain year.

Filed Under: What's Important Now

Arvada Q1 Business Pulse Survey

February 23, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce will keep a pulse on your needs and align resources to support your business, including funding, supplies, marketing, and more. Please take a brief survey to assist us in the development of programming and resources that your business needs.

Filed Under: COVID-19

Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Kim Gieseler, CFP, RICP, Valorem Financial

February 16, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Kim Gieseler, CFP®, RICP® Co-Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Valorem Financial Tell us more about you and/or your business I started her business to help others lead inspired lives and plan for the days ahead. I advise successful couples and single women on how to create financial roadmaps through powerful, genuine connection and strategic […]

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Arvada Chamber of Commerce Recognized with Outstanding Program Award at 2021 W.A.C.E. Annual Conference

February 11, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On February 3, 2021 the Arvada Chamber was recognized for Outstanding Program by the Western Association of Chamber Executives for its role in the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce. Created with a cross-section of local partners in response to COVID-19, this Taskforce worked diligently to support efforts to understand the impact of COVID-19 closures and respond quickly with programs, resources and policy shifts. for all businesses in Arvada. 

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Top 5 Promo Items for 2021, by Dan Hohenstein, Brand Agents

February 9, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Brand Agents is happy to consult with our clients to help them implement the most innovative, creative and current branding trends. Included here are several new and hot items for 2021, all of which can be beautifully decorated with your company’s logo.

Filed Under: Member Post

Jefferson and Adams County will Move to Level Yellow on Saturday, February 6 with Dial 2.0 Update

February 5, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced that a new version of the COVID-19 dial tool, Dial 2.0, will go into effect Saturday, February 6 at 9 a.m. Counties will be moved to the appropriate level on Dial 2.0. at this time. Jefferson County and Adams County will join many Denver metro countries moving from Level Orange to Level Yellow on Saturday.

Filed Under: COVID-19

Inspiring Women Member Spotlight: Mollie Gilligan, Payroll Vault – North Metro Denver

February 4, 2021 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Mollie Gilligan, Payroll Vault – North Metro Denver Tell us more about you and/or your business My husband and I own a full-service payroll company. We partner with local business owners to help them mitigate the risks of payroll compliance and maintain employee management at an affordable cost. With so many changes in the last […]

Filed Under: Inspiring Women Member Spotlight

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