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Nominations now Open to Recognize Badass Women of Arvada

January 25, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

For the third consecutive year, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce will lead a celebration of Arvada women leaders in March as part of Women’s History Month. The Chamber will celebrate Badass Women of Arvada in business, non-profits, and the community and offer resources and engagement opportunities. Community members can nominate women to highlight as the […]

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Centered Tips: Creating a Culture of Wellness

January 23, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Mental health and wellness have never been more important for our workforce, our community, our loved ones, and ourselves. The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce is thrilled to partner with Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Mental Health Partners to offer mental health and wellness support to Arvada small businesses through a pilot program called Centered. The program offers wellness resources, employee […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, Centered

Introducing the Advocacy Action Newsletter

January 22, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to introduce the Advocacy Action newsletter, a bi-weekly roundup of what’s going on at our state capitol on the issues that matter most to Arvada Chamber members from the Advocacy KAPS Council. Learn more about the proposed legislation impacting business, get insight and analysis and bring your voice […]

Filed Under: Government Affairs

Arvada Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of 2022 Business, Entrepreneur and Non-Profit of the Year

January 20, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

ARVADA, Colo., January 20, 2023 – The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2022 Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Non-Profit of the Year winners. Recipients of these awards will be honored at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce 98th Annual Dinner at Social Capitol Events on February 10. The […]

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Middle School Students: Share Your Ideas and Compete in the National Civics Bee!

January 12, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating middle school students will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. The National Civics Bee takes place in early 2023, in partnership with local and state chambers […]

Filed Under: Chamber Update, Government Affairs

[Webinar Recording] Arvada Employment Law Webinar: 2023 Legislative Changes

January 11, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On April 21, 2021, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and Arvada Economic Development Association hosted the second session of its Employment Law Webinar Series. “Understanding new Legislation: Equal Pay, Family Leave, Salary Requirements and More” 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: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce

Epic Experience Announces Changes to the Executive Leadership Team.

January 5, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Effective January 1, 2023, Colin Ferro will assume the position of Executive Director after a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors. Founder Nancy Ferro will step down from her 10 years as Executive Director but will remain passionately involved with Epic Experience’s mission of empowering adult cancer survivors to live beyond cancer. Colin Ferro […]

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Are you Aware of the Colorado Secure Savings Program that takes Effect on January 1, 2023?

January 2, 2023 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

By Michael J Stahl, ChFC®, LUTCF®, Financial Advisor at High Point Financial Group LLC All Colorado businesses with five or more employees (who have worked for you for at least 180 days), and who have been in business for two or more years, will be required to register for the Colorado Secure Savings Program if […]

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2023 Arvada Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar

December 20, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Learn more and register for all upcoming events at arvadachamber.org/events.

Filed Under: Chamber Update

Centered Tips: Be Your Own Coach

December 8, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Mental health and wellness have never been more important for our workforce, our community, our loved ones, and ourselves. The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce is thrilled to partner with Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Mental Health Partners to offer mental health and wellness support to Arvada small businesses through a pilot program called Centered. The program offers wellness resources, employee […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, Centered

Donate to the B.O.L.D. 2026 Campaign for Colorado Gives Day

November 29, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce launched B.O.L.D. 2026 earlier this year to address big challenges impacting businesses, employees, our economy, and the community. The B.O.L.D. 2026 Campaign set an ambitious target of raising $2.725 million to tackle challenges around talent development, workforce housing, childcare capacity, and the business environment. As we approach the end of the […]

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Your Feedback Can Lead to New Resources! Take the Q4 Arvada Business Pulse Survey

November 29, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce (ART) is committed to making sure we continue to understand and respond to the latest business needs. By completing this simple, 5-minute survey you are assisting us in the development of new programming and resources to help our business community thrive. This quarter we are focused on concerns related to the economic downturn, […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce

Join the Arvada Chamber Team! | Senior Vice President of Strategic Impact

November 22, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is in the midst of a strategic initiative, B.O.L.D. 2026 (Big Opportunities For Leaders To Deliver), focused on improving persistent business challenges that include talent, housing, childcare, and the business environment. We are building a team of tenacious problem solvers who will work to ensure that our talent ecosystem is the strongest in the country by increasing collaboration, aligning performance measures, designing sustainable systems, and sharing best practices. A substantial part of the success of B.O.L.D. will be through Sector Partnerships. Sector Partnerships are partnerships of business leaders, from the same industry and in a shared labor market region, who work with education, workforce development, economic development, and community organizations to address the workforce and other competitiveness needs of their industry.

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Apply to Join Arvada Chamber KAPS Councils to Tackle Business Challenges

November 21, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber is thrilled to announce that applications are open to join three KAPS Councils designed to help the Chamber’s mission to tackle top business challenges. KAPS stands for Kick-Ass Problem Solvers. These groups of business and community leaders are brought together to work diligently toward an aligned outcome that will solve a persistent […]

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Centered Tips: Creating Calm in the Chaos

November 18, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Mental health and wellness have never been more important for our workforce, our community, our loved ones, and ourselves. The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce is thrilled to partner with Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Mental Health Partners to offer mental health and wellness support to Arvada small businesses through a pilot program called Centered. The program offers wellness resources, employee […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, Centered

Arvada Chamber Announces DEI+B KAPS Council to Advance Inclusion Best Practices

November 17, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

November 17, 2022 – ARVADA, CO. Today, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) KAPS Council to ensure that the Arvada business community is leading the way in taking meaningful action to improve DEI+B best practices. KAPS stands for Kick-Ass Problem Solvers and the business and community leaders on […]

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JCBL Legislative Update | Colorado’s 2022 Election Report

November 15, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby Colorado’s 2022 general election produced huge wins for Democrat Party candidates, extending and expanding their 4-year dominance of the State government. This election saw the largest number of competitive legislative seats in recent memory. Democrats won every single one. They will enter 2023 with larger, likely historic, majorities […]

Filed Under: Government Affairs

2022 Arvada Business Summit Tackles Economic Uncertainty, Hiring, Marketing, and More

November 11, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce hosted the 2022 Arvada Business Summit on November 9, 2022, to help Arvada professionals tackle the top local business challenges. Over 130 business and non-profit professionals attended the half-day Summit at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities. Below find resources and key takeaways for each session. View photos of […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce

AYP In Your Shoes | Jessica M. Dunn, PM Financial Group

November 10, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

AYP In Your Shoes is your introduction to an Arvada Young Professionals peer at their place of business or favorite location in Arvada! This series is hosted by Colin Ferro, Director of Operations at Epic Experience. In this video, learn more about Jessica M. Dunn, Independent Broker at PM Financial Group. 

Filed Under: AYP, AYP Spotlights

Member Spotlight: Granite Source, Inc.

October 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Granite Source, Inc. is Arvada’s local one-stop warehouse for home and business countertops and cabinet remodeling and has been in business for over 10 years. A team of 20 full-time staff and an additional 20 sub-contractors handle about 2,000 jobs a year from the Granite Source location at 5525 W 56th Ave Suite 400. We […]

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Arvada Chamber Hosts 2022 Ballots and Breakfast [Video Recording]

October 24, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

On October 21, 2022, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted Ballots and Breakfast, featuring candidates from County, State, and Federal races. Election day is November 8, 2022. Thank you to the moderator, Jim Siedlecki, Deputy County Manager at Adams County Government. Below, find more information on the candidates, a video recording of the event, and […]

Filed Under: Events, Government Affairs

Local Business Trends Snapshot | Second Edition 2022

October 18, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

The Arvada Chamber and partners on the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce are committed to using data to support programs, resources, education, and policy shifts. The Local Business Trends Snapshot quarterly briefing will inform our strategies and support key leaders in making decisions that ensure our local economy thrives. Each quarter will feature local business survey results, […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, Chamber Update

Arvada Rotary Club and Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club to Host World Polio Day Event

October 17, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

October 10, 2022 – ARVADA, CO.  Monday, October 24 is World Polio Day.  No cases of polio caused by wild poliovirus have originated in the U.S since 1979.  Since 1988 there has been a 99.9% reduction in cases of polio worldwide.  There are now only two countries that remain endemic. However, in June 2022 a […]

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Arvada Resiliency Taskforce to Host 2022 Business Summit to Tackle the Top Business Challenges

October 10, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

OCTOBER 10, 2022 – ARVADA, CO. Today, the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce announced the 2022 Arvada Business Summit, a half-day conference on November 9 designed to tackle the top business challenges in Arvada. With topics pulled from recent surveys and interviews with business leaders, the Summit will provide curated speakers and breakout sessions that address the […]

Filed Under: Arvada Resiliency Taskforce

5 Tips For Hiring (That You May Have Not Considered)

September 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

By Mary Runkel, Arvada Chamber Director of Member Experience You have open positions. People are looking for jobs. So where’s the disconnect? We analyzed data in our first of this series, “The Perfect Storm Impacting Our Talent Pipeline.” Now we dive into tips for hands-on recruitment as businesses face new challenges to garner new employees.  […]

Filed Under: Arvada Works

Undercover Boss and Restoration 1, by Restoration 1 of West Denver

September 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

What happens when the boss goes undercover at several of his franchises? You might be surprised. The CEO of Restoration 1 is Gary Findley. He’s an expert at franchising, but doesn’t know a whole lot about restoration. It’s really interesting to see what he discovers about his own franchises. Gary is introduced to several technicians and […]

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Where Does The U.S. Stand On Asbestos & COPD?, by Restoration 1 of West Denver

September 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

It seems we hear a lot about COPD lately. COVID may have brought more attention to the disease. Here is some information on both asbestos and COPD and how they are related. The harmful properties of asbestos were identified as early as the 1920s, when a British doctor noted that asbestos can cause lung “fibrosis.” […]

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Discouraging Destructive Digging | Harmony Veterinary Center

September 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

So you’ve nurtured your yard and gardens only to come home to a large hole created by your favorite canine? Digging behavior in dogs can have many motivations, but on hot summer days, many dogs may dig a hole to cool off. With their ability to hear high frequency sounds, and their highly acute sense […]

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5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Pet Hydrated | Harmony Veterinary Center

September 26, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

Since they wear heavy fur coats and do not perspire, Dogs overheat more easily than humans. They dissipate heat through respiration and via their foot pads, but neither function is as good as plain old sweating. During these hot months, it’s important for you to monitor your dog’s heat tolerance and water intake. Watch for […]

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Welcome to the Chamber Staff: William C. Henderson IV, Director of Talent Pipeline Development

September 22, 2022 by Ryan Hecht Leave a Comment

William C. Henderson IV was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and moved to Nashville to work as a manager in the hotel industry. William realized he wanted to make a greater impact in the community, so he earned a Master’s […]

Filed Under: Chamber Update

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