Blog Articles

From the Desk of the CEO | What got you Here, Won’t Take you There: The Case For a Sabbatical

By Kami Welch, Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce President & CEO The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates 100 years of impactful service in 2025 and I have been grateful to lead this incredible organization for nearly 12 of those transformative...

Arvada-area Middle School Students Compete in 2025 National Civics Bee

May 15, 2025, ARVADA, Colorado – Middle school students from Arvada-area schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee regional competition on May 1 at Revive Church. The event was hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado...

Samantha Geerdes Promoted to Senior Vice President of Events & Business Services at Greater Arvada Chamber; Selected to National Leadership Program

Arvada, CO — The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha Geerdes to Senior Vice President of Events & Business Services. In her expanded role, Samantha will continue to lead the strategic direction, planning, and execution...

Greater Arvada Chamber Honors Man and Woman of the Year, Pioneer Award, and More at 74th Annual Awards Luncheon

On May 9th, the Arvada Chamber hosted the 73rd Annual Awards Luncheon, a long-standing tradition in Arvada recognizing outstanding community involvement, generosity, and overall impact. This year’s luncheon was hosted at Arvada Center Event Spaces. Read about the award winners and watch a video of the Pioneer Award and Man and Woman of the Year.