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B.O.L.D. 2026

Advocacy

B.O.L.D. 2026 (BOLD – Big Opportunities for Leaders to Deliver) is a five-year regional economic strength and resiliency initiative of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber developed BOLD 2026 in consultation with private and public sector leaders and partners in Arvada, Jefferson / Adams Counties, Metro Denver and the state of Colorado.

Our B.O.L.D. 2026 Advocacy Goal

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Strengthen the business environment to ensure economic opportunity for all.

 Summary

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We will ensure elected leaders who effectively represent business interests in legislative and policy matters at the local, regional, state and national levels. Click here to read “Your Voice For Business: 12 Advocacy Accomplishments by the Arvada Chamber in 2023.”

B.O.L.D. 2026 – Advocacy

Challenges

Government-imposed financial and regulatory burdens.

  • State policy decisions have created costly, labor-intensive challenges for businesses as they work to comply; recently passed legislation includes: Paid Family Leave (Prop 118); Energy Performance for Buildings (HB21-1286); Insurance Premium Property Sales Severance Tax (HB21-1312); and increasing the minimum wage standard across the state
  • In its 2021 “Top States for Business” ranking, CNBC rated Colorado relatively high overall, BUT in the:
    • “Business Friendly” category, CNBC ranked CO #29 and gave the state a grade of “C”
    • “Cost of Doing Business” category, CNBC ranked CO #38 and gave the state a grade of “D+”
  • In 2021, the Arvada Chamber opposed 61% (11/18) of business regulation bills because of their inevitable negative impact on business
  • Candidates and elected officials (at all levels of government) do not have the information they need to have a full view of the implications for business of various policy and legislative decisions

Opposition to growth.

  • Coordinated citizen opposition has created an environment that will be recognized as anti-business by developers and business prospects
  • Frequent lack of pro-business voice in community growth conversations and public meetings

Our B.O.L.D. 2026 Advocacy Work

Catalyze a coordinated regional approach to improve our business environment through advocacy

Increase policy leader engagement with the business community

Monitor and Influence Local and State Policy Decisions that impact businesses and our economy

Updates and Resources

2023 Arvada Voter Guide

2023 Arvada Voter Guide

by | Oct 23, 2023 | ,

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is committed to advocating for a favorable business climate at the local, regional, and state level. These important conversations begin with our Government Affairs Committee, which reviews the impacts and challenges associated with proposed legislation through research and presentations completed by the proponents and opposition.

See our B.O.L.D. 2026 Investors

B.O.L.D. 2026 Goals

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Grow Your Talent

Grow our talent to meet the needs of employers and job seekers.

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2

Increase Stock of Workforce Housing

Increase the stock of workforce housing to ensure workers can attain housing within reasonable proximity to their jobs.

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3

Increase Childcare Capacity

Increase Childcare Capacity to enable caregivers to join / rejoin the workforce and give children the quality early learning experience they need to thrive.

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Strengthen Business Environment: Advocacy

Ensure elected leaders effectively represent business interests in legislative and policy matters at the local, regional, state and national levels.

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5

Strengthen Business Environment: Entrepreneurship

Increase our ability to provide direct one-on-one support and broader collective resources to all businesses.

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B.O.L.D. 2026 Initiative Brochure

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