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B.O.L.D. 2026 Initiative

Advocacy

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.

2024 Colorado Session: 26 Bills Your Business Needs to Know About

 

Now that the dust has settled from the 2024 legislative session, and the veto pen of the Governor has been used, Arvada Chamber Advocacy KAPS Council, the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), and lobbyist Jeff Weist from Weist Capitol present 26 Bills Your Business Needs to Know.

 

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Bob Fifer, Arvada District 4 Councilmember

“I appreciate the fact that the Chamber has come here and talked on your behalf. They do represent the businesses in our community. It’s a collaboration between all of us: the government, the Chamber, the businesses, and the development community to solve a problem.”

Arvada Chamber Provides Marshall Pointe Apartments Letter of Support at City Council Meeting

Lisa Steven, Hope House Colorado

“The information put out by the Chamber is invaluable and supports business decisions regularly, from guidance through Covid, to current information on the state of the economy, legislative activity and bills that impact business, workplace trends and more.”

Senator Rachel Zenzinger (District 19)

“The value of connecting the community members and the businesses with elected officials is that it gives us a hands-on applied understanding of how that business operates within our community. That makes us better at our jobs. When we can learn what it takes for a business to be successful here—the barriers and some of the advantages of operating within Arvada—then you can be better partners.”

Arvada Chamber of Commerce Hosts Inaugural “Candidate and Elected Official Bootcamp”
Upcoming Advocacy

Events

Advocacy After Hours

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Odyssey Beerwerks
5535 W 56th Ave #107, Arvada, CO 80002

Join us for Advocacy After Hours and connect with local, state, and federal candidates and elected officials. This casual event is designed for business and community leaders to get face-to-face engagement to discuss the implications of policy decisions and strengthen the relationship between businesses and elected representatives. Your involvement is key in shaping a future where our collective voice drives positive change!

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State of the Region

Friday Oct 18, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Revive Church at The Bridge
8270 W. 80th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005

Jefferson County’s Annual State of the Region event offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape, spotlighting key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging opportunities. The highlight of this year’s gathering is the exclusive unveiling of a pioneering collaborative regional housing strategy, promising to address one of the county’s most pressing issues with collaborative solutions.

Hear From:

Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson
Edgewater Mayor Steve Conklin
Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg
Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper
Lakewood Mayor Wendy Strom
Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally
Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker

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“All About The Ballot” Webinar

Wednesday, October 16
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Zoom Event
Zoom link will be provided with registration.

Join us for the All About the Ballot Webinar, where we will explore key ballot measures impacting our businesses. This virtual event features presentations from proponents and opponents of Jeffco 1A: Revenue Retention, Proposition 131:Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative, and 7A: Keep Colorado Moving, providing a balanced perspective to help voters make informed decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of these important issues before casting your vote!

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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

“New Colorado Laws 101” In these detailed blog posts, learn more about important state laws, including eligibility, key dates, and the requirements for businesses.

    1. Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI)
    2. Colorado’s Minimum Wage Increase
    3. Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
    4. Colorado SecureSavings Program
    5. Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights Act (POWR Act)
B.O.L.D. 2026 – Advocacy

Challenges and Barriers

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

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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 Accomplishments to Date

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