Advocacy
The Arvada Chamber is dedicated to fostering a healthy business environment through the promotion of business-friendly policies. By connecting businesses to regulatory issues, advocating for pro-business legislation, and streamlining processes, the Chamber aims to protect and enhance the interests of local businesses.
Our Advocacy Work
A coordinated regional approacH
- Advocacy KAPS Council
- Jefferson County Business Lobby
- Advocacy Network: Sign up to receive updates!
A local network of business and non-profit leaders who have passion, interest, and perspective on advocacy initiatives. The network receives emailed updates, data, stories of impact and opportunities to provide feedback and attend programs related to this critical area of the Arvada Chamber.
Policy leader engagement with the business community
- Sign Up for Opportunities to Testify and Engage Elected Officials
- Annual Candidate Bootcamp
Local and State Legislation Resources
- 2025 Policy Pillars Overview
- Legislative Bill Tracker
- Capitol Watch and Other Advocacy Updates
- 2024 Colorado Session: 26 Bills Your Business Needs to Know About
- 2025 National Civics Bee
- “New Colorado Laws 101” In these detailed blog posts, learn more about important state laws, including eligibility, key dates, and the requirements for businesses.
The Latest News
JCBL Legislative Update | February 2020
The Jefferson County Business Lobby — the united voice of JeffCo businesses at the Colorado State Capitol – has been busy analyzing and lobbying on several legislative proposals with an impact on our county. Below is an update on some of the most important bills the JCBL is lobbying in the first month of the legislative session.
Jefferson County Business Lobby Legislative Update: The Top 10 Business Issues Before the Colorado Legislature in 2020
(Above) Members of the Arvada Chamber Government Affairs Committee joined the Jefferson County Business Lobby's Day at the Capitol 2019. By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The Jefferson County Business Lobby is the united voice of JeffCo businesses at the...
2019 Ballot Voter Guide
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.
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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Increase Stock of Workforce Housing
Increase the stock of workforce housing to ensure workers can attain housing within reasonable proximity to their jobs.
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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Strengthen Business Environment: Entrepreneurship
Increase our ability to provide direct one-on-one support and broader collective resources to all businesses.
B.O.L.D. 2026 Accomplishments to Date