By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The end is in sight for the 74th General Assembly at the time of year when meetings and hearings are forever changing and scheduling a calendar date is thrown out the window. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) —...
By Katie Winner, For The Win Communications, Ltd. and the Arvada Chamber Advocacy KAPS Council “Respectfully, get off our lawn.” That was the quote from Colorado Municipal League (CML) executive director Kevin Bommer to the package of housing bills from Governor Jared...
April 19, 2023 | Contact: kami@arvadachamber.org ARVADA, Colorado – Middle school students from Arvada-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition last evening at Revive Church. The event was hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in...
By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby Things are kicking into high gear at the Colorado State Capitol. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) — the united voice of JeffCo businesses at the Colorado State Capitol – has been busy analyzing and lobbying on...
When it comes to taxes, Jeffco Assessor Scot Kersgaard’s ask is simple; Don’t kill the assessor! At a recent meeting of the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), the united voice of JeffCo businesses at the Colorado State Capitol, Jeffco EDC President Jansen Tidmore...
In February, the Arvada Chamber called for business input on House Bill 23-1118, titled “Fair Work Week Employment Standards.” As introduced, this bill was alarming to the business community by proposing to put in place state laws around when, how and for how long an...