Your employees caring for young children are working overtime to find care for their kids. In Colorado, there are only 2 licensed childcare spots for every 3 children under the age of 6 who have two parents working. The lack of childcare spots disproportionately...
Introduction B.O.L.D. 2026 (Big Opportunities for Leaders to Deliver) is a five-year regional economic strength and resiliency initiative of the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce focused on growing our talent to meet the needs of employers and job seekers. The third...
By Jess Fuller, Senior Director of Economic Impact 51% of Colorado lacks affordable and accessible child care options to meet the needs of families across the state. Colorado now ranks 5th in the country for most expensive infant care. While it is recommended that...
By Jess Fuller, Senior Director of Economic Impact On June 4, 2025, leaders across business, city and county government, school district and early childhood gathered for a 2-hour workshop. Participants rooted themselves in data and stories about the current...
By Tess McShane, Director of Housing & Childcare Colorado is currently ranked 8th in the country for most expensive childcare, and 11th for the most expensive state to have a child. While it is recommended that parents spend no more than 12% of their income on...
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Childcare KAPS Council - comprising over a dozen childcare partners and business leaders - is excited to announce the release of the Employer Childcare Toolkit. This comprehensive resource brings together...