Government Affairs Archives - Arvada Chamber of Commerce

JCBL Legislative Update: Colorado’s 2020 Special Legislative Session Provides Some Relief to Some Small Businesses

by Ryan Hecht | Dec 7, 2020 | Government Affairs

By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby |...

2020 Mayors Roundtable | Video Recording

by Ryan Hecht | Nov 24, 2020 | Events, Government Affairs

On Friday, November 20, 2020, the Arvada Chamber...

2020 Ballot Question Voter Guide for Arvada Businesses

by Ryan Hecht | Nov 15, 2020 | Government Affairs

This year, through a pro-business and bipartisan lens, the Arvada Chamber evaluated each of the below ballot questions in an effort to understand the implications if they were to pass. The conversations start with our Government Affairs Committee vetting the issues and making a recommendation to the Chamber Board of Directors. The Board then evaluates the recommendations and determines the final organization position. View the Chamber’s position for each ballot question and watch a recording of our Ballots and Breakfast forum, with arguments for and against each question.

2020 State Election Forum: Recording + Resources

by Ryan Hecht | Sep 18, 2020 | Events, Government Affairs

On September 18, the Arvada Chamber hosted the 2020 State Election Forum, which featured Colorado Senate and House candidates that will be on your ballot this November. Thank you to all who attended, the candidates, and moderator Jim Siedlecki, Deputy County Manager at Adams County. Find links for the candidates below and a recording of the virtual event.

Watch the August Community Impact Breakfast: County Election Forum

by Ryan Hecht | Aug 21, 2020 | Events, Government Affairs

On Friday, September 21, the Arvada Chamber...

Jefferson County Business Lobby | June Legislative Update

by Ryan Hecht | Jun 3, 2020 | Government Affairs

After hurriedly adjourning in mid-March as the COVID-19 crisis hit, the Colorado State Legislature reconvened last week for a short session to accomplish “mission critical” bills before they return to socially distancing.

Arvada Chamber Hosts Discussion on the Colorado Public Health Insurance Option

by Ryan Hecht | Feb 21, 2020 | Events, Government Affairs, Healthcare

On Friday, February 21, 2020, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Impact Breakfast to discuss the Colorado public healthcare option. Last session, state lawmakers directed agencies to create a public health insurance option available to all Colorado residents. Industry leaders explained at this event how a public option works and implications for businesses, providers and consumers.

JCBL Legislative Update | February 2020

by Ryan Hecht | Feb 9, 2020 | Government Affairs

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

by Ryan Hecht | Jan 10, 2020 | Government Affairs

(Above) Members of the Arvada Chamber Government...

Arvada Chamber Hosts Forum on 2019 Ballot Issues

by Ryan Hecht | Oct 20, 2019 | Events, Government Affairs

On October 18, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ballots and Breakfast forum to discuss various perspectives behind each of the 2019 School Board Candidates and Ballot Questions.

Arvada Chamber Hosts 2019 City Council Election Forum

by Ryan Hecht | Sep 25, 2019 | Events, Government Affairs

On September 20, 2019, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a City Council Election Forum to hear from candidates for Arvada City Council and Mayor. Please find below more information on all the candidates, as well as a video of the event.

Arvada Chamber Hosts Federal Policy Conversation On Marijuana Banking, Immigration, Aerospace and More

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Events, Government Affairs

On August 16, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted Community Impact Breakfast, “Policy & Politics – A National View.” This robust conversation featured leaders in federal and local policy diving deep on a wide range of topics including marijuana banking, healthcare, immigration, aerospace and more. Congressman Ed Perlmutter provided opening remarks on key federal policy updates before joining the panel. Read a recap of the event, including our top five takeaways.

5 Key Issues from the 2019 Legislative Session

by Ryan Hecht | May 22, 2019 | Government Affairs

On Friday, May 17th, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Impact Breakfast to discuss “Our Impression on the Session.” A panel including Scott Chase of Politicalworks, Senator Rachel Zenzinger for Colorado, State Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Senator Brittany Pettersen, State Representative Monica Duran, and Senator Tammy Story provided an overview of the 2019 legislative session. “This was one of the most significant sessions in recent memory – especially for the business community,” said Scott Chase in his keynote overview. In the 2019 session, 598 bills were introduced, carrying major weight in matters related to business, employment and education.