Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council

Belonging is at the heart of our core values and work at the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce. The Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council meets monthly to help the Chamber ensure that Arvada is leading the way by increasing the number of businesses that take meaningful action to improve their I&B best practices. By creating an inclusive environment, we will empower new perspectives, solutions, and opportunities for our local economy and serve our mission as a champion for advancing ALL businesses and employees in Arvada.

Goals

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Develop and track quantifiable goals that prove that the I&B KAPS Council is working toward improving outcomes within Arvada.
Ensure the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce has the internal structure necessary to lead by example and support business leaders.
Provide thoughtful perspectives that come from a place of lived experience and built knowledge to ensure quality recommendations are developed.
Identify partner organizations and resources that can support businesses in increasing their I&B best practices around hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Determine tactics and programs that will increase the engagement of the business community.
Determine the leaders and structure that will support scale through research, training, data analysis, and communication.