Inclusion & Belonging
Belonging is at the heart of the Greater Arvada Chamber’s core values and works to serve the Arvada business community. By creating an inclusive environment, the Chamber’s vision in this work is to empower new perspectives, solutions, and opportunities for our local economy and serve as a champion for advancing all businesses and employees in the Arvada area.
Ways To Engage In This Work
Join the Inclusion & Belonging Network
Sign up to receive mailed updates, data, stories of impact, opportunities to provide critical feedback, and education and training programs.
Inclusion & Belonging Scholarship
The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce has allocated $3,000 annually toward scholarship opportunities for business leaders (owners and employees) from underrepresented groups that include racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and/or disabilities. The intent of these scholarships is to encourage and engage increased participation in our community, in alignment with the Chamber’s Inclusion & Belonging efforts.
Roadmap for an Inclusive Workplace
Created by the Greater Arvada Chamber’s Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council, this guide offers tips, tools, and resources for business leaders to assess their workplace behaviors and processes and design an action plan to foster a more inclusive organization.
Inclusive Workplace Pledge
By making a commitment and signing the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Workplace Pledge, you commit to being an ally in creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe space for all people in the community. Below, take the pledge and view our Inclusion Committed Workplaces.
Inclusion Committed Workplaces
Our Work
Catalyze a coordinated approach to improve our business environment through inclusion
Understand the inclusion barriers and needs in our community
Business SUPPORT AND resources
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