Vision: Arvada businesses will have the tools and resources needed to thrive through the challenges associated with COVID-19 and beyond.
Interested in joining? Contact Ryan Hecht at ryan@arvadachamber.org.
RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY KAPS COUNCIL MEMBERS
Which KAPS Council(s) do you participate in? (Please select all that apply): Advocacy, Workforce, Resilience and Recovery, Leadership In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: Helping my community and working with amazing people. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: Making a significant contribution with amazing people. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Extreme Ownership
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I enjoy being able to impact my community in a variety of ways and the chamber provides many opportunities to do that and receive support from their great leadership team. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: It means I can tackle a problem, find solutions, and implement them. Add to that an excellent team of people, we can kick these problems out! What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Strengths Finder
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: The Arvada Chamber of Commerce offers a critical platform and venue for local businesses to come together to discuss and advocate for policies that foster an environment for business growth and sustainability within the community. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: To work with both diverse and like-minded individuals to identify issues of concern and to address them in short order by figuratively, and creatively, kicking them in square in the pants. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: The Economist
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I appreciate and respect the Arvada Chamber team and their commitment to helping local businesses. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: Sharing concerns and opportunities with fellow R & R team members has helped shape my point of view and my impact on the business community. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Living the 7 Habits (Covey)
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I love being a part of the Arvada Chamber because I feel they bring a voice to the city about how businesses are accepted and grown in out city. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: It means you are part of a group of business leaders that are using the combined knowledge and brain share for the good of businesses in our city. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: The Bible
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I love how quickly the Arvada Chamber is able to mobilize and respond to our business community needs. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: I believe a kick ass problem solver is able to respond rapidly to the changing environment with innovative and bold solutions. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Lean In has always been one of my go-tos! What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Extreme Ownership
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I love being a part of an engaged community that truly cares about their city and neighbors! What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: KAPS means that you do not sit idly on the sidelines when there is a need in the community, you roll up your sleeves and get to work to solve the challenge! What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Lead Change by John Kotter
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: The people. The people at the Chamber and the members are a phenomenal group who inspire me with their vision of what could be and their ability to make things happen. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: Collaborating with a diverse and dynamic group of people to offer diverse programs and solutions in support of Arvada and Arvada businesses. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: Patrick Lencioni's The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: I enjoy connecting with other business owners, learning from them and sharing ways to survive and thrive during these difficult times. What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: Being a kick ass problem solver is someone who helps others and provides feedback to decision makers at the city/chamber level What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: The Way I Heard It - Mike Rowe
In one sentence please explain why you love about being involved with the Arvada of Commerce.: The love and support from the Chamber are real; and it feels good contributing to this awesome community! What does it mean to be a Kick Ass Problem Solver?: It's one thing to come in and think you have all of the answers. It's another to come into a safe space and have conversations about the best way to serve the community. Being a Kick Ass Problem Solver is to come in with your experience willing to share and learn to create opportunity for the Arvada community to thrive. What is your favorite professional development book or resource?: "Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun" -Wess Roberts
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