2023 Advocacy Scorecard

2023 Advocacy Scorecard

Every year, hundreds of policy changes are proposed that will impact the health of Arvada businesses. Through the Advocacy KAPS Council, the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), and consistent outreach to elected officials at all levels of government, the Arvada...
JCBL Legislative Update | May 16, 2023

JCBL Legislative Update | May 16, 2023

By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The 74th General Assembly came to an end with a bang, putting an exclamation point on a session full of legislation with impacts to our businesses and communities. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) — the united...
Member of the Month: Odyssey Beerwerks

Member of the Month: Odyssey Beerwerks

Odyssey Beerwerks opened in May 2013 and is named for a love of travel and new adventures, “and just trekking through this odyssey that we call life.” Located at 5535 West 56th Ave., Odyssey is a husband-and-wife operation (Chris and Deana Hill) with a...
B.O.L.D. 2026 | April 2023 Update

B.O.L.D. 2026 | April 2023 Update

B.O.L.D. 2026 is a five-year regional economic strength and resiliency initiative of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber developed BOLD 2026 in consultation with private and public sector leaders and partners in Arvada, Jefferson / Adams Counties, Metro...
6 Skills-Based Hiring Lessons to Bolster Your Talent Pipeline

6 Skills-Based Hiring Lessons to Bolster Your Talent Pipeline

By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Recently, I was fortunate to participate in a 6-week Skills-Based Hiring series through the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The series was packed with a wealth of information on how...