Big Opportunities for Leaders to Deliver
B.O.L.D. 2026 is a five-year strategy of the Arvada Chamber to directly impact economic opportunity across Jefferson and Adams Counties. B.O.L.D. 2026 includes four mutually supporting goals that tackle challenges impacting businesses and employees around talent development, housing, childcare capacity, and the business environment.
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Our region is fortunate to have a strong economic base, with aerospace, bioscience, advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, and other industries forming a strong heart of our economy. And yet, we face well-known, persisting macro challenges that stand in the way of our local businesses and families thriving:
- Employers struggle to find talent; workers don’t have the right skills or knowledge of available opportunities
- Inadequate workforce housing and childcare capacity negatively impact workers and businesses alike
- Government financial and regulatory burdens and unopposed anti-business rhetoric stifle investment.
The Arvada Chamber believes now is the time to tackle the biggest economic challenges facing our region with proactive, well-conceived strategies fueled by a private-public partnership.
We invite your interest, input, and participation in the B.O.L.D. 2026 initiative. We will only be successful if all do their part and engage in this effort in a manner that fits each organization’s interest in the economic strength and resiliency of our region – and all of Colorado.
B.O.L.D. 2026 Goals
1
Grow Your Talent
Grow our talent to meet the needs of employers and job seekers.
2
Increase Stock of Workforce Housing
Increase the stock of workforce housing to ensure workers can attain housing within reasonable proximity to their jobs.
3
Increase Childcare Capacity
Increase Childcare Capacity to enable caregivers to join / rejoin the workforce and give children the quality early learning experience they need to thrive.
4
Strengthen Business Environment: Advocacy
Ensure elected leaders effectively represent business interests in legislative and policy matters at the local, regional, state and national levels.
5
Strengthen Business Environment: Entrepreneurship
Increase our ability to provide direct one-on-one support and broader collective resources to all businesses.
B.O.L.D. 2026 Accomplishments to Date
B.O.L.D. 2026 Investors
Executive Investor Level
$250,000+
Executive Investor Level
$250,000+
Leader Investor Level (Grant)
$150,000 – $249,000
Platinum Investor Level
$100,000 – $149,000
Platinum Investor Level
$100,000 – $149,000
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
Gold Investor Level
$50,000 – $99,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
Silver Investor Level
$25,000 – $49,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
$12,500 – $24,999
Bronze Investor Level
$12,500 – $24,999
Updates and Resources
4 Employer Lessons for Hosting Work-Based Learning Experiences
On May 7, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Arvada Works seminar “How to Host Work-Based Learning Experiences at Your Business.” C. J. Juleff, M.A., from the Jefferson County Workforce Center, led a discussion on best practices for hosting mentoring, internships and job shadowing at a place of business. Read employers’ top learnings from this workshop and find local resources to assist in work-based learning.
Jefferson County Students Gain Industry Guidance and Opportunities with Career Exploration Week
On Friday, April 26, the Arvada Chamber and Jefferson County Public Schools put a bow on an exciting inaugural Career Exploration Week as part of the Arvada Works program. Over 100 local employers connected with over 750 area students to provide industry exposure and career pathway opportunities.
Employers Gain Career Prep Insight from Students at the Arvada Works Quarterly Summit
Last Wednesday, a panel of Arvada high school students spoke to the business community about their workforce preparation, career goals, and expectations from future employers at the Arvada Works Quarterly Summit. Read a recap of the event, including six learnings for employers and a list of student resources and programs.