Business Resource Center
The Arvada Chamber’s Business Resource Center is your one-stop destination for all things business success! Think of us as your business resource librarian: here to help you navigate the vast landscape of resources, programs, and opportunities available to support your entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you’re a startup looking for guidance, an established business seeking growth strategies, or anything in between, our center offers a wealth of resources to help you thrive.
Visit the Business Resource Center at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce:
7502 W 80th Ave. #180, Arvada, CO 80003
Business Resource Center Events and Programs
Deep Dive Series
Designed specifically for business leaders and entrepreneurs like you, our intensive three-week program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in crucial topics that drive success. These one-hour, expert-led sessions delve deep into key subjects essential for propelling your business forward.
Office Hours with an Expert
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, accessing expert advice on crucial topics like finance, HR, and more can be a game-changer. These office hours offer a convenient and efficient solution for business owners seeking valuable insights. Each session focuses on a specific topic, ensuring you get laser-focused guidance tailored to your needs.
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Leadership and Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills or embark on the entrepreneurial journey of a lifetime, our 6- and 12-week Bootcamp classes offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep, challenge yourself, and emerge stronger than ever.
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Lunch & Learns
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, explore new technologies, or enhance your team’s productivity, our Lunch & Learns have something for everyone. Plus, the interactive format encourages discussion and networking, allowing you to expand your professional network.
Upcoming Events
EOS® Cohort
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for business owners to master the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)® at a fraction of the usual cost.
Social Media Study Hall: Creating a 2025 Content Calendar
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Join this collaborative space for small business owners to enhance their social media marketing skills. Each session starts with a 15-minute educational presentation, followed by dedicated time for participants to work on their marketing strategies. This unique format fosters peer learning, idea exchange, and hands-on application. Empowering entrepreneurs to elevate their social media presence and drive business growth. Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30 am.
Deep Dive Series: Compliancy and Your Business
Friday, January 17, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Navigating compliance for your business can be daunting. Too often, you realize you’ve met the requirements only after it’s too late. Join us for a three-part series on mastering compliance.
January 17: Join our expert from the Colorado State Department of Treasury to learn more about the Secure Savings Program. The State will begin to enforce the program. Join us to learn the details of the program and how you can avoid any penalties.
2025 Employment Law Overview
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for an insightful event exploring critical legal updates impacting Colorado employers, including recent changes to state law regulating high-risk artificial intelligence and ensuring website accessibility for public employers. We will discuss expanded workplace protections for organ donors and victims of domestic abuse, important updates to existing Colorado laws, and recent Supreme Court decisions affecting the workplace. Additionally, our expert panel will cover a full slate of new federal regulations on harassment, as well as accommodations for pregnancy and related conditions, and the potential implications of these changes under the current administration. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about the evolving legal landscape!
Deep Dive Series: Compliancy and Your Business
Friday, January 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Navigating compliance for your business can be daunting. Too often, you realize you’ve met the requirements only after it’s too late. Join us for a three-part series on mastering compliance.
January 24: This class, “Colorado Job Posting and Onboarding Compliance,” is designed to educate employers and HR professionals on the intricacies of Colorado’s pay transparency laws and onboarding requirements.
Office Hours with an Expert: Business Banker
Thursday, January 30, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Join us at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s Business Resource Center for an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned business banker. During our Office Hours session, you will have 20 minutes of one-on-one time to ask questions, seek advice, and discuss your business’s financial needs.
Deep Dive Series: Compliancy and Your Business
Friday, January 31, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Navigating compliance for your business can be daunting. Too often, you realize you’ve met the requirements only after it’s too late. Join us for a three-part series on mastering compliance.
January 31: This class, “Effective Employee Termination and Discipline in Colorado,” is designed to guide employers and HR professionals through the complexities of employee discipline and termination processes in compliance with Colorado law.
Business Support Resources
Arvada Economic Development Association
Arvada Economic Development Association ensures your start-up, existing or expanding business benefits from the city’s collaboration, dedication, and support – this is what makes the city of Arvada a great place to do business. Community, government, and civic partnerships allow AEDA to provide your business with the latest demographic, financial, business, and consumer research necessary to succeed in this competitive business community.
Denver SBDC & North Metro SBDC
The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (CSBDC) is dedicated to helping existing and new businesses grow and prosper in Colorado by providing free and confidential consulting and no- or low-cost training programs. Including On-Demand Programming and a Business Resource Book.
Colorado Department of Revenue
Check this list for new businesses in Colorado.
The Torey Burch Foundation offers robust resources, including free webinars with industry experts. Also visit the Torey Burch Foundation Business Plan Builder.
This non-profit Denver-based organization provides resources and economic support for the Latino Community.
Operation HOPE has a broad array of individualized services that level the playing field by offering customized one-on-one programs for youth, adults, and disaster survivors—on their own or through their employers—to equip them with the financial knowledge and tools they need to create a more secure future – all at no cost.
Educational and Grant opportunities for Colorado-based manufacturers.
U.S. Food and Drug
Visit this free resource “How to Start a Food Business.”
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) offers a directory of grant and loan funding opportunities for small businesses in Colorado.
The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund provides up to $250 million in working capital loans to Colorado small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic through 2023. It will promote small business recovery, save jobs, and help support the Colorado economy.
Whether you’re just starting out or growing your small business, access to capital is key to your success. With a range of loan products and sizes, a streamlined application process, and a dedicated team to help you understand your options, we offer small business solutions that work for you.
One-On-One Assistance
Book an appointment with Ali Stofflet, Director of Business Outreach and Growth, for personalized guidance on funding and other support options.
Renting Meeting Space
Meeting room rentals are available for business use 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, located at 7502 W 80th Ave #180, Arvada, CO 80003. Requests outside of these hours may be available on a limited basis with advance notice. Please email molly@arvadachamber.org for accommodations. A 30-minute buffer for setup and cleanup is included in your reservation at no additional charge. Click here for more info and cancellation details.
Conference Room, Sponsored by Barber-Nichols
Capacity
10 Seated.
Amenities
1 conference table, 10 stationary chairs, TV with HDMI cord, OWL video conferencing device, glass whiteboard with markers.
Rental Rates: Chamber Members
- Complimentary Reservations up to 8 business hours per month
- $25/hour for members after the 8 hours
- For Non-Profit and Business Annual Memberships
Rental Rates: Non-Members
- $50/hour
- $175/half day (4 hours)
- $350/full day (8 hours)
Capacity
35 seated, with 4 additional high-top chairs. Up to 75 standing.
Amenities
6 modular tables, 35 chairs on wheels, Main TV with a mirrored TV on a column in the back of the room, speaker podium, OWL Video Conferencing Device.
Rental Rates: Arvada Chamber Members with the Annual Membership Level of Champion, Trustee, Bronze, Silver and Gold
- One complimentary rental per year up to 8 hours
- Additional rental time available at the Arvada Chamber Member rates at right
Rental Rates: Arvada Chamber Members with the Annual Membership Level at Core or Pro
- $50/hour
- $175/half day (4 hours)
- $350/full day (8 hours)
Rental Rates: Non-Chamber Members
- $100/hour
- $350/half day (4 hours)
- $700/full day (8 hours)
Speaker Application
Are you interested in being a speaker for one of our programs? Please fill out the below application.