This month, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2023 Candidate Bootcamp, a two-part series designed to help foster the mutual understanding and opportunity that exists between those who serve our region and the businesses that drive the local economy.
Advocacy
2023 Colorado Session: 17 Bills Your Business Should Know About
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development This year’s legislative session saw over 600 bills introduced at the Colorado state capitol. Through the Advocacy KAPS Council, the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), and consistent outreach...
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
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...
Colorado Land Use Bill: Opposition Statement
The Arvada Chamber Advocacy KAPS council recommends an Oppose position be taken on SB 23-213, Land Use, based on the substance of the bill as of May 5, 2023 and the process by which the bill has taken through the Colorado legislature. The Good The Council as a...
JCBL Legislative Update | April 28, 2023
By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby The end is in sight for the 74th General Assembly at the time of year when meetings and hearings are forever changing and scheduling a calendar date is thrown out the window. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) —...