By Kami Welch, Arvada Chamber of Commerce President As we look at the current state of our talent system, it's hard to ignore the clouds looming overhead. I hear everyday from businesses who are struggling to find the skilled workforce they need to meet their current...
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in Colorado is at 2.9%, which equates to approximately 93,000 people unemployed. Jefferson County alone saw 23,378 job postings in February...
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Happy Spring-ish! We hope you have been enjoying Talent Tuesdays. This is our opportunity to share Talent updates including best practices, new trends, and advocacy. We simply want to take you on...
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Talent remains a leading business challenge in Colorado, however, over the past month, there has been a string of positive movement. A recent press release from the Colorado Department of...
March 27, 2023 - The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Business Champions Program in an effort to foster community stakeholders on critical initiatives like B.O.L.D. 2026. The Program is divided into six champion areas: talent, housing, childcare,...
By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby Things are kicking into high gear at the Colorado State Capitol. The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) — the united voice of JeffCo businesses at the Colorado State Capitol – has been busy analyzing and lobbying on...