Inclusion
Our Inclusion Goal
Belonging is at the heart of the Arvada Chamber’s core values and works to serve the Arvada business community. By creating an inclusive environment, the Chamber’s vision in this work is to empower new perspectives, solutions, and opportunities for our local economy and serve as a champion for advancing all businesses and employees in Arvada.
Roadmap for an Inclusive Workplace
In the Arvada Chamber’s 2023 Inclusion Survey, over 50% of businesses answered their biggest DEI challenge was “Knowledge and understanding of how to implement.” Created by the Arvada Chamber’s Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council, this guide offers tips, tools, and resources for business leaders to assess their workplace behaviors and processes and design an action plan to foster a more inclusive organization.
Inclusive Workplace Pledge
By making a commitment and signing the Arvada Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Workplace Pledge, you commit to being an ally in creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe space for all people in the community. Below, take the pledge and view our Inclusion Committed Workplaces.
Our Work
Catalyze a coordinated approach to improve our business environment through inclusion
Work to understand the inclusion barriers and needs in our community
BUILD business SUPPORT AND resources
Inclusion
Challenges
The Arvada Chamber needs to develop and maintain an inclusive internal structure and strategy.
In order to lead by example and support business leaders, the Arvada Chamber must commit to an intentional and strategic approach to fostering an inclusive environment that is representative of the businesses and community it serves.
Inadequate business resources for DEI+B best practices.
Arvada-area businesses lack DEI+B best practices around hiring, onboarding, and retention, as well as the research, training, data analysis, and communication to support those strategies.
Related News & Articles
Arvada Chamber of Commerce Launches First DEI Survey to Assess Business Community’s Inclusion Practices
(June 16, 2023) Arvada, CO – The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of its first diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) survey to assess the Arvada business community’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities around inclusion practices. This...
Inclusion & Belonging Frequently Asked Questions
This resource is hosted an updated by the Arvada Chamber's Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council. KAPS stands for Kick-Ass Problem Solvers and the business and community leaders on this council will work diligently to advance the Chamber’s inclusion commitment....
Arvada Chamber Announces DEI+B KAPS Council to Advance Inclusion Best Practices
November 17, 2022 - ARVADA, CO. Today, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) KAPS Council to ensure that the Arvada business community is leading the way in taking meaningful action to improve DEI+B best practices....
Apply Now to Join the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) KAPS Council
Belonging is at the heart of our core values and work at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. By creating an inclusive environment we will empower new perspectives, solutions, and opportunities for our local economy and serve our mission as a champion for advancing ALL...
Arvada Chamber Shares Cultural Assessment, Next Steps in DEI Initiative
This Spring, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce signed a contract with Thriving Culture, a Denver-based consulting agency, to audit, engage and educate organization stakeholders and business leaders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) best practices. As the first step of this initiative, the consulting firm performed a comprehensive cultural assessment with internal constituents as well as its membership to understand cultural, structural, and leadership gaps as well as opportunities for development.
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce Launches New Initiative on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
April 19, 2021 – In March 2021, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce signed a contract with Thriving Culture, a Denver-based consulting agency, to audit, engage and educate organization stakeholders and business leaders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) best practices. The Arvada Chamber prioritized inclusion as a central element of its value statement in 2019. The race and social justice issues in 2020 advanced further a robust dialogue around action and opportunity for the Arvada Chamber to serve as a business and community leader in the DEI space.