Arvada Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Report

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P A G E 1 1Developing Future LeadersThe Arvada Chamber is committed to providing award-winning programs, events andcommittees that are designed to cultivate the leadership that will accelerate yourbusiness. In 2020, we converted all leadership engagement opportunities to a virtualexperience and added benefits to help members lead through a challenging year.2020 LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMPIn 2020, 33 Arvada business and non-profit professionals graduated from the ArvadaChamber’s 2020 Leadership Bootcamp. Completed virtually over 12 weeks, theprogram helped participants gain a better understanding of themselves and their coworkers,improve communication skills and recognize that they can lead even if theyaren’t in a leadership role currently.“Leadership Bootcamp was an essential step in my professional journey,” said BrennaClendaniel from the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities. “From the knowledgeablespeakers to the local connections and networking, I feel more connected to Arvadaand I have a full slate of techniques to carry into my future.”Congratulations to the 2020 Leadership Bootcamp Graduates!Aalia van Binsbergen, SonsioDeanna Mayberry, Beyond HomeBrenna Clendaniel, Arvada CenterMariela Michael, Family TreeMackenzie Egan, Mackenzie A Egan, ODBrittany Morrow, Thrive WorkplaceAmanda Fent, Family TreeScott Nance, Front Range Excavating, Inc.Levi Geffre, I-KotaIzabela Petrykowska, AEDAJeff Hahn, Family TreeCassie Ratliff, Family TreeLindsey Honaman, Piper ElectricSarah Richards, Calm Spirit AcupunctureDarrin Haymond, SonsioRachel Rodriguez, Family TreeDeana Hill, Odyssey BeerwerksRyan Rowlette, IVCFMatt Horn, Rocky Mountain PartnershipCaitlin Sexton, Thrive WorkplacePatti Inglis, SonsioJosh Schwartz, The Bluegrass LoungeChris Koehler, Nutrition Therapy InstituteLaura Simpkins, Family TreeSophia King, Stone Leaf PotteryLisa Smith, Team RubiconBen Lawrence, All Secure Lock & SecurityPeter Spelke, I-KotaKelly Marks, CESTammy Sullivan, Lamar Street CenterChris Martin, Golden Triangle ConstructionHeather Tune, The SolutionTonia Martinez, Career TransformationsGet involved with the Chamber's leadership opportunities atarvadachamber.org/leadership
P A G E 1 22020 BUSINESS SUMMITIn November, the Chamber heldits second annual (and firstvirtual) Business Summit,"Together Arvada: Surviving,Thriving and Innovating our wayInto 2021 and Beyond." The onedayconference broughttogether over 130 attendees,two keynotes and six breakoutsessions. As a virtual event,attendees were able to takeadvantage of a new platformwhich allowed for interactionwith other attendees andpresenters, speed networkingbetween sessions, and viewingrecordings of all sessions.(Above) Larry Barker, Sonsio, and Barbara Stevens,Foundation to Grow, presenting at the Lessons From TheCorner Office session at the 2020 Business SummitARVADA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (AYP)Arvada Young Professionals is dedicated to positively shaping the future of Arvadathrough professional development, community involvement, and building authenticrelationships. The AYP Action Team worked fast to flip the meeting model and bring ayear of relevant topics to young professionals. Members explored many skills, includingvirtual public speaking, work-life balance, budgeting, and resume building."AYP is one of the few opportunities I’ve found available for young professionals to feelsupported as they elevate their professional and leadership skills," says SamanthaSchultz, owner of Plan Your Perfect Vacation. "I personally have gained expert tipsand information that I’ve been able to apply immediately."NEW LEADERSHIP CONTENTIn 2020, the Arvada Chamber introduced amember-exclusive content library, with businesseducation topics from the Chamber, ourmembers and community partners. We alsolaunched the What's Important Now podcast,featuring business and community leaders withtimely updates and advice to help Arvadabusinesses and non-profits thrive.
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