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Upcoming Programs at the Business Resource Center
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The Greater Arvada Chamber’s Business Resource Center (BRC) is your one-stop destination for all things business success. Last year, 97 businesses and 160 individuals attended educational events or accessed services at the BRC, located at the Chamber: 7502 W 80th Ave. #180, Arvada, CO.Â
We hope to see you at one of the below upcoming programs!
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New Arvada Ascent Mentor Cohort: Meet the Mentors and Sign Up as a Mentee!
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Arvada Ascent is a new six-month mentorship program for entrepreneurs with monthly sessions, exclusive networking events, Cloverleaf emotional intelligence training, and a peer support network. Sessions begin on May 7, 2025.
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The Greater Arvada Chamber is looking for mentees for this program! We currently have a diverse group of mentors from various backgrounds and experience, including: Jared Faris (Faris Consulting), Tetiana Kolcheva (Summit Cleaning), Bill Martin (Bill Martin and Associates), Amie and Nick Costanzo (Freedom Street Social) and Jamie Hollier (Balefire Goods).
If you’re a solopreneur or small business owner hungry for growth, please sign up as a mentee! Learn more about the program and our mentors at the link below.
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Three-Part Series Starting April 25
In today’s competitive landscape, the difference between winning and losing sales often comes down to how effectively you establish value. This intensive three-part series teaches B2B sales professionals how to move beyond price-focused discussions to build compelling value propositions that resonate with decision-makers. Through interactive sessions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, participants will learn proven strategies to quantify their unique value, differentiate from competitors, and maintain stronger pricing positions throughout the sales cycle.Â
About the Instructor: Jay Mays’ sales career started in 1996 when he learned to sell dial-up internet accounts and web hosting plans to small businesses. For the past 7 years, Jay’s been a sales consultant and trainer, helping B2B business owners and their sales teams differentiate from the competition, build stronger connections, and win more deals.Â
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Social Media Study Hall: Blog Workshop
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April 17 at 9:30 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.
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Lunch & Learn - The Journey to Employee Ownership
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April 17 at 12:00 pm
Bring your lunch and learn about Employee Ownership as an Exit strategy! Exiting to employee ownership is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, engage and reward employees, grow the business, and take control over your next steps as a business owner. We’ll discuss real-life examples of employee ownership conversions and provide time for Q+A to explore your unique situation, motivations, and questions as an owner interested in succession or exit planning.Â
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Evening With an Expert - Keith Villa
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Join us for an intimate conversation with Keith Villa, the legendary brewmaster behind Ceria Brewing Company and the creator of Blue Moon Brewing Company. With a PhD in brewing from the University of Brussels, Keith has revolutionized the beer industry multiple times. He is now pioneering the non-alcoholic beer market with Ceria, crafting award-winning, alcohol-free beers that are redefining the beverage landscape. Hear Keith's inspiring story of innovation and perseverance as he shares insights from his remarkable career.Â
This intimate conversation will be led by Odyssey Beerkwerks founder and Arvada business leader, Chris Hill.Â
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Business Support Resources
- The Business Resource Center website includes resources for business planning and funding. View all resources here.
- SizeUp Arvada is a powerful free online tool from the Greater Arvada Chamber and Arvada Economic Development Association that enables businesses to create benchmarks based on their competitors’ performance, including revenue and employee size. SizeUp Arvada offers powerful benchmarking capabilities to help you evaluate your business performance against industry competitors. Learn more.
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Healthy Businesses, Thriving Community. The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is a community of businesses, organizations, and local leaders working together to solve challenges, foster meaningful connections, and develop the next generation of talent and leadership. Our work – driving action on conversations, resources, and large-scale initiatives that businesses can’t tackle on their own – is central to the long-term success of our community as a whole.Â
When you play a part, we all thrive. Join our community at arvadachamber.org.
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