Arvada Economic Development Association

Join us for our final Financial Wellness Series event featuring a Commercial Lender Panel! Gain unparalleled perspectives from a diverse panel of lenders as they demystify the lending landscape. Whether you're seeking startup funds or expansion capital, this session offers tailored advice and structured networking opportunities. A light breakfast will be provided. This event is appropriate for both small and large businesses. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gpqH4aWR

European Gourmet, Eastern European food retailer, was the recipient of the Outstanding Retailer Award at our 30th Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast last week. European Gourmet has been operating their business in Arvada for over 20 years providing specialty Eastern European foods and Polish meats/cheeses direct from Chicago to the Arvada community. We were thrilled to celebrate them! . . . #arvadacolorado #europeanfood #oldcountry

Peter Henriksen, owner of Henriksen Amplifiers, was the recipient of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at our 30th Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast last week. Learn more about Peter and Henriksen Amplifiers by viewing the video below. Additionally, check out the Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival Sept. 13 - 15 to see the amplifiers in action! . . . #entrepreneurmindset #arvadacolorado #amplifiers

Last week at our 30th Anniversary Business Appreciation Breakfast we honored Melisa Kraii, co-founder of SustainAbility, recycling, reuse and composting company, with the Chris Adams Community Spirit Award. Melisa's passion for preserving the environment coupled with providing employment opportunities to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities adds an immense amount of value to the Arvada community. Watch this video to learn more about Melisa and SustainAbility! . . . #businessappreciation #arvadacolorado #economicdevelopment

We had an amazing time celebrating our 2024 Business Appreciation Award Recipients last Thursday at our 30th Business Appreciation Anniversary Celebration. All week we will be highlighting our award recipients. Today we are featuring our Community Partner Award Recipient - the Arvada Elks Lodge, located in Olde Town, Arvada. Congratulations Arvada Elks Lodge No 2278! https://lnkd.in/gWpMngu3

Get ready... In-N-Out Burger opens in the City of Arvada this Thursday! Does everyone have their orders ready? . . . #economicdevelopment #arvadacolorado #burgersandfries

Last week the AEDA team hosted its second of three-part series on financial wellness. Thank you to @mortgageswithmarshall of @ontapcu for presenting on the Psychology of Money. We had a lively discussion with both start-up businesses as well as seasoned ones on challenges and opportunities for overcoming both personal and business financial planning. To listen to the full presentation you can click on this link: https://lnkd.in/gSQCnie6

Listen to AEDA's Executive Director, Iza Petrykowska, talk about Economic Development in the City of Arvada's podcast "Inside Arvada" today!

The AEDA team was happy to attend Hope House Colorado's grand opening of their Early Center last Thursday! This new center was built to increase capacity for the care of children from ages 6 months to a year old. The center is intended to serve Hope House staff and program moms. The primary goal of Hope House is to support teen moms on their journey to economic self sufficiency and education. . . . #communitybuilding #arvadacolorado #hope

!!! LAST DAY TO REGISTER !!! "Psychology of Money," the second learning opportunity in our three-part Financial Wellness Series, will take place tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Thrive Workplace in Arvada. This event is FREE and open to businesses of all sizes, but is specifically targeted toward businesses operating in Arvada and the Denver Metro Area. Lunch will be provided. Last day to register is today!