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2022 Arvada Business Summit

2022 Arvada Business Summit

Date and Time

Wednesday Nov 9, 2022
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM MST

8:30am Check-in, light breakfast and networking
9-10am Morning Keynote, Patty Silverstein
10:15-11:15am Breakout Sessions (choose from 3 topics)
11:30am-1:00pm Networking Lunch and Afternoon Keynote, Mark Jackson

 

Location

Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities 

Fees/Admission

$49 for all 3 Summit Sessions and the Luncheon
$25 Summit Only
Please note this program is valued at over $150, but thanks to partnerships and underwriting, we are able to offer this event at a discounted cost. If you need a scholarship to attend, please reach out to Samantha Geerdes. 

If you have tickets to this event included in your membership, you will see a "Discount Available" drop down and select Business Summit Ticket. You'll need to do this for each registrant if you are registering multiple guests. 

Website

http://www.arvadachamber.org/bizsummit

Contact Information

Samantha Geerdes, 303-424-0313
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Description


WHO

Designed for professionals who are looking to grow, engage, and connect.

WHAT

Curated keynote speakers and breakout sessions to tackle the top business challenges in Arvada, according to recent surveys and interviews.

WHERE

The Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO, 80003

 

PROGRAM INCLUDES

Keynote by Patty Silverstein: "Recession...Or Correction?"


Patty Silverstein, president and chief economist of Development Research Partners, will dive into 10 key indicators of the Colorado and national economy and discuss whether they are signaling recession or correction. High-level business and personal planning strategies will be discussed. 
 

Breakout Sessions:


1. Planning for Economic Uncertainty
In the morning session, you heard what to expect from the economy over the next year. Join us in this session to better understand the steps you can take in your business to prepare for economic uncertainty and get your specific questions answered by Economist Patty Silverstein and our panelists. 

Erin Young | Employer Coach, the Colorado Workforce Development Council
Chris Meyers | CEO, B:Side Capital & B:Side Fund
Alan Ramirez | Director of Strategic Lending, Colorado Enterprise Fund
 
2. Innovative Hiring Practices
Hiring remains a top challenge for businesses of all sizes. This session will highlight a wide range of strategies that will increase your likelihood of finding and retaining the talent your company needs to thrive. Topics will include skills-based hiring, building effective partnerships, equitable hiring practices, and enhancing your hiring brand.

Jacob Vigil | Senior Manager, Employer Initiatives Markle Foundation
Helen Young Hayes | Founder & CEO, Activate Workforce Solutions and Board Chair of Colorado Inclusive Economy 
Juan Pena | Chief Program Officer, Cross Purpose
Patrick Kelly | Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, Rose Medical Center
 
3. Data-Driven Marketing
Do you know who your customers are? This session will highlight strategies to effectively use customer and demographic data to improve how you target your marketing efforts. Attendees will walk away with the tools and resources to help them build a targeted marketing plan and see big results.

David Kennedy | CEO + Principal, Corona Insights 
Janelle Herrera | VP of Marketing, On Tap Credit Union
Christopher Lovejoy | Adult Librarian, Jefferson County Public Library

Networking Lunch from Footers Catering + Keynote by former Denver Broncos receiver Mark Jackson, titled "Mind Your Business: How to Live Your Best Life."


Mark Jackson is eighth in Broncos history in both receptions and yards and his 16.3 average per catch is ranked 3rd. He also established the record for the longest reception in postseason play, 80 yards. A tough, smart receiver with an uncanny ability to get open, he played seven seasons with the Broncos. Now Mark "The Drive" Jackson is a Lifestyle Trainer. Jackson is helping common people to obtain uncommon results through his Lectures and Trainings.  Recognizing the need by many for supplemental income in this down economy, he founded Jack & Associates in 2007 to assist people in making money from home. He implements proven strategies for wealth preservation and growth. He believes EVERYONE has a Champion inside just waiting to be discovered!
 



 

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