2018
Annual Report
"As you review the 2018 Annual Report, you will see it was another exceptional year for AEDA. While the organization was able to report many accomplishments, it was not done alone. I want to thank the Arvada City Council, City staff along with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, Arvada Visitor's Center, and the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District for their partnerships. Arvada is a great place to do business, and a lot of that has to do with all of us working together."
Jodi Thomas
2018 AEDA Board President
Each year AEDA creates a strategic plan
This plan helps guide its decisions based on capturing data from four program objectives. This information allows staff to "tell the story" of how the results support AEDA's mission.
Notable 2018 Happenings
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce with support from AEDA launched a new workforce initiative, Arvada Works
AEDA restructured its Annual Appreciation Event and hosted over 500 guests to enjoy networking and a concert at the Arvada Center
Daniel Ryley was appointed as the new Exective Director of AEDA and earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Notable new businesses in 2018
Candelas
Shops at Ralston Creek North
Business Attraction
in commercial capital investment
in sales tax revenue generated by new retail businesses
new jobs created in urban centers & corridors
new non-retail jobs created in the following targeted industries:
Medical
Manufacturing
Research & Development
Bio-medical
Energy
Enabling Technology
Professional Services
Business Retention
Commerical Vacancy Rate at Year End
Industrial
Office
Retail
Marketing
average open rate of the AEDA Real Estate Newsletter and AEDA e-newsletter
additonal social media followers on AEDA exclusive social media outlets
Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
AEDA partners with a number of organizations each year. In 2018, AEDA engaged with 65 strategic partners which allowed the organization to provide leadership, financial and consultation services so it could leverage shared resources to advance AEDA's economic development strategy.
