Business Appreciation Event
For more than 30 years, the Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) has brought together Arvada businesses for its annual Business Appreciation Event. In that time, more than 200 different businesses and local leaders have been recognized for their achievements and their role in building a strong and well-connected business community.
See an archive of past winners here!
Business Appreciation Event 2026
In 2026, AEDA held its 32nd annual awards at the Apex Community Center. Several members of our local business support community, including representatives from AEDA, the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Visit Arvada, Colorado Enterprise Fund, Workforce Colorado, and the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center shared information about the services and resources they provide.
Roughly 160 people were in the crowd as we recognized the businesses below!
Congratulations to the winners!
Chris Adams Community Spirit Award
Joe Hengstler
Lloyd J. King Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Scott Spears
Outstanding Retailer Award
Olde Town Pickin' Parlor
Community Partnership Award
Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Small Business Award
Red Silo Coffee Roasters
Outstanding Large Employer Award
Barber-Nichols
Photo Gallery
Thank you to the businesses and partners that helped make this event happen: Apex, Equalized Productions, Organic Roots, Alpha Graphics, and Olde Town Flower Shoppe.