Industry Associations

Arvada Chamber of Commerce ResourcesVisit this website to obtain updates, resources, and information on webinars regarding COVID-19 in the city of Arvada.
Available Jobs for Displaced Restaurant Workers: A list of available jobs in the restaurant industry for displaced workers who are facing difficulties during this time of COVID-19 through the Colorado Restaurant Association.
Bartender Emergency Assistance ProgramGrant money is available through the United States Bartenders Guild to bartenders who are experiencing a catastrophic event or emergency hardship.
Children of Restaurant EmployeesChildren of Restuarant Employees (CORE) is dedicated to serving food and beverage service employees with children, who are faced with life-altering circumstances and in need of our help. As the world faces the biggest pandemic in our lifetime, we want to continue to honor our mission by providing support to food and beverage service employees, with children, who have been medically diagnosed with COVID-19. Documentation is required. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
COVID-19 Relief Fund for Restaurant WorkersThe Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation formed a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund for small businesses and their restaurant workers. Apply for funds on the Southern Smoke website.
Helping Displaced Workers Find Continued Work: To support retail entities, Retail Industry Leaders Associaton (RILA) has leveraged relationships with staffing services to provide retailers with options to help displaced workers. There are numerous providers of staffing services potentially available to RILA members, that can be viewed by visiting this link. Staffing firms’ services and areas of operations vary so RILA members should choose the staffing firm that meets their company’s business needs.
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) COVID-19 Resources: News and resources for the retail industry. RILA will continue to adapt its programs and activities to address the situation as it evolves.
Westminster Chamber of Commerce: The Westminster Chamber of Commerce is currently communicating to the public which restaurants and bars are open and the services they are providing. Fill out this survey with information regarding the services you are providing during this time, and the Westminster Chamber will help communicate it. Open to all Westminster businesses, and businesses do not need to be a member of the Westminster Chamber at this time. Spanish speakers can also take the survey.