Golden Visitors Center

A nonprofit organization

The Golden Visitors & Information Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, has welcomed over half a million visitors to the Golden community since it's opening in 1997, and also serves as a meeting place for local organizations and groups. GVIC depends on donations to cover expenses.

Testimonials

Very helpful and friendly volunteers, the Beetle Kill Pine furniture was wonderful. Jay & Debbie,
Toronto, Canada

The Volunteers were knowledgeable regarding bike trails in the area Thanks. Steve & Nancy, Seattle, WA

One of the best Visitors Center we have seen, the volunteers were just great.
Bob & Kathy, Omaha, NE

Mission

The Golden Visitors & Information Center is a charitable, educational and informational center that:

Is a mechanism to collect, distribute, exhibit and showcase information;

Supports the needs of visitors, residents, students and local businesses;

Facilitates a strong business, education, government and community partnerships;

Supports the efforts of civic and cultural organizations, local government, chamber of commerce and other community groups

Provide linkage between visitors, residents, students and businesses; and

Contributes to the prosperity, health and welfare for Golden, the greater Golden region, including the State of Colorado.

Background Statement

The Golden Visitors & Information Center, Inc. was created in 1995 as a 501(c)3 Colorado nonprofit corporation for charitable and educational purposes.

The Vision: To provide a community facility that supports the economic vitality and quality of life for Golden and the surrounding greater Golden Community.

The Board of Trustees recognized the need for a central location and began planning a home for The Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Center that would welcome guests to community and provide a meeting place for the citizens of Golden.

Construction of the Visitors Center began in 1996 and the dedication of the new center was in May of 1997.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Golden Visitors Center

Year Established

1995

Tax id (EIN)

84-1315582

Category

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Address

1010 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

Jefferson County, CO, US