Summary
Organization name
Golden Welcome Center
1995
Tax id (EIN)
84-1315582
Category
Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
1010 Washington AveGolden, CO 80401
Jefferson County, CO, US
The Golden Welcome Center (formerly known as the Golden Visitors Center), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, who has welcomed over half a million visitors to the Golden community since it's opening in 1997. In addition, the Golden Welcome Center (GWC) is a place you can relax by the creek, a place where you can host special events, and a place where you can go for expanded services. GWC depends on donations to support our mission and programs.
Mission
The mission of the Golden Welcome Center is to serve as a charitable, education, and information center that supports the needs of visitors, residents, students, and local businesses.
The Golden Welcome Center facilitates strong partnerships with the chamber of commerce, civic and cultural organizations, non-profits, and local government.
Background Statement
The Golden Visitors 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.
In 2023, the Board of Trustees changed the operational name of the organization to Golden Welcome Center, which better reflects the full experience offered. The new name highlights the Center’s role in fostering relationships and enhancing the visitor experience, all in line with broader trends in tourism that emphasize community and engagement.
The Golden Visitors & Information Center is now the Golden Welcome Center!
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Organization Data
Golden, CO 80401