April 2015 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

17 04 '15

Business Personal Property Relief Offered for Expanding Companies

The Mesa County Commissioners instituted a program almost two years ago to help encourage existing businesses to expand and re-invest in Mesa County. While it has only recently begun to be utilized it has the potential to assist in growing businesses and jobs throughout the county. The program consists of a rebate on business personal…

10 04 '15

Nonprofit Needs Available Online

The Grand Junction Chamber launched the Chamber for Good system two years ago in an effort to enlist more community engagement in serving the needs of those in need locally. This system leverages the strength and credibility of the Chamber to shine a bright light on the great charities and causes that labor away on…

06 04 '15

Renewable Energy Research Reviewed at April 8th Energy Briefing

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce will host David Warner, External Affairs Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory at the next energy briefing luncheon, April 8th, 12:00 PM at Holiday Inn and Suites, Airport. Warner will discuss the status of various research projects related to utilizing solar, wind and other renewables to a…

03 04 '15

2015 Voter Guide

This guide is designed to present voters with a business perspective on a number of upcoming ballot measures and provides a brief introduction to the candidates for this year’s Grand Junction City Council election. Each candidate was asked to complete a questionnaire related to issues important to the business community, and their responses are provided…

01 04 '15

Energy Briefing Luncheon Featuring David Warner National Renewable Energy Lab

Join us at the Chamber’s next Energy Briefing as we hear a summary of the National Renewable Energy Lab’s role and updates on the current focus for their research and development for their core technologies. April 8, 2015 12:00 Noon Holiday Inn & Suites 2751 Crossroads Blvd. Cost: $15/GJACC Members Register: Online: www.gjchamber.org PH: 970-242-3214…

01 04 '15

First Quarter Focused On Workforce And Voice Of Business Activities

In the first 90 days of 2015 the Chamber was focused on business plan goals for the organization and made progress on many of them. Here are some highlights: The Future Workforce Committee played a pivotal role in matching an existing workforce need with training and employment resources to train job seekers in basic CNC…

01 04 '15

Chairman’s Column – April 2015

It is incredible to me that one fourth of my year as Chairman is already in the past. Wow! So…what have we done in the past 90 days besides have one heck of a great time at the Annual Banquet? For me one of the highlights has to be sitting on the recent investor panel…

01 04 '15

MCBEF Plans Summer Youth Education and Employment Fair

Time spent learning translates into a better prepared workforce and the Mesa County Business Education Foundation (MCBEF) is committed to helping identify and support community initiatives that offer opportunities for learning outside the classroom and/or on the job. With that in mind, the foundation has teamed with other community organizations to offer a unique opportunity…

01 04 '15

Applications Are Being Accepted for the 2015-2016 Leadership Program

Have you ever visited the soup kitchen? Spent time at the Persigo Water Plant? Taken an escorted hike with the BLM to learn how they manage our public lands? Had dinner in Denver with the House Majority Leader? If you can say “yes” to these questions than you are a graduate of the Mesa County…

01 04 '15

Expanding Companies Recognized at March 16th Quarterly Luncheon

At the March 16th Quarterly Membership Luncheon the Grand Junction Chamber presented the “Hammer Award” to the following companies for expanding their facilities, adding jobs and building a stronger economy: If you are a business that has expanded recently and that has not been recognized by…