The 2015 fiscal year for the Grand Junction Area Chamber is half over and it is important for members to know how their investment of time and resources have been put to use over the past three months to help grow the local economy and be the voice of business. Here are selected highlights: Coordinated,…
The Mesa County Workforce Center, School District 51 and the Grand Junction Area Chamber have entered into a unique partnership to fund a fulltime workforce coordinator position within the Chamber that will: Provide leadership and program management of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy including recruiting students and business volunteers that will assist middle and high school…
The year is half over which is simply incredible to me but as I reflect on the past six months; I see the key word that I would like to have characterize this year at the Chamber. That word is “collaboration.” As defined in the dictionary, collaboration means the action of working with someone to…
The fall Energy Briefing schedule is slated to kick off on August 19th with members of the Western Colorado Delegation sharing their experiences from attending the largest international petroleum show in the world. State Treasurer Walker Stapleton is waiting in the wings to share the “numbers” around energy development in the state and the region…
The Western Colorado Delegation, comprised of a diverse group of local governments, economic development organizations and energy-related businesses dedicated to enhancing job growth, returned late last week from the Global Petroleum Show which is held annually in Calgary, AB. The delegation had a booth, made calls on fellow exhibitors, held briefings with corporate companies active…
At the second quarter membership luncheon the following businesses were recognized for adding jobs and capital investment to make our local economy stronger; Click here to download the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce July 2015 Newsletter.
Colorado’s transportation system is critical to our state’s economy, but right now it is increasingly becoming overburdened, underfunded and, in some cases, crumbling. Unfortunately, during this past legislative session, lawmakers were not able to address our basic transportation infrastructure. Despite plenty of debate amid two different legislative proposals, no meaningful action was taken to maintain…
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Save Local Now (www.grand-junction.savelocalnow.com/savelocalnow.com) is a website, iPhone and Android app that gives people access to exclusive offers from their favorite businesses. It is available to all Grand Junction Area Chamber members at no cost. Locals, fellow business owners and tourists alike can use Save Local Now to access deals, events and savings where they…
Twice a year members that recently joined the Chamber are invited to participate in a New Member Expo where they can network with existing members and talk about their businesses. Such an event is planned for this month on Thursday, July 16th, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Holiday Inn and Suites. Appetizers and…