It is with great pleasure that the organization announces that Candace Carnahan is being promoted to Vice President. Her responsibilities will include business retention and expansion activities along with oversight of fundraising and general programming. Candace has been with the organization since May 2015 and has been responsible for events, communications, marketing and programming in…

With over 75 in attendance, the GJACC Membership came together for the first time in over a year to celebrate expansions being made by our local businesses. The message from these businesses was one of strength and gratitude towards our amazing community and the partnerships that allowed them to be successful during a time that…

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined and 2019 marks…

The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce won a GOLD level award for its CHAMPIONS of Economic Development EDW 2019, a project in the category of Innovation in Economic Development Week of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 15 during the IEDC Annual Conference, which…

C.J. Rhyne, Director of Business Retention and Expansion for the Grand Junction Area Chamber, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute on October 24, 2019, at the OU EDI Fall session held in Denver, Colorado. OU EDI is an intensive 117-hour certificate program that provides a broad spectrum of advanced education for the…

With the discovery of additional reserves of natural gas in the Piceance Basin in 2016, our area now acknowledged to be the second largest repository of natural gas reserves in the nation. As efforts advance to find new markets and access for the West’s natural energy resources, a strong partnership with Utah’s Office of Energy…

The Museums of Western Colorado and The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce winners for the inaugural 100+ Society, celebrating 100 years of business. Eligibility for recognition includes organizations, agricultural establishments, and businesses that have served the Grand Valley area continuously for at least 100 years. These century enterprises evidence the…

At the September Board Meeting your Chamber directors appointed Michael Santo, Bechtel Santo & Severn to fill a vacancy on the board and elected the following individuals to begin four-year terms on the board beginning in January. Brian Davidson St. Mary’s Medical Center | SCL Health Ivan Geer River City Consultants Paul Petersen Mesa Mall…

For immediate release June 5, 2018 The Grand Junction Area Chamber is pleased that Judge Timbreza ruled in favor of the lawsuit filed by the Chamber and Mesa County disputing the Grand Valley Drainage District assessment of a fee on all properties within its boundaries.  The Chamber voted to take the unusual action of suing…

At the Chamber Annual Banquet late last month the Chamber recognized the following for the efforts to build a stronger community; Business of the Year Startek Startek opened its doors locally in 1999 and today employs over 700 people, an increase of 150 in 2017 due to their implementing service contracts with health insurance carriers…

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