Wow! This simply cannot be my last Chairman’s Column…the year has moved much too quickly! But reality has set in and I do know that my year as Chairman of this great organization is indeed coming to a close. In looking back, I can clearly see where the time went. We were extraordinarily busy in…
When the newsletter periodically provides an update on accomplishments of the Chamber, a large group of volunteers is often overlooked as contributing to that success. As the year end approaches, we’d like to applaud and publicly acknowledge the up to 200 business people who “make it happen”. They include volunteers on: The Energy and Economic…
The Chamber Board at its regular meeting in December voted to accept the following slate of officers for 2016: Immediate Past Chairman Jeff Franklin, Bank of Colorado Their terms of office begin January 1, 2016 and extend to December 31, 2016. Click…
We all hoped for a sustainable and steady recovery in 2015 and while it didn’t happen, we are beginning to see signs of growth as we approach the end of the year. Will 2016 be the year we all breathe a little easier in the Grand Valley knowing our economy is growing stronger day by…
The Chamber’s Annual Banquet draws closer and we hope many of you are already planning to join us on January 29, 2016. Invitations are in the mail. But we hope you don’t wait a whole month to jump onboard as we can use your help now! Here is how you can help us plan the…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 29th Chamber Annual Banquet, we are seeking nominations of businesses and citizens that “go above and beyond” to help make our community special. A panel of past recipients, including those from last year, Knowles Trucking, Trophy Case and Susan Avilliar will…
Each year the Chamber conducts a membership survey in advance of the board planning session to help members of the Board determine the best use of the organization’s resources in service to small businesses. This year, 241 people responded for an overall response rate of approximately 16%. Shown below is a snap shot of some…
With the holidays upon us, the Chamber initiated a month long “Care Mob.” Home Loan, X106.9 in Fruita, Edward D. Jones – Ryan Ellington in Clifton and, of course, the Grand Junction Chamber are our drop off points through December 11th for a donation of non-perishable food or winter clothing items that will go to…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber works hard to ensure we provide you with the tools your business needs to be successful. So while you are working on your budget for 2016, please keep us in mind (or in a line item) to be a sponsor of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Current opportunities…
A major benefit of Chamber membership is the opportunity to network and promote your business. The Chamber has several events per month that maximize your networking opportunities with a variety of different people, including our always well-attended Business After Hours. Business After Hours is held the last Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:00…