This past Wednesday, more than 100 industry leaders, energy employers, and end users gathered at the Grand Junction Convention Center for the Grand Junction Area Chamber’s annual Energy Summit. The day was marked by thoughtful dialogue, candid discussion, and a focus on the realities and opportunities that will shape Colorado’s energy future. Evan Walton, 2025…
Later this month, the Colorado General Assembly will reconvene for a special session. Governor Polis has called lawmakers back to address what his office describes as a budget crisis created by recent federal tax changes. According to the Governor, those changes will leave Colorado facing a $783 million shortfall this fiscal year. As a Chamber,…
When the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Denver Branch Executive, Nick Sly, visited Grand Junction this week, it wasn’t simply a lecture on economic theory. It was an exchange—an opportunity for our business community to provide unfiltered insight into the realities of operating in Western Colorado and for the Fed to explain how those…
Director of Program Development Reports directly to the President & CEO Job purpose The Director of Program Development provides leadership and vision for the Chamber’s programming and events, ensuring they are strategically aligned with organizational goals, financially sustainable, and impactful for the business community. This position is responsible for designing, managing, and evaluating the Chamber’s…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce additional speakers for the 2025 Energy Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th at the Grand Junction Convention Center. This full-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders to explore the policies and innovations that are shaping Colorado’s energy future. Already…
Every few years, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)—the national organization representing thousands of chambers of commerce—takes a deep look at the forces shaping business, community, and the chamber industry itself. Their most recent report, Horizon 2035, reflects the insights of nearly 1,000 chamber leaders, partners, and futurists nationwide and offers a…