When most people think of advocacy, they picture testimony at the State Capitol or meetings with elected officials. While those moments matter, some of the most important conversations happen long before legislation is debated or rules are finalized. Recently, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Chairman Eric Blank and Director Rebecca White from…
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Labor contacted the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce because of the Chamber’s work championing industry-led solutions to one of the most pressing challenges facing employers today: attracting, developing, and retaining skilled talent. Through initiatives like West Slope Works, apprenticeship expansion, sector partnerships, and the intentional convening of…
There are certain places in every community that do far more than occupy a building or fill a line item in a budget. They shape who we are. They preserve our stories. They spark imagination. They connect generations. And when they face hardship, it serves as an important reminder that these institutions only thrive when…
For years, much of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy has focused on Colorado. That makes sense. State policy has a direct and immediate impact on the businesses we serve, and Colorado employers continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment that affects how they hire, invest, expand, and compete. Over the past…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce took a different approach to networking and professional development at its recent Quarterly Membership Luncheon, creating an experience that placed conversation, connection, and practical problem-solving at the center of the event. Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, the luncheon brought together business leaders from across Mesa County for…
Funding is currently available through the Chamber’s West Slope Works program to help employers offset costs associated with Registered Apprenticeship Programs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, through its role as a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary, has grant funding available to support apprenticeship-related expenses, including mentor or journey worker wages, instructor costs, training supplies, and…
Healthcare continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing employers today. Across industries and business sizes, employers are navigating rising premiums, increasing employee healthcare needs, workforce recruitment and retention pressures, and growing uncertainty about future costs. For many businesses, healthcare benefits represent one of their largest and fastest-growing expenses. At the Grand Junction…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to release its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by momentum, measurable impact, and a continued commitment to strengthening Mesa County’s business community. In a year marked by economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, shifting policy discussions, and increasing pressure on employers, the Chamber remained focused on…
There are certain weeks in Grand Junction when you can feel our community shift into a different rhythm. This is one of them. The Alpine Bank NJCAA Division I JUCO World Series kicks off this week, with the banquet on Friday, May 22, and tournament play beginning Saturday, May 23, at Sam Suplizio Field. For…
Business leaders from across Mesa County gathered this week for the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap Up Breakfast, where lawmakers, policy experts, and employers took a candid look at the 2026 legislative session and the growing concerns surrounding Colorado’s economic competitiveness. The event featured Janice Rich, Rick Taggart, Matt Soper, and DJ…