Being strong advocates for business was cited by 40% of the Chamber’s membership in the 2019 annual survey as the top priority for the Chamber. This time of year, the organization is particularly focused on reaching out to policy makers in Denver and in Washington D.C. to ensure that local small businesses have a voice…
When the Chamber took a lead role in organizing a political issues committee (The Tax You Don’t Pay) and developing a campaign to increase the lodging tax along with the Visit Grand Junction Advisory Board in 2018, it was focused on economic development. More funding for destination marketing would result in more visitors and more…
Let’s focus on advocacy at the local level. This topic is very important to many small businesses in Grand Junction and countless other rural environments. Local Advocacy can vary from simply wanting to properly navigate the building code, making sure your new facility complies with the local fire marshal, or even how you can ensure…
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So…that was SOME banquet, am I right!?! I want to thank all of you who attended and our sponsors for helping us start 2020 off in true samurai fashion here at the Chamber. It was simply amazing and would not have been possible without all of our great sponsors. I want to give a special…
Chamber members have spoken loud and clear that a lack of workforce is their major challenge via numerous surveys. One of the ways that the Chamber has responded is by convening workforce stakeholders to work collaboratively to address this business issue and avoid duplication of efforts. The Chamber’s CareerLink Committee is an umbrella entity that…
On January 31st, The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce gathered over 700 members, community leaders, and volunteers to celebrate the success our local business community had in 2019. During the event, the Chamber presented awards to the following at the 2020 Annual Banquet in recognition of their work in championing a stronger and healthier…
The Workforce Innovation Program (WIP) is a joint effort by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mesa County Workforce Center and The Business Incubator whose goal is to provide skills-based manufacturing training to both new job seekers and those already employed in manufacturing. WIP training consists of a no cost 12-week real-world skills-based…