The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 class of BestSlope NEXTGen Honorees — an annual recognition celebrating Mesa County’s emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business and community through their dedication, innovation, and impact. This year’s honorees represent the depth and diversity of talent that continues to…
This Fall’s election may not carry the same headlines as past years, but the choices on the ballot are no less important to the health of our economy and the strength of our community. Elections shape the environment in which businesses operate—impacting policies, resources, and, most importantly, the readiness of our future workforce. That is…
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the new fiscal year. While the duration of the shutdown remains uncertain, businesses across the country — including here in Mesa County — may feel ripple effects. The Grand Junction Chamber’s goal is to provide clear,…
Recently, national thought leader Mark Perna visited Grand Junction to share his message about unleashing the passion, purpose, and potential of the younger generation. His keynote, brought to our community in partnership with the Business Incubator Center and the D51 Foundation, centered on a theme we couldn’t agree with more: investing in our youth is…
When national leaders debate trade policy, it can feel like a distant conversation. But for Mesa County businesses, tariffs are not an abstract issue — they are shaping costs, competitiveness, and the confidence to invest in our community. This summer, the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce conducted a flash poll to better understand how tariffs…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Candidate Forum for Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education candidates. This event, part of the Chamber’s endorsement process that also includes questionnaires and candidate interviews, gave the business community a direct look at the priorities and perspectives of those seeking to lead…
Last week, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce submitted formal comments on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s proposed 2050 Statewide Transportation Plan. For Western Colorado businesses, this plan is not just a roadmap for infrastructure—it is a roadmap for economic stability, competitiveness, and growth. Our comments made clear that the current funding model leaves…
Grand Junction, CO — The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has been awarded $99,994 through the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary Grant program. GJACC is one of six organizations in Colorado to receive funding as a recognized Intermediary for Industry. This…
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…
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…