Recently, I had the privilege to speak at the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) with a panel of industry experts who all shared their own experiences with economic development in our region. Focusing on revitalizing the region and ensuring we learn from past success and mistakes, we are focused on the best method for retaining…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!) has an exciting month approaching with their YEA! Trade Show scheduled on May 6th and class graduation on May 9th. The YEA! students are ages 11 to 18 and are taught by local entrepreneurs and introduced to guest lecturers, successful entrepreneurs, and business mentors….
The Mesa County Leadership Program is an essential program that plays a crucial role in fostering leadership skills and community engagement among individuals in Mesa County. The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop their leadership abilities and increase their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their community. Through this program, participants…
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, along with many partners across the state have been working diligently to improve the business climate in Colorado. Earlier this week, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct a regional listening session, which was attended by nearly 40 local business leaders…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce championed the creation of a local leadership training program for mid to upper-level business managers 30 years ago. The purpose of the Chamber offering such a program was to encourage business participation on boards, commissions, and to be more active in public policy development – including running for…
The last half of March and first part of April, the Grand Junction Area Chamber (GJACC) had 21 volunteers and staff out hand-delivering your 2023 Membership Directory and other membership materials to 750 member businesses! We love this time of year, because we can visit your place of business and connect with you. Through our…
For the past ten years, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been proud to offer the Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA!). This important program turns students as young as 11 into the CEOs of their very own businesses, helping to develop the skills necessary to be successful members of our future workforce and economy….
Our community is experiencing a moment where our choices, while always impactful, carry increased importance. With Election Day right around the corner, citizens of Grand Junction will select the new members of the City Council and will make significant decisions that directly impact the strength of our business community. As an organization, the Grand Junction…