Grand Junction Area Chamber – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

24 03 '21

Nominees Sought for Business and Citizen of the Year

The delayed Grand Junction Chamber Banquet will happen in person on June 11th barring unforeseen circumstances, so mark your calendars NOW! The theme is still a secret for just a bit longer but what is not a secret is the nomination process for Citizen and Business of the Year. Due to the delay, nominations are…

01 12 '18

Honorees for 2018 Century Enterprise of Mesa County Announced

The Museums of Western Colorado and The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce winners for the inaugural 100+ Society, celebrating 100 years of business. Eligibility for recognition includes organizations, agricultural establishments, and businesses that have served the Grand Valley area continuously for at least 100 years. These century enterprises evidence the…

01 12 '18

Chairman’s Column – December 2018

It has truly been my pleasure to serve as your Chairman in 2018. I know it is a cliché but this year has flown by and I’m very pleased with all of the success that has been achieved in our community in what seemed to me to be in the blink of an eye! There…

01 12 '18

Nominees Sought for Business/Citizen of the Year

In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 25th Chamber Annual Banquet, we are seeking nominations of businesses and citizens that “go above and beyond” to help to make our community special. A panel of past recipients including those from last year, Kannah Creek Brewing Company, All Metals Welding…

01 12 '18

Chamber Convenes Energy Industry for a “View From the Top” December 12th

Proposition 112, the proposal for 2,500-foot setbacks went down to defeat at the polls, much to the relief of many in the oil and gas industry. That doesn’t mean there will not be further activity on this issue next year but for now, planning and development for managing oil and gas activity in 2019 is…

01 12 '18

Chamber Partners with CareerWise to Expand Apprenticeship Program

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CareerWise Colorado, in November, to work even more closely in transforming the future workforce through a shared vision of work-based learning led by the business community. Under the terms of the MOU, CareerWise and the Grand Junction Chamber of…

01 12 '18

Collaborative Partnership Draws State-Wide Attention

A collaboration between the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mesa County Workforce Center was recognized by the Colorado Workforce Development Council and Colorado Department of Labor with a special recognition award for Excellence in Apprenticeships. Through a collaborative, the organizations have teamed up to tackle workforce development needs in Mesa County. The…

01 12 '18

Creating a Bright Future Campaign Exceeds 2018 Fundraising Goal

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce another successful Creating a Bright Future Campaign with more than $250,000 raised as of November 30, 2018. Started in 2016, this annual fundraising and membership campaign was established to support future Chamber operations, events, programs and initiatives for the business community. For 10 weeks…

01 12 '18

Chamber Prepares for Busy Legislative Session

The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 12th and the Chamber is gearing up to be the voice of business at the State Capitol in 2019. Our video conference series which offers real-time opportunities to discuss issues with our state delegation begins January 15th and will be held at the Chamber offices in the lower…

01 12 '18

Critical Logistics Need Will Be Filled Thanks To Chamber Efforts

Our efforts for business are not just a façade, we listen, we gather information, and we ACT! Over the last three years of business visits to many local companies, one thing has become apparent; shipping in and out of the Grand Valley is an obstacle we must overcome. Many businesses watch their important raw materials…