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30 04 '18

YEA! Saunders Scholar Selected

At the 2018 YEA! Investor Panel held on March 28th Nick Silzell, CEO of Sleepy Sheepy, was named the 2018 Grand Junction Area Chamber’s Saunders Scholar. Nick and his family will be attending the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Semi-Final Competition in Rochester, NY the first week of May to compete for up to $50,000 of…

30 04 '18

Chamber Goes Digital Thanks to Bud’s Signs and FCI!

Been by the Chamber offices lately? Noticed anything different? Our new digital sign is up and broadcasting to the world what we are doing. Yes, we are putting our messages up in lights thanks to two Chamber members who assisted us with the purchase and installation of our 21stcentury message board. Bud’s Signs & Neon…

30 04 '18

YEA! Sponsors and Vounteers Feted

The fifth class of the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy will graduate on May 8th, 6:00 PM at the Factory and members are invited to attend and cheer on these newly minted small business owners aged 11 to 15. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous outpouring of support from the business community…

30 04 '18

Giving More Opportunity To Coloradans Who Feel Left Behind

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL: GARDNER Op-Ed: Giving more opportunity to Coloradans who feel left behind Apr 15, 2018 – By Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) Over the past several months, Coloradans have continued to see the positive benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The biggest tax reform package in 30 years is leading to…

30 04 '18

Welcome New Members – May 2018

The following companies recently invested in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. A Modern Man’s Barber Shop 1001 Patterson Rd Ste 5 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Airam Grijalva (970) 697-1330 Beauty: Salons/Barber Shops/Supplies Best Option Restoration Vicky Thurlow – (970) 433-3397 Water & Mold…

30 04 '18

Upcoming YPN Events – May 2018

YPN Before Hours May 2, 2018 7:00 AM at Spoons Bistro & Bakery A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. SPECIAL EVENT: YPN “Night at the Factory” May 10, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County (YPN) presents…

30 04 '18

Small Business Week Activities Planned

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business and they create two out of every three new jobs in…

01 04 '18

Chamber First Quarter Filled Needs of Businesses

The Chamber’s 2018 Business Plan has significant areas of focus related to helping create jobs, develop a skilled workforce, and build relationships. Shown below are some examples of achievements between January and March: After 27 visits to area businesses the following needs were identified and addressed in some fashion; an incentive package was prepared for…

01 04 '18

Chairman’s Column April 2018

The Chamber faced a difficult decision two years ago. After eight months of negotiations, there was failure to find common ground and a solution to the cost of stormwater issues in the Valley that would not unduly harm businesses and the economy. While homeowners would be charged $36 annually, many businesses would see annual charges…

01 04 '18

Leadership Summit April 18th Features Bitwise Founder

A vibrant community doesn’t just happen. It is the work of leaders—those individuals willing to dream big, take risks and inspire positive change. At the urging of strong business leaders wishing to see others take up the reins and move Grand Junction forward the Chamber is rolling out a new event on April 18th, the…