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01 10 '18

Creating a Bright Future 2018 Campaign Launch!

The Grand Junction Area Chamber launched the third annual Creating a Bright Future! Campaign, on September 10. The Creating a Bright Future! 2018 Campaign will provide the Grand Junction area with a properly funded chamber of commerce capable of accomplishing key initiatives in the community. The Chamber is dedicated to workforce development, sound public policy,…

01 10 '18

Economic Development Excellence Award Presented for Third Year In A Row!

In hockey it’s called a hat trick. In terms of promoting economic development locally it is simply amazing! The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2018 project in the category of Economic Development Week. This marks the third year in a row that the efforts…

01 10 '18

Students Begin Entrepreneurial Journey

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) on Tuesday, October 9th with 10 students ranging in age from 11- 18 years old, with a keen drive to launch and run their own, real businesses. The after-school enrichment program attracts the best and brightest students who will receive…

01 10 '18

Help us Inventory the Skills of our Workforce

Mesa County became the first county in the state of Colorado to be certified a Work Ready Community by utilizing the Work Keys Assessment tool to determine the skill levels of our emerging and transitioning workforce along with our unemployed. This certification needs to be reapplied for every two years and we now need…

01 10 '18

“2019 By The Numbers” Presented December 17th

Richard L. Wobbekind, Dean of the Leeds Business School, University of Colorado will present his very popular annual Economic Outlook on Monday, December 17th, 12:00 PM at the Mesa County Workforce Center during our last quarterly luncheon of the year. The event is sponsored by Title Sponsor: Bank of Colorado and Featured Sponsor: Shear,…

01 10 '18

Tees & Tunes Annual Golf Tournament & Concert Sponsors

01 10 '18

Do You Qualify For A Business Personal Property Tax Rebate?

The Mesa County Board of Commissioners instituted a program almost four years ago to help encourage new and existing businesses to expand and invest in Mesa County. While it has only recently begun to be utilized, it has the potential to assist in growing businesses and jobs throughout the county. What is it exactly? “It”…

01 10 '18

Annual Banquet Planning Begins

Yes, we know the leaves are just beginning to turn and we have an entire holiday season to enjoy but planning is already underway for the 2019 Chamber Annual Banquet slated for January 25th! We invite our members to get involved in several ways: Join the Auction Committee and help us make the Chamber’s Auction…

01 10 '18

Welcome New Members – October 2018

Welcome New Members The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our newest members. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. Would you like to see your business featured on this page? Contact Trisha Martinez at Trisha@gjchamber.org or click here to…

06 09 '18

100+ Society Nominations Deadline October 15

The Museums of Western Colorado and The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that they will be honoring organizations, agricultural establishments, and businesses that have served the Grand Valley area for at least 100 years. Criteria for recognition include enterprises that were started in and have continuously served the residents of…