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Colorado’s transportation grid is the lifeline for our state’s economy. Unfortunately, Colorado, like many states, can no longer depend on the gas tax to keep up with transportation-funding demands. Revenue from federal and state gas taxes, assessed at rates that have been fixed for more than two decades, has steadily declined as we drive fewer…
Imagine if you could have taken a class and started your first business at the age of 13 or 17 rather than 25 or 35 or even 65! Where would that knowledge have taken you? That is what the Young Entrepreneurs Academy does for up to 24 lucky middle and high school students each year….
As countless membership surveys have found, the Business Showcase is one of the most beneficial business events that the Chamber offers. And this annual event happens on October 27th, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center. Here are the top reasons you should exhibit: This event is not only open to Chamber…
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Mesa County Workforce Center, School District 51 and the Chamber, a fulltime workforce coordinator has joined the Chamber staff to manage emerging workforce initiatives, including YEA!, Hire Me First, Career Exploration Events, Internships and other work environment experiences. Terri Smatla has over 20 years of experience with School…
As a member of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce you and your senior associates are invited to attend the Federal Reserve Bank of Colorado Economic Forum. Economic Forums consist of presentations by Federal Reserve policy advisers about key regional economic issues and national trends, as well as offering an update on monetary policy…
The Chamber in partnership with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership has formed a joint task force to focus on commercial air service for business travelers. The first major undertaking for the group was to assemble a robust package of information and local participation in order to apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a…
The new school year starts early in the Grand Valley! With classes set to start on August 3rd many of us are focused on back to school activities including registration, class schedules, buying school supplies and much more. As business people, however, I’m going to ask you to add one more focus to your month….
The Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors is currently in the process of selecting a slate of new proposed directors to present to the membership and current Chamber Board for approval. There are six slots on the Board currently up for election this fall. Five of those selected will represent a cross section…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber is proud to sponsor the Mesa County Leadership program. The program provides a comprehensive look at various unique aspects that form our community, including local government, public lands, health care, education and human services. The program spans ten months and more than 70 hours of interactive learning for participants chosen…