Our many volunteers are already out on the streets hand delivering the 2015 Business Directory and membership materials to our almost 1,000 members. These include a new window sticker, insert for the membership plaque and the 2015 Business Directory. Please welcome them to your business and share your thoughts on how the Chamber can better…
Join us at the Chamber’s next Energy Briefing as we hear an update on the Bureau of Land Management planning projects from the new Northwest District Manager, Joe Meyer. March 12, 2015 12:00 Noon Holiday Inn & Suites 2751 Crossroads Blvd. Cost: $18/GJACC Members Register: Online: www.gjchamber.org PH: 970.242.3214 e-Mail: info@gjchamber.org
The Young Professionals Network has the following events slated in March and April: Conversation US Forest Service March 10, 2015 12 Noon – 1:00 pm Location: 2777 Crossroads Blvd. Grand Junction, CO YPN After Hours March 19, 2015 5:00 PM Location: Sabrosa, 122 S 5th A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network…
Nominations are being sought for recipients of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship award to be presented at CMU’s E-Day on April 23rd, 2015. The purpose of this award is to promote and recognize successful entrepreneurs and their contribution to the economic development of this region. We understand your knowledge of entrepreneurs in our region and ask…
Please consider attending the Grand Valley Walking and Biking Summit on from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, March 13. The summit program is geared toward helping community leaders to visualize and work toward a more livable community through healthy transportation. Ralph Becker, Mayor of Salt Lake City and National League of Cities President, will…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been hosting a legislative trip to the State Capitol for over 20 years. The purpose of the trip is to bring business leaders from the Western Slope together with state policy makers and members of the Governor’s staff for wide ranging discussions and briefings on a range…
A highlight of the Chamber Annual Banquet is the recognition of businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community. This year’s award winners include: Business of the Year Knowles Enterprises Mike Knowles over the span of just ten years has built a business that employs 200 people in high paying jobs servicing…
The banquet is over and I want to thank everyone who was a part of the evening from our award winners to our casino dealers to the banquet planning committee. I especially want to thank all of you who attended the event and participated in our auction to raise funds for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy…
Last month’s Future Workforce Committee meeting proved how valuable it is to have a collaborative group of individuals representing various sectors come together regularly to address workforce issues. Many members are aware that the Future Workforce Committee helped launch the YEA! program and the Hire Me First program for middle and high school students. At…
The Chamber’s Energy and Economic Development Committee is making plans to coordinate a community presence at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in June. The purpose of the effort is to help existing businesses interact with potential customers; visit manufacturing companies in attendance that may be growing and looking for additional locations and…