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16 10 '15

UPDATE: Waters of the U.S.

On October 9, 2015, the EPA’s onerous Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule was blocked nationwide via Sixth Circuit court order. In its absurdity the bill would have allowed the federal government to require ski resorts and other tourist attractions to relinquish their water rights as a condition of granting permits; not to mention place…

30 09 '15

Chairman’s Column: Membership Has Its Privileges

When can a banker say, “And, it’s not going to cost you any more than you are paying now”? Not often enough in my book but this is one time I get to say it to you, the members of the Grand Junction Area Chamber. At the September Board meeting, we took up the annual…

30 09 '15

Business Development Initiatives Advance In Third Quarter

Summertime is usually perceived as a time of vacation and easy living but the Chamber Board and Staff recognize that members expect a return on their investment throughout the entire year. Significant progress was made from July to September on the organization’s business plan to represent business and promote economic growth including: Weighing in on…

30 09 '15

New Board Members Elected

At the September Board meeting, your directors ratified the following slate of candidates for service on the Board of Directors beginning in January of 2016. They are: Tyler Bittner • WPX Energy Stuart Hall • Olsson Associates Donna Hardy • Dalby, Wendland & Co. Heather Lambeth • New Image Realty Darin Mack • The Trophy…

30 09 '15

Who Sets Policy Affecting Your Future Workforce?

Two of the five seats on the Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board are up for election this fall with six individuals vying for them. See the Chamber’s Voter’s Guide for more information about these individuals, but also make plans to attend the Chamber’s Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 8th, 4:00 PM in the…

30 09 '15

Gain New Customers at Showcase

Why should your business participate in the Chamber’s Business Showcase sponsored by Alpine Bank this year on October 27th, 4:00 to 7:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center? Here are the top five reasons: It is open to your fellow Chamber members, business associates AND the public so you can key in on two audiences…

30 09 '15

“Cool Tech” Explored at October Energy Briefing

Anyone familiar with the energy sector knows that this is one industry where innovation abounds and new processes are developed regularly. The next Energy Briefing will offer highlights into some of the locally developed technology that is being utilized. Join us for “Cool Tech; The Sky’s the Limit” as we talk about drones, underground mapping…

30 09 '15

Quarterly Membership Luncheon: “2016 By The Numbers”

Rich Wobbekind, Dean of the Leeds Business School, University of Colorado will present his very popular annual Economic Outlook during our last quarterly luncheon of the year. Wobbekind will be providing an economic outlook for the nation, the state and Mesa County for the sixth year in a row at this event. This will mark…

30 09 '15

Strength in Numbers Puts Bucks in Your Pocket

The Chamber is always working to increase membership for a variety of reasons including the fact that more members in our organization offers current members more opportunities to network and build their business.In October, the Chamber is offering an additional, tangible benefit to existing members that help strengthen the Chamber. Anyone who refers a business…

30 09 '15

Air Service Expansion Effort Keeps Flying

In spite of the disappointing news that the community did not receive an air service grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, efforts are continuing to secure daily direct service from Grand Junction Regional Airport to a west coast hub, most likely LAX. A community task force pulled together by the Chamber and the Grand…