As U.S. coal production declines due to the rise of natural gas and alternative energies, the question remains: What will happen to those communities of coal workers? The answer may lie in a derivative of coal called “pitch,” which can be used to produce a carbon-fiber material utilized in items from skis to automobile…
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 [email protected] or click here to complete…
Through our extensive efforts on identifying the needs and problems our local businesses face, we are able to adapt assistance strategies while supporting very specific needs. These efforts are paying big dividends for our business community and citizen partners. Over 80 visits have been conducted to date in 2018 with assistance projects ranging from connection…
A golf tournament may sound like just a great networking opportunity on a Friday in late September when the weather is spectacular but you can also use it to promote your business! Where else can you put your business brand/name in front of 200 business professionals from around the Grand Valley during a time when…
2018 is officially half over and the Chamber is proud of the work it has done on behalf of its members and the business community. Be sure to check out our infographic shown below for a snapshot, quantitatively, of what we do on your behalf. Shown below is a brief summary of our major activities/accomplishments;…
The Chamber Is There for YOUR Business Many members are already very aware that District Court Judge Lance Timbreza handed down a decision in the Grand Valley Drainage District lawsuit brought by Mesa County and the Chamber in early June. The decision, which found that the Drainage District’s stormwater fee is in fact an impermissible…
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 five slots on the Board currently up for election this fall. Those selected will be a cross section of the…
The CMU20,000 initiative (15,000 students and 5,000 community supporters) is kicking off a second year of strengthening our workforce and economic development efforts by supporting Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College. Building on the success of a campaign last year to make students feel welcomed by the community, the Chamber is inviting area…
The Chamber Energy Committee is busy lining up the presenters for our fall briefing series composed of four presentations August through September. Similar to Business After Hours passes for the entire series will now be available at a cost of $50 which is a $10 savings. The passes are also transferable so if you cannot…
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament has been a highlight of the yearly event calendar for many years. As planning started for the 25th Anniversary Tournament, excitement began as we moved towards a new venue, new look, and new concept! On September 28th, we invite everyone to join us for a truly…