This past Wednesday, more than 100 industry leaders, energy employers, and end users gathered at the Grand Junction Convention Center for the Grand Junction Area Chamber’s annual Energy Summit. The day was marked by thoughtful dialogue, candid discussion, and a focus on the realities and opportunities that will shape Colorado’s energy future. Evan Walton, 2025…
Later this month, the Colorado General Assembly will reconvene for a special session. Governor Polis has called lawmakers back to address what his office describes as a budget crisis created by recent federal tax changes. According to the Governor, those changes will leave Colorado facing a $783 million shortfall this fiscal year. As a Chamber,…
Every few years, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)—the national organization representing thousands of chambers of commerce—takes a deep look at the forces shaping business, community, and the chamber industry itself. Their most recent report, Horizon 2035, reflects the insights of nearly 1,000 chamber leaders, partners, and futurists nationwide and offers a…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 Energy Summit, set for Tuesday, August 19th at the Grand Junction Convention Center. This full-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders for an in-depth look at the policies and innovations shaping Colorado’s energy future. We are especially…
Following a workshop discussion on Monday, May 5th, the Grand Junction City Council voted to end the 4th and 5th Street pilot program and return the corridor to its prior configuration at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 7th. The decision came after months of mounting concern from downtown business owners, customers, and community…
As the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session enters its final week, the flurry of last-minute negotiations, committee votes, and late-night floor debates is reaching its peak. For the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, this moment is more than just the close of a legislative calendar—it’s the culmination of months of targeted advocacy, strategic partnerships, and…
Last week, regional collaboration took center stage at the annual State of the Valley event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce at Colorado Mesa University. The gathering brought together elected officials, top administrators, and business leaders from across Mesa County to share progress, discuss challenges, and explore new opportunities to strengthen our…
A bill moving through the Colorado Legislature right now threatens to pull the rug out from under rural economic development efforts across the Western Slope. House Bill 25-1296, if passed, would severely weaken the Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit—one of the most effective tools we have to attract capital and create jobs in hard-to-reach communities…
When it comes to creating a vibrant and economically resilient community, sound public policy matters. And as your Chamber President, I believe it’s our responsibility—not just to show up, but to lead. That’s exactly what we’ve done over the past several months as the City of Grand Junction undertook a review of its impact fee…
Your Vote. Your City. Your Future. Why the April 8th Election Matters More Than You Think With spring just around the corner, there’s something else blooming besides warmer weather—your opportunity to help shape the future of Grand Junction. On Tuesday, April 8th, voters will decide who will fill four of the seven seats on the…