Last week, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce submitted formal comments on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s proposed 2050 Statewide Transportation Plan. For Western Colorado businesses, this plan is not just a roadmap for infrastructure—it is a roadmap for economic stability, competitiveness, and growth. Our comments made clear that the current funding model leaves…
Grand Junction, CO — The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has been awarded $99,994 through the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary Grant program. GJACC is one of six organizations in Colorado to receive funding as a recognized Intermediary for Industry. This…
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…
At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we pride ourselves on being more than just an advocate for business—we’re a driver of progress, a convener of partnerships, and a storyteller of success. Over the past seven days, that mission came to life through three celebrations that spotlighted what’s possible when passion, collaboration, and innovation…
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…
Employees and family members of T&T Collision celebrate their Grand Opening with Grand Junction Chamber Diplomats and staff. At first glance, a ribbon cutting might seem like a simple tradition—a pair of giant scissors, a red ribbon, smiling faces, and a camera flash. But in reality, it’s so much more. It’s a moment of triumph….
We hear every day from Mesa County businesses about the challenges they face. We hear their frustration, their exhaustion, and lately—more and more—we hear their growing consideration of taking their business elsewhere. Colorado often touts itself as a great place to do business. We claim to support job creators, entrepreneurs, and the backbone of our…
The 2025 Workforce Summit on January 29th represents a unified effort by key partners across Mesa County to address today’s workforce challenges and opportunities. Led by the Mesa County Workforce Center in partnership with the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce and numerous other organizations and local employers, this summit showcases the collective commitment to fostering…
A recent ruling by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), directly impacting many small businesses, including those in Mesa County. This federal law is designed to combat financial crimes like money laundering by requiring businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports. These requirements add…