Business Expansion/Retention – Page 13 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

01 06 '17

Chairman’s Column – Why CMU 20,000?

As you may have read in the newspaper or seen on the news, the Chamber—in partnership with Colorado Mesa University—is launching a major skilled workforce and economic development initiative. We’re calling it “CMU 20,000”: the goal is to boost CMU’s student enrollment to 15,000 students, and to engage 5,000 business and community supporters. This month’s…

01 06 '17

Business Retention / Expansion Running in Full Stride

As many of us know, the best Economic Development tool is the mobilization and excitement of the existing businesses in the community. We are well on our way in each of those categories here in the Grand Valley. After more than forty business visits in 2017, we have many businesses and entities spreading the word…

12 05 '17

2017 Economic Development Week – Community Leaders Conversation

12 05 '17

2017 Economic Development Week – Public/Private Partnership Conversation

12 05 '17

2017 Economic Development Week – Diversity Is Important

01 05 '17

Economic Development Partners Kick Off Week-Long Celebration in May!

The Grand Valley region celebrates Economic Development Week May 8-13. Economic Development Week was created by The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in commemoration of its 90-year anniversary as the largest professional membership organization for economic developers. Economic developers are charged with generating economic growth, creating better jobs for residents and facilitating an improved quality…

02 01 '17

“Charting Our Course” to Prosperity for Members Outlined

The Chamber Board of Directors adopted the 2017 Business Plan at their December meeting and the need for this organization to be proactive in helping job creators succeed and strengthen the economy continues to be the major theme of the Chamber workplan for the next 12 months. Shown below are goals and some of…

02 01 '17

Expanding Companies Applauded

At the December Quarterly Membership Meeting, five companies were recognized for creating 16 new jobs and investing over $1,100,000 into the local economy. There were several other companies that had expansions but chose to wait until March, 2017 to be recognized. Altogether in 2016 the Chamber recognized 24 companies for creating 574 jobs and investing…

02 01 '17

Help Us Visit Members!

Each year the Chamber, along with the help of volunteers, attempts to physically visit as many of our members as possible to drop off the new membership materials including the 2017 membership directory and plaque insert. This is important in an age where so much of our communication is digital. Nothing beats a face to…

01 11 '16

Business Planning Resources at Your Fingertips!

As a business owner, manager and decision maker your time is at a premium. Taking time to look above the stack of papers and problems to assess where your business is and where you want it to go often falls to the bottom of your “to do” list. Yet, for the good of your business…