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01 08 '19

Collaboration Results in Big Win!

How often have we heard the phase “It takes a village…”? Obviously, the term has been way overused way too often but as I look at the recent economic development efforts in the community, I am reminded that it truly does take a village…a village of aligned individuals and organizations. The recent announcement of the…

01 07 '19

The Chamber is working hard for you!

As I was thinking about what to write for this Chairman Column it hit me between the eyes…the year is HALF OVER! Heck, soon it will be time to pick the theme for the 2020 Annual Banquet! It might also be time to take a look back at where we’ve come in the past six…

01 07 '19

Sales Tax Becoming Confusing?

As an organization, we worked hard during the legislative session with lawmakers to try and create a destination sourcing sales tax system that small retailers could actually comply with. The compromise reached is not perfect but does offer some relief. To avoid confusion and the possibility of misinformation about this complex rule that is further…

02 05 '19

Economic Development, Who Needs It? We Do!

Economic Development Week will be celebrated the week of May 6th-11th throughout the country including here in Grand Junction and Mesa County. Created by the International Economic Development Council, an organization of 5,000 professional practitioners, in 2016 the aim of this week is to draw attention to economic development and those who work diligently to…

02 05 '19

The Chamber is a Champion for Progress

At our board meeting this month, as we were reviewing the progress made on our business plan in the first quarter of 2019, I was struck as to how diverse our value proposition is to our members. Yes, we talked about our workforce development programming, spent considerable time on our local and state advocacy efforts…

04 02 '19

Chamber Convenes Round Table to Discuss Changes to the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF)

The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce facilitated a round table discussion among it’s members and non-members in the arena of Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) on new development. The discussion was brought to our attention by the Grand Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and City of Grand Junction. A lively conversation ensued and many varying opinions were…

04 02 '19

Chamber Collaborates with the Mesa County Workforce Center to “Upskill” Workforce

The Workforce Innovation Program is a collaborative effort amongst a few of our Economic Development Partners. We at the Grand Junction Chamber along with partners from the Mesa County Workforce Center, Grand Junction Business Incubator and GJ Makerspace have developed a short-term training and upskilling program for manufacturers across the valley. The aim of the…

04 02 '19

Congratulations to these businesses who celebrated Ribbon Cuttings this past month

Eide Bailly (New Location) Danny Bresnahan (970) 245-5181 422 White Ave Ste 322 Grand Junction, CO 81501 www.eidebailly.com Accountants: Certified Public Grand Junction Realtors Association(Remodel) Lisa Martin 970-243-3322 2743 Crossroads Blvd Grand Junction, CO 81506 www.gjrealtors.org Professional Associations IntelleTec Cosmotology (Rebranding) Cheryl Morris 970-245-8101 772 Horizon Dr Grand Junction, CO 81506…

01 01 '19

Chamber Focuses on Providing Value, Promoting Economy, and Developing Workforce in 2019

Just as many of you take the time at year end to analyze your business and plan for improvements in the new year, the Chamber Board of Directors did a deep dive based on member feed back of what we do well, what we need to do better and how to offer real value for the investment you…

01 01 '19

New Chairman of the Board Focused on a Successful 2019 with the Chamber

Wow! Is it 2019 already? Hard as it is to believe, a new year is starting and with a new year comes new opportunities. I am honored to serve as your Chairman of the Board and frankly relieved that I have such a great team in the Chamber Board of Directors and staff to aid me…