CEO Updates – Page 6 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

01 09 '16

Grand Valley Lawsuit Update

The legal challenge to the Grand Valley Drainage District fee by the Chamber and Mesa County continues to wind its way through the court system. A meeting was held with the new judge in the case, Judge Timbreza, late last month and a trial date was set for early June, 2017. It is the hope…

01 08 '16

Chairman’s Column – August 2016

As expected, the second half of the year is ramping up rather quickly and the Chamber staff and board are hard at work. This year seems to be busier than normal with it being an election year and all the ballot measures, the Grand Valley Drainage District (GVDD) lawsuit and our first ever Total Resource…

01 08 '16

Chamber Statement On Injunction Denial

The Chamber and Mesa County filed a complaint and a request for an injunction against the Grand Valley Drainage District earlier this year in response to their invoicing members a “fee” that put an inordinate burden on the business community. The basis for the suit is to get clarity as to whether this is a…

01 08 '16

Grand Junction Area Chamber Monthly Membership Newsletter – August 2016

The August 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. Chamber Statement On Injunction Denial Chairman’s Column – August 2016 Interested in Serving on the Chamber Board? Energy Briefings are BACK! Congratulations 2016-2017 Leadership Class For Students Who Mean BUSINESS… Chamber Opposes $12/hour Minimum Wage Initiative Quarterly Membership…

01 07 '16

Chairman’s Column – July 2016

Those of you that have read my column before may remember that I sometimes need a nudge from the Chamber staff reminding me that I need to write the next Chairman’s Column and, unfortunately, they had to do it again today. But unlike previous months where we talk about what the topic should be, this…

01 07 '16

Grand Junction Area Chamber Monthly Membership Newsletter – July 2016

The July 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Second Quarter Accomplishments Chairman’s Column Grand Valley Drainage District Lawsuit Update Congratulations Expanding Companies Chamber Seeks Young Entrepreneurs RefUSA Training Offered Volunteer to Read with a Child! High School Students Preparing for Future Careers Chamber…

01 01 '16

Chairman’s Column – January 2016

As the incoming Chairman of the Chamber’s Board, I am honored to have this exceptional opportunity to serve our business community. As the 2016 Chair, I am looking forward to working even closer with our wonderfully dynamic Chamber team lead by Diane Schwenke, and to continuing the great work of my predecessor, Jeff Franklin. Jeff’s…

03 12 '15

Grand Junction Area Chamber Monthly Membership Newsletter – December 2015

The December 2015 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Committees Lauded for their Work in 2015 Serving Up the Economy for Lunch December 14th 2016 Officers Approved Annual Banquet Will Be “Out of this World!” Nominees Sought for Business/Citizen of the Year Be…

23 06 '15

Western Colorado Delegation Secures Interest from Multiple Companies at Global Petroleum Show

MEDIA RELEASE – June 22, 2015 Western Colorado Delegation Secures Interest from Multiple Companies at Global Petroleum Show GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Western Colorado Delegation, a diverse group of local governments, economic development organizations and energy-related businesses dedicated to enhancing job growth on Colorado’s Western Slope, returned June 12th from the Global Petroleum Show…