A message from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Elections play a critical function in any healthy economy. Those chosen to represent us have a great impact on the ability of businesses in Mesa County to THRIVE, not just survive. That is why it is important that pro-business candidates are identified to ensure we…
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to taking this one step further and supporting Small Business Season. We are…
Our Valley is made up of a diverse and vibrant business community, represented by an equally diverse group of business organizations. All of which share a common goal to preserve our strong business climate. Earlier this year, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce, Palisade Chamber of Commerce, and…
During this past year during my tenure as Chairman of the Board for the Grand Junction Chamber and as a business owner, I have been thoroughly impressed by the role the chamber plays as a catalyst, convener, and champion on behalf of local businesses. The Chamber has been busy. Not only did we oversee a…
Manufacturing, the often-invisible pillar of our community, celebrates National Manufacturing Day on October 7th. The celebration, started by the Manufacturers Institute, helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to…
You’ve seen the signs in the yards and the political commercials interrupting your Broncos games on Sunday – it’s Election Season! In these election years, we citizens have choices, often difficult ones, that impact our daily lives. Our choices at the ballot box impact issues that may affect the health of our community. As Chamber…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes how crucial workforce development is throughout the whole year and the community at large. Workforce development leads to prosperous employees, businesses, and local communities. By training and upskilling our workforce, businesses can enjoy happier staff, lower turnover, and exciting growth opportunities. This also helps to support growth…
As you have all probably figured out by now the focus of this newsletter is on workforce development since September is Workforce month. The Chamber has made workforce development a key goal of our 2022 business plan…and with good reason. It is the number one issue identified by our members as keeping them awake at…