You’ve heard quite a bit from me lately as we move toward the selection of new staff leadership at the Chamber. That is because you are part of the Chamber team. I’ve been reminded these past few weeks that a strong team is a key to a strong organization like our Chamber. It is the…
Take a moment and reach out to say hello to these fellow local businesses. AFC Urgent Care Grand Junction 995 Independent Ave Grand Junction, CO 81505-7130 Deborah Reisinger – (970) 609-2001 afcurgentcare.com/grand-junction Healthcare Facility The Davis Law Group LLC 562 White Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501-2644 J.R. Davis – (970) 628-3860 www.DavisLawGroup.org Attorneys Highline 521…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce championed the creation of a local leadership training program for mid to upper-level business managers 30 years ago. The purpose of the Chamber offering such a program was to encourage business participation on boards, commissions, and to be more active in public policy development – including running for…
It wasn’t all that long ago that a career centers’ main focus on college campuses was to assist students with resumes, help them draft a cover letter and work through mock interviews. Although those are important tools for a student’s toolbox, the question on every student’s mind come graduation is “now what?” True to form,…
Last month, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy student/CEOs met with an investor panel in a “shark tank” like experience to pitch their ideas and ask for seed capital. Eight students were awarded a cumulative total of $7500 to start their enterprises. The students/CEOs will now launch their businesses and participate in a trade show on May…
It is appropriate that the theme of this month’s newsletter is looking forward. With the news that Mesa County has recovered much more quickly than other parts of the state and the nation, it is indeed time to look forward and move forward. Diane Schwenke, our CEO for the past 32 years recognized that it…
Take a moment and reach out to say hello to these fellow local businesses. Council Tree Investors 887 25 RD Grand Junction, CO 81505–8605 Stephen C. Hillard – (512) 213-8888 www.counciltree.com Venture Capitalists Cross Country Mortgage LLC 362 Main St. Ste D Grand Junction, CO 81501-2406 Beau Bradley – (970) 201-6961 www.crosscountrymortgage.com/Beau-Bradley Mortgages & Contracts…
On Wednesday, March 16th at 6:00PM, our student entrepreneurs will finally take the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local leaders of industry. The students have been tirelessly practicing and polishing their presentations and are ready to share with the world all their hard work! Let’s set the stage. Eight students…
As part of March Membership Madness, we’d like to highlight ways to engage with the opportunities and benefits that are included in your investment with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Here are just a few ways to get involved and make the most of your investment with us! Let us know what issues…
On February 17th, Governor Jared Polis presented highlights of his recent State of the State address, with a focus on the Western Slope at a special event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber. This was the first time a Colorado Governor has presented his State of the State address on the Western Slope in…