We at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce want to take a moment to recognize the TSA agents who play a critical role in keeping our community connected. Many of these individuals have now worked more than 30 days without a paycheck, yet they continue to show up each day to ensure our airport…
Agriculture is not just part of Mesa County’s history. It is a core part of our business community and a driving force behind our regional economy. During Ag Awareness Week, we are taking time to recognize the role agriculture plays across the Grand Valley, not only in what we produce, but in how our economy…
Celebrating Ag Awareness Week March 14th-24th Long before Grand Junction had a modern business ecosystem, it had an industry that ignited the valley. Agriculture. During Ag Awareness Week, I find myself reflecting on that history and the role agriculture has played in shaping our community. As the CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of…
Behind every storefront, service, and job in Mesa County is a business navigating tight margins, workforce pressures, rising costs, and constant change. Those challenges rarely make headlines. What deserves recognition is the resilience, innovation, and leadership demonstrated by local businesses every single day. On February 27th, 2026, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce brought…
Before the sun rose over the Bookcliffs last week, nearly 60 Mesa County business leaders boarded a bus in the dark, navigating the largest winter storm of 2026 to make a clear statement: Western Colorado’s voice belongs in the rooms where decisions are made. Our annual Legislative Days at the Capitol is not ceremonial. It…
As we approach the one-month mark of Colorado’s legislative session, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (Grand Junction Chamber) is increasingly focused on what early proposals signal for the long-term business climate in Western Colorado. While many bills are still in their early stages, their direction matters. For businesses in our region, where markets…
National Entrepreneurship Week is more than a date on the calendar. It is a national moment that connects students, educators, business leaders, and communities in celebrating business creation and the next generation of innovators. For students in the Grand Junction Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, this week reflects work that is already well underway. Entrepreneurship continues…
Mesa County’s approach to workforce development is receiving national attention. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce was recently honored by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) with the Outstanding Chamber Program Award for Large Chambers for its workforce initiative, WestSlope Works. Chambers from across the western half of the United States were considered…
As the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session unfolds, one thing is already clear: despite early conversations about a nearly $1 billion projected budget shortfall, the pace and volume of legislation impacting Colorado employers has not slowed. If anything, the session is already off to a fast start. At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we are…
On Monday night, our Chamber joined community stakeholders, elected officials, and generations of agricultural producers for the unveiling of the newly released Economic Impact of Agriculture in Western Colorado. The room itself told a story before a single data point was shared. Producers whose families have worked the land for decades sat alongside policymakers, business…