Last week, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Legislative Wrap-Up lunch, providing a comprehensive overview of the outcomes from the 74th General Assembly in Colorado. The event featured a distinguished panel including Senator Janice Rich, Megan Dollar, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Political Operations for the Colorado Chamber of…
JUCO’s impact on our business community is undeniable. JUCO’s impact on our business community is undeniable. Dear Valued Investors, As a proud founding stakeholder in bringing the Junior College World Series to Grand Junction in 1959, the Grand Junction Area Chamber is reflecting on the rich history and significant impact this tournament has had on…
Last week, local government, businesses and community leaders gathered for the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Valley. A crucial engagement for community members across the Valley, the event offered a platform for meaningful discussions on key topics and priorities facing our communities today, and insights on collaborative regional efforts shaping…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class of 2024 graduation took place last Tuesday, May 7th, at the Maverick Innovation Center. With that, our eleventh YEA! class has officially completed the program as CEOs of fully formed and functioning businesses. Congratulations to these students and their new businesses! Alison McCaw, Everything…
Over the past eight months, the 2023-2024 Mesa County Leadership Program class has committed to learning about the collaborative efforts that make our community work and thrive, hearing from local leaders and touring facilities in government, water, healthcare, education, economic development and more. In, these up-and-coming leaders will officially complete the program and join the…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate National Economic Development Week, May 6 – 10, 2024, alongside our regional partners, recognizing the contributions made by economic developers to create a vibrant economy, champion sustainability and resiliency, and build a prosperous future for Mesa County. In 2016, the International Economic Development Council…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce held the annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Trade Show last Saturday, where our eleventh class officially revealed their business products and services to the public. This marks a very exciting milestone for our students in the program and the culmination of months of hard work and dedication, from…
For over 30 years, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s celebrated Leadership Program has fostered community and business leaders. By providing unique opportunities for participants to develop their leadership abilities and increase their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their community, participants gain valuable insights on how they can become civically engaged to…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently had the privilege of welcoming Chris Brown, Vice President of Policy and Research at the Common Sense Institute, to speak with employers, educational partners, stakeholders, and other workforce development implementers about the pressing issue of the skills gap in our community. Representatives from Mesa County Valley School…
While we as a community spend a large amount of time focused on navigating the challenges and barriers we face, it’s important to “stop and smell the roses” every so often. In doing so, it is quickly apparent that Spring is in full swing in Colorado’s Grand Valley, and with it, our vibrant economic landscape…