How is it December already? Wow! Traditionally the December Chairman column focuses on the Chamber’s noteworthy accomplishments over the past year. There were many in 2021, and I will get to them shortly… But first, I want to congratulate the business community for surviving 2021. A year ago, we figured if we could just get to…
He’s BAAACK! Perennial favorite, Dr. Richard L. Wobbekind, Director of the Business Research Division and Associate Dean for MBA and Enterprise Programs at the University of Colorado Boulder will provide an economic outlook for the nation, state, and Mesa County on Monday, December 13th starting at 12pm at Colorado Mesa University, South Ballroom. Our thanks…
Grand Junction is home to many innovative and unique businesses recognized for their outstanding achievements in their industries. Having a community of businesses all striving to be unique, community-oriented, innovative, and resourceful results in a healthy commerce climate and well served, happy customers. The Grand Junction Chamber recognizes the importance of small, local businesses and…
With several business idea brainstorming classes under their belts, these students are well on their way to launching their own enterprises. Soon, they will be turning their ideas into a business plan, pitching that business plan to a panel of investors, and debuting those businesses at a Trade Show! When these students graduate in May,…
October 20th the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with numerous healthcare organizations throughout the Grand Valley and Colorado to provide relevant and timely healthcare topics for the 2021 Healthcare Summit. Topics included details on healthcare benefits, changing employment law and pandemic mandates, focusing on employee mental health, and the future of healthcare in…
The past few years have been filled with new ideas, innovations, and pivots in order to keep our Mesa County business community afloat amongst new challenges throughout the nation and world. This year, more than ever, has presented opportunities to innovate, impact, and progress the cities, neighborhoods, and communities around us. The Grand Junction Area…
Over the past couple of years, we have been talking about the Grand Junction Area Chamber being a “3C Chamber”. You’ve seen the billboards and the televisions ads, but as a refresher, the 3 C’s refer to the Chamber as: A Catalyst for Business Growth A Convener of Leaders and Influencers Who Make Things Happen…
Take a moment and reach out to say hello to these fellow local businesses. Gerber Collision & Glass 569 25 1/2 Rd Grand Junction, CO 81505-6929 Larry Maska – (970) 243-2244 www.gerbercollision.com Auto Body / Collision Repair Automobile Glass Grand Valley Insurance Service, Inc. 575 32 Rd Clifton, CO 81520-7624 Charles Wallis – (970) 434-5548…