The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce additional speakers for the 2025 Energy Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th at the Grand Junction Convention Center. This full-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders to explore the policies and innovations that are shaping Colorado’s energy future. Already…
Every few years, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)—the national organization representing thousands of chambers of commerce—takes a deep look at the forces shaping business, community, and the chamber industry itself. Their most recent report, Horizon 2035, reflects the insights of nearly 1,000 chamber leaders, partners, and futurists nationwide and offers a…
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of Mesa County has been buzzing with energy—and it’s not just the coffee at our morning meetups. Over the past several months, YPN has been steadily growing its presence in the Grand Junction business community through a consistent calendar of meaningful, connection-driven events. Designed specifically for professionals in their 20s…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 Energy Summit, set for Tuesday, August 19th at the Grand Junction Convention Center. This full-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders for an in-depth look at the policies and innovations shaping Colorado’s energy future. We are especially…
Ever notice how a new administration—local, state, or federal—can shake up the job market? One minute you’re exploring opportunities in renewable energy or infrastructure; the next, funding shifts, priorities change, and you’re rethinking your next move. For young professionals in Mesa County, this kind of pivot is nothing new. That’s exactly why the Young Professionals…
In Mesa County, we believe workforce development is not about assumptions — it’s about intention. That’s why the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, through our CareerLink initiative, is leading a region-wide effort to map our workforce development ecosystem. This intentional work, supported by a broad coalition of partners including the Fruita and Palisade Chambers,…
At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we pride ourselves on being more than just an advocate for business—we’re a driver of progress, a convener of partnerships, and a storyteller of success. Over the past seven days, that mission came to life through three celebrations that spotlighted what’s possible when passion, collaboration, and innovation…
Every day, I talk to employers in Mesa County who are facing the same quiet crisis: they can’t find or keep workers—not because the jobs aren’t there, but because housing affordability keeps pushing those workers out. We talk a lot about economic development, talent pipelines, and business vitality. But none of those goals are sustainable…
On Tuesday evening, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the graduation of 15 bold young innovators—our largest cohort to date—from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), marking the program’s 12th year of cultivating youth-driven business leadership in Mesa County. Over the course of 20 weeks, these middle and high school students did far…
We’re asking local businesses to take less than five minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us advocate for smart, balanced policies that reflect the realities of doing business in Western Colorado. Tariffs on raw materials, equipment, and consumer goods can directly increase costs for manufacturers, healthcare providers, and retailers. Whether it’s…