Celebrating the successes of local businesses and economy in 2023 and looking forward to a promising future in 2024 were the central takeaways at Grand Junction Chamber’s Economic Outlook on Monday at Colorado Mesa University. Attendees gathered to hear from keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Wobbekind, Senior Economist and Director of the Business Research Division…
Nominations are now OPEN to recognize our shining stars within the business community! Business of the Year Nomination Submit your nominations by January 19, 2024 Awards Available in 2 Categories: Less than 25 Employees Over 25 Employees The Business of the Year nominees are esteemed for their exceptional qualities that not only contribute to a…
An exciting study on The Economic Impact of Non-Profits in Mesa County published last month by Colorado Mesa University in partnership with local non-profits including the Business Incubator Center, Hilltop, Roice-Hurst Humane Society, United Way and Western Colorado Community Foundation underscores how nonprofits undoubtedly contribute to the overall sustainability, resiliency and prosperity of the regional…
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce was proud to work closely with the Economic Development Council of Colorado during their recent DRIVE | LEAD | SUCCEED Annual Conference to organize tours to spotlight the economic diversity across the Grand Valley for visiting economic development professionals from Colorado. The first tour, hosted in collaboration with the Palisade…
On Wednesday, November 1st, The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual health summit at Colorado Mesa University, featuring discussions of some of the most important past, present, and future issues within the healthcare industry as it relates to businesses. Katie Mahoney, Vice President of Health Policy for the US Chamber of Commerce,…
Investing in the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) during periods of economic uncertainty holds profound strategic significance for our local businesses and our community at large. Investments impact our ability to work hard representing you while providing valuable resources that strengthen your knowledge and ability to thrive. Below are just a few of…
A message from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce As we approach this Fall’s election, it’s important to remember that while it may not appear to carry as many high-profile decisions as previous elections, there are still crucial choices on the ballot that directly impact our business community. Elections are more than just selecting…
This past year our CareerLink committee has been hard at work finding solutions for our workforce development needs around the Grand Valley. The members of this committee are our partners at the Fruita and Palisade Chambers of Commerce, the Mesa County Workforce Center, School District 51, Colorado Mesa University and CMU Tech, as well as…