Recently, national thought leader Mark Perna visited Grand Junction to share his message about unleashing the passion, purpose, and potential of the younger generation. His keynote, brought to our community in partnership with the Business Incubator Center and the D51 Foundation, centered on a theme we couldn’t agree with more: investing in our youth is…
When national leaders debate trade policy, it can feel like a distant conversation. But for Mesa County businesses, tariffs are not an abstract issue — they are shaping costs, competitiveness, and the confidence to invest in our community. This summer, the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce conducted a flash poll to better understand how tariffs…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Candidate Forum for Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education candidates. This event, part of the Chamber’s endorsement process that also includes questionnaires and candidate interviews, gave the business community a direct look at the priorities and perspectives of those seeking to lead…
Grand Junction, CO — The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has been awarded $99,994 through the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary Grant program. GJACC is one of six organizations in Colorado to receive funding as a recognized Intermediary for Industry. This…
September marks Workforce Development Month, and at the Grand Junction Chamber, this is a time for us to reflect on the partnerships, programs, and people that prepare Mesa County for the future. Workforce development is more than just filling jobs; it’s building strong, sustainable connections between education, business, and community – ensuring that our region…
This past Wednesday, more than 100 industry leaders, energy employers, and end users gathered at the Grand Junction Convention Center for the Grand Junction Area Chamber’s annual Energy Summit. The day was marked by thoughtful dialogue, candid discussion, and a focus on the realities and opportunities that will shape Colorado’s energy future. Evan Walton, 2025…
Later this month, the Colorado General Assembly will reconvene for a special session. Governor Polis has called lawmakers back to address what his office describes as a budget crisis created by recent federal tax changes. According to the Governor, those changes will leave Colorado facing a $783 million shortfall this fiscal year. As a Chamber,…
When the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Denver Branch Executive, Nick Sly, visited Grand Junction this week, it wasn’t simply a lecture on economic theory. It was an exchange—an opportunity for our business community to provide unfiltered insight into the realities of operating in Western Colorado and for the Fed to explain how those…
Director of Program Development Reports directly to the President & CEO Job purpose The Director of Program Development provides leadership and vision for the Chamber’s programming and events, ensuring they are strategically aligned with organizational goals, financially sustainable, and impactful for the business community. This position is responsible for designing, managing, and evaluating the Chamber’s…
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…