Chamber News – Page 51 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

30 04 '18

Chamber Endorses Mary Brophy for GVDD Board

One of the seats on the three-member board of the Grand Valley Drainage District, District 3 is up for election this spring. Following its Endorsement Process, the Chamber chose to endorse Mary Brophy for the seat. She, like the Chamber believes that stormwater is an issue that should be addressed on a valley wide basis…

30 04 '18

Legislative Wrap Up Features Lawmakers and More

The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Wrap Up, sponsored by Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:30 AM at the Clarion Inn. Local lawmakers have been invited to attend and share their thoughts on how bills passed this session may impact businesses. Chamber members on the Governmental Affairs Committee have taken…

30 04 '18

JUCO Business Support Sought

Last year was the first year that the Grand Junction Chamber with the support of Home Loan/Nationwide sponsored JUCO Spirit Week. This year we are looking to “up our game” even more when it comes to showing the business support for this national tournament that has been bringing visitors and dollars from across the country…

30 04 '18

Do You Have an Interest in Transmodal Shipping Services?

One of the complaints that CJ Rhyne, the Chamber Business Retention and Expansion Specialist, hears regularly has to do with the logistics of getting freight into the community via rail. Currently, there is close to no options for companies that utilize rail service for goods delivery to access these shipments other than having them trucked…

30 04 '18

YEA! Saunders Scholar Selected

At the 2018 YEA! Investor Panel held on March 28th Nick Silzell, CEO of Sleepy Sheepy, was named the 2018 Grand Junction Area Chamber’s Saunders Scholar. Nick and his family will be attending the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Semi-Final Competition in Rochester, NY the first week of May to compete for up to $50,000 of…

30 04 '18

Chamber Goes Digital Thanks to Bud’s Signs and FCI!

Been by the Chamber offices lately? Noticed anything different? Our new digital sign is up and broadcasting to the world what we are doing. Yes, we are putting our messages up in lights thanks to two Chamber members who assisted us with the purchase and installation of our 21stcentury message board. Bud’s Signs & Neon…

30 04 '18

YEA! Sponsors and Vounteers Feted

The fifth class of the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy will graduate on May 8th, 6:00 PM at the Factory and members are invited to attend and cheer on these newly minted small business owners aged 11 to 15. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous outpouring of support from the business community…

30 04 '18

Giving More Opportunity To Coloradans Who Feel Left Behind

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL: GARDNER Op-Ed: Giving more opportunity to Coloradans who feel left behind Apr 15, 2018 – By Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) Over the past several months, Coloradans have continued to see the positive benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The biggest tax reform package in 30 years is leading to…

30 04 '18

Welcome New Members – May 2018

The following companies recently invested in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. A Modern Man’s Barber Shop 1001 Patterson Rd Ste 5 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Airam Grijalva (970) 697-1330 Beauty: Salons/Barber Shops/Supplies Best Option Restoration Vicky Thurlow – (970) 433-3397 Water & Mold…

30 04 '18

Upcoming YPN Events – May 2018

YPN Before Hours May 2, 2018 7:00 AM at Spoons Bistro & Bakery A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. SPECIAL EVENT: YPN “Night at the Factory” May 10, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County (YPN) presents…