Chamber News – Page 55 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

01 10 '18

Tees & Tunes Annual Golf Tournament & Concert Sponsors

01 10 '18

Do You Qualify For A Business Personal Property Tax Rebate?

The Mesa County Board of Commissioners instituted a program to help encourage new and existing businesses to expand and invest in Mesa County. While it has only recently begun to be utilized, it has the potential to assist in growing businesses and jobs throughout the county. What is it exactly? “It” is basically a rebate…

01 10 '18

Annual Banquet Planning Begins

Yes, we know the leaves are just beginning to turn and we have an entire holiday season to enjoy but planning is already underway for the 2019 Chamber Annual Banquet slated for January 25th! We invite our members to get involved in several ways: Join the Auction Committee and help us make the Chamber’s Auction…

01 10 '18

Welcome New Members – October 2018

Welcome New Members The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our newest members. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. Would you like to see your business featured on this page? Contact Trisha Martinez at Trisha@gjchamber.org or click here to…

06 09 '18

100+ Society Nominations Deadline October 15

The Museums of Western Colorado and The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that they will be honoring organizations, agricultural establishments, and businesses that have served the Grand Valley area for at least 100 years. Criteria for recognition include enterprises that were started in and have continuously served the residents of…

01 09 '18

Workforce Development Week September 5 – 12, 2018

September is national Workforce Month and to celebrate, workforce partners throughout Mesa County will be hosting a Workforce Week. This week will highlight the innovative workforce development programs throughout Mesa County that are the result of the collaborative efforts of the Mesa County Workforce Center, School District 51, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce,…

01 09 '18

Chairman’s Column: It Starts with Leadership!

We are all about to get inundated with commercials in the media, mailers on our doorsteps and robocalls about the various qualifications and worthiness of candidates seeking public office. A key characteristic that I think we all look for in these candidates is that they are knowledgeable leaders. . . folks that are “in it”…

01 09 '18

September 5th Energy Briefing Features New Products From Coal

As U.S. coal production declines due to the rise of natural gas and alternative energies, the question remains: What will happen to those communities of coal workers? The answer may lie in a derivative of coal called “pitch,” which can be used to produce a carbon-fiber material utilized in items from skis to automobile and…

01 09 '18

New Directors Proposed

The Chamber’s Board Nominating Committee met and is presenting a slate of directors who will be appointed to serve a four-year term on the board with approval from the members. They are shown below: Brian Davidson, St. Mary’s Medical Center | SCL Health Ivan Geer, River City Consultants Paul Peterson, Mesa Mall Katie Powell, Munro…

01 09 '18

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Begins This Fall: Only 15 Days Left to Apply!

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is currently look for middle and high school students who have a passion for ideas and creativity, for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, (YEA!). The program is entering its sixth year, after helping over 50 students launch their own businesses. YEA! is a 28-week academic program, meeting from early…