The Chamber’s popular series of energy briefings, sponsored by WBS Coatings, will resume in September with a robust line up of presenters and topics. Exact dates and presenters will be confirmed as fall approaches but you may want to tentatively mark your calendars for the following: September 13th – Jordan Cove Update October 11th – Partnerships…
The following companies recently invested in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. Advance Auto Parts 2893 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Jerry Dudley (970) 462-4020 www.advanceautoparts.com Automotive: Parts Alpha Dog Systems LLC Andrea Gatley (970) 639-0629 www.alphadogsystems.com Computer: Consultants/Network Services/System Designers The Colorado Health Foundation 1780…
Another election? Didn’t we just have one or three? The answer is yes and for voters in Grand Junction the last election was just a short three months ago. However, we have another election day, November 7th is on the horizon with some significant races in the offing that will impact business. Three of the…
The Chamber Board adopted a new guiding principle in April to reflect our organization’s long-term commitment to CMU 20,000, an effort to rally 5,000 community supporters around growing Colorado Mesa University to 15,000 students. With an economic impact of over $450 million annually, today CMU could be even more impactful as it grows by strengthening…
As this newsletter is being printed, parties on both sides of the dispute regarding the Grand Valley Drainage District levying of a fee on all residents and businesses within its boundaries are preparing for trial. Judge Timbreza on May 17th, executed a court order denying the GVDD request and the Chamber/Mesa County response and request…
On June 3rd, American Airlines begins direct service to LAX from the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Saturday flights may not be ideal for business travelers but using this direct flight for part of a roundtrip ticket to your business appointments can save time and money. It may also serve as an incentive to American Airlines…
As you may have read in the newspaper or seen on the news, the Chamber—in partnership with Colorado Mesa University—is launching a major skilled workforce and economic development initiative. We’re calling it “CMU 20,000”: the goal is to boost CMU’s student enrollment to 15,000 students, and to engage 5,000 business and community supporters. This month’s…
School is out for the summer but businesses don’t take a summer vacation. In fact, if things are slowing down a bit in your business this is the ideal time to engage in some networking activities to build your client and referral base. The Chamber has multiple opportunities for you to utilize this month: Quarterly…
Sunrise Seminars, a series of no cost learning opportunities for small businesses is sponsored by Home Loan/Nationwide Insurance and takes place the first Wednesday of each month at the Chamber except July. Registrations are encouraged for planning purposes and shown below is our schedule of topics for the remainder of the year: June 7th: Marketing…
The Chamber is pleased to announce that Shaw Construction will be the named sponsor of the Chamber’s annual golf tournament which will be played in two flights on Friday, September 22nd at the Golf Club on Redlands Mesa. If you are interested in being recognized as a name sponsor with Shaw, please reach out to…