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01 04 '17

Economic Development Partners Kick Off Week-Long Celebration in May!

The Grand Valley region will kick off our Economic Development Week May 7th-13th. Economic Development Week was created by The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in commemoration of its 90-year anniversary as the largest professional membership organization for economic developers. The goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local programs that…

01 04 '17

Apply for the 2017-2018 Leadership Program

Have you ever visited the soup kitchen? Spent time at the Persigo Water Plant? Taken an escorted hike with the BLM to learn how they manage our public lands? Had dinner in Denver with the House Minority Leader? If you can say “yes” to all these questions, then you are most likely a graduate of…

01 04 '17

Membership Appreciation Event May 12th

Without members, there is no Chamber of Commerce in Grand Junction. It is your investment and your involvement that makes us a viable voice for business and promoter of economic growth. We hope you know we are grateful 365 days a year for your support but on May 12th we want to say thank you…

01 04 '17

Committee Updates – April 2017

Air Service. The Air Service Task Force has morphed into a stand-alone 501c6, the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance. The change allows the entity to fundraise in order to supply revenue guarantees for new service if needed. It also establishes a board of directors but does allow for an unlimited number of ex-officio members…

01 04 '17

Wake up and enjoy the SUNRISE!

Have you heard about our COMPLIMENTARY seminar series, called Sunrise Seminars? Sponsored by Home Loan Insurance and Nationwide, these helpful seminars feature a variety of topics presented by Chamber Members who specialize on the selected monthly subject. The next Sunrise Seminar topics are: April 5th: “Converting Leads to Sales – Making the Most of Your…

01 04 '17

View “Shark Tank” GJ Style on April 4th

In the TV show, many budding entrepreneurs walk away without a “deal” but when the Chamber and Courtyard by Marriott host our Young Entrepreneurs Academy participants on April 4th, 6:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott, nine young business owners will all walk away with some funding to help them launch their own companies. This…

21 03 '17

Mesa County Becomes a Certified Workforce Ready Community!

Mesa County recently became the first and so far, only county in the State of Colorado to receive ACT Workforce Ready Certification. The foundation of a community’s certification is based at the county level—across the current, transitioning, and emerging workforce—on individuals earning and employers recognizing the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate™. The ACT NCRC is…

17 03 '17

2017 Summer Youth Employment and Enrichment Fair

The Summer Youth Employment and Enrichment Fair was held on March 16, 2017 at Grand Junction High School. It was the 5th year of the event, and there were 32 businesses and organizations that offered enrichment activities for elementary and middle school students, and employment opportunities for high school students. The Fair was a huge…

01 03 '17

Employers and Health Care Focus of Healthcare Summit March 8th

As small business owners, we are concerned about our employees. It isn’t just the fact that these employees are essential to our business success. These are people that work side by side with us building the company, servicing customers and more. Oftentimes we wish we could do more for these special individuals, especially as group…

01 03 '17

Chairman’s Column – March 2017

“Just because you don’t take interest in politics doesn’t mean that politics won’t take an interest in you.” This observation, sometimes attributed to the Greek statesman Pericles, rings true: Whether we’re paying attention or not, government has a say in many of our business and non-business affairs. One way to exercise some control is at…