At the third Quarter Membership Luncheon the following businesses were recognized for adding jobs and capital investment to make our local economy stronger: Hammer of Progress Recipients: Capital Books and Wellness CommWest Hammerhead Paint Services Grand Junction KOA StarTek USA, Inc. If you are a business that has expanded…
Who says networking has to happen inside sitting around a table or gathered at a cocktail table? Nearly 200 people definitely had a different experience on September 30th during the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament. The day would not have been possible without our many sponsors, prize and gift donations (as of press time). Our thanks…
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 2017 Chamber Annual Banquet slated for January 27th! We invite our members to get involved in several ways: Join the Auction Committee and help us make the Chamber’s Auction…
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce! We encourage you to welcome these new members by patronizing their businesses. Advance Auto Parts 2469 Highway 6 & 50 Grand Junction, CO 81505 Carlos Gonzales – (970) 208-8075 www.AdvanceAutoparts.com Automotive: Parts Fire Team Security Inc. 2297 Tall Grass…
For immediate release September 28, 2016 Grand Junction ED Partners Garner Awards from International ED Organization Efforts by the Economic Development Partners, specifically the Grand Junction Area Chamber, Grand Junction Economic Partnership and the Business Incubator Center to highlight resources available to help create jobs locally were recognized for excellence yesterday, September 27th at the…
In spite of objections raised by members of the business community nationwide including this Chamber, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized updated overtime rules in May and all businesses will be expected to comply beginning December 1, 2016. While key provisions are shown below there are still a lot of questions about how to apply…
Every once in a while, the staff at your Grand Junction Chamber and I have a slight difference of opinion on what topic I should cover in the “Chairman’s Column.” This month was one of those times that we were not 100% in sync. I wanted to start talking about the Banquet (yes, it is…
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: Ryan Ellington – Edward Jones Investments Chris Higgins – StarTek USA, Inc. Matthew Rosenberg – RoseCap Investment Advisors, LLC Stacey Stewart – KKCO – NBC…
The legal challenge to the Grand Valley Drainage District fee by the Chamber and Mesa County continues to wind its way through the court system. A meeting was held with the new judge in the case, Judge Timbreza, late last month and a trial date was set for early June, 2017. It is the hope…
As this newsletter goes to print, the Colorado Secretary of State continues to review petitions and certify measures for the November ballot. Shown below are business related ballot measures that have already been certified for the ballot that the Chamber has taken positions on: Amendment 71 Increasing Requirements for Constitutional Amendments (Raise the Bar) – Chamber Supports…