The Chamber absolutely LOVES to spread positive economic news and celebrate business accomplishments. That is why we are asking you to tell us about any recent business expansions you’ve had in terms of increased employment or capital expenditures. In exchange for you telling us about your business expansion, we will buy you lunch at our…
A golf tournament may sound like just a great networking opportunity on a Friday in late September when the weather is spectacular but you can also use it to promote your business! Where else can you put your business brand/name in front of 200 business professionals from around the Grand Valley during a time when…
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. Apex Momentum Business Development, LLC PO Box 247, Fruita, CO 81521 Tamara Ruckdeschel – (970) 712-3258 www.apexmomentum.com Business Services Caliber Home Loans, Inc. 2470 Patterson Rd Ste…
The August 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. Chamber Statement On Injunction Denial Chairman’s Column – August 2016 Interested in Serving on the Chamber Board? Energy Briefings are BACK! Congratulations 2016-2017 Leadership Class For Students Who Mean BUSINESS… Chamber Opposes $12/hour Minimum Wage Initiative Quarterly Membership…
Those of you that have read my column before may remember that I sometimes need a nudge from the Chamber staff reminding me that I need to write the next Chairman’s Column and, unfortunately, they had to do it again today. But unlike previous months where we talk about what the topic should be, this…
The second quarter of the year from April through June is traditionally one of our most active periods in terms of serving our members and making progress on our annual business plan. Shown below are just a few of our accomplishments: Led the community effort to celebrate Economic Development Week in coordination with our economic…
As many as 15 to 17 ballot issues will be voted on in Colorado this fall and many of them will have adverse impacts on businesses and the business climate. Conversely there are some ballot measures aimed at stemming this ballot overload which has resulted in our state constitution being more than double the length…
The lawsuit filed by the Grand Junction Area Chamber and Mesa County challenging the legality of a new annual fee assessment by the Grand Valley Drainage District is now in the hands of District Court. Briefs have been filed by all parties to the original complaint, as well, as the request for an injunction. We…
Middle and high school students with a passion for ideas and a desire to augment their education with some real life skills would make excellent candidates for the Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy! Recruitment for the next class which begins the end of September is now in full swing and applications will only be accepted through…
At the June 21st Quarterly Membership Luncheon, the Grand Junction Chamber presented the “Hammer Award” to the following companies for expanding their facilities, adding jobs and building a stronger economy: Hammer of Progress Recipients: Chris Thomas – Community Hospital, Anissa Wright & Cheri Trout – Redrock Radio, Justin Menge – Alpine Bank, Stewart Cruickshank –…