Category: Chamber News

Leadership is an interesting thing. We all want to have great leaders that inspire us and propel us forward. Some people think they are great leaders and many of us would like to be better leaders. I personally have been very fortunate to have made friends with, work for and work with some tremendous leaders….

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 than you are most likely a graduate of…

The North Star Economic Development Marketing Study designated the Chamber as the lead organization for working with existing businesses in order to retain our current businesses and help them grow. With financial assistance from Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction, the Chamber began a series of outreach efforts in the community earlier this…

Inspiration and innovation can occur anywhere, even on a bicycle headed to your favorite fishing hole. That is where Brayden Kelley, a 14-year-old who attends Redlands Middle School realized how difficult it is to balance a fishing pole and a tackle box while on two wheels. From there Practical Tackle, a new Grand Junction area…

Why would someone want to devote one day a month for ten months to participate in the Mesa County Leadership program? Here is what a few past participants have to say about their experiences. “The leadership class was an amazing personal and professional experience.  I walked away with a deeper understanding of our community, our…