Each fall, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee carefully reviews and revises legislative guidelines that are then recommended to the Chamber Board in December for formal action. Once approved by the board, the Governmental Affairs Committee can take action on proposed bills if they fall within those guidelines. Guidelines cover topics including economic development, education, employment/workforce,…
Business Growth and Development Manager APPLY NOW! Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce 360 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Job details Salary $52,000 – $68,000 a year Job Type Full-time Shift and Schedule Monday to Friday Qualifications Business development: 1 year (Preferred) Sales: 1 year (Preferred) Full Job Description Job title Business Growth and Development Manager Reports…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to growing workforce development efforts in the Grand Valley. Workforce development is a crucial part of keeping our business community healthy. Strong workforce development allows individuals to advance their careers, grow their businesses, and ensure future economic prosperity. Our Chamber fosters several partnerships in the Grand…
When your business joins the Grand Junction Chamber, that means that every employee of the business is a member and can utilize the resources, attend events and be a recipient of the information we send out. Membership in the Chamber isn’t just for one person, it’s for every employee too. We want to engage with…
Over 10 weeks in the fall of 2022, Grand Junction Chamber Volunteers, Staff, and Board Members have worked tirelessly in an effort to secure support and funding for the proposed 2023 Grand Junction Chamber program calendar and mission. In December, their efforts culminated in the exciting announcement of not only reaching, but exceeding the goal…
Economic development has many objectives—primarily, the creation of jobs, wealth, or assets and the improvement of the quality of life. Economic development can also be defined as a process that influences the growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic well-being of a community. When distilled down, economic development is and has been…
Here we are. A brand-new year! As we turn the calendar to 2023, we take time to remember the many achievements of the previous year, review opportunities for improvement and look forward to the promise of a new year, of a new beginning. We set resolutions to be better, accomplish more, and reach higher. Improved…
Writing the first column as your 2023 Board Chair, I’m struck by what an honor it is to be in this position at such an exciting and pivotal moment for the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. As you may already know, I am the Plant Manager of CoorsTek in Grand Junction with a long history…
As our local business community continues to navigate the rollout of numerous programs including the Colorado FAMLI program, the Colorado SecureSavings Program, and the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, we at the Grand Junction Chamber are committed to being a resource for upcoming deadlines and requirements you need to know about. With the start of January…