As we move into the month of May, the Grand Junction Chamber is excited to announce that National Economic Development Week is right around the corner! During this week, our community and communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities….
Local businesses play a crucial role in the economic development of our region and community. They provide employment opportunities, revenue generation, and help to keep money circulating within our community. In other words, local businesses are central to our regional economic development and help to create a thriving economy. Your business creates jobs. According to…
The Grand Junction Chamber encourages you to make May 27 – June 3rd JUCO SPIRIT WEEK in our community! This year we are inviting businesses across Mesa County to show their support for this national tournament that has been bringing visitors and dollars from across the country to our community for nearly 70 years. With…
It’s been another busy year during the current Colorado Legislative Session! Area lawmakers will gather to discuss what really happened during the session and what to expect as we move forward at the Annual Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon May 15th. Join us as we recap the wins, the losses, and the continuing efforts to keep a…
Recently, I had the privilege to speak at the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) with a panel of industry experts who all shared their own experiences with economic development in our region. Focusing on revitalizing the region and ensuring we learn from past success and mistakes, we are focused on the best method for retaining…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!) has an exciting month approaching with their YEA! Trade Show scheduled on May 6th and class graduation on May 9th. The YEA! students are ages 11 to 18 and are taught by local entrepreneurs and introduced to guest lecturers, successful entrepreneurs, and business mentors….
The Mesa County Leadership Program is an essential program that plays a crucial role in fostering leadership skills and community engagement among individuals in Mesa County. The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop their leadership abilities and increase their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their community. Through this program, participants…
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, along with many partners across the state have been working diligently to improve the business climate in Colorado. Earlier this week, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct a regional listening session, which was attended by nearly 40 local business leaders…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce championed the creation of a local leadership training program for mid to upper-level business managers 30 years ago. The purpose of the Chamber offering such a program was to encourage business participation on boards, commissions, and to be more active in public policy development – including running for…