March will be a very busy month for the Chamber in its role as the voice of business. We start the month off on March 5th and 6th with the annual trip to the State Capitol and I’m pleased to announce that we will have representatives from the Fruita, Palisade and Delta Chambers going with…
The Chamber’s first Quarterly Membership Luncheon of 2015 will be held this month on March 16th, 12:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. The program will feature the candidates for five seats on the Grand Junction City Council. With ballots scheduled to be mailed that week the timing could not be better to…
Since the Colorado General Assembly convened on January 7th the Chamber has been active advocating for business interests and weighing in on proposed legislation that can impact job creation and existing businesses. Shown below is a list of bills the Chamber has taken positions on to date. Members of the organization will be in Denver…
“Before taking this class I knew I wanted to do something for the community but now I have a much clearer idea of how I can use my talents and interests to make this a better place.” “Being relatively new to the area I found this experience invaluable in introducing me to the community and…
Our many volunteers are already out on the streets hand delivering the 2015 Business Directory and membership materials to our almost 1,000 members. These include a new window sticker, insert for the membership plaque and the 2015 Business Directory. Please welcome them to your business and share your thoughts on how the Chamber can better…
Join us at the Chamber’s next Energy Briefing as we hear an update on the Bureau of Land Management planning projects from the new Northwest District Manager, Joe Meyer. March 12, 2015 12:00 Noon Holiday Inn & Suites 2751 Crossroads Blvd. Cost: $18/GJACC Members Register: Online: www.gjchamber.org PH: 970.242.3214 e-Mail: info@gjchamber.org
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been hosting a legislative trip to the State Capitol for over 20 years. The purpose of the trip is to bring business leaders from the Western Slope together with state policy makers and members of the Governor’s staff for wide ranging discussions and briefings on a range…
A highlight of the Chamber Annual Banquet is the recognition of businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community. This year’s award winners include: Business of the Year Knowles Enterprises Mike Knowles over the span of just ten years has built a business that employs 200 people in high paying jobs servicing…
The banquet is over and I want to thank everyone who was a part of the evening from our award winners to our casino dealers to the banquet planning committee. I especially want to thank all of you who attended the event and participated in our auction to raise funds for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy…
Last month’s Future Workforce Committee meeting proved how valuable it is to have a collaborative group of individuals representing various sectors come together regularly to address workforce issues. Many members are aware that the Future Workforce Committee helped launch the YEA! program and the Hire Me First program for middle and high school students. At…