Your Vote. Your City. Your Future. Why the April 8th Election Matters More Than You Think With spring just around the corner, there’s something else blooming besides warmer weather—your opportunity to help shape the future of Grand Junction. On Tuesday, April 8th, voters will decide who will fill four of the seven seats on the…
Employees and family members of T&T Collision celebrate their Grand Opening with Grand Junction Chamber Diplomats and staff. At first glance, a ribbon cutting might seem like a simple tradition—a pair of giant scissors, a red ribbon, smiling faces, and a camera flash. But in reality, it’s so much more. It’s a moment of triumph….
Participants of the Denver Region Talent Summit engage in group work, hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected by the State of Colorado to host the Western Region Talent Summit as part of a bold, statewide initiative to tackle persistent workforce shortages and shape…
The Mesa County Leadership Program has officially crossed the halfway point in its 32nd year, continuing its mission of cultivating informed and engaged leaders who shape the future of our community. Each year, a select group of professionals embarks on this transformative journey, gaining firsthand insights into the people, systems, and decisions that keep Mesa…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is leading an effort to gather business organizations and economic leaders across the Western Slope to oppose HB25-1286, a bill that would impose sweeping temperature regulations on every employer in Colorado—regardless of industry, size, or feasibility. The Chamber’s Western Slope Business Coalition is growing rapidly, with the Palisade…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out City Council Candidate Forum on March 10th, providing a platform for candidates to discuss business policies, economic growth, and the future of Grand Junction’s workforce and infrastructure. The event brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and candidates for an open dialogue on the critical issues…
We hear every day from Mesa County businesses about the challenges they face. We hear their frustration, their exhaustion, and lately—more and more—we hear their growing consideration of taking their business elsewhere. Colorado often touts itself as a great place to do business. We claim to support job creators, entrepreneurs, and the backbone of our…
Last week, nearly 60 business and community leaders, including participants from this year’s Mesa County Leadership Program, traveled to Denver for the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Days. This two-day event provided a critical opportunity for Western Slope businesses to engage directly with key decision-makers and thought leaders who shape policies affecting…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Allison Ellington, Director of Member and Community Engagement, has graduated from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy. This milestone marks a significant investment in professional development, as she joins an elite group of chamber professionals who have completed the intensive three-year…
At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC), we are steadfast in our commitment to being a vital resource for pro-business policies that support the growth and prosperity of our local economy. Part of this commitment includes the careful evaluation and endorsement of candidates seeking to represent our community at every level of government….