The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been recognized with the “Highest Achievement in Communications” award for a chamber of its size by the Colorado Chamber Alliance (CCA), a statewide network representing more than 75 chambers of commerce and over 50,000 businesses across Colorado. The award highlights the Chamber’s excellence in strategic storytelling, community…
Last week, more than 150 emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders gathered for the 2025 Western Slope YP Summit, hosted by the Young Professionals Network in partnership with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual event has become a signature experience for rising professionals across Western Colorado, offering a full day of connection,…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 class of BestSlope NEXTGen Honorees — an annual recognition celebrating Mesa County’s emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business and community through their dedication, innovation, and impact. This year’s honorees represent the depth and diversity of talent that continues to…
Recently, national thought leader Mark Perna visited Grand Junction to share his message about unleashing the passion, purpose, and potential of the younger generation. His keynote, brought to our community in partnership with the Business Incubator Center and the D51 Foundation, centered on a theme we couldn’t agree with more: investing in our youth is…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Candidate Forum for Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education candidates. This event, part of the Chamber’s endorsement process that also includes questionnaires and candidate interviews, gave the business community a direct look at the priorities and perspectives of those seeking to lead…
Every few years, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)—the national organization representing thousands of chambers of commerce—takes a deep look at the forces shaping business, community, and the chamber industry itself. Their most recent report, Horizon 2035, reflects the insights of nearly 1,000 chamber leaders, partners, and futurists nationwide and offers a…
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of Mesa County has been buzzing with energy—and it’s not just the coffee at our morning meetups. Over the past several months, YPN has been steadily growing its presence in the Grand Junction business community through a consistent calendar of meaningful, connection-driven events. Designed specifically for professionals in their 20s…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 Energy Summit, set for Tuesday, August 19th at the Grand Junction Convention Center. This full-day event will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders for an in-depth look at the policies and innovations shaping Colorado’s energy future. We are especially…
Ever notice how a new administration—local, state, or federal—can shake up the job market? One minute you’re exploring opportunities in renewable energy or infrastructure; the next, funding shifts, priorities change, and you’re rethinking your next move. For young professionals in Mesa County, this kind of pivot is nothing new. That’s exactly why the Young Professionals…
At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we pride ourselves on being more than just an advocate for business—we’re a driver of progress, a convener of partnerships, and a storyteller of success. Over the past seven days, that mission came to life through three celebrations that spotlighted what’s possible when passion, collaboration, and innovation…