After months of preparation and hard work, the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy students will be officially launching their businesses at the YEA! Trade Show. The Trade Show will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 12-2 PM at the Mesa Mall, 2424 Old US Hwy 6 & 50. These middle and high school students…
As small business owners, we are concerned about our employees. It isn’t just the fact that these employees are essential to our business success. These are people that work side by side with us building the company, servicing customers and more. Oftentimes we wish we could do more for these special individuals, especially as group…
The state’s largest energy provider late last year unveiled a proposal to secure low-cost power for customers, stimulate economic-development opportunities in rural communities, grow the state’s use of renewable and clean-energy resources, and reduce carbon emissions. Xcel Energy’s proposal, called the Colorado Energy Plan, could lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in rural…
A vibrant community doesn’t just happen. It is the work of leaders—those individuals willing to dream big, take risks and inspire positive change. At the urging of strong business leaders wishing to see others take up the reins and move Grand Junction forward the Chamber is rolling out a new event on April 18th, the…
Frankly, we are a bit tired of the phrase “talent pipeline” and in keeping with our theme of “saddling up for success” we see workforce development as putting coal in the “talent train.” Join us for a discussion on how we can shovel even faster in developing the talent we need to fuel our local…
Is your business interested in taking on an intern but don’t know where to begin? Or have you tried to find an intern and found the process to be too daunting? Then join us for an open discussion about the different pathways you can utilize to hire an intern, as well as provide feedback for…
Chamber members and the members of the public are invited to attend the YEA! Investor Panel Presentations of this year’s budding CEOs on Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 PM at the Marriott Courtyard. For the first time, these middle and high school students will be publicly pitching their companies to a panel of investors composed…
YPN Before Hours Pufferbelly Restaurant Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00 AM Piping hot coffee or tea, with a little mix and mingle. Join YPN members and guests (are free) for this monthly morning event. What a great way to start your business day with friends at this wildly popular event. Before Hours is held at various…
The “roundup” of business and volunteer assistance that helped make this year’s Annual Banquet a success was overwhelming. Recognizing community champions, networking with each other and raising funds for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy and Mesa County Leadership Class would not have happened without so many of you that “cowboyed up.” Our thanks and deep appreciation…