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 Chamber’s Annual Banquet scheduled for January 26th will offer chills, spills, and of course bull riding! You will definitely want to join us down at the Two Rivers Convention Center Corral as we mosey up to the chuck wagon and learn wonderful tales about the Chamber around the campfire. Seating is assigned on a…
The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 12th and the Chamber is gearing up to be the voice of business at the State Capitol in 2018. Our video conference series which offers real-time opportunities to discuss issues with our state delegation begins January 16th and will be held at the Chamber offices in the lower…
Are health care benefits for employees a thing of the past? Will the federal government do anything at all in 2018 to address the spiraling out of control costs of medical care? Are there local options that small businesses may not have thought about related to cost management, wellness programs, and direct primary care? If…
At the December Quarterly Membership Meeting, seven companies were recognized for creating 176 new jobs and investing over $28 million into the local economy. There were several other companies that had expansions but chose to wait until March 2018 to be recognized. Altogether in 2017, the Chamber recognized 26 companies for creating over 250 jobs and…
Each year the Chamber attempts with the help of volunteers to physically visit as many of our members as possible to drop off the new membership materials including the 2018 Membership Directory and plaque insert. This is important in an age where so much of our communication is digital. Nothing beats a face to face…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 26th Chamber Annual Banquet we are seeking nominations of businesses and citizens that “go above and beyond” to help to make our community special. A panel of past recipients including those from last year, Kannah Creek Brewing Company, All Metals Welding and…
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Outlook was hosted yesterday at the Mesa County Workforce Center as part of their 4th Quarter Luncheon. Attended by over 200 Chamber and Community members, the event featured guest speaker Dr. Richard Wobbekind, director of the Business Research Division and an associate dean at the University of…
Building a Stronger Economy in 2017 As the calendar and Chamber year come to a close in the next 30 days, it is time for a look back at how this Chamber advocated for business and a stronger local economy in 2017. Shown below are some of the notable accomplishments the organization was able to…
We all hoped for a sustainable and steady recovery in 2017 and while it didn’t happen immediately it appears we will be ending the year in a stronger economic position that when we began 2017. What…