Economic development has many objectives—primarily, the creation of jobs, wealth, or assets and the improvement of the quality of life. Economic development can also be defined as a process that influences the growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic well-being of a community. When distilled down, economic development is and has been…
As our local business community continues to navigate the rollout of numerous programs including the Colorado FAMLI program, the Colorado SecureSavings Program, and the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, we at the Grand Junction Chamber are committed to being a resource for upcoming deadlines and requirements you need to know about. With the start of January…
Every year the Grand Junction Chamber celebrates members of our community with three, honorable awards – Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. These awards allow the opportunity for local community members to nominate deserving businesses and citizens who have impacted and made a difference in the Grand Valley over the past year….
The Grand Junction Chamber’s Annual Banquet is on the books and we are ready for YOU to join us! Mark your calendars now and set the reminder in your phones – the 2023 Chamber Annual Banquet has officially been moved to March and will be held on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at the Grand Junction…
Earlier this week, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted our Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon bringing together businesses to listen and learn from renowned Economist, Dr. Richard Wobbekind. The presentation provided by Dr. Wobbekind included details about both national and local trends in 2022 and what to expect in 2023. Below are a few…
In July and November this year, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce, Palisade Chamber of Commerce, and the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County celebrated collaboration amongst organizations resulting in the creation of the exciting series of events – the Grand Valley BizMix! With over 300 attendees in…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has played an integral role in supporting our members, building and continuing strong partnerships, and promoting a healthy economy in 2022. Here is a list of accomplishments we have had throughout the year. To view the PDF version, click here.
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce convened a variety of content experts from across the state of Colorado and the Grand Valley to provide relevant information and cultivate critical conversations around health-related topics that are currently impacting our business community at the recent Health Summit last month. From the upcoming rollout of Colorado’s FAMLI…
The Colorado Secure Savings Program is a new retirement savings program for private sector workers who currently do not have access to workplace retirement savings plans. This program is currently in its rulemaking and program design phase and the Board is looking for stakeholder input on: Program Design & Rulemaking Enrollment Outreach Financial Education Join…
Our business community has persevered over the past few years in the face of the pandemic. As we move out of those uncertain times and refocus on the future of our Valley, many topics continue to keep our business owners and stakeholders up at night. From workforce challenges, child care shortages, and affordable housing questions,…