Join us on Friday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. for Manufacturing Day! Manufacturer’s Edge, Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (CAMA), Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, SWE and Mesa Motorsports from Colorado Mesa University will be hosting BBQ food and beverages to celebrate modern manufacturing! Come hang out with industry professionals including manufacturing members of CAMA…
At the third Quarter Membership Luncheon the following businesses were recognized for adding jobs and capital investment to make our local economy stronger: Hammer of Progress Recipients: Capital Books and Wellness CommWest Hammerhead Paint Services Grand Junction KOA StarTek USA, Inc. If you are a business that has expanded…
Who says networking has to happen inside sitting around a table or gathered at a cocktail table? Nearly 200 people definitely had a different experience on September 30th during the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament. The day would not have been possible without our many sponsors, prize and gift donations (as of press time). Our thanks…
Yes, we know the leaves are just beginning to turn and we have an entire holiday season to enjoy but planning is already underway for the 2017 Chamber Annual Banquet slated for January 27th! We invite our members to get involved in several ways: Join the Auction Committee and help us make the Chamber’s Auction…
In spite of objections raised by members of the business community nationwide including this Chamber, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized updated overtime rules in May and all businesses will be expected to comply beginning December 1, 2016. While key provisions are shown below there are still a lot of questions about how to apply…
The Chamber’s Board Nominating Committee met and is presenting a slate of directors who will be appointed to serve a four-year term on the Board with approval from the members. They are shown below: Ryan Ellington – Edward Jones Investments Chris Higgins – StarTek USA, Inc. Matthew Rosenberg – RoseCap Investment Advisors, LLC Stacey Stewart – KKCO – NBC…
Energy Briefing September 2016 Mark your calendars for the September 14th Energy Briefing, 12:00 PM at the Workforce Center featuring Kelly Flennekin, Xcel Energy. Kelly, the Area Manager, Community & Local Government Affairs at Xcel Energy, will speak about the plans at Xcel to assure our future energy needs are met in the region. She…
As countless membership surveys have found, the Business Showcase is one of the most beneficial business events that the Chamber offers. And this annual event happens on October 25th, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center. Here are the top reasons you should exhibit: This event is not only open to Chamber…
The Chamber shines the spotlight on new members twice a year during a networking event called the New Member Showcase. Our next event will be held on Thursday, September 15th under the “big top” in the Chamber parking lot from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and will feature businesses that have joined the Chamber since…
The Chamber’s next Quarterly Membership Luncheon, sponsored by ANB Bank is Monday, September 19th at the Grand Vista Hotel. Candidates for the two Mesa County Commissioner seats will be on hand to share their perspectives on business issues in the community. Confirmed to attend are: District 1 Candidates John Justman (incumbent) R Mel Mulder D…