Mesa County Libraries has ReferenceUSA, the premier online research and reference tool for area business professionals, sales reps, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, government agencies, students and researchers. It allows anyone to get fast and easy access to details on more than 43 million U.S. businesses and more than 260 million U.S. residents. Information includes;…
Seven high school students received “Hire Me First” certificates on June 24th. These students completed a three-week condensed Summer Camp at WCCC. Students learned 21st Century Workplace Skills, were given ten WorkKeys assessments and spent at least six hours in a Job Shadow experience in area businesses. The certificates can be used along with their…
YPN Before Hours Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:00 – 8:30 AM Location: Spoons Bistro & Bakery A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. YPN Conversation with Tim Ray of the Grand Junction Rockies Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 Noon Location: TBD YPN members and guests…
The July 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Second Quarter Accomplishments Chairman’s Column Grand Valley Drainage District Lawsuit Update Congratulations Expanding Companies Chamber Seeks Young Entrepreneurs RefUSA Training Offered Volunteer to Read with a Child! High School Students Preparing for Future Careers Chamber…
The June 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Update on Grand Valley Drainage District Challenge Calling All Energy Companies Chairman’s Column – June 2016 High School Students Can Job Shadow In June Meetings Set To Gather Feedback For Broadband Planning More Than…
School is out for the summer but businesses don’t take a summer vacation. In fact, if things are slowing down a bit in your business this is the ideal time to engage in some networking activities to build your client and referral base. The Chamber has multiple opportunities for you to utilize this month: Networking@Noon,…
The Chamber will be hosting our second “Industry Roundtable”, June 22nd, 7:30 – 9:00 AM in the lower level conference room at the Chamber offices. This discussion will be focused on the energy industry. Chamber staff would like to hear from companies engaged in solar, natural gas, oil, and coal production along with providers and…
The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Wrap-Up, sponsored by Wells Fargo is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th, 7:30 AM at the Clarion Inn. Local lawmakers have been invited to attend and there will be a special presentation on proposed ballot measures to make it harder to amend the State of Colorado Constitution, a document that is already…
The third class of the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy will graduate on May 10th, 6:00 PM at Chez Lena, at WCCC and members are invited to attend and cheer on these newly minted small business owners aged 11 to 18. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous outpouring of support from the…
Last month the City of Grand Junction passed a resolution declaring May 1st through May 7th as Small Business Week. A recent review of the data shows that 99.4% of the businesses in Mesa County have less than 100 employees so we are definitely a community of small businesses and it is appropriate to celebrate…