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…
YPN Before Hours September 7th, 7:00 – 8:30 AM Location: Daylight Donuts A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. Conversation with District Attorney, Dan Rubinstein September 22nd, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM YPN members and guests participate in a monthly lunch with a local business…
Are you having difficulty getting the right employees with the right skill sets to move your company forward? Who doesn’t? If so, it is worth your time to join fellow employers and representatives of the Mesa County Workforce Center for breakfast on Wednesday, September 28th, 7:30 AM at the Workforce Center, 512 29 ½ Road….
The Business Incubator Center and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Grand Junction, October 6-7, 2016. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines and Grand Junction Chamber members will receive a special discount tuition of $425 which includes instruction, workbook, access to the Alumni Forum and more than…
CMU desires to help members of our community realize their dream of achieving a college education, whether for career advancement or personal satisfaction. The opportunity exists and it’s more accessible than ever before. Currently, CMU offers 74 majors at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level with 50 areas of concentration and 46 minors….
For the last six years, Xcel Energy has held an annual Day of Service to honor the anniversary of 9/11 by donating our time to our communities. We invite you to join Xcel employees and other community volunteers for this fun and meaningful day. Work is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 8am-11am. This…
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…