The Chamber has continued to convey its dismay at how the new drainage district fees scheduled to be levied on businesses in early 2016 could wreck havoc with the local economy throughout the fall. One of leadership’s concerns is that businesses appear unaware of the impact of this measure and how much it will cost…
Will 2016 be the year that the Grand Valley finally gets on the path to full economic recovery and joins the rest of Colorado in moving forward with job creation? We certainly hope so, but hoping doesn’t make it so. For a more definitive economic outlook, make plans to join us for the Chamber’s last…
Most businesses in the Grand Valley are small businesses and many of them have simply given up trying to understand the Affordable Care Act or continue to offer coverage to their employees through the workplace. Yet, there are options and opportunities for small employers that wish to continue to offer this employee benefit. The Grand…
The Chamber’s Annual Banquet countdown has begun and we hope many of you are already planning to join us on January 29, 2016. Invitations will be in the mail the week of November 30th and by then you will know what our fun theme will be. But we hope you don’t wait a whole month…
The Chamber’s final Energy Briefing of 2015 will feature a panel presentation by mid-stream companies about the networks used to transport natural gas from where it is produced to where it is needed. What does that infrastructure look like and what are the partnerships that facilitate the movement of this natural resource across the country…and…
Have you Googled your business lately? What did you find? Were you happy with the results? Chances are if you are small business you are not taking full advantage of the FREE tools available to assist customers in finding you online. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to be a partner in…
Small businesses are the lifeblood of this community and it is important that we support them all year long. But as we enter this holiday shopping season, when more purchases are made than at any other time, we need to help shoppers find and support our local small businesses. That is why the Chamber chose…
The Chamber would like to recognize and applaud the members who helped make our Business Showcase a success this year. They include: EVENT TITLE SPONSOR: Alpine Bank Media Sponsor: KREX-TV MBC Grand Broadcasting Exhibitors: A Taste of Heaven Catering Action Publishing, Inc. Advantage Tools Airgas USA, LLC Allen Unique…
Two of the five seats on the Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board are up for election this fall with six individuals vying for them. See the Chamber’s Voter’s Guide for more information about these individuals, but also make plans to attend the Chamber’s Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 8th, 4:00 PM in the…
Why should your business participate in the Chamber’s Business Showcase sponsored by Alpine Bank this year on October 27th, 4:00 to 7:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center? Here are the top five reasons: It is open to your fellow Chamber members, business associates AND the public so you can key in on two audiences…