Commercial tar sands mining has come for the first time to the U.S., where U.S. Oil Sands and MCW Energy Group, both Alberta-based companies, have begun producing tar sands from mines literally right next door in eastern Utah. Learn about the new technology that is being employed and how the mining may be impacting our local economy at…
The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 13th and the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs convenes their video conference series beginning January 29th. There are still limited opportunities to sponsor these important briefings held at 7:00 AM in the Gallegos Board Room, CMU. For sponsorship details contact Sherri Davis-Hafer (sdavis@gjchamber.org or call her at 970-263-2917). Shown below…
Bring your wallet to the Chamber “Galactic” Banquet! The Chamber’s Banquet Auction Committee has been hard at work for six months and many of you have also helped assemble an outstanding selection of items for our live and silent auction on January 29th. Benefits from this auction are used for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy and…
Each year the Chamber attempts, with the help of volunteers, to physically visit as many of our members as possible to drop off the new membership materials, including the 2016 Membership Directory and plaque insert. This is important in an age where so much of our communication is digital. Nothing beats a face-to-face conversation for…
The Grand Junction Chamber, the Mesa County Workforce Center and Hilltop Community Resources have partnered to engage young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 in the world of work through internships at area businesses. The program will match young adults with employers willing to mentor and develop skills these young adults need to…
By now most of you have received an invitation to the 2016 Chamber Banquet and hopefully most of you pulled that little green tab at the bottom to activate your very own light saber courtesy of the Chamber. We truly believe the “force” of local business will be light years ahead of past years in…
The January 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: 2016 Business Plan Will Help Economy Strike Back!Help Us Visit Members Chairman’s Column Young Entrepreneurs Academy Students Receive Legal and Accounting Advice Retention Expansion Efforts Ramp Up Legislative Video Conferences Scheduled Banquet Sponsorship – Join…
The deadline for submitting nominations for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year is fast approaching. Those selected for these honors will be recognized at the Chamber Annual Banquet on January 29, 2016. Nominations are due at the Grand Junction Area Chamber office no later than 5:00 PM on January 4, 2016. Click…
The December 2015 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Committees Lauded for their Work in 2015 Serving Up the Economy for Lunch December 14th 2016 Officers Approved Annual Banquet Will Be “Out of this World!” Nominees Sought for Business/Citizen of the Year Be…
We all hoped for a sustainable and steady recovery in 2015 and while it didn’t happen, we are beginning to see signs of growth as we approach the end of the year. Will 2016 be the year we all breathe a little easier in the Grand Valley knowing our economy is growing stronger day by…