The Chamber’s Annual Banquet draws closer and we hope many of you are already planning to join us on January 29, 2016. Invitations are in the mail. But we hope you don’t wait a whole month to jump onboard as we can use your help now! Here is how you can help us plan the…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 29th Chamber Annual Banquet, we are seeking nominations of businesses and citizens that “go above and beyond” to help make our community special. A panel of past recipients, including those from last year, Knowles Trucking, Trophy Case and Susan Avilliar will…
A major benefit of Chamber membership is the opportunity to network and promote your business. The Chamber has several events per month that maximize your networking opportunities with a variety of different people, including our always well-attended Business After Hours. Business After Hours is held the last Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:00…
I’ve seen it all too often the past month or so. I say “Have you heard about the Grand Valley Drainage District (GVDD) new fees on businesses?” and am immediately met with a blank stare. No one, me included, was paying much attention to this special district or their charge to mitigate flooding impacts through…
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…