September is national Workforce Development Month and to celebrate, workforce partners throughout Mesa County will be hosting a month full of workforce events. This month will highlight the innovative workforce development programs throughout Mesa County that are the result of the collaborative efforts of the Mesa County Workforce Center, School District 51, the Grand Junction…
In a survey sent to GJACC members in September of 2018, healthcare costs tied as the top concern for businesses related to workforce issues. In collaboration with Kim Bimestefer, Executive Director for the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, the Chamber is excited to be discussing a variety of topics (see below) covering the…
As the Chamber prepared to celebrate it’s 25th year of the annual Golf Tournament in 2018, a re-branding the tournament to be called the “Tees & Tunes” was only the start . The addition of a concert went on to enhance an already fun-filled day out at the golf course, allowing Chamber members to spend…
Year four of the GJ chamber’s Total Resource Campaign (TRC) branded “Creating a Bright Future” will kick off in early September and we hope you will be part of it! The concept is simple. Major initiatives and sponsorship opportunities for 2020 will be presented to members and potential members over a ten-week period by an…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with CMU’s Career Services and Alumni Association to host an informational presentation on internships. The interactive presentation will cover helpful topics that apply to any organization, regardless of the level of experience hosting internships: •Getting the most out of an internship program •Highlights of a…
The Chamber realizes that in business and in life, we’re put to the test not when things are going right, but when they get chaotic. How we react can be the difference between success and failure and determine whether your team comes together or falls apart. As we looked at potential topics for our June…
How many of us in middle or high school ever considered owning and/or running a business? Heck, how many of us are willing to consider it even now? As we help our students discover the multitude of careers that may be available to them, we often overlook the opportunities that come from being an entrepreneur…
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: •…