Events – Page 8 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

02 05 '19

Chamber Invites You to the State of the Valley Luncheon May 8th

The State of the Grand Valley luncheon which sold out in 2018, its inaugural year, is back by popular demand. The event will feature two representatives from the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, City of Fruita and Town of Palisade discussing the opportunities and challenges facing our communities in 2019. Make plans to join…

02 05 '19

Chamber’s YEA! Program Selects National Qualifier

At the 2019 YEA! Investor Panel held on March 27th Toly Chinn, CEO of Colorado Bike Armor (COBA) was named the 2019 Grand Junction Area Chamber’s Saunders’s Scholar. Toly and his family will be attending the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Semi-Final Competition in Rochester, NY the first week of May to compete for up to…

01 03 '19

JUMP Into the “Shark Tank” with our Young Enterpreneurs!

On Wednesday, March 27th at the Courtyard by Marriott from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, student entrepreneurs will take the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local leaders of industry and a public audience. The students are dressed as young…

01 03 '19

Who Will Determine Future Decisions by GJ City Council?

With three of the seven seats on the Grand Junction City Council up for election this spring and no incumbents running there is no doubt that the body will look very different after April 2nd. And decisions made by the Council, from planning…

04 02 '19

Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum for March Membership Luncheon

There is a lot on the line in the upcoming Grand Junction City Council election with six proposed city ballot proposals and three open council seats. That is why the Chamber’s Quarterly Membership luncheon on Monday, March 11th, presented by Venture Advocates, will feature a City Council Candidate Forum and offer information about the ballot…

04 02 '19

Local CEOs Share Tips with FUTURE CEOs

The CEO Roundtable is a significant event for YEA! students as it provides insight and guidance to the students as they prepare to launch their own businesses and become CEOs themselves. Students will benefit from hearing the entrepreneurial stories…

04 02 '19

MEMBER BENEFIT: It’s More Than Just a Ribbon Cutting

You have all seen the photos in the paper or on Facebook, you may have even attended a ribbon cutting for another business or as a diplomat but have you considered one of your own? As a member of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce we would love to celebrate with you! A Ribbon…

01 01 '19

Chamber Focuses on Providing Value, Promoting Economy, and Developing Workforce in 2019

Just as many of you take the time at year end to analyze your business and plan for improvements in the new year, the Chamber Board of Directors did a deep dive based on member feed back of what we do well, what we need to do better and how to offer real value for the investment you…

01 01 '19

Our CORE Compentencies Create Our Path

What is the Chamber good for? We often get asked that question by businesses contemplating becoming members. Primary research conducted at the direction of the Western Association of Chamber Executives several years ago demonstrated that businesses look to their local chambers of commerce to engage in five key areas aimed at helping their individual businesses…

01 01 '19

Chamber Leadership Class Spends Day with ED Partners

As part of the 10-month Mesa County Leadership Program, 24 attendees spent the day learning about the partnerships in our community that are responsible for Economic Development Economic Development doesn’t happen due to the efforts of one organization or group. Particpants in the Mesa County Leadership Program found out first-hand that it truly “takes a…