Last week, regional collaboration took center stage at the annual State of the Valley event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce at Colorado Mesa University. The gathering brought together elected officials, top administrators, and business leaders from across Mesa County to share progress, discuss challenges, and explore new opportunities to strengthen our…
A bill moving through the Colorado Legislature right now threatens to pull the rug out from under rural economic development efforts across the Western Slope. House Bill 25-1296, if passed, would severely weaken the Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit—one of the most effective tools we have to attract capital and create jobs in hard-to-reach communities…
When it comes to creating a vibrant and economically resilient community, sound public policy matters. And as your Chamber President, I believe it’s our responsibility—not just to show up, but to lead. That’s exactly what we’ve done over the past several months as the City of Grand Junction undertook a review of its impact fee…
At the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to recognize National Apprenticeship Month and highlight the critical role apprenticeships play in workforce development. As a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary, we are committed to helping businesses cultivate skilled talent and supporting career seekers as they earn while they learn. As one of the first…
Participants of the Denver Region Talent Summit engage in group work, hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected by the State of Colorado to host the Western Region Talent Summit as part of a bold, statewide initiative to tackle persistent workforce shortages and shape…
The Mesa County Leadership Program has officially crossed the halfway point in its 32nd year, continuing its mission of cultivating informed and engaged leaders who shape the future of our community. Each year, a select group of professionals embarks on this transformative journey, gaining firsthand insights into the people, systems, and decisions that keep Mesa…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is leading an effort to gather business organizations and economic leaders across the Western Slope to oppose HB25-1286, a bill that would impose sweeping temperature regulations on every employer in Colorado—regardless of industry, size, or feasibility. The Chamber’s Western Slope Business Coalition is growing rapidly, with the Palisade…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out City Council Candidate Forum on March 10th, providing a platform for candidates to discuss business policies, economic growth, and the future of Grand Junction’s workforce and infrastructure. The event brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and candidates for an open dialogue on the critical issues…
We hear every day from Mesa County businesses about the challenges they face. We hear their frustration, their exhaustion, and lately—more and more—we hear their growing consideration of taking their business elsewhere. Colorado often touts itself as a great place to do business. We claim to support job creators, entrepreneurs, and the backbone of our…
Last week, nearly 60 business and community leaders, including participants from this year’s Mesa County Leadership Program, traveled to Denver for the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Days. This two-day event provided a critical opportunity for Western Slope businesses to engage directly with key decision-makers and thought leaders who shape policies affecting…