Grand Junction is home to many innovative and unique businesses recognized for their outstanding achievements in their industries. Having a community of businesses all striving to be unique, community-oriented, innovative, and resourceful results in a healthy commerce climate and well-served, happy customers. The Grand Junction Chamber recognizes the importance of small, local businesses and we continue…
As our local business community continues to navigate the rollout of the Colorado FAMLI program, we at the Grand Junction Chamber are committed to being a resource for upcoming deadlines and requirements you need to know about. With the opening of the employer portal last week, businesses can begin registering their business now. Employer premium…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has played an integral role in supporting our members, building and continuing strong partnerships, and promoting a healthy economy in 2022. Here is a list of accomplishments we have had throughout the year. To view the PDF version, click here.
“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”- Vern McLellan, Author After the monumental year that was 2022, I have been spending a lot of time looking towards 2023 and our next chapter here at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. In…
Well, they say “time flies when you’re having fun”. Or maybe “they” parrot the Roman poet Virgil from a couple of millennia ago (according to the internet, look it up). Either way, they’re all correct. This past year, as Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman, was both extremely fast and furiously fun. I have…
November is Colorado Apprenticeship Appreciation Month! Apprenticeships remain a very important resource for businesses, job seekers and students alike. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with various organizations to provide robust apprenticeship opportunities in the Grand Valley. As many local employers have experienced, finding qualified early career talent is increasingly…
November marks National Entrepreneurship Month throughout our nation. In celebration of this, we are excited for an opportunity to recognize the movers and shakers, the individuals who took that leap into paving their own path toward success – the entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs have long been a part of our community and have helped build Mesa County…
There is no denying it, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is seen as a leader. Our reputation of doing the hard work and speaking loudly on behalf of our business community is something we have (and will continue to strive for). But as a leader, we must also remember that one of the…
A message from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Elections play a critical function in any healthy economy. Those chosen to represent us have a great impact on the ability of businesses in Mesa County to THRIVE, not just survive. That is why it is important that pro-business candidates are identified to ensure we…