Manufacturing, the often-invisible pillar of our community, celebrates National Manufacturing Day on October 7th. The celebration, started by the Manufacturers Institute, helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to…
Workplace health, access to health coverage, and our overall community health are top of mind as a business community. These key elements directly impact our ability to keep the economy and our workforce strong. Join us as we welcome Tracy Marshall, FAMLI Division Director to kick-off the day as she discusses the upcoming rollout of…
Every year, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce updates our business database to ensure accurate and the most up-to-date member information. There are three ways members can update information with the Grand Junction Chamber: Verify your information online at www.gjchamber.org. (You may make changes or accept the data in the Members Only section) Search…
You’ve seen the signs in the yards and the political commercials interrupting your Broncos games on Sunday – it’s Election Season! In these election years, we citizens have choices, often difficult ones, that impact our daily lives. Our choices at the ballot box impact issues that may affect the health of our community. As Chamber…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes how crucial workforce development is throughout the whole year and the community at large. Workforce development leads to prosperous employees, businesses, and local communities. By training and upskilling our workforce, businesses can enjoy happier staff, lower turnover, and exciting growth opportunities. This also helps to support growth…
Join us this year as we hear from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, The State of Colorado Insurance Commissioners’ office (tentative), local Healthcare leaders, and healthy workplace experts as they help guide you through regulation, policy, strategies, and practices that can help protect your business, support your employees, and contribute to a healthier…
During the September Quarterly Membership Luncheon, hear from candidates in the 2022 Fall Election as they address questions surrounding business priorities that are impacting the Mesa County economy on a daily basis. From continued industry regulation, pressures on workforce due to housing and childcare shortages, and healthy conditions for expansion and retention, there is a…
As you have all probably figured out by now the focus of this newsletter is on workforce development since September is Workforce month. The Chamber has made workforce development a key goal of our 2022 business plan…and with good reason. It is the number one issue identified by our members as keeping them awake at…