It wasn’t all that long ago that a career centers’ main focus on college campuses was to assist students with resumes, help them draft a cover letter and work through mock interviews. Although those are important tools for a student’s toolbox, the question on every student’s mind come graduation is “now what?” True to form,…
Last month, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy student/CEOs met with an investor panel in a “shark tank” like experience to pitch their ideas and ask for seed capital. Eight students were awarded a cumulative total of $7500 to start their enterprises. The students/CEOs will now launch their businesses and participate in a trade show on May…
It is appropriate that the theme of this month’s newsletter is looking forward. With the news that Mesa County has recovered much more quickly than other parts of the state and the nation, it is indeed time to look forward and move forward. Diane Schwenke, our CEO for the past 32 years recognized that it…
On Wednesday, March 16th at 6:00PM, our student entrepreneurs will finally take the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local leaders of industry. The students have been tirelessly practicing and polishing their presentations and are ready to share with the world all their hard work! Let’s set the stage. Eight students…
As part of March Membership Madness, we’d like to highlight ways to engage with the opportunities and benefits that are included in your investment with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Here are just a few ways to get involved and make the most of your investment with us! Let us know what issues…
On February 17th, Governor Jared Polis presented highlights of his recent State of the State address, with a focus on the Western Slope at a special event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber. This was the first time a Colorado Governor has presented his State of the State address on the Western Slope in…
It is an amazing fact about Grand Junction that less than two years after the area was opened up to settlement in 1882 a group of business owners were already meeting to establish an organization to promote commerce. Fast forward to November 2021 and Chamber board members were discussing how quality of life for all…
Each year, the Grand Junction Chamber closely monitors and actively participates in advocacy for business-focused legislation in order to protect and continue building the Grand Valley community. The 2022 Colorado Legislative session began on January 12th and in recent years the session has included a plethora of legislation that will impact local businesses and this…