New apprentices participated in CareerWise Bootcamp Training on June 10-11 with excellent participation from apprentices, as well as business and community partners. Returning apprentices also polished up their professional skills at Rebootcamp on June 11. Apprentices took part in the information packed Bootcamp and Rebootcamp programs, covering a wide range of topics to gear them…
As an organization, we worked hard during the legislative session with lawmakers to try and create a destination sourcing sales tax system that small retailers could actually comply with. The compromise reached is not perfect but does offer some relief. To avoid confusion and the possibility of misinformation about this complex rule that is further…
Take a moment and reach out to say hello to these fellow local businesses Altitude Acquisitions LLC 2755 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501-6415 Jonathan D. Smith – (970) 462-2729 www.altitudepropertyacquisitions.com Real Estate Chick’s Custom Carbide Blane Chick – (970) 424-6762 Welding Grand Junction Lifestyle Magazine 241 N 4th St, Ste 472 Grand Junction, CO…
The Chamber realizes that in business and in life, we’re put to the test not when things are going right, but when they get chaotic. How we react can be the difference between success and failure and determine whether your team comes together or falls apart. As we looked at potential topics for our June…
How many of us in middle or high school ever considered owning and/or running a business? Heck, how many of us are willing to consider it even now? As we help our students discover the multitude of careers that may be available to them, we often overlook the opportunities that come from being an entrepreneur…
With the discovery of additional reserves of natural gas in the Piceance Basin in 2016, our area now acknowledged to be the second largest repository of natural gas reserves in the nation. As efforts advance to find new markets and access for the West’s natural energy resources, a strong partnership with Utah’s Office of Energy…
Take a moment and reach out to say hello to these fellow local businesses! Adobe Creek National Golf Course, Inc. 876 18 1/2 Rd Fruita, CO 81521-9401 Joe Toke – (970) 858-0521 www.adobecreekgolf.com Golf Course Adrenaline Driven Adventure Co. 750 1/4 Horizon Dr Grand Junction, CO 81506 Kelli Baker – (970) 623-3888 www.adacgj.com Tourist Attractions/Tours/Recreation…
Economic Development Week will be celebrated the week of May 6th-11th throughout the country including here in Grand Junction and Mesa County. Created by the International Economic Development Council, an organization of 5,000 professional practitioners, in 2016 the aim of this week is to draw attention to economic development and those who work diligently to…
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…
At our board meeting this month, as we were reviewing the progress made on our business plan in the first quarter of 2019, I was struck as to how diverse our value proposition is to our members. Yes, we talked about our workforce development programming, spent considerable time on our local and state advocacy efforts…