The Museums of Western Colorado and The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce winners for the inaugural 100+ Society, celebrating 100 years of business. Eligibility for recognition includes organizations, agricultural establishments, and businesses that have served the Grand Valley area continuously for at least 100 years. These century enterprises evidence the…
It has truly been my pleasure to serve as your Chairman in 2018. I know it is a cliché but this year has flown by and I’m very pleased with all of the success that has been achieved in our community in what seemed to me to be in the blink of an eye! There…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 25th Chamber Annual Banquet, we are seeking nominations of businesses and citizens that “go above and beyond” to help to make our community special. A panel of past recipients including those from last year, Kannah Creek Brewing Company, All Metals Welding…
Proposition 112, the proposal for 2,500-foot setbacks went down to defeat at the polls, much to the relief of many in the oil and gas industry. That doesn’t mean there will not be further activity on this issue next year but for now, planning and development for managing oil and gas activity in 2019 is…
A collaboration between the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mesa County Workforce Center was recognized by the Colorado Workforce Development Council and Colorado Department of Labor with a special recognition award for Excellence in Apprenticeships. Through a collaborative, the organizations have teamed up to tackle workforce development needs in Mesa County. The…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce another successful Creating a Bright Future Campaign with more than $250,000 raised as of November 30, 2018. Started in 2016, this annual fundraising and membership campaign was established to support future Chamber operations, events, programs and initiatives for the business community. For 10 weeks…
The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 12th and the Chamber is gearing up to be the voice of business at the State Capitol in 2019. Our video conference series which offers real-time opportunities to discuss issues with our state delegation begins January 15th and will be held at the Chamber offices in the lower…
Our efforts for business are not just a façade, we listen, we gather information, and we ACT! Over the last three years of business visits to many local companies, one thing has become apparent; shipping in and out of the Grand Valley is an obstacle we must overcome. Many businesses watch their important raw materials…
It’s full steam ahead for our 11 YEA! student who, within just a couple of months, are already well on their way to becoming the CEO’s of their own companies! Over the course of the last month, our young entrepreneurs have taken a deep dive in creating a business plan and finalized their business ideas….
The Chamber’s Annual Banquet countdown has begun and we hope many of you are already planning to join us on January 25, 2019. Invitations will be sent early in December and by then you will know what our fun theme will be. But we hope you don’t wait a whole month to jump on board…