The Chamber Is There for YOUR Business Many members are already very aware that District Court Judge Lance Timbreza handed down a decision in the Grand Valley Drainage District lawsuit brought by Mesa County and the Chamber in early June. The decision, which found that the Drainage District’s stormwater fee is in fact an impermissible…
The Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors is currently in the process of selecting a slate of new proposed directors to present to the membership and current Chamber Board for approval. There are five slots on the Board currently up for election this fall. Those selected will be a cross section of the…
The CMU20,000 initiative (15,000 students and 5,000 community supporters) is kicking off a second year of strengthening our workforce and economic development efforts by supporting Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College. Building on the success of a campaign last year to make students feel welcomed by the community, the Chamber is inviting area…
The Chamber Energy Committee is busy lining up the presenters for our fall briefing series composed of four presentations August through September. Similar to Business After Hours passes for the entire series will now be available at a cost of $50 which is a $10 savings. The passes are also transferable so if you cannot…
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament has been a highlight of the yearly event calendar for many years. As planning started for the 25th Anniversary Tournament, excitement began as we moved towards a new venue, new look, and new concept! On September 28th, we invite everyone to join us for a truly…
Year three of the Grand Junction Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign (TRC) will kick off in early September and we hope you will be part of it! The concept is simple. Major initiatives and sponsorship opportunities for 2019 will be presented to members and potential members over a ten-week period by an elite group of chamber…
Another election? Didn’t we just have one or three? The answer is YES. However, we have another election day, November 6th, on the horizon with some significant races in the offing that will impact business along with several local and statewide ballot measures. All three of our state legislators and one of our three county…
At the June Quarterly Membership Meeting, six companies were recognized for creating four new jobs and investing over $700,000 into the local economy. So far in 2018, the Chamber recognized three companies for creating over 89 jobs and investing over $8.9 million in the Grand Valley. Those recognized most recently are: Retirement Outfitters, LLC Barbara…
Three YPN events happening all in one week to highlight how young professionals throughout Mesa County are getting involved in the community. Go to all three events, and YPN will buy your first drink at After Hours on July 13th, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to the Wine Tasting…
Got an hour a week for eight weeks that you could donate to a child with the potential for life changing results? That is all it takes to be part of the Read with a Child program. Conducted by School District 51 and sponsored by the Mesa County Business’ Education Foundation, Read with a Child…