Each year the Chamber attempts with the help of volunteers to physically visit as many of our members as possible to drop off the new membership materials including the 2018 Membership Directory and plaque insert. This is important in an age where so much of our communication is digital. Nothing beats a face to face…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed (but soon) theme for the January 26th 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 and…
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Outlook was hosted yesterday at the Mesa County Workforce Center as part of their 4th Quarter Luncheon. Attended by over 200 Chamber and Community members, the event featured guest speaker Dr. Richard Wobbekind, director of the Business Research Division and an associate dean at the University of…
Building a Stronger Economy in 2017 As the calendar and Chamber year come to a close in the next 30 days, it is time for a look back at how this Chamber advocated for business and a stronger local economy in 2017. Shown below are some of the notable accomplishments the organization was able to…
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The End of 2017—Already?! Time flies, doesn’t it? The 18th century Irish novelist Laurence Stern once wrote that “Time wastes too fast: every letter I trace tells me with what rapidity life follows my pen. The days and hours of it are flying over our heads like clouds of a windy day never to return…
We all hoped for a sustainable and steady recovery in 2017 and while it didn’t happen immediately it appears we will be ending the year in a stronger economic position that when we began 2017. What…
It’s banquet planning time at the Chamber and we are having a tough time corralling our excitement about Annual Banquet 2018 slated for January 26th, 6:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center. Invitations will be in the mail this week and the theme will then be revealed but we promise a foot-stomping good time so…
The General Assembly Session hasn’t started yet but we know this will be an interesting year under the dome (election years always are!). Funding transportation, simplifying sales tax, expanding cottage industry markets, and talent attraction are just some of the issues likely to have related bills introduced. Join us for the Chamber’s Annual Trip to…
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 2018. Our video conference series which offers real-time opportunities to discuss issues with our state delegation begins January 16th and will be held at the Chamber offices in the lower…