Do you have a budding entrepreneur sitting at home this summer plotting how to be the next Bill Gates or using your backyard to build a rocket? If so, you may want to point them toward applying for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Applications from middle and high school students interested in being the CEOs of…
The Chamber offers an online powerhouse of information that is available to small business owners when they need it 24/7. Resources for Business is the one stop shop for government compliance information and forms, starting a business checklists, online marketing tips and much more. Over 4,200 unique users took advantage of this resource, offered by…
The Chamber’s popular series of energy briefings, sponsored by WBS Coatings, will resume in September with a robust line up of presenters and topics. Exact dates and presenters will be confirmed as fall approaches but you may want to tentatively mark your calendars for the following: September 13th – Jordan Cove Update October 11th – Partnerships…
The following companies recently invested in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. Advance Auto Parts 2893 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Jerry Dudley (970) 462-4020 www.advanceautoparts.com Automotive: Parts Alpha Dog Systems LLC Andrea Gatley (970) 639-0629 www.alphadogsystems.com Computer: Consultants/Network Services/System Designers The Colorado Health Foundation 1780…
Another election? Didn’t we just have one or three? The answer is yes and for voters in Grand Junction the last election was just a short three months ago. However, we have another election day, November 7th is on the horizon with some significant races in the offing that will impact business. Three of the…
Yes, we know it is about 100 degrees outside but here at the Chamber we are planning some “cool” events for this fall that you need to get on your calendar NOW! Chamber Annual Golf Tournament September 22nd at the Golf Club at Redlands Mesa will mark the 24th time that we have hosted this…
Every three months, during the Chamber’s Quarterly Membership Luncheon, we take time to publicly recognize and thank the companies that are reinvesting in our local economy by adding jobs and making capital investments. At the June event, the following were recognized: …
The Chamber Board adopted a new guiding principle in April to reflect our organization’s long-term commitment to CMU 20,000, an effort to rally 5,000 community supporters around growing Colorado Mesa University to 15,000 students. With an economic impact of over $450 million annually, today CMU could be even more impactful as it grows by strengthening…
As this newsletter is being printed, parties on both sides of the dispute regarding the Grand Valley Drainage District levying of a fee on all residents and businesses within its boundaries are preparing for trial. Judge Timbreza on May 17th, executed a court order denying the GVDD request and the Chamber/Mesa County response and request…
On June 3rd, American Airlines begins direct service to LAX from the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Saturday flights may not be ideal for business travelers but using this direct flight for part of a roundtrip ticket to your business appointments can save time and money. It may also serve as an incentive to American Airlines…