The Chamber’s Annual Banquet countdown has begun and we hope many of you are already planning to join us on January 29, 2016. Invitations will be in the mail the week of November 30th and by then you will know what our fun theme will be. But we hope you don’t wait a whole month…
The Chamber’s final Energy Briefing of 2015 will feature a panel presentation by mid-stream companies about the networks used to transport natural gas from where it is produced to where it is needed. What does that infrastructure look like and what are the partnerships that facilitate the movement of this natural resource across the country…and…
Have you Googled your business lately? What did you find? Were you happy with the results? Chances are if you are small business you are not taking full advantage of the FREE tools available to assist customers in finding you online. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to be a partner in…
The Young Entrepreneurs toured Capco on October 27, 2015. The 15 students were toured through the manufacturing facility, shown product and packaging, discussed how the business was formed and grown, given swag and safety googles to take home! Both Steve Wilson and Eric Goertz were terrific tour guides and gave the young entrepreneurs a lot…
With the holidays upon us, beginning this month, the Chamber is initiating a month long “Care Mob.” Home Loan, X1069 in Fruita, Edward D. Jones – Ryan Ellington in Clifton and, of course, the Grand Junction Chamber will be our drop off points between November 16th and December 11th for a donation of nonperishable food…
Small businesses are the lifeblood of this community and it is important that we support them all year long. But as we enter this holiday shopping season, when more purchases are made than at any other time, we need to help shoppers find and support our local small businesses. That is why the Chamber chose…
The Chamber would like to recognize and applaud the members who helped make our Business Showcase a success this year. They include: EVENT TITLE SPONSOR: Alpine Bank Media Sponsor: KREX-TV MBC Grand Broadcasting Exhibitors: A Taste of Heaven Catering Action Publishing, Inc. Advantage Tools Airgas USA, LLC Allen Unique…
On October 9, 2015, the EPA’s onerous Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule was blocked nationwide via Sixth Circuit court order. In its absurdity the bill would have allowed the federal government to require ski resorts and other tourist attractions to relinquish their water rights as a condition of granting permits; not to mention place…
Summertime is usually perceived as a time of vacation and easy living but the Chamber Board and Staff recognize that members expect a return on their investment throughout the entire year. Significant progress was made from July to September on the organization’s business plan to represent business and promote economic growth including: Weighing in on…
At the September Board meeting, your directors ratified the following slate of candidates for service on the Board of Directors beginning in January of 2016. They are: Tyler Bittner • WPX Energy Stuart Hall • Olsson Associates Donna Hardy • Dalby, Wendland & Co. Heather Lambeth • New Image Realty Darin Mack • The Trophy…