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…
Two of the five seats on the Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board are up for election this fall with six individuals vying for them. See the Chamber’s Voter’s Guide for more information about these individuals, but also make plans to attend the Chamber’s Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 8th, 4:00 PM in the…
Why should your business participate in the Chamber’s Business Showcase sponsored by Alpine Bank this year on October 27th, 4:00 to 7:30 PM at Two Rivers Convention Center? Here are the top five reasons: It is open to your fellow Chamber members, business associates AND the public so you can key in on two audiences…
Anyone familiar with the energy sector knows that this is one industry where innovation abounds and new processes are developed regularly. The next Energy Briefing will offer highlights into some of the locally developed technology that is being utilized. Join us for “Cool Tech; The Sky’s the Limit” as we talk about drones, underground mapping…
Rich Wobbekind, Dean of the Leeds Business School, University of Colorado will present his very popular annual Economic Outlook during our last quarterly luncheon of the year. Wobbekind will be providing an economic outlook for the nation, the state and Mesa County for the sixth year in a row at this event. This will mark…
The Chamber is always working to increase membership for a variety of reasons including the fact that more members in our organization offers current members more opportunities to network and build their business.In October, the Chamber is offering an additional, tangible benefit to existing members that help strengthen the Chamber. Anyone who refers a business…
The 2016 Young Entrepreneurs Academy participants have been chosen. These students start their transformation from students to CEOs of their own companies on October 13th with the first class. This program would not be possible without the support of sponsors: Alpine Bank, Bank of Colorado, CAPCO, City of Grand Junction, Community Banks of Colorado, Home Loan Insurance,…
Who says networking has to happen inside sitting around a table or gathered at a cocktail table? Nearly 200 people definitely had a different experience on September 25th during the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament. The day would not have been possible without our many sponsors, prize and gift donations. Our thanks to: Title Sponsors: …