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In 2017 the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognized a gigantic need in our community for a shipping and logistics facility. It was a need heard far and wide in the community over a number of years. A strategic partnership with the Grand Junction Chamber was quickly forged and Rocky Mountain Rail & Storage…
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As we slowly begin to return to normal, many businesses may find themselves needing to get a lot done, with a limited staff and tight resources. Now more than ever businesses are looking to increase productivity and innovation, without interfering with their bottom line. Hiring an intern is an excellent way to address all of…
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What can be said about the recently ended session of the Colorado General Assembly other than “what the heck was that?” In point of fact, with the “pandemic pause” the session was really two separate sessions and many of us in the business community across the state were just thankful it did not go the…
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I recently heard a comment in passing that the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce only covers businesses in Grand Junction. I thought it was a pretty odd thing to say considering our official name clearly includes the word AREA. And, frankly, I was somewhat offended that anyone would think our focus was so narrow…
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Bob Dylan’s song, ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’, couldn’t more accurately describe how our local economy is handling the gradual path towards normal operations. The recent pandemic has forced everyone to reevaluate daily operations in hopes to find a balance between commerce and public safety, and business owners have been quick to learn they must…
On May 15, Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 065, which suspends a number of laws related to signature collection, ballot qualification and elections and orders the Secretary of State’s Office to develop rules for electronic and mail signature gathering. The Grand Junction Chamber Board of Directors at the May meeting affirmed that our…
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Who would have thought a very small bug (aka COVID-19) could turn the world upside down in less than 90 days? I took a sneak peek back at my March Chairman’s column and saw a normal world where I was talking about the legislative session and how the Chamber was your advocate and your voice…
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The Chamber, in close collaboration with the Mesa County Enterprise Zone, applied for and received approval for a new COVID-19 related small business grant program that will be funded through donations. Those donating will be eligible for State of Colorado tax credits through the Enterprise Zone. Under those rules, for all cash donations the tax…
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The Chamber has been a strong advocate for beginning the process of reopening businesses that have been shuttered or severely limited due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We have confidence in our Mesa County Health Department and the plan they have established to go slow with and monitor the situation….