Newsletter – Page 30 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

01 07 '19

The Chamber is working hard for you!

As I was thinking about what to write for this Chairman Column it hit me between the eyes…the year is HALF OVER! Heck, soon it will be time to pick the theme for the 2020 Annual Banquet! It might also be time to take a look back at where we’ve come in the past six…

01 07 '19

START AS A STUDENT, FINISH AS A CEO!

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY (YEA!) INFORMATION NIGHT Do you know a middle school or high school student who is interested in creating, pitching and launching their very own business? We’re hosting a YEA! Information Session for students interested in applying for the YEA! Class of 2020! WHAT: Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Information Session for students in…

01 07 '19

MEMBER BENEFIT: Advocacy

Let us be your “Voice of Business” As a business owner, we know you’re busy and that you may not have time to monitor every legislative or regulatory change that may affect your business or the way you do businesses. That is why your Chamber membership includes your own team of supporters, ready to advocate…

01 07 '19

Energy Briefing Series Fires Back Up in August!

The Chamber Energy Briefing Series will present a line up of speakers on the various aspects of energy and energy development beginning in August thanks to Title Sponsors Shear, Inc, and Atlasta Solar. Shown below is the tentative agenda which may change based on speaker availability. We hope you can join us for these informative…

01 07 '19

Comprehensive Plan Update Matters to Business! Have your Voice Heard July 16th

The City of Grand Junction is seeking public input with regards to how the City should grow and develop over the next 15 to 20 years, as a part of their updating to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The City is hosting a Visioning Workshop on Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00 PM at The Historic Avalon Theatre….

01 07 '19

Total Resource Campaign 4.0 Kicks Off in September

Year four of the GJ chamber’s Total Resource Campaign (TRC) branded “Creating a Bright Future” will kick off in early September and we hope you will be part of it! The concept is simple. Major initiatives and sponsorship opportunities for 2020 will be presented to members and potential members over a ten-week period by an…

01 07 '19

Putting the “Modern” in Modern Youth Apprenticeship

New apprentices participated in CareerWise Bootcamp Training on June 10-11 with excellent participation from apprentices, as well as business and community partners. Returning apprentices also polished up their professional skills at Rebootcamp on June 11. Apprentices took part in the information packed Bootcamp and Rebootcamp programs, covering a wide range of topics to gear them…

01 07 '19

Sales Tax Becoming Confusing?

As an organization, we worked hard during the legislative session with lawmakers to try and create a destination sourcing sales tax system that small retailers could actually comply with. The compromise reached is not perfect but does offer some relief. To avoid confusion and the possibility of misinformation about this complex rule that is further…

01 07 '19

Take a Moment to Change Lives

Got an hour a week for eight weeks that you could donate to a child with the potential for life-changing results? That is all it takes to be part of the Read with a Child program. Conducted by School District 51 and sponsored by the Mesa County Business Education Foundation, Read with a Child targets…

01 07 '19

Starting and Maintaining an Effective Internship Program – Lunch and Learn

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with CMU’s Career Services and Alumni Association to host an informational presentation on internships. The interactive presentation will cover helpful topics that apply to any organization, regardless of the level of experience hosting internships: •Getting the most out of an internship program •Highlights of a…