The Chamber faced a difficult decision two years ago. After eight months of negotiations, there was failure to find common ground and a solution to the cost of stormwater issues in the Valley that would not unduly harm businesses and the economy. While homeowners would be charged $36 annually, many businesses would see annual charges…
A vibrant community doesn’t just happen. It is the work of leaders—those individuals willing to dream big, take risks and inspire positive change. At the urging of strong business leaders wishing to see others take up the reins and move Grand Junction forward the Chamber is rolling out a new event on April 18th, the…
On May 8th you may be eligible to vote in an election that you may not even be aware of. If you are a resident in Grand Valley District 3 which is an area roughly from 28 Road east to and from the Colorado River north to the Grand Valley Highline Canal you can cast…
“How to Hire the Right Fit” will be the topic of our Sunrise Seminar on April 4th, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM in the Chamber lower level conference room. Curtis Englehart, Mesa County Workforce Center Director will help guide participants through the process of determining the right candidate for open positions in their companies. The…
Last year was the first year that The Grand Junction Chamber with the support of Home Loan/Nationwide sponsored JUCO Spirit Week. This year we are looking to “up our game” even more when it comes to showing the business support for this national tournament that has been bringing visitors and dollars from across the country…
In rural communities such as ours, it takes everyone rowing in the same direction to accomplish significant tasks, which alone one person may not be able to pull off. Community and Economic Development is conducted by community members, all of us. It is a process where local people can not only create more jobs, income…
Late last year Colorado and Utah joined forces to bring market attention to the natural gas reserves in the Piceance and Unital basins. Learn how the two states are working jointly to find markets and ways in which to deliver natural gas to them on Tuesday, April 24th, 12:00 PM at the Grand Vista Hotel…
Are you an employer who is regularly looking for ways to screen candidates for your open positions? Have you heard about the Work Keys Assessment Tools? These assessments are offered at no charge and can help you in your hiring decision making process. Over 100 businesses have already agreed to use Work Keys test scores…
Last month the Chamber conducted a survey in preparation for our Annual Health Care Summit that asked members a few questions about health insurance and health care for their employees. We would like to thank the 90 members who responded. What the survey confirmed for our leadership and the Health Care Summit presenters is that…