The Young Entrepreneurs visited Texas Roadhouse on November 10 to hear about the business of food service and to learn about franchising. Mark Tilley, General Manager, was a wealth of information about his background, challenges, what goes into food service, the many business aspects of the restaurant business, and benefits of being a franchisee! The…
I’ve seen it all too often the past month or so. I say “Have you heard about the Grand Valley Drainage District (GVDD) new fees on businesses?” and am immediately met with a blank stare. No one, me included, was paying much attention to this special district or their charge to mitigate flooding impacts through…
As part of the efforts to identify major issues facing businesses in the Grand Valley, the Chamber has completed an annual membership survey and two focus groups with current and incoming board members. Some of the issues are obvious, but others are not. In no particular order, the issues are: Economic Development and how all…
The Chamber has continued to convey its dismay at how the new drainage district fees scheduled to be levied on businesses in early 2016 could wreck havoc with the local economy throughout the fall. One of leadership’s concerns is that businesses appear unaware of the impact of this measure and how much it will cost…
Will 2016 be the year that the Grand Valley finally gets on the path to full economic recovery and joins the rest of Colorado in moving forward with job creation? We certainly hope so, but hoping doesn’t make it so. For a more definitive economic outlook, make plans to join us for the Chamber’s last…
Atlas Arch Neurosurgery 551 Kokopelli Dr Fruita, CO 81521 Dr. Larry Tice (970) 858-2580 Physicians & Surgeons Barons 539 Colorado Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Jon Baron – (970) 245-0995 Restaurants Colorado Petroleum Council 1660 Lincoln St, Ste 2320 Denver, CO 80264 Daniel S. Brown (720) 214-07176 Energy Elite Cleaning Service Inc Carl Slagle –…
Most businesses in the Grand Valley are small businesses and many of them have simply given up trying to understand the Affordable Care Act or continue to offer coverage to their employees through the workplace. Yet, there are options and opportunities for small employers that wish to continue to offer this employee benefit. The Grand…
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…