November marks National Entrepreneurship Month throughout our nation. In celebration of this, we are excited for an opportunity to recognize the movers and shakers, the individuals who took that leap into paving their own path toward success – the entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs have long been a part of our community and have helped build Mesa County…
There is no denying it, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is seen as a leader. Our reputation of doing the hard work and speaking loudly on behalf of our business community is something we have (and will continue to strive for). But as a leader, we must also remember that one of the…
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to taking this one step further and supporting Small Business Season. We are…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce convened a variety of content experts from across the state of Colorado and the Grand Valley to provide relevant information and cultivate critical conversations around health-related topics that are currently impacting our business community at the recent Health Summit last month. From the upcoming rollout of Colorado’s FAMLI…
During this past year during my tenure as Chairman of the Board for the Grand Junction Chamber and as a business owner, I have been thoroughly impressed by the role the chamber plays as a catalyst, convener, and champion on behalf of local businesses. The Chamber has been busy. Not only did we oversee a…
Manufacturing, the often-invisible pillar of our community, celebrates National Manufacturing Day on October 7th. The celebration, started by the Manufacturers Institute, helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to…
Workplace health, access to health coverage, and our overall community health are top of mind as a business community. These key elements directly impact our ability to keep the economy and our workforce strong. Join us as we welcome Tracy Marshall, FAMLI Division Director to kick-off the day as she discusses the upcoming rollout of…
Every year, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce updates our business database to ensure accurate and the most up-to-date member information. There are three ways members can update information with the Grand Junction Chamber: Verify your information online at www.gjchamber.org. (You may make changes or accept the data in the Members Only section) Search…
You’ve seen the signs in the yards and the political commercials interrupting your Broncos games on Sunday – it’s Election Season! In these election years, we citizens have choices, often difficult ones, that impact our daily lives. Our choices at the ballot box impact issues that may affect the health of our community. As Chamber…