March will be a very busy month for the Chamber in its role as the voice of business. We start the month off on March 5th and 6th with the annual trip to the State Capitol and I’m pleased to announce that we will have representatives from the Fruita, Palisade and Delta Chambers going with…
The Chamber’s first Quarterly Membership Luncheon of 2015 will be held this month on March 16th, 12:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. The program will feature the candidates for five seats on the Grand Junction City Council. With ballots scheduled to be mailed that week the timing could not be better to…
Last year the Chamber unveiled the new Chamber University online education center. The course catalogue can be found by clicking here and offers a wide range of classes from customer service basics to thinking like a Chief Financial Officer. There are modules on Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Using Microsoft Programs, and Business…
Since the Colorado General Assembly convened on January 7th the Chamber has been active advocating for business interests and weighing in on proposed legislation that can impact job creation and existing businesses. Shown below is a list of bills the Chamber has taken positions on to date. Members of the organization will be in Denver…
“Before taking this class I knew I wanted to do something for the community but now I have a much clearer idea of how I can use my talents and interests to make this a better place.” “Being relatively new to the area I found this experience invaluable in introducing me to the community and…
Time spent learning translates into a better prepared workforce and the Mesa County Business Education Foundation (MCBEF) is committed to helping identify and support community initiatives that offer opportunities for learning outside the classroom and/or on the job. With that in mind, the foundation has teamed with other community organizations to offer a unique opportunity…
Our many volunteers are already out on the streets hand delivering the 2015 Business Directory and membership materials to our almost 1,000 members. These include a new window sticker, insert for the membership plaque and the 2015 Business Directory. Please welcome them to your business and share your thoughts on how the Chamber can better…
Join us at the Chamber’s next Energy Briefing as we hear an update on the Bureau of Land Management planning projects from the new Northwest District Manager, Joe Meyer. March 12, 2015 12:00 Noon Holiday Inn & Suites 2751 Crossroads Blvd. Cost: $18/GJACC Members Register: Online: www.gjchamber.org PH: 970.242.3214 e-Mail: [email protected]
The Young Professionals Network has the following events slated in March and April: Conversation US Forest Service March 10, 2015 12 Noon – 1:00 pm Location: 2777 Crossroads Blvd. Grand Junction, CO YPN After Hours March 19, 2015 5:00 PM Location: Sabrosa, 122 S 5th A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network…
Nominations are being sought for recipients of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship award to be presented at CMU’s E-Day on April 23rd, 2015. The purpose of this award is to promote and recognize successful entrepreneurs and their contribution to the economic development of this region. We understand your knowledge of entrepreneurs in our region and ask…