The many Chamber committees worked diligently to promote the economy and be the voice of business throughout all of 2014. Here are a few highlights from selected committees; The Energy and Economic Development Committee is working to secure booth space and gather a local delegation of public officials, business owners and economic development partners to attend the Global Petroleum Show, June 9-11 in…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber works hard to ensure we provide you with the tools your business needs to be successful. So while you are working on your budget for 2015, please keep us in mind (or in a line item) to be a sponsor of the GJ Chamber of Commerce. Current opportunities include: Annual Banquet Sponsorships: Shari Milholland is still seeking gaming, decoration and table…
In keeping with our yet to be revealed theme for the January 30th Chamber Annual Banquet, we are seeking nominations of “super” businesses and citizens that help to make our community special. A panel of past recipients will be meeting after the deadline of January 2nd to select two deserving businesses and one deserving individual…
The Chamber’s Energy Briefing Series on December 10th finishes out 2014 with one of our most popular recurring presentations. Senior level representatives from various energy companies will share what they have been doing this year and how 2015 may shape up in terms of active drilling and development. Click here to register online.
The Chamber and Colorado Mesa University including its two-year division, Western Colorado Community College, have announced that an innovative partnership introduced in August to help local businesses assist employees in furthering their education will continue into the spring semester. Click here for details about the Grand Junction Chamber Workforce Development Scholarship or click here to sign up….
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 Quarterly Membership Meeting of 2014 sponsored by…
Working to provide tangible return on investments to the members of the Grand Junction Area Chamber took many forms during July, August and September with workforce development and networking taking center stage. Notable accomplishments included: • Launching the “Hire Me First” program in a pilot project with students at Central High School in cooperation with…