Got an hour a week for eight weeks that you could donate to a child with the potential for life changing results? That is all it takes to be part of the Read with a Child program. Conducted by School District 51 and sponsored by the Mesa County Business Education Foundation, Read with a Child…
Seven high school students received “Hire Me First” certificates on June 24th. These students completed a three-week condensed Summer Camp at WCCC. Students learned 21st Century Workplace Skills, were given ten WorkKeys assessments and spent at least six hours in a Job Shadow experience in area businesses. The certificates can be used along with their…
YPN Before Hours Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:00 – 8:30 AM Location: Spoons Bistro & Bakery A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. YPN Conversation with Tim Ray of the Grand Junction Rockies Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 Noon Location: TBD YPN members and guests…
The July 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Second Quarter Accomplishments Chairman’s Column Grand Valley Drainage District Lawsuit Update Congratulations Expanding Companies Chamber Seeks Young Entrepreneurs RefUSA Training Offered Volunteer to Read with a Child! High School Students Preparing for Future Careers Chamber…
The June 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Update on Grand Valley Drainage District Challenge Calling All Energy Companies Chairman’s Column – June 2016 High School Students Can Job Shadow In June Meetings Set To Gather Feedback For Broadband Planning More Than…
School is out for the summer but businesses don’t take a summer vacation. In fact, if things are slowing down a bit in your business this is the ideal time to engage in some networking activities to build your client and referral base. The Chamber has multiple opportunities for you to utilize this month: Networking@Noon,…
Members are encouraged to join us in celebrating the graduation of the 2015-2016 Mesa County Leadership Class on Thursday, June 9th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Golf Club at Redlands Mesa. This is the 17th class to graduate from a program that has offered community leadership training to 275 individuals in the business…
Do you have a budding entrepreneur sitting at home this summer plotting how to be the next Bill Gates? If so, you may want to pack them up and bring them by the Chamber office on Tuesday, June 7th, anytime between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an open house to learn more about the…
High School students looking for a Career Exploration Opportunity can take part in the Hire Me First class offered at Western Colorado Community College, starting on June 6, 2016. Designed to take students on a journey of career exploration, workplace skill development and job place immersion that will put them first when it comes to…
The Chamber will be hosting our second “Industry Roundtable”, June 22nd, 7:30 – 9:00 AM in the lower level conference room at the Chamber offices. This discussion will be focused on the energy industry. Chamber staff would like to hear from companies engaged in solar, natural gas, oil, and coal production along with providers and…