The January 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: 2016 Business Plan Will Help Economy Strike Back!Help Us Visit Members Chairman’s Column Young Entrepreneurs Academy Students Receive Legal and Accounting Advice Retention Expansion Efforts Ramp Up Legislative Video Conferences Scheduled Banquet Sponsorship – Join…
The December 2015 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Committees Lauded for their Work in 2015 Serving Up the Economy for Lunch December 14th 2016 Officers Approved Annual Banquet Will Be “Out of this World!” Nominees Sought for Business/Citizen of the Year Be…
When the newsletter periodically provides an update on accomplishments of the Chamber, a large group of volunteers is often overlooked as contributing to that success. As the year end approaches, we’d like to applaud and publicly acknowledge the up to 200 business people who “make it happen”. They include volunteers on: The Energy and Economic…
With the holidays upon us, the Chamber initiated a month long “Care Mob.” Home Loan, X106.9 in Fruita, Edward D. Jones – Ryan Ellington in Clifton and, of course, the Grand Junction Chamber are our drop off points through December 11th for a donation of non-perishable food or winter clothing items that will go to…
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 2016, please keep us in mind (or in a line item) to be a sponsor of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Current opportunities…
A major benefit of Chamber membership is the opportunity to network and promote your business. The Chamber has several events per month that maximize your networking opportunities with a variety of different people, including our always well-attended Business After Hours. Business After Hours is held the last Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:00…
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…
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…
The Young Entrepreneurs toured Capco on October 27, 2015. The 15 students were toured through the manufacturing facility, shown product and packaging, discussed how the business was formed and grown, given swag and safety googles to take home! Both Steve Wilson and Eric Goertz were terrific tour guides and gave the young entrepreneurs a lot…