Program Links – Page 26 – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

01 06 '15

Chairman’s Column – Working Together To Strengthen Economy

Through some unprecedented cooperation among multiple local and regional economic development partners, seventeen representatives of private business, governments and non-profits will be headed to Calgary in a few short days to attend and exhibit at the Global Petroleum Show. It has been exciting to see this effort come together since last November for a large…

01 06 '15

Chamber Seeks Young Entrepreneurs

While school is officially out for the summer we are hoping that some budding entrepreneurs between the ages of 11 and 18 will use their new found free time to apply for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). The deadline for submission of applications is July 31st or until the class is filled which has a…

01 05 '15

Learning To Lead

For close to twenty years, the Chamber, in collaboration with a committee of community leaders, has offered the Mesa County Leadership Program. In that time, over 300 individuals have completed the ten month course aimed at providing a broad-based view of all aspects of the community and how they are intertwined. “We originally began the…

01 05 '15

Energy Issues Luncheon Features Industry Overview

Global energy prices have changed dramatically in the last twelve months and with that drop in price for oil and gas have come dramatic shifts in the resource management plans of companies active in our area. Learn what these companies are currently doing in the region and how that might change in coming months at…

01 05 '15

YEA! Sponsors and Volunteers Feted

The second class of the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy will graduate on May 7th, 6:00 PM at Allen Unique Auto and members are invited to attend and cheer on these newly minted small business owners aged 11 to 18. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous outpouring of support from the business…

01 05 '15

YEA! 3.0 Begins In September

Over 20 businesses have been launched with your help in the past two years through your support of YEA! The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, (YEA!) takes students in grades six through twelve through the process of starting and running real businesses over the course of a full academic year. Students work in close cooperation with local…

17 04 '15

Business Personal Property Relief Offered for Expanding Companies

The Mesa County Commissioners instituted a program almost two years ago to help encourage existing businesses to expand and re-invest in Mesa County. While it has only recently begun to be utilized it has the potential to assist in growing businesses and jobs throughout the county. The program consists of a rebate on business personal…

10 04 '15

Nonprofit Needs Available Online

The Grand Junction Chamber launched the Chamber for Good system two years ago in an effort to enlist more community engagement in serving the needs of those in need locally. This system leverages the strength and credibility of the Chamber to shine a bright light on the great charities and causes that labor away on…

01 04 '15

MCBEF Plans Summer Youth Education and Employment Fair

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…

01 04 '15

Applications Are Being Accepted for the 2015-2016 Leadership Program

Have you ever visited the soup kitchen? Spent time at the Persigo Water Plant? Taken an escorted hike with the BLM to learn how they manage our public lands? Had dinner in Denver with the House Majority Leader? If you can say “yes” to these questions than you are a graduate of the Mesa County…