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…

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…

The Chamber wishes to congratulate the Young Entrepreneurs that presented their business plans and asked for start-up funding at the Investor Panel on March 11th. This year’s Saunders Scholar, Madelyn Swelstad, is our youngest Student/CEO and a student at Caprock Academy. A beekeeper, she has created a line of lip balms with interesting flavors such…

They went to Denver. They stayed for 120 days and read hundreds of pieces of legislation. In the end…what REALLY happened? And, more importantly, how will it impact businesses in the Grand Valley? Join the Chamber as we hear from our local and area lawmakers including State Senator Ray Scott, Representative Dan Thurlow, Representative Yeulin…

The CAMA West Manufacturing Summit, a day long program offered by the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance—West Slope Chapter will take place on April 15th at Two Rivers Convention Center. The morning will open with two keynote presentations; “Connecting Western Colorado to Global Markets through Foreign Trade Zones” by Dan Griswold, NAFTZ and “Bridging the Skills…

On the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM researchers from the Mesa County Library will be onsite at the Chamber to assist in developing lists of potential customers contact information. That date in April is April 15th. Not sure what your potential customers may look like or how best to market…

Three questions often asked by manufacturing firms are: How can I find a supplier closer to my facility? How can I find out what other manufacturers need? What product or capability gaps exist in the local manufacturing space that I might fill with investment in new capabilities? Now there is a way to answer all…

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…

The 15 students in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy which started in mid-September have been hard at work gaining a basic understanding of business principles, developing business plans and getting ready to launch their new businesses. We wish to once again thank our major sponsors, City of Grand Junction, CAPCO, Home Loan and Investment, WPX and…

With the beginning of the New Year comes a new program that Chamber members may want to utilize. In 2015, on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM researchers from the Mesa County Library will be onsite at the Chamber to assist in developing lists of potential customers contact information. Not…

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