The state’s largest energy provider late last year unveiled a proposal to secure low-cost power for customers, stimulate economic-development opportunities in rural communities, grow the state’s use of renewable and clean-energy resources, and reduce carbon emissions. Xcel Energy’s proposal, called the Colorado Energy Plan, could lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in rural…
Ashley Sroufe, Branch Supervisor for ANB Bank’s Patterson location had lived in the Grand Valley and was already involved in her community through service on the Board of Child and Migrant Services and as a member of the Palisade Chamber. What value did she see in committing to over 60 hours of training through the…
Chamber members and the members of the public are invited to attend the YEA! Investor Panel Presentations of this year’s budding CEOs on Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 PM at the Marriott Courtyard. For the first time, these middle and high school students will be publicly pitching their companies to a panel of investors composed…
YPN Before Hours Pufferbelly Restaurant Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00 AM Piping hot coffee or tea, with a little mix and mingle. Join YPN members and guests (are free) for this monthly morning event. What a great way to start your business day with friends at this wildly popular event. Before Hours is held at various…
The “roundup” of business and volunteer assistance that helped make this year’s Annual Banquet a success was overwhelming. Recognizing community champions, networking with each other and raising funds for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy and Mesa County Leadership Class would not have happened without so many of you that “cowboyed up.” Our thanks and deep appreciation…
YPN Before Hours Wednesday, February 7th, 7:00 – 8:30 AM Location: Gelu Italian Ice A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. Conversation with Anne Wenzel, Western Colorado Community Foundation Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM YPN members and guests participate in a monthly…
The Chamber’s 25th Annual trip to the State Capitol will be on February 22-23, 2018 and will feature briefings with members of the Governor’s cabinet along with an informal dinner typically attended by up to one-third of the Colorado General Assembly. We wish to thank Title Sponsors Pinnacol Assurance and CenturyLink, Corporate Sponsors Brady Trucking…
Eight students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) will be introduced to five CEOs from local businesses on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Innovation Center in Pinon Hall on the CMU campus. The CEO Roundtable is a significant event for YEA! students as it provides insight…
The first Energy Briefing of 2018 on February 14th, 12:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel will feature Kirk Daehling, General Manager of Natural Soda. The company located north of Parachute recovers sodium bicarbonate using a process known as solution mining. This involves pumping hot water approximately 1900 feet underground to dissolve the underlying nahcolite beds…
The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 12th and the Chamber is gearing up to be the voice of business at the State Capitol in 2018. Our video conference series which offers real-time opportunities to discuss issues with our state delegation begins January 16th and will be held at the Chamber offices in the lower…