After months of preparation and hard work, the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy students will be officially launching their businesses at the YEA! Trade Show. The Trade Show will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 12-2 PM at the Mesa Mall, 2424 Old US Hwy 6 & 50. These middle and high school students…
It was approximately one year ago this month that the Chamber Board of Directors strengthened their commitment to CMU by modifying the Chamber’s guiding principles to include the following; The Success of Colorado Mesa University is Key to Economic Development: The continued growth and development of Colorado Mesa University outlined in the “CMU 20,000 Campaign”…
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…