National Entrepreneurship Week is more than a date on the calendar. It is a national moment that connects students, educators, business leaders, and communities in celebrating business creation and the next generation of innovators. For students in the Grand Junction Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, this week reflects work that is already well underway. Entrepreneurship continues…
Mesa County’s approach to workforce development is receiving national attention. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce was recently honored by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) with the Outstanding Chamber Program Award for Large Chambers for its workforce initiative, WestSlope Works. Chambers from across the western half of the United States were considered…
Colorado employers participating in Registered Apprenticeship Programs may be eligible for a new incentive through the New & Emerging Industries Apprenticeship Tax Credit, created by HB24-1439. This refundable state income tax credit is designed to encourage the adoption and expansion of apprenticeships in new and emerging occupations statewide. Eligible employers can receive up to $12,600…
In Mesa County, we talk often about the importance of cultivating the next generation of skilled workers. We care deeply about preparing future electricians, healthcare professionals, tech innovators, ranchers, and farmers. These conversations matter. But if we want a truly strong and sustainable local economy, we also need to grow the next generation of business…
A strong economy depends on more than innovation and investment. It depends on informed citizens who understand how their community and government work. That connection between civic awareness and economic strength is what drives the National Civics Bee, a program that inspires middle school students to learn how everyday decisions shape the places where…
Invest in the Programs That Strengthen Our Community The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has opened up opportunities for sponsorship partners for several of our cornerstone programs that strengthen the Mesa County economy and empower our business community. Your support fuels initiatives that build a skilled workforce, amplify our voice in advocacy, and connect…
Last week, more than 150 emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders gathered for the 2025 Western Slope YP Summit, hosted by the Young Professionals Network in partnership with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual event has become a signature experience for rising professionals across Western Colorado, offering a full day of connection,…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 class of BestSlope NEXTGen Honorees — an annual recognition celebrating Mesa County’s emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business and community through their dedication, innovation, and impact. This year’s honorees represent the depth and diversity of talent that continues to…
Recently, national thought leader Mark Perna visited Grand Junction to share his message about unleashing the passion, purpose, and potential of the younger generation. His keynote, brought to our community in partnership with the Business Incubator Center and the D51 Foundation, centered on a theme we couldn’t agree with more: investing in our youth is…
Grand Junction, CO — The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has been awarded $99,994 through the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary Grant program. GJACC is one of six organizations in Colorado to receive funding as a recognized Intermediary for Industry. This…