Imagine if you could have taken a class and started your first business at the age of 13 or 17 rather than 25 or 35 or even 65! Where would that knowledge have taken you? That is what the Young Entrepreneurs Academy does for up to 24 lucky middle and high school students each year….
Are you having difficulty getting the right employees with the right skill sets to move your company forward? Who doesn’t? If so, it is worth your time to join fellow employers and representatives of the Mesa County Workforce Center for breakfast on Wednesday, September 28th, 7:30 AM at the Workforce Center, 512 29 ½ Road….
CMU desires to help members of our community realize their dream of achieving a college education, whether for career advancement or personal satisfaction. The opportunity exists and it’s more accessible than ever before. Currently, CMU offers 74 majors at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level with 50 areas of concentration and 46 minors….
Applications are now being accepted for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). For those that would like more information, the Chamber is hosting a Pizza Party/Information Session for students and parents on Thursday, August 18th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Chamber Board Room, at 360 Grand Avenue. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is an…
The second quarter of the year from April through June is traditionally one of our most active periods in terms of serving our members and making progress on our annual business plan. Shown below are just a few of our accomplishments: Led the community effort to celebrate Economic Development Week in coordination with our economic…
Middle and high school students with a passion for ideas and a desire to augment their education with some real life skills would make excellent candidates for the Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy! Recruitment for the next class which begins the end of September is now in full swing and applications will only be accepted through…
Got an hour a week for eight weeks that you could donate to a child with the potential for life changing results? That is all it takes to be part of the Read with a Child program. Conducted by School District 51 and sponsored by the Mesa County Business Education Foundation, Read with a Child…
Seven high school students received “Hire Me First” certificates on June 24th. These students completed a three-week condensed Summer Camp at WCCC. Students learned 21st Century Workplace Skills, were given ten WorkKeys assessments and spent at least six hours in a Job Shadow experience in area businesses. The certificates can be used along with their…
The July 2016 issue of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce monthly membership newsletter is now available. In This Issue: Second Quarter Accomplishments Chairman’s Column Grand Valley Drainage District Lawsuit Update Congratulations Expanding Companies Chamber Seeks Young Entrepreneurs RefUSA Training Offered Volunteer to Read with a Child! High School Students Preparing for Future Careers Chamber…
Do you have a budding entrepreneur sitting at home this summer plotting how to be the next Bill Gates? If so, you may want to pack them up and bring them by the Chamber office on Tuesday, June 7th, anytime between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an open house to learn more about the…