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2 Chairman’s Report

6 Chamber Calendar

7 Chamber Voices

9 Welcome New Members

10 Upcoming Events & Opportunities

15 Recent Ribbon Cuttings

3 2008/09 Leadership Class Graduates

ASK (Ask, Seek, Know) Afternoon Appointments Available

5 Housing Strategies Detailed

7 Five Tips for Low-Cost Marketing

8 You Can’t Afford NOT to Network

Chamber Schedules Next China Trip

11 Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast

12 Put Your Business on the Map

Redcliff Coal Mine Tops April’s Energy Briefings

Partnerships Help Facilitate Lobbying

15 Networking@Noon

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PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • MAY 2009

In every Issue

57% of those who responded •rated our current local economy as weak or very weak. 38% indicated it was stable while only 1% thought it was strong.

Looking out over the next •six months, businesses were asked to pick the factors that would most significantly impact them. 40% indicated that consumer confidence was the most important factor followed closely by what is happening to the national economy selected by 39%. Perceptions of weak economy came in third at 30%.

Proposed strategies that •proved to be most popular with survey respondents were “A think positive campaign to bolster local consumer confidence” chosen by 51%, and “developing a method to balance prudent use of taxpayer money with giving more business to locally

based companies” selected by 45% of participants. Next popular were expediting various permitting projects and more public funding for local infrastructure and capital projects.

In terms of which capital •projects should be a top priority, 38% gave the nod to public safety facilities, followed by schools at 32% and the 29 Road Interstate Interchange at 18%.

When it came to •forecasting when the local economy would improve, 31% indicated that it would

be mid to late 2010. Another 28% thought we could see improvement by early 2010. Only about a third of the businesses who participated thought we might begin to see improvements yet in 2009.

The Chamber intends to utilize these survey results to craft a local “stimulus package” for local businesses and present that to the local governments for their possible action.

Stimulating Local Business Activity Survey Between March 23rd and April 6th the Grand Junction Area Chamber surveyed its members about local economic conditions and how to stimulate the local economy. 277 participants responded for a 25% response rate. Some of the significant findings are shown below:

Chamber Takes Action At the April meeting your board of directors…approved 22 businesses for membership in the organization…reviewed modifications to the Legislative Scorecard that is published at the end of the Colorado General Assembly Session…were briefed on the recent China trip…and reiterated the need to focus on providing quality services and benefits to our members even if it is necessary to rearrange priorities and utilize reserve cash to do so.

2009 Chairman’s Circle MembersAlpine Bank

American National Bank

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

City Market

Clarion Inn

ConocoPhillips

FCI Constructors, Inc.

Grand Junction City Government

Holiday Inn Grand Junction NE

Qwest Communications

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Inc.

US Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

Grand Junction area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Dean Massey, Wells Fargo Bank - Chairman

Chip Barbieri, DT Swiss, Inc.

Betty Bechtel, Bechtel and Santo, LLP - Past Chair

Becky Brehmer, Razzmatazz

Omar Campos, Omar’s Catering

Earl Cogdill, U.S. Tech

Matthew Collins, Lewis Engineering, Inc.

Lois Dunn, Invest in Colorado West, Inc.

Lori Ellis, Johnson’s House of Flowers

Tim Foster, Mesa State College

Cherie Gorby, St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Steven Gunderson, US Bank

Wade Haerle, EIS Solutions

David Hibberd, Big Nugget Supply, Inc.

John Hopkins, Rocky Mountain Health Plans

Craig Lamberty, United Companies - Chair Elect

Lynne Sorlye, Clarion Inn

Ron Tillery, Hoak Media

Derek A. Wagner

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Spring has sprung in the Grand Valley and that can mean only one thing…JUCO baseball is right around the corner! For Western Slope baseball fans, this is the absolute best time of year!

Folks are already stocking up on peanuts and sun block in anticipation of dawn to dusk play by the best junior college teams in the country. The Chamber along with the City is proud to be a co-sponsor of this signature event. It was a partnership between our two entities and the literally hundreds of volunteers that brought this tournament to the community over fifty years ago and has kept it here. It is now hard to imagine Memorial Day in Grand Junction without JUCO and I want to publicly thank the JUCO Committee, the service club hosts and all the others who make this event possible each year. Partnerships like the ones that brought us JUCO are still an important strategy for the Chamber in helping create a favorable business environment. I was reminded of that last month when the Chamber Executive Committee met with members of the City Council to take a look at the future and how we can work together to stimulate local business activity. It came to my mind again on the last day of April when I

had the opportunity to view the newly created Housing Strategy. While the Chamber acted as the fiscal agent, this was actually an effort of over a dozen local organizations and businesses to develop tools for meeting the needs of our workers for adequate and affordable housing. Notwithstanding the current economic conditions, attainable housing will continue to be an urgent need that must be met if we are to be successful in building a strong local economy now and going forward. It is important to recognize how well we all play together in the sandbox from time to time. Often those efforts are not the ones that garner headlines or news stories. Our Chamber has a long history of creating partnerships that can make this a better place to live and do business. Sometimes we forget that in the heat of fleeting disagreements over policies or programs and that is a shame. So, as we fire up the barbeque grills and listen for a favored refrain it is wise to remember that “Play Ball” refers to more than a sporting event. As the slogan use to be when I was a kid around here - Go, Go JUCO!

Dean

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2008/09 Leadership Class Graduates The 2008-2009 Mesa County Leadership Class cordially invites their employers and other guests to join them for a graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 4th, 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Cross Orchards Living History Farm, 3073 F Road. Those successfully completing the ten month course are:

Jodie Atchley - Rocky Mountain Health PlansJustin Bates - Ute Water

Karyn BechtelTom Eatwell - Wells Fargo Bank

Maria Isquierdo - St. Mary’s HospitalLaurie Kadrich - City of Grand Junction

Dan Meyer - Wells Fargo BankDonia Moore - Clarion Hotel

Nicoletta Moschetti-Michels - Ute WaterTwanya Otero - Partners

Chris Reddin - Business Incubator CenterRichard Schoenradt - Bray and Company

Candice Walton - Ameriprise FinancialAlan Watkins - American National Bank

Keith Whittier - City Market

Anyone interested in applying for the 2009-2010 class may download an application from the Chamber website, www.gjchamber.org. Applications must be received by June 1st for consideration.

ASK Afternoon Appointments Available Want to bounce a couple of marketing ideas off of someone? Need to know whether your company is structured for maximum tax advantage? Want to know what lenders need in this new age of bank bailouts? Find out in a few short minutes when meeting with one of the Chamber experts on May 20th. From 2:00 to 5:00 PM short appointments are available for businesses during our monthly ASK (Ask, Seek, Know) session. Email or call and let us know what area you have a question in and we will get you set up for some great networking and information exchange (email: [email protected] or call 970-242-3214).


We are dedicated to providing year round soccer opportunities that are fun, positive and challenging for individuals of all ages, abilities and financial means.

Fall Registration Now Available! Deadline June 24th, 2009

970.242.4550www.grandjunctionsoccer.com

4 Year Old to Adult Leagues starting soon!

2008/09 Leadership Class at Ropes Course


Apply Now for Leadership Class “This class opened my eyes to how various sectors of the community are connected and impacted by each other…I never knew!” “Before taking this class I knew I wanted to do something for the community but now I have a much clearer idea of how I can use my talents and interests to make this a better place.” “Being relatively new to the area I found this experience invaluable in introducing me to the community and to some new friends and professional colleagues I can call on in the future.”

These are just a few of the comments that past class members have made about the Mesa County Leadership Program. It was formed to educate future leaders of Mesa County about the community, in which they live, work and play. This ten month program touches on important subjects such as Water in the West, local, county and state government, health care, the non profit sector and much more. In addition there is team building and leadership skill development. Over 100 outstanding local leaders have graduated from the program. Currently the Chamber is seeking applicants for the 2009/2010 class beginning in September 2009 and ending, May 2010. Applications are available

to download online at www.gjchamber.org or if you’d like to discuss the program in greater detail contact Diane at the Chamber office, 970.242.3214.

2009 Leadership Class Non-Profit Day

Housing Strategies Detailed On April 30th representatives of the dozen governmental, non-profit and private sector entities that funded development of a strategy to encourage increasing the amount and style of diversity in attainable housing for the Valley’s workforce gathered to hear the results of the nine month study. Among the various recommendations that were included in the final report were:

Improve the development • process by promoting a pro business philosophy, creating a program for density bonuses, analyzing various jurisdictions’ codes to determine where costs outweigh the public benefit, create turnkey plans for private development and providing ongoing monitoring of housing supply and demand

Quantify the benefits of higher • densities and the costs of doing nothing

Survey for housing •

preferences and present workshops on how to meet market demand

Create incentive programs for • affordable housing

Acquire land in strategic • areas and make it ready for development by the private sector

Work with regional lenders • to create a loan fund pool for projects

Appoint a task force to • monitor and advance the housing strategy

Various entities will be reviewing the final report and determining which recommendations to proceed with at this time of economic change and opportunity.

Rig Tours and Roan Plateau Tours Dust off your hiking boots. With spring now here, the Chamber will resume its popular energy tours starting in May while continuing to offer informative energy briefings. Join us in May for both an energy briefing and/or a rig tour. On May 13, 7:30 a.m. representatives from the office of US Senator Mark Udall will be at the Chamber to discuss some of the latest issues and legislation being discussed in Congress regarding America’s energy industry. Then, on May 22 the Chamber will host an up close and personal tour of a natural gas drilling rig, an excellent opportunity to see first hand how the drilling process works. Or if a tour of the Roan Plateau interests you more, reserve your space now for this June 25 tour. Reservations for tours are limited and are based on a first-come first-serve basis. There is no cost to attend but reservations are required and can be made by calling Ryan Longman at 970-263-2917.

MAY 2009Chamber Events Calendar

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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1 7:30 AM - Leads

4

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

5

12 noon - Executive Committee

6

10AM - JUCO Committee

77:30 AM - Leads

87:30 AM - Leads

7:30 AM - Planning Oversight

11


12

10:30 AM - Safety Council

13 7:30 AM - Energy Briefing

9 AM - Energy Issues

147:30 AM - Leads

12 noon - Chairman’s Luncheon

12 noon - Leads

157:30 AM - Leads

10AM - JUCO Sub Committee

12 noon - Transportation


4 PM - Social Networking

19

7:30 AM - Legislative WrapUp Breakfast

12 noon - GJ Forum

4 PM - New Execs. Program

4:00 PM New Member Orientation

5:30 - 7PM - Business After Hours at Gold’s Gym

20

10AM - JUCO Committee

11:45 AM - Networking@Noon at Texas Roadhouse

2 - 5 PM Ask, Seek, Know (ASK)

217:30 AM - Leads 7:30 AM - Board of Directors

12 noon - Leads

22

7:30 AM - Leads

Rig Tour - Reservation Required

25Chamber Office Closed

26

27

4 PM - MCBEF

28

7:30 AM - Leads

12 noon - Leads

29

7:30 AM - Leads


For a complete listing of community events, visit

www.gjchamber.org

JUCO World Series Baseball Tournament

Dallas GrabowInsurance Advisors Agency

The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce has given us the opportunity to directly express our concerns and feedback to the

State Capitol. These are hot topics that directly affect our customers such as more health insurance mandates increasing the cost of insurance, customers still unable to work with a local doctor that will accept their insurance, and the growing number of uninsured. Not only are we able to converse with our CO State Senator, Josh Penry, and Representatives King and Bradford; but also during the Chamber legislative trip we were able to talk directly with several state legislators from other Colorado districts. With the volatility and consequences of politics this is not only important but becoming a necessity.

Matt VezzaMarathon Oil Company

The Chamber has been an invaluable asset to our company and to this community by being a supportive

ally and voice at the State Capitol as we addressed changes to the State Oil and Gas Regulations that will effect the Grand Junction area and most of the West Slope of Colorado. Knowing that there are friends who will travel all the way to Denver to make their voices heard is very encouraging.

Jody AtchleyRocky Mountain Health Plans

The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce provides Rocky Mountain Health Plans many opportunities to interact with our state legislators

and other policy makers on health care issues. By working through the Chamber’s effective communication channels, we are able to provide our policy makers a perspective which combines a business focus and health care delivery expertise. This integrated dialog and exchange of ideas helps keep health care costs down for employers and all the citizens in our community.

Rob CosePetty Construction Co. LLC

Being involved with the Chamber, specifically the Governmental Affairs Committee has helped our company to operate

a small business but still have valuable input in the legislative process. Many things become law before most small companies realize they are even being considered with great effect on the business atmosphere. The video conferences as well as the legislative trip allows companies to have more one on one discussions with our legislators both in the state as well as on a national level. It also allows a company to track bills and happenings in our legislature as they move through the process. The key to the Chamber is not only to be a member but to be involved.

Roger McClellandPartyLand of Grand Junction

The Chamber leadership and staff provide outstanding resources and service to me as business owner and citizen.

Because of their dedication to consistent professionalism, they know first-hand the problems business managers face on every front. We don’t have the time necessary to sort out the implications of most of the proposals. The Chamber folks listen to a variety of voices, thoroughly research the issue and finally speak from a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Dena WatsonPremier Property Management

I work with the Chamber through two organizations. First, Premier Property Management has received many

referrals and leads for new people moving into our area. We have built our list of clients by receiving great leads through networking events such as Friday Morning Leads group. Secondly, the local chapter of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) strongly relies on the Chamber as an advocate to our local and state governments. The voice of the Grand Junction Area Chamber is a loud and strong resource that allows us to be heard on the Front Range. GJACC has so many educational and networking opportunities, the membership is invaluable.

Welcome to Chamber Voices, each month we will ask selected members a question about key business issues in the community and showcase their answers so you can see what your neighbors are thinking. If you’d like to be a part of this effort, let us know by sending an email to [email protected].

Question: How does the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy efforts help your business?

Chamber Voices

Volunteers Drive Membership Numbers Thank you to our volunteers that helped the Chamber recruit new members during the March Media Madness Membership Drive. We recruited over 20 new member businesses over four weeks. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is solely funded by member contributions to help provide events, programs and advocacy for area businesses. The quick increase in membership could not have been accomplished without the time, dedication and support of the following volunteers:

Kelly Ament – Sam’s Club

Sarah Byars Tuck Communications Services

Jackson Berry Omega Realty & Associates, Inc.

Rebecca Cope American National Bank

Kris Cox Intermountain Staffing/Labor

Etc., Inc.

Jan Curtis Things To Do Magazine

Gwen DeCino MVM Mortgage Group

Dave Deters Ambassador Blind N’ Shutter

Scott Fairbanks New York Life - Scott Fairbanks

Agency

Lee Kreidler – Orkin Pest Control

Jessica Lehto Grand Junction Soccer Club

Mary Manfred Hampton Inn & Hawthorn Suites

Linda Peck – Sam’s Club

Mike Powers – Sam’s Club

Terry Toner Valley Financial Services, Inc.

Beverly Troester Home Loan & Investment Co.

Valerie Vasquez PDC Phone Directories Company

You Can’t Afford NOT to Network! We know that money is tight and times are a bit tough for many of the Chamber’s small business members these days. That was the reason that we went back and reviewed our pricing schedule for the various Chamber networking and lead generating events and activities. Members can already post coupons at no cost on the Chamber website or get expert advice from fellow Chamber members during our ASK afternoons. They can also join a leads group and/or attend a Business After Hours for less than $10 a month and take a 60 minute class on online networking for $10. In the course of our review we were able to negotiate a more favorable rate for our Networking at Noon events as well. These monthly luncheons allow ample opportunity for relationship building, and now cost members $15. That is the same or less than what lunch out at your favorite restaurant would cost! The next Networking at Noon will be May 20th. So…what are you waiting for…use your Chamber connection and network your way to more business!

Chamber Schedules Next China Trip Tours of the Forbidden City, a hike along the Great Wall and tours of jade and silk factories were just the beginning of a lifetime experience for the 40 participants in the Chamber’s recent trip to China. It was springtime in China with the peonies in bloom and weather in the 70s. Based on the feedback of these participants, the Chamber has booked another China trip for Spring of 2010 with a Grand Junction departure date of April 6-7. The itinerary and pricing will be much the same with the addition of an optional trip to Xian to view the Terra Cotta soldiers for another $450. The purpose of these trips is to offer a familiarization and initial experience for business owners and community members. Included in the itinerary are sightseeing excursions and factory tours. If you are interested in receiving an email update as plans for this next effort are finalized, please contact Shari Brown ([email protected] or 970-263-2919).



ATV Motorcycle Plus565 25 Rd Ste 105Grand Junction, CO 81505-1331Haley Brumback - (970) 261-9210Motorcycle Dealer

Classic Surfaces GJ, LLC2892 North Ave, Unit BGrand Junction, CO 81501-5178Regina Colby & Kim Schumacher (970) 243-3665Countertops

Colorado Assn of Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors4800 Happy Canyon Rd. #230Denver, CO 80237Dave Davia - (303) 767-3956www.mpcColorado.orgPlumbing ContractorMechanical Service Contractor

Comfort Inn Fruita400 Jurassic AveFruita, CO 81521-7706KK Patel - (970) 858-1333www.choicehotels.com/hotels/co/56Hotels/Motels

Decadence Gourmet Cheesecakes2591 B 3/4 RdGrand Junction, CO 81503-1789Lee Mathis - (970) 256-4688www.decadencecheesecakes.comBakeries: Retail/WholesaleCaterers

Ellis CPA Firm, PC605 25 Rd Ste 200Grand Junction, CO 81505-1282Hilary Ellis - (970) 241-5040www.elliscpafirm.comAccountants: Certified Public

Firestone Complete Auto Care607 24 RdGrand Junction, CO 81505-1240Dave Hagan - (970) 243-4025www.firestonecompleteautocare.comAutomobile Repairs & Service

Gold’s Gym - Clifton3229 I-70 Business LoopClifton, CO 81520-7609Matt Makowski - (970) 523-4500www.goldsgym.comHealth/Fitness Centers

Grand Valley Security3165 B 1/2 RdGrand Junction, CO 81503-9686Robert Prescott - (970) 260-4893Security, Guard & Patrol Services

Griffin Concepts, Inc.2764 Compass DrGrand Junction, CO 81506-8722Robert Griffin - (970) 241-9223www.gcihomes.netBuilders/Contractors/Developers

Heating & Plumbing Engineers, Inc.407 West Filmore PlaceColorado Springs, CO 80907-6049Jenny Kiggins - (719) 633-5414www.hpeinc.comMechanical Service Contractor

Hecht Insurance and Financial Services2956 North Ave Ste 3AGrand Junction, CO 81504-3919Gary Hecht - (970) 243-0484www.allstate.com/garyhechtInsurance

Holiday Inn - Grand Junction NE2752 Crossroads BlvdGrand Junction, CO 81506Tammie Thompson Booker (970) 424-5888www.holidayinn.comHotels/MotelsRestaurants/Night Clubs

Infill Development Partners, LLCPO Box 2564 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-2564Alicia Herring - (970) 404-1972Real Estate Developments

Mountain View Surfaces, LLCPO Box 957, Palisade, CO 81526Darin Hinton - (970) 210-6436www.mountainviewsurfaces.comCountertops

Soap Creek Kennels743 Hwy 6 & 50Fruita, CO 81521-3042Sherry Johnson - (970) 858-6800Pet: Boarding & Grooming

Three Sigma Corporation335 Quail DrGrand Junction, CO 81507-2526Ann Tisue - (970) 245-5681Real Estate Developers & Investors

Trans World Systems, Inc.2536 Rimrock Ave, Ste 400-227Grand Junction, CO 81505-8667Bev McClure - (970) 270-8291Collection Agencies

Walter Environmental Group115 North 5th St, Ste 301Grand Junction, CO 81501Ken Walter - (970) 255-8017www.TheWalterGroup.comEnvironmental & Ecological Services

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Upcoming Events & OpportunitiesRegister online at www.gjchamber.org

May 2009 Registration Form Energy Briefing - May 13 Networking@Noon - May 20

Social Networking - May 18 ASK (Ask, Seek, Know) - May 20

Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast - May 19 Rig Tour - May 22

Business After Hours - May 19

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Attending (Names): __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: _________________________________

Method of Payment: ____ Bill my Chamber Account ____ Check Enclosed ____ Charge my MC/VISA/Discover

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*All events require pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable four business days prior to the event. If special assistance is needed, you must notify the Chamber four days prior to the event.*

May 13 | 7:30 AM - Chamber Conference RoomEnergy Briefing - “The Federal Playing Field On Energy” Representatives from the office of US Senator Mark Udall will be at the Chamber to discuss some of the latest issues and legislation being discussed in Congress regarding America’s energy industry. There is no cost to attend.

May 18 | 4:00 PM - Chamber Conference RoomSocial Networking An overview of how to get connected to popular social networking site such as LinkedIn®, Facebook® and Twitter®. Cost is $10 for GJACC. Seating is limited.

May 19 | 7:30 AM Grand Vista HotelLegislative Wrap-Up BreakfastFind out what laws have been enacted, how they will affect you and thank Senator Josh Penry, Representative Laura Bradford and Representative Steve King for their

efforts to represent your interests during the session.

Cost is $18 for GJACC Chamber members or $23 for future members.

May 19 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Gold’s GymBusiness After Hours is the largest regular networking venue on the Western Slope. Cost is $9 in advance or $11 at the door for Chamber members.

May 20 | 11:45 to 1:00 Texas RoadhouseNetworking@Noon offers participants an opportunity to multi-task by having lunch and getting to know fellow business professionals. Relationships can and often do lead to more potential business. Enjoy getting to know one another in a relaxed setting. Cost, including lunch, is $15 for GJACC members, $20 for future members.

May 20 | 2-5 PM Chamber Lower Level Conference RoomASK (Ask, Seek, Know)This new program will offer members the opportunity to schedule a 30 minute consultation with a local professional to get a quick answer to that one burning question that could make a big difference in your business operations. There is no cost to participate.

May 22 | 7:30 AM Rig Tour On May 22 the Chamber will host an up close and personal tour of a natural gas drilling rig, an excellent opportunity to see first hand how the drilling process works. There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration required.

May 23 - 30JUCO (Junior College Baseball World Series) Recognized as one of the premiere events to take place in Western Colorado each year. Additional informaton is available at www.jucogj.org.

LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP BREAKFAST - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Contact Name:

Attending (Names):

Company Name:

Method of Payment: Bill My Chamber Account Check Enclosed

Authorized Signature:

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*All events require pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable four business days prior to event. Substitutions may be made at any time. If special assistance is needed, you must notify the Chamber four days prior to the event.*

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Sponsored by: Colorado Oil & Gas Association Join the Governmental Affairs Committee, along with Senator Josh Penry,

Representative Laura Bradford and Representative Steve King for the Chamber’s Annual Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30-9:00 AM

Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd.Don’t miss your chance to learn about legislation passed in the 2009 session that affects your business.

Learn about legislation affecting economic development, transportation, health care, education, and energy issues from this year’s session.

This is also a chance for the Chamber to formally thank these lawmakers for their efforts on behalf of the Western Slope business community.

Reservations for this event must be made by May 15. To register call 242-3214, or online at www.gjchamber.org and click on “Events.”

Cost for this event is: $18 for members, $23 for future members.


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