On behalf of a variety of economic development partners the Chamber recently sent an online survey to over 5,700 business representatives and Chamber members. 367 people responded and we thank those who took the time to share their thoughts with us. This represented a return rate of about 6.5%. Key findings of the survey were:

Major barriers to business • expansion over time were identified as (in descending order of selection):

1. Employee related expenses (unemployment insurance, workers comp, etc.) 2. Federal government regulation 3. Funding/ability to access capital for expansion 4. State government regulation tied with ability to identify new market opportunitiesStrategies identified as having •the most potential for assisting existing businesses to expand locally were (in descending order of selection):

1. Put in place a “business concierge” that can help existing companies deal with government entities, financial institutions and other business service providers when expanding

2. Establish a fully functioning business acceleration program that can help local companies identify new or expanded market opportunities

3. (tie) Make “Listening to Business” an ongoing program to solicit feedback from existing businesses as identifying barriers to growth 4. (tie) Develop a local “first responders” team that assist businesses that are at risk of leaving or taking expansion plans to other communitiesWhen asked whether local •government was viewed as being overall helpful to local business 38% answered “YES” and 62 % answered “NO” When asked the same question •regarding state government the margin was even wider with only 24% answering “YES” and 76% answering “NO”

The next general meeting for the development of the Mesa County Economic Development plan will be on August 3rd, 7:30 AM at the CMU Ballroom. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend as we develop action steps to assist our local businesses grow and expand.

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PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • AUGUST 2011

In EvEry IssuE

FEaturEs2 Take A Walk

(with the Chamber!)

3 Interested in Serving on the Chamber Board?

Blue Band Heroes

4 How To Do Business with Utilities

6 Job Fair 2011

8 Be a 500 Plan Volunteer

Why Does The Chamber Get Involved Politically?

9 Quarterly Membership Breakfast

10 Business Learning Sessions In August

12 18th Annual Golf Tournament

13 Jump Start Your Kids

15 Business Showcase 2012

2 Chairman’s Report

5 Business Barometer

7 Upcoming Events Registration Form

11 Welcome New Members

13 Recent Ribbon Cuttings

Survey Results Show Regulation and Uncertainty Vexing Business

Economic Development Planning Session - June 2011

Lois Dunn, Invest in Colorado West, Inc. - Chairman

Nina Anderson, Express Employment Professionals

Chip Barbieri, DT Swiss, Inc.

Janet Brink, Brink’s Fine Jewelry

Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC

David Cesark, Mesa Energy Partners

Earl Cogdill, U.S. Tech

Matthew Collins, Lewis Engineering

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

Steven Gunderson, US Bank

Lu Ann Harrah, Harrahs - Hair - Skin - Nails

David Hibberd, Big Nugget Supply

Craig Lamberty, United Companies - Past Chairman

Phyllis Norris - Chair Elect

Carol Skubic, VECTRA Bank Colorado

Lynne Sorlye, Clarion Inn

Lance Stewart, Schmueser, Gordon, Meyer Engineering & Surveying

Chris Thomas, Community Hospital

Derek A. Wagner, Mesa State College

Nathan Wallace, CommWest

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Chairman’s Reportby Lois Dunn

The Lazy Days of Summer haven’t been so lazy for the Chamber!

You all received your hard-copy newsletter in July with a calendar of great upcoming

events for July, August & September.

In July Chamber staff and some board members participated in the first Biz Walk! What fun it was to call on over 70 businesses in the downtown area to say “Thanks for being in business in Grand Junction!” and handing them some cookies. We feel that way about every business.

August 1: Watch for time & place – the City of Grand Junction is looking at zoning changes on over 4,000 properties. It is essential that you check this out. Your property could be one. Call the City if you don’t see the posting for this meeting.

August 3: Next Economic Development session at CMU focusing on Existing Business.

The local committee has been formed to look at the pros and cons of whether the Colorado National Monument should be a National Park. The organization meeting was well attended with many interests represented including representatives from Senator Udall and Congressman Tipton’s offices.

We don’t all check those Electronic Newsletters. Don’t overlook this one for the Chamber. Among other important items, The Business Barometer is a great addition for business:

Monthly Sales & Use Tax •Revenue ColletionBuilding Permits•MLS Statistics•Hotel/Motel Occupancy•

Mesa County Foreclosures•GJ Regional Airport•Labor Market Statistics•

The summer has been busy with many ribbon cuttings for new members, expanding, or moving. If you would like to attend these great events and encourage fellow businesses, email info@gjchamber.org and give us your e-mail address.

Thanks again Nathan Wallace for reminding us, in the July Newsletter, to hop on the Blue Band Wagon and Buy Local!

Loving Grand Junction,Lois Dunn, Chair

Take A Walk (with the Chamber!) In June the Chamber began a new activity aimed at thanking local businesses for being part of the economy and seeking input on how we can help them grow. Dubbed the Business Walk this effort was very successful and over 70 businesses were visited within 90 minutes. Another Business Walk is scheduled for Friday, August 26th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and we need about 20 volunteers to help us call on 100 businesses. This is an easy way for someone to get involved in the Chamber, make business contacts and do something nice for fellow business professionals. Each team of two people will be assigned a geographic region, given ten “cookie plates” and sent to call on ten businesses. At each call volunteers are asked to first thank the business for being there and then ask a couple of simple questions. To sign up for this very short term assignment email info@gjchamber.org. And, if you can’t make this one, don’t despair. The Chamber intends to do six business walks a year so you can mark your calendars for October 28th and sign up early for the next walk with the Chamber!

Grand Junction area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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Blue Band Heroes In early July Blue Band Committee members distributed blue bands at the Farmers Market on Main Street, as they had done in the summer of 2010. But, a big difference was noted. This year people actually sought out the booth and asked for the blue bands. There was no need to explain how important it was to shop locally and support local businesses. People knew! Such widespread recognition for the program did not happen overnight. And, in fact, it would not have happened at all without the tremendous support the program was given by local media. The Chamber would like to publicly recognize and support the contributions of the following:

KREX • donated over 1400 public service announcements valued at over $50,000

KKCO • continues to donate on average 20 spots per month promoting blue band

KJCT • donated approximately 800 public service announcements

Cumulus Broadcasting •consistently delivers five shop local messages each day

We know there are other media that also helped us spread the message but simply don’t have their specific contributions to share. Thanks to all of you for making blue band a household concept. We also want to thank Cabela’s for donating a blue pop up canopy to use at future promotional and band distribution events. The Blue Band committee is working to create some new messages for area residents

focused around consumer and business testimonials on why the program is important and why they participate. If you would like to be part of the effort or know someone whose perspective should be recorded please email blueband@gjchamber.org.

Solar Program Offers Chamber Members Discount The Grand Junction Area Chamber is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with High Noon Solar to offer members rebates on installation of SunPower high-performance solar systems for their homes and businesses. This is in addition to other rebates and tax credits and is available to member businesses and their employees. “This is just one more tool in our toolbox for helping small businesses manage their overhead costs associated with powering their businesses,” noted Diane Schwenke, President/CEO of the Chamber. Small businesses can learn more about this program and others available to them by visiting the GreenBack$ program website, www.greenbacksproject.org.

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Interested in Serving on the Chamber Board? The Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors is currently in the process of selecting a slate of new proposed directors to present to the membership and current Chamber Board for approval. There are five slots on the Board currently up for election this fall. Those selected will represent a cross section of the membership and their single four-year terms will begin January 1, 2012. Board members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings, serve as liaisons to other Chamber committees and attend as many Chamber functions as possible in order to stay in close contact with the membership they represent.

Anyone interested in serving is invited to submit a letter of interest by August 16th to the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, 360 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Letters should outline previous Chamber involvement and how the member is uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirements of a Chamber Board member.

2010 Board of Directors

How To Do Business with...Utilities - August 16, 2011

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Contact Name:

Attending (Names):

Company Name:

Method of Payment: Bill My Chamber Account: Check Enclosed

Authorized Signature:

Charge my MC/VISA/Discover/AMEX Exp. Date#

Four convenient ways to register: (Space is limited so register early) Mail: GJ Area Chamber, 360 Grand Ave., GJ, CO 81501 Phone: (970) 242-3214 Fax: (970) 242-3694 Online: www.gjchamber.org

*All events require pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable two 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.*

One element of the Chamber’s efforts to stimulate the local economy this year was to make local companies more knowledgeable and more competitive in bidding for business with our governmental and larger community institutions.

How To Do Business with... Utilities

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 7:30 AM

Location: GJACC Conference Room 360 Grand Avenue

Cost: $50/person General Admission (Cost can be applied toward membership)

$15/person GJACC Members

Representatives from Clifton Water, Grand Valley Power, Ute Water and Xcel Energy have been invited to discuss;

• How to determine the bid schedule for various products and services needed • Bid terminology and documents• Elements necessary to have a successful bid• Where to get help and information

Building PermitsJune 2011 Total Value 2010 Total Value

New Single Family Residence 18 $4,068,171 26 $4,965,437 New Commercial 1 $4,000 2 $372,741 Other 164 $35,072,592 166 $10,157,415 Totals 183 $19,720,763 194 $15,495,594YTD Totals 874 $76,957,783 951 $75,172,079

Sales & Use Tax Revenue CollectionsJune 2011 2010 % Change

City of Grand Junction $3,155,241 $3,148,670 .2%Total YTD (Jan-May) $19,298,991 $18,409,345 4.8%

Labor Market StatisticsJune 2011 2010

Civilian Labor Force 75,775 79,250Total Employment 67,941 71,047Total Unemployment 7,834 8,203Unemployment Rate 10.3% 10.4%

Hotel/Motel OccupancyJune 2011 2010

Occupancy Rate 74.7% 71.8%Average Daily Room Rate $83.15 $90

MLS Statistics - Quarterly2nd Quarter 2011 2010Total Sold 857 752Dollar Volume $167,000,000 $169,000,000Total Sold YTD 1480 1311Dollar Volume YTD $294,000,000 $306,000,000

Source: Bob Reece, Advanced Title Company www.advancedtitleco.com

Sources: Advanced Title Company, Colorado Workforce, Grand Junction City Sales Tax Department, Grand Junction Regional Airport,

Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau, Mesa County Building Department, Rocky Mountain Lodging Report

Mesa County ForeclosuresYear Number Filed Number Gone to Sale2008 469 1112009 1,290 3592010 1,580 1,072

Business BarometerJune 2011A gauge of Grand Junction’s economic indicators published by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. info@gjchamber.org | 970.242.3214

This event will put your business in front of hundreds of job seekers, and give you the opportunity to collectresumes and promote your company while defining the kinds of skills and abilities you seek. Sign up now!

Wednesday, September 7, 201111:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Mesa Mall

Sponsored by:

For more information, contact Shari Milholland

at the Chamber970-242-3214

sharim@gjchamber.org

Job Fair 2011Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce

Connecting employers to employees

Job Fair 2011 Registration Form

Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Contact Name:

YES, Reserve a table for my business: $250 GJACC Member Price $400 Future Members (includes 6 months Membership) Electricity Needed

Company Name:

Method of Payment: Bill My Chamber Account Check Enclosed

Authorized Signature:

Charge my MC/VISA/Discover: Exp. Date#

*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.*

RetuRn foRm to: GRand Junction aRea chambeR of commeRce, 360 GRand ave., 81501; oR fax to 970-242-3694

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Chance to win a career fashion make over. Enter to win at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerece or the Mesa Mall booths.

AUG 2 | 10:00 AM GJACC Conf. Room Employment Law - What’s New and What It Does To You Learn about new laws and requirements such as medical marijuana useage and use of social media in the workplace. Cost is $10 for GJACC members.

AUG 16 | 7:30 AM GJACC Conf. Room How To Do Business With Utility Companies Learn how companies such as Xcel Energy, Grand Valley Power, Ute Water and Clifton Water determine who they do business with in this informative session. Cost is $15 for GJACC members.

AUG 17 | 11:45 AM DoubleTree Hotel Networking@Noon An opportunity to multi-task by having lunch and getting to know fellow business professionals. Cost is $15 for members.

AUG 24 | 7:30 AM GJACC Conf. Room EnergyBriefingAmerican Petroleum Institue will give an industry overview and talk about current policy issues. No cost to attend.

AUG 26 | 9:30 AM LeavesFromChamberOfficeBusiness Walk This is an easy way for someone to get involved in the Chamber, make business contacts and do something nice for fellow business professionals. No cost to attend.

AUG 30 | 5:30 PM US Bank & QuickTemps at Botanical Gardens Business After Hours Premier monthly networking event that gives individuals the opportunity to discuss and share ideas. Cost is $9 in advance for GJACC members.

SEP 7 | 11:00 AM Mesa Mall Job FairThis event attracts many new residents and potential residents to the area as well as college students and others looking for part time work. Booth Cost is $250 for GJACC Members.

SEP 13 | 7:30 AM Grand Vista Hotel Quarterly Membership Breakfast These breakfast meetings feature networking, business expansion award presentations and a short program on a topic of interest to the membership. Cost is $15 for members.

SEP 14 | 7:30 AM GJACC Conf. Room EnergyBriefingJoin us as reps from Bill Barrett Corp. provide an update on drillilng leases on the Roan Plateau. No cost to attend.

SEP 14 | 4:00 PM GJACC Conf. Room Fall Membership Drive Kickoff Volunteer Meeting Volunteers will receive instructions about participating in the Fall Membership Drive. No cost to attend.

SEP 20 | 7:30 AM GJACC Conf. Room How To Do Business With NonProfitAgencies Learn how companies such as Hilltop Community Resources and Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado determine who they do business with in this informative session. Cost is $15 for GJACC members.

SEP 21 | 11:45 AM Holiday Inn GJ AirportNetworking@Noon An opportunity to multi-task by having lunch and getting to know fellow business professionals. Cost is $15 for members.

SEP 23 | 7:30 AM or 1 PM Golf Club at Redlands Mesa Chamber Golf Tournament Don’t miss THE tournament of the season. Sponsored by Shaw Construction and Pinnacol Assurance, this is the largest and most fun golfing event in Mesa County. Corporate Team $600, Individual Player $110.

SEP 27 | 5:30 PM GJ Airport/West Star Aviation Business After Hours Premier monthly networking event that gives individuals the opportunity to discuss and share ideas. Cost is $9 in advance for GJACC members.

SEP 28 | 7:30 AM GJACC Conf. Room EnergyBriefingLearn more about the future of Nuclear Energy as a fuel source. No cost to attend.

SAVE THE DATE!October 18 | 4-8 PM Colorado Mesa University Business Showcase/Business After Hours

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

Photos will be taken at most Chamber events and used for marketing purposes.*

Mark Your Calendar ~ Details & Registration online at gjchamber.org

GJACC Events Registration Form: August & September 2011 Legal Issues Seminar - 8/2 Job Fair - 9/7 Golf Tournament - 9/23 How To Do Business - 8/16 Quarterly Breakfast - 9/13 Business After Hours - 9/27 Networking@Noon - 8/17 Energy Briefing - 9/14 Energy Briefing - 9/28 Energy Briefing - 8/24 Fall Drive Kickoff - 9/14 Business Showcase - 10/18 Business Walk - 8/26 How To Do Business - 9/20

Business After Hours - 8/30 Networking@Noon - 9/21 Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________________ Attending (Names): _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: __________________ Email: ___________Payment Method: Bill my Chamber Account Check Enclosed Charge my MC/VISA/Discover/AMEX #________________________________ Exp Date ________

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________________

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Be a 500 Plan Volunteer - Give One Hour Per Week To A Student! The Mesa County Business Education Foundation and School District 51 are reintroducing a program aimed at K-12 education in an effort to increase our economic competitiveness and better prepare our future workforce. Last year we had over 180 people involved in the 500 Plan. We’d like to get closer to our goal of 500 volunteers as we start a new school year this month. All we ask is that volunteers make an eight week commitment to spend time with an elementary student working on reading skills on Wednesday afternoons at a designated school.

Volunteers will need to:Submit to a background test and •fingerprinting to assure student safetyAttend a two hour class on working with •students to be scheduled several times over the next few weeksCommit to at least an eight week session •beginning on October 20th

Chamber members will be critical to the effort. Employers are being asked to:

Allow employees to be vacant from work for •one hour on Wednesday afternoonsEncourage participation among all employees•Sign up themselves for the program•Make a contribution to the Mesa County •Business Education Foundation equivalent to $50 per employee to help cover the 500 Plan’s cost, including background checks (This is not required but donations will be needed to offset costs of about $25,000)

Members can choose to do all of the above or selected elements. To sign up for the program visit the Chamber website at www.gjchamber.org/500plan.asp. The community, working in tandem, can add 500 hours of instruction a week to our children with this program. You can make a difference!

Why Does The Chamber Get Involved Politically? Some of our members question our involvement in business issues at the local, state and federal level. They feel it is inappropriate for the Chamber to speak out on proposed legislation and regulations. However, information recently released by the U.S. Chamber drives home why it is so important for this Chamber and others to be active advocates for local business. Did you know:

Businesses with fewer than 20 employees •incur regulatory costs 42% higher than larger businesses with up to 500 employees. Almost all businesses in Mesa County are small businessesThe average regulatory cost for each •employee of a small business exceeds $10,000 per year. For our average Chamber member with five employees that is $50,000 per year.A study by the U.S. Chamber of regulatory •burdens in all fifty states recently ranked Colorado as “fair”. The same study estimates that 843 new businesses could be started and over 12,000 jobs created if Colorado would simply streamline regulations.

There are real costs to businesses, employees and the economy of government oversight. It is important that we be at the table to insure that costs don’t outweight benefits of such oversight.

Register: Online: www.gjchamber.orgPH: (970) 242-3214 | e-Mail: info@gjchamber.org

Generate new business leadsNetwork with potential business partners

Put yourself in front of your customers

Booth Space - $325/Member or $600/Non-MemberEndcap - $425/Member or $700/Non-Member

Shop Local and Promote the Local Economy at

Business Showcase Tuesday, October 18, 2011

4:00 - 8:00 PM Colorado Mesa University College Center

Sponsors: Bellco Credit Union, Cumulus Broadcasting & KKCO- 11 News

Quarterly Membership Breakfast - September 13, 2011

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Contact Name:

Attending (Names):

Company Name:

Method of Payment: Bill My Chamber Account: Check Enclosed

Authorized Signature:

Charge my MC/VISA/Discover Exp. Date#

Four convenient ways to register: (Space is limited so register early)

Mail: GJ Area Chamber, 360 Grand Ave., GJ, CO 81501 Phone: (970) 242-3214 Fax: (970) 242-3694 On-line: www.gjchamber.org

*All events require pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable two 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.*

The tradition of honoring businesses that have recently expanded will be continued along with a keynote presentation of interest to all members. As of press time, the program is still being finalized but please mark your calendars.

Come to the

Quarterly Membership Breakfast

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:30 AM

Location: Grand Vista Hotel 2790 Crossroads Blvd

Cost: $20/person General Admission $15/person GJACC Members

June 2011 Quarterly Breakfast

Fall Into New Business It is almost time for our Fall Membership Drive (September 14 – October 18) and the Grand Junction Area Chamber is looking for volunteers to help us identify and reach out to non-member businesses. The Volunteer Kickoff will be September 14th at 4pm at the Chamber office where we will help with instructional information. Contact information for non-member businesses are appreciated and may be sent to sgrieger@gjchamber.org. If you are interested in helping us contact businesses during our Fall Membership Drive, register for the Fall Membership Drive Kickoff online at www.gjchamber.org under events or call Shawna at 970.263.2912.

Business Learning Sessions In August Business owners/managers can never stop learning in order to be successful. The Chamber can help you stay abreast of the latest developments, marketing opportunities and more. In August we are offering the following sessions:

Employment Law, including Social Media policies, Tuesday, August 2nd, 10 AM, Chamber Meeting Room. If you have

employees you know that laws and requirements are constantly changing. You MUST stay on top of those changes or face financial consequences. Learn what new laws and requirements have come down lately and also how employers are dealing with emerging employee issues like medical marijuana usage and use of social media in the workplace. $10 is a great investment in this class.

Doing Business With Utility Companies, Tuesday, August 16th, 7:30 AM., Chamber Meeting Room. Companies such as Xcel

Energy, Grand Valley Power, Ute Water and Clifton Water may not be on your list of customers yet, but all have need of products and services. Join us as we learn how they determine who to do business with in the informative and lively session. Price to attend $15, benefits PRICELESS.

Energy Industry Overview, Wednesday, August 24th, 7:30 AM, Chamber Meeting Room. The

Chamber kicks off the fall energy briefing series with an overview of oil/petroleum as an energy source. A representative of the American Petroleum Institute will talk about the current state of the industry and key policy issues. No cost to attend.

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Register: Online: www.gjchamber.orgPH: (970) 242-3214 | e-Mail: info@gjchamber.org

Take advantage of great fall weather, a nationally recognized golf course, and the Chamber’s ability

to put you in touch with other business professionals by signing up for the Annual Golf Tournament.

Title Sponsors: Pinnacol Assurance & Shaw Construction

18th Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, September 23, 2011 Golf Club at Redlands Mesa

Early Bird Tee Time: 7:30 AM Afternoon Tee Time: 1 PM

Individual Player: $110

Corporate Team: $600 Includes Hole Sponsorship

American National Protective ServicesPO Box 896Grand Junction, CO 81502Daun & Steven King(970) 314-8753Occupational, Health or Safety Services

BuzzTown.com441 Main StGrand Junction, CO 81501Leigh M. Ashmanwww.buzztown.com Social Media

The Cleaning ProfessionalsPO Box 4258Grand Junction, CO 81502Caroline Ceja - (970) 433-8482Cleaning: Commercial

CheckMark, Inc.Ms. Renee’ Roberts(970) 424-7850www.checkmark.com Payroll Services

Dish Network Service Corp.2310 Interstate AveGrand Junction, CO 81505Hannah Coit - (970) 242-3388www.dishnetwork.com Broadcasting Media: Television/Cable/Radio

Generational Gap CoachingMrs Mary L. Barnett (970) 589-0020www.GenerationalDivideCoaching Personal/Professional Development

Girl Scouts of Colorado580 24 1/2 RdGrand Junction, CO 81505Cindi Graves - (970) 242-4461www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Youth Services & Organizations

Government Contracting Services, LLCPO Box 40038Grand Junction, CO 81504Mark S. Mills - (970) 256-0465www.gcs-llc.net Construction Companies - General Contractors

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Inc.2970 North AveGrand Junction, CO 81504Lauri Clapp - (970) 243-3490Cemetery

Joe’s Scuba Shack2575 Hwy 6 & 50 Unit CGrand Junction, CO 81501Donna and Joe Adams (970) 245-3684www.JoeScubaShack.com Scuba Diving Instruction

K2 Taxi1150 N 25th St Ste BGrand Junction, CO 81501-6561Kevan Kohlman - (970) 242-4652www.k2taxi.com Transportation/Transit

Lannie & Rund General Contractor Inc640 Independent AveGrand Junction, CO 81507Jason Rund - (970) 243-0072www.innovativesurfaces.net Contractors: General

Liberty Home Financial138 S. Park Square Ste 203Fruita, CO 81521Michelle Melgares - (970) 309-0253www.libertyhomefinancial.com Banks & Lending Associations

Merge 2 Media Marketing & Design627 24 1/2 Road, Ste DGrand Junction, CO 81505Joel Kincaid - (970) 858-2411www.merge2media.com Website: Design, Development, Digital Services

Mr. ElectricPO Box 1085Delta, CO 81416-1085Daniel L. Zerby - (970) 523-6161www.facebook.com/Mr.ElectricofWesternColorado Electrical Contractor

TriStar Aviation782 N Heritage CtGrand Junction, CO 81506-8643Steven L Bottom - (970) 255-1501Aircraft: Equipment & Repair

Yogo Mojo950 North Ave Ste 04Grand Junction, CO 81501Larry Phillips - (303) 570-7686www.yogo-mojo.com Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts

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18th Annual Golf TournamentFriday, September 23, 2011

the GolF Club at redlandS meSa

Corporate team 4-some $600Includes 1 Hole Sponsorship. Double shotgun format: 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (Preferred time is on first come basis) Includes cart, green fees, lunch, two drinks during the course of play and award dinner. Your company will be recognized in all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

Individual Player $110

Beverage Cart sponsorship $500One 2-some golf package. Your logo and name prominently displayed on beverage carts. Your company will be recognized in the tournament program and all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

Golf Cart sponsorship $700Your company name prominently displayed on a sign placed on each golf cart. Your company will be recognized in all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

Hole sponsorship $200Your company name prominently displayed on a sign placed at either a tee box or green for the duration of the tournament. Your company will be recognized in all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

swag Bag sponsorship: Sponsor to provide 250 items to be placed in goody bags for golfers. Your company is also mentioned in the tournament program, follow-up publicity in the Chamber newsletter and The Daily Sentinel

range Ball sponsorship $400One individual player. Inclusion in all event marketing. Your com-pany name and logo prominently displayed near range ball machine and on driving range. Your company will be recognized in all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

Keg sponsorship (2 available) $400One individual player. Your company name prominently displayed on a sign placed at either a tee box or green for the duration of the tournament. Your company will be recognized in the tourna-ment program and all online and hard copy Chamber publications. Sponsorship includes cost of one domestic beer keg.

Dinner sponsorship $400One 2-some golf package. Your company name prominently dis-played on a sign placed in clubhouse during duration of dinner. Your company will be recognized in the tournament program and all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

Prize sponsorship:(Items valued at $45 or more) Prizes to be given for Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin and Closest to the Center Line. Your company will be rec-ognized in the tournament program and all online and hard copy Chamber publications.

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**Golf Tournament Sponsorships are offered on a first-paid, first-served basis**Select from the following sponsorship choices:

Corporate Team - $600 Hole - $200 Dinner - $400 Individual Player - $110 Range Ball - $400 Prize ($45+ value) Beverage Cart - $500 Keg - $400 Swag Bag (250 items) Golf Cart - $700

Business Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person (Team Player 1):___________________________________________ Phone:______________________

Player 2:_____________________ Player 3:_______________________Player 4:___________________________________

Early Bird Tee Time 7:30 a.m. (sign-in 6:30-7:30 a.m. with continental breakfast)

Afternoon Tee Time 1 p.m. (sign-in 12:00-1:00 p.m. with hot dogs & drinks)**Cart, green fees and two beverages included for all golfers**

Number of Additional Dinner Guests Attending ($15/person)_______________

Enclosed Check $____________________Bill my Chamber Account $____________________

VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX #:_________________________________________________ EXP.___________

Authorized Signature_________________________________________ email:_________________________________

RETURN TO: THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE * 360 GRAND AVE. * GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501FAX: 970-242-3694 * TEL: 970-242-3214 * EMAIL:sharim@gjchamber.org

All events require preregistration and prepayment. Registration fees are nonrefundable four business days prior to the event. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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Jump Start Your Kids - No Jumper Cables Required The Mesa County Business Education Foundation is launching a new initiative in August to get students in the mood for going back to school. It is no easy task but by “jump starting” the process it is hoped that students will return to the classrooms refreshed and ready. For high school students the Foundation is offering a FREE speed reading course on Wednesday, August 10th, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom. This class which commercially can cost participants over $200 is being offered to any high school student with at least a ninth grade reading level. Sign up through the Chamber by calling 970.242.3214 or emailing info@gjchamber.org. Elementary students will

have a morning of fun in the sun while exploring all the places they can learn “cool stuff” outside of the classroom on Wednesday,

August 16th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Lincoln Park. Numerous local organizations including the John McConnell Math and Science Center, Museum of Western Colorado will be doing hands on activities aimed at engaging their brain power (but we won’t tell them that). For more information, contact Betsy Bair at bbair@gjchamber.org or 970.263.2917).

A Robin’s Nest Antiques & Treasures, 558 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | (970) 245-0109 (Retail) New Business

Canyon View Car Wash - Grand Junction, 1110 North 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | (970) 712-1404 (Car Wash) Expansion/New Location

SERVPRO of Grand Junction, 943 D Road, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | (970) 241-8181 (Fire & Water Restoration Services) New Location

Springleaf Financial Services, 2532 F Rd Ste 14, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | (970) 241-1334 (Financial Advisors or Services) Name Change

Vivax Pro Painting, www.vivaxpropainting.com (970) 216-2330 (Painting Contractors) New Business

State Farm Insurance - LaVonne Gorsuch Agency, Inc., 501 US Hwy 50, Grand Junction, CO 81503 | (970) 243-1117 (Insurance) Business Expansion

recent ribbon Cuttings/Groundbreakings

DRESS FOR SUCCESSWin a Career Fashion Makeover

Mesa Mall

Entrants and nominees must be 18 years of age or older as of 8/10/11 and a legal resident of the U.S. and State of Colorado or Utah to be eligible to win. Must be available to participate in person during the week of August 22, 2011. Official rules/details available at Chamber Office or Mesa Mall Guest Services.

Fill out an official entry form, submit aphoto and tell us in 100 words or lesswhy you (or your nominee) need aCareer Fashion Makeover!

Visit ShopMesaMall.com/events or Facebook.com/ShopMesaMall

O�cial entry forms available at Chamber O�ce, Mesa Mall Guest Servicesor online at www.GJChamber.org. Entries must be received at the ChamberO�ce or Mesa Mall Guest Services by Wednesday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m.

DETAILS:

HOW TO ENTER:

Shop Local and Promote the Local Economy at

Business Showcase ‘11

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:00 - 8:00 PM

New Location: Colorado Mesa University College Center

*With this registration form, please include a typed, 50-word or less description of your business to be included in the “Showcase Profile.”

Sponsors:

Put yourself in front of your customers

Generate new business leads

Network with potential business partners

Company Name:

Method of Payment: Bill my Chamber Account Check Enclosed

Charge to my MC/ VISA/Discover # Exp. Date

Return to: Grand Junction Chamber, 360 Grand Ave, Grand Junction, CO. Fax: 970-242-3694. All events require preregistration and prepayment. Registration fees are nonrefundable FOUR BUSINESS DAYS prior to event. Substitutions may be made at any time. If special

assistance is needed, notification to the Chamber four days prior to the event is required.

2011 Business Showcase Booth RegistrationBooth Details: Check all boxes that apply to your registration.

Booth $325/$600 (10’x10’ space with one 8’ draped backdrop, two 4’ skirted side rails, 1 table & 2 chairs)

Endcap $425/$700 (10’x10’ PRIME SPACE with one 8’ draped backdrop backdrop, two 4’ skirted side rails, 1 table & 2 chairs)

Booth Choice #1___________ #2___________ #3___________

Contact Person:

Booth - $325/Member $600/Non-MemberEndcap - $425/Member $700 Non-Member Register online at www.gjchamber.org

Grand Junction AreaChamber of Commerce360 Grand AvenueGrand Junction, CO 81501

970-242-3214, Fax: 242-3694info@gjchamber.org

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“The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce will represent business and promote a vision for economic growth.”

Our COrE FunCtIOns:

• Creating a Strong Local Economy

• Promoting the Community

• Providing Networking Opportunities

• Representing Business to Government

CHaMBEr OF COMMErCE MIssIOn:

2011 Chairman’s Circle Members

Alpine Bank

American National Bank

Blue Finn Creative Group

CenturyLink

FCI Constructors, Inc.

Grand Junction City Government

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

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

US Bank

Wells Fargo Bank