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PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • FEBRUARY 2014

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March 10th

3 EnergyBriefingLuncheon

4 IntroducingGrandJunctionChamber University

Membership Has Its Privileges!

5 EnergyForum&Expo

6 WeCouldn'tHaveDoneItWithoutYou!

7 EnergyForum&Expo

8 EarlyRegistrationForDanubeExtended

9 2014LegislativeDaysAtTheCapitol

10 GovernmentalAffairsWeighs In

11QuarterlyMembershipLunch

2 Chairman'sReport

7 UpcomingEventsRegistrationForm

8 WelcomeNewMembers

12 RecentRibbonCuttings

13 BusinessBarometer

Congratulations To The 2014 Award Winners The Chamber would like to congratulate the winners of Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year announced at the Chamber Banquet on January 31st. They are:

Citizen of the Year: Bill Byers Bill Byers is a lifelong resident of the community who has served in multiple leadership

positions throughout the Grand Valley. A former Chairman of the Board for the Grand Junction Area Chamber, Bill is still active as the Chair of Governmental Affairs for the Fruita Chamber. He was Chairman of the Trustees for Family Health West in 2012, sits on the CMU President’s Advisory Council and is active in leadership roles within his church and the Republican Party. While his community service credentials are impressive, even more impressive were the numerous testimonials that portrayed this man as someone who “has your back”, is a good neighbor, a good friend and someone who works to make Mesa County a better place to live.

Small Business of the Year: GJ Rockies Baseball

The GJ Rockies Baseball organization is a relative newcomer to the

Grand Junction business community and most people focus on the amazing entertainment venue that is now available to area residents and tourists. But this minor league baseball organization is different in that it sees itself as part of the community with a responsibility to give back. From baseball camps for area youth in January to purchasing baseball and softball uniforms for area high schools the

GJ Rockies are engaged. The Rockies are committed to make an ongoing annual gift to the NJCAA World Series played annually each year in Grand Junction, Colo., with a substantial monetary contribution per year that is earmarked for the capital building and remodel plan for Suplizio Field. They were recognized at the national level as recipients of the John Henry Moss Community Service award, an award for which they competed against over 70 other minor league baseball clubs.

Business of the Year: Home Loan

Home Loan has been a successful business in the Grand Junction Area since 1898 and was recognized as Business of the Year in early 1993. Since then there has been a change in overall leadership, growth in employment and the creation of a foundation that has given over $1.2 million dollars to no less than 57 different charities and organizations. Not content to simply give monetary contributions, principals and employees alike give generously of their time. A business that has been around for over 115 years and continues to support the community in this fashion deserves this kind of recognition more than once!

Young Professional of the Year: Evan Walton.

Evan Walton, FCI Constructors. A graduate of the 2011-2012 Mesa County Leadership Class, Evan is membership director of the Grand Junction Lions Club, Board Member of Associated Builders and Contractors and a member of SCRUBS, St. Mary’s Hospital.

Chairman’s Column by Greg Motz

We Mean Business! I want to start by thanking all of you who helped make the Chamber Annual Banquet a success on January 31st. It was gratifying to see so many members coming together to celebrate this

Chamber and what it does. My congratulations go out to this year’s winners as well. Bill Byers, Home Loan and Insurance/Home Loan State Bank and newcomer GJ Rockies, you all contribute to making this a vibrant and growing community. We are lucky to have you. But the staff and committees did much more than plan a party for 800 of its biggest supporters last month. We hit the ground running on a number of fronts related to our 2014 business plan. First and foremost, with the Colorado General Assembly in session our Governmental Affairs Committee and Board took positions on no less than eight bills which has to be some sort of record for the month of January. We supported a bill that could expand jobs in our wineries and opposed a bill that would add to our unfunded debt in the Unemployment Fund just to name a couple of examples. In addition, we closely monitored the bipartisan effort that is growing to allow for remote testimony on bills and in public hearings that occur at the Capitol. This is our number one priority for this year and we hope to increase our voice and our participation on issues that matter to all of us without the hassles of travel related weather and incidents that have stymied our attempts at involvement in the past. Our Energy and Economic Development Committee is taking on a new role to seek out economic development opportunities related to energy that go beyond pulling the natural resources out of the ground and putting it in a pipeline. They have already begun fact finding associated with this new charge.

And I am pleased to report that we have reached out to many of our economic development partners including GJEP, Incubator, CMU, City and County to begin a process of developing a new Mesa County Economic Development Plan. While we have many individual efforts already underway, it is imperative that we work together toward some joint goals and strategies if we are to be successful in putting this economy on more stable footing that can lead to job growth. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Chamber and I want to issue a personal invitation to get involved with us in 2014. Join a committee, attend our events and let us know how we can better serve you, because at the end of the day the Chamber is not a building at 4th and Grand…it is you and I working together to build business.

Greg Motz, Chairman

RefUSA Training Offered March 10th The Mesa County Library has ReferenceUSA, an online reference and research tool that businesses can use to access data on more than 24 million U.S. businesses and over 235 U.S. residents. All it takes is a library card to access this information that can be used to do market research and find sales leads. Learn how to use this valuable tool at a one hour demonstration and training session during a lunch and learn brown bag luncheon at the Chamber on Monday, March 10th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Can’t get away at the time? Come to an earlier session at the Mesa County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 PM. There is no cost but registration is requested and can be completed by online att

www.gjchamber.org.

Greg Motz, Sun King Management - Chairman of the Board

Nina Anderson, Express Employment Professionals

Michael Anton, EmTech Inc.

Lisa Boyd, No Coast Sushi

Matthew Breman, Cranium 360Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC

- Immediate Past Chair

Grady Busse, Action Publishing Inc.

David Cesark, Mesa Energy Partners

Jeff Franklin - Bank of Colorado

Lu Ann Harrah, Harrahs - Hair - Skin - Nails

Jon Labrum, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

John Marshall, Colorado Mesa University

Michael McBride, St. Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Jeff Nichols - STRIVE

Paula Reece, Crossroads Fitness

Jamee Simons, Enstrom Candies

Carol Skubic, Wells Fargo Bank

Randy Stone, KREX | KREY | KREG | KFQX | KGJT

Nathan Wallace, CommWest

Diane Schwenke - President/CEO

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Energy Briefing Luncheon - February 12, 2014

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 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.*

Energy Briefing LuncheonBLM Leasing for Energy

Development

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#

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 12:00 Noon

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites

2751 Crossroads Blvd

Cost: $15/person GJACC Members

$20/person General Admission

Katie Stephens and a state level BLM director will discuss federal lands in Colorado, the permitting process

on these lands and what to expect during the Resource Management Plan process for the Grand Junction

Field Office.

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Introducing Grand Junction Chamber University The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce and Global Classroom have joined to introduce the Grand Junction Business eLearning Center. Seeking to be a platform and catalyst for business development and success, the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce is introducing an online education center for our business members and their employees to access from anywhere…anytime, 24/7. This is more than “how to” videos and webinars. The Grand Junction Chamber eLearning Center combines online courses that include lectures, simulations and case studies with a Learning Management System for our local training companies and subject matter experts to create online courses for our business community and their employees to access online. The Grand Junction Chamber now has a platform to support businesses at any stage in their development. Global Classroom will be equipping the Grand Junction Chamber with an “on demand” eLearning Center library that includes courses and certifications for business development and career readiness. Course categories include:

Human Resources (HR)1. Project Management2. Management & Leadership3. Sales and Marketing4. Customer Service5. Microsoft6. Accounting and Finance7. Business Communications 8. Software and IT9. Franklin Covey…coming in March 10.

Visit www.gjchamber.org to review the course catalog.

Global Classroom has recently partnered with Franklin Covey for courses in leadership and discussions are also underway with national brand names to sponsor a tech-based innovation eLearning Center focused on cloud computing and mobile applications according to Burr Warne, President and CEO of Global Classroom. “This is an opportunity for the Grand Junction Chamber, in our 2014 Business Plan, to support small business growth” said Diane Schwenke, President and CEO. “This education venue joins other efforts underway in our community to provide comprehensive training for our employers as well as their current and future workforce.”

Businesses will have the option of paying a small subscription rate per employee per month in order to access all of the courses available through Chamber University. For more information contact Diane or Trish, 970.242.3214.

Membership Has Its Privileges! This month I am happy to announce that we are breathing new life into an old map. For 2014 we are adding an online map to go with the paper maps that will come out in July. This product allows us to bring the map and directory together in one place at the touch of a button. Here’s the best part: we are not only getting your map ad in front of more people, the price has dropped as well. For more information or to secure your ad space, call Trisha at 970-263-2912. Space is limited.

JUCO Banquet Tables Available! Tony La Russa, who ranks third of all time in terms of managers that have won the most games in major league baseball, will keynote the JUCO Banquet on May 23rd at Two Rivers Convention Center. You won’t want to miss seeing one of the greats of baseball! Right now the JUCO Committee has a limited number of corporate tables available for purchase through March 1st. Individual tickets won’t go on sale until April 1st. The cost of a corporate table is $500 and it seats ten. Consider using this event as a business opportunity by inviting valued customers or reward outstanding employees. This is Grand Junction and we ALL love baseball! For information on purchasing a corporate table contact Rojean via phone (970.242.8188) or email rojeanchaparro@bresnan.net)

100 Volunteers NeededFebruary 26, 2014

7:30 AMHoliday Inn & Suites

Make ten business contacts in just two weeks.

2014 Directory Delivery

Contact Trisha Morono at trisha@gjchamber.org or 242-3214

to volunteer.

Free Admission to the Public

Additional information can be found at:

www.energyexpoco.com or 970.216.8657

Energy Forum & Expo CO Task Force Hosts:

Bureau of Land Management

CLUB 20

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mountain College

Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2014 TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

2014 Energy Forum & Expo CO

9TH ANNUAL ENERGY FORUM & EXPO CO

Sponsors:

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Sponsors:Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo BankDecoration Sponsor: Humphrey RV & Trailer Program Sponsor: United CompaniesPrinting Sponsor: Precision Printing

Video Sponsor: CC Video Production, Inc.Wine Sponsor: Two Rivers WineryPhoto Booth: Lifestyle Studio BoothAuctioneer Services: Cissy’s Auction & Special Events

Dance Music and Lightin: Zentco ProductionsNational Anthem: Bookcliff Barbarshop Harmony Chorus Quartet "Spare Parts"

Table Sponsors:Allen Unique Autos, LLCAlpine BankANB BankBank of Colorado Business Incubator CenterChadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis & CoColdwell Banker Commercial Prime PropertiesColorado Mesa UniversityCommunity HospitalThe Daily SentinelDalby, Wendland & Co.EmTech Inc.Enstrom CandiesFamily Health WestFCI Constructors, Inc.Grand Junction City GovernmentGrand Junction Housing AuthorityGrand Valley PowerGuild Mortgage CompanyHillltop Community ResourcesHoliday Inn & Suites - GJ AirportHome Loan & Investment CoHoskin, Farina, & Kampf, PCInvest in Colorado WestJolley Smiles

Kain & Burke, PCKeller Williams Colorado West Realty, LLCLewis EngineeringMerril LynchMesa County Valley School District #51Mesa County Workforce CenterRocky Mountain Health PlansShaw ConstructionSt. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical CenterStoller CorporationSun King Management Corp.US BankWells Fargo BankWPX Energy

Auction/Prize Sponsors:8th Street GymA Haggle of VendorsAaron Birch Family DentalAbsolute Prestige Limousine Service, Ltd.Allen Unique Autos, LLCAmerican Furniture WarehouseGary Andreoletti, DDSAsphalt Specialists & SupplyBananas Fun ParkBasset Home FurnishingsBenge's Shoes Big O TiresAaron Birch Family Dental Black Carriage Furniture Blue Moon Bar & Grille Bookcliff Country Club Boston’s The Gourmet PizzaBox Canyon LodgeBrickyardBrightStar Golf Redlands MesaBuffalo Wild WingsBusiness IncubatorCabela'sChipeta Golf CourseCitrola's Italian Grill & BarClarion InnCoca-Cola Bottling CompanyColdstone Creamery Colorado Flight Center, Inc.Columbine FordComet CleanersConquest Developments, LLCCommunity HospitalCourtyard by MarriottCrestone AviationCowboy and the Rose CateringCrossroads FitnessDos Hombres - CliftonDost Hombres - RedlandsDurango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadEddie McStiff'sElectric Mountain Lodge

Encana Oil & Gas Enstrom CandiesEstillo's ll A SalonFamily Health WestFisher's Liquor BarnFlower ShopFunshares RV Sales & Leasing Garden of Eat’n General Palmer HotelG.J. Gardner Homes, LLC Glacier Ice ArenaGlenwood Caverns Adventure ParkGlenwood Springs Chamber of CommerceGJ Baseball CommitteeGrand Junction Fire DepartmentGrand Junction MotorspeedwayGrand Junction Parks & RecreationGrand Junction RockiesGrand Junction SymphonyGrand Valley BMX Grand Valley MagazineGrand Vista HotelGrande River Vineyards WineryHarrahs - Hair - Skin - NailsHome LoanHootersHopeWestJohnny Carino’sIl Bistro ItalianoImagine That Kids At Play John McConnell Math & Science CenterJohnny Carino'sJolley SmilesJR's Carriage ServiceJUCOLake Powell ResortsKannah Creek Brewing Co & Edgewater BreweryLake Powell Resorts & MarinaLa-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Grand JunctionMain Street BagelsMoon FarmMurdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Museum of Western ColoradoNaggy McGee's Irish PubNick-N-Willy's PizzaNo Coast SushiNoodles & CompanyOffice Outfitters & Planners, Inc.One Source LightingOutback SteakhousePalette, ThePapa John'sPeach Street DistillersPowderhorn Mountain ResortRAW SPARazzmatazz

Real Deals Red Cliffs LodgeResidence Inn by MarriottRib City Grill Rimrock AdventuresRobin Seibold Massage Therapist ShakleeSpin CitySplish Splash Car WashStrater HotelSun King Management CorpSwire Coca ColaTelluride Ski & Golf ResortTexas Roadhouse of Grand Junction, LLCTwin Crossings Unique FurnishingsWestern Colorado Botanical GardensWestern Colorado Business Development Corp.Zephyr of Grand Junction Inc.ZOUP!

Auction Committee:Janet BrinkSonya KearlKaren MadsenPat TuckerLauren Truitt

Volunteers:Kristi AdamsSteve AttarianStephen BairMichael BakerLisa BoydDavid CombsJan CurtisLori Ellis Megan FitzsimmonsEd FortsonChristian HerreraBill Huey Bob JessShirley JessCarla KohlsHeather LambethBen MartinezAmanda May Mike MilhollandVeronica MyersRon Rehberg Kathy Sheagley Kelly SloanKim Stone Doug SorterLori Carlston-ThompsonSheryl Van HoleLauren Van Roekel

We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You! The Chamber thanks our many members who attended the Annual Banquet, made donations, sponsored various aspects of the evening and contributed in other ways to its overall success. Shown below is a list of supporters for which we are very grateful:

FEB 12 | 7:30 AM YPN Before HoursEnstrom Candies Network with other Young Professionals in an intimate coffee setting. Cost: Buy Your Own Beverage

FEB 12 | 12:00 Noon Energy Briefing Luncheon: BLM Leasing for Energy Development TBDAdvance Registration: $15 for GJACC members. Limited to the first 50 registered.

FEB 19 | 12:00 Noon Networking@NoonMain Street Bagels An opportunity to multi-task by having lunch and getting to know fellow business professionals. Advance Registration Required: $18 for GJACC members.

FEB 20 | 5:30 PM YPN After Hours SpringHill Suites A relaxed networking opportunity to get to know and network with other Young Professionals in Mesa County. No cost for YPN members. $5 for guests.

FEB 25 | 5:30 PM Business After HoursPeach Street DistillersPremier monthly networking event that gives individuals the opportunity to share ideas. Advance registration is $10 for GJACC Members.

FEB 26 | 7:30 AMDirectory Delivery Kickoff BreakfastHoliday Inn & Suites Volunteers are needed to hand deliver the 2014 membership materials. No one needs to call on more than ten businesses over the two week delivery period. No cost to attend. Reservations required.

MAR | 6 & 7Chamber Legislative Days at the Capitol $350/person - double $375/person - single occupancy (includes transportation, meals & lodging).

MAR 10 | 12:00 Noon RefUSA Lunch and LearnGJACC Conference Room Learn about an online reference and research tool that businesses can use to access data on

more than 24 million U.S. businesses and over 235 U.S. residents. No cost. Limited to the first 40 registered.

MAR 12 | 12:00 Noon Energy Briefing Luncheon TBDAdvance Registration: $15 for GJACC members. Limited to the first 50 registered.

MAR 17 | 12:00 Noon Quarterly Membership LuncheonMesa County Workforce Center Sponsored by ANB Bank Advance Registration: $19 for GJACC members.

MAR 19| 12:00 Noon Networking@NoonDoubleTree by Hilton Advance Registration Required: $18 for GJACC members.

MAR 25 | 5:30 PM Business After HoursCourtyard by Marriott Advance Registration: $10 for GJACC members.

APR 9 | 12:00 Noon Energy Briefing Luncheon TBDAdvance Registration: $15 for GJACC members. Limited to the first 50 registered.

APR 15 | 7:30 AM Business at Breakfast Sam's ClubBreakfast program to discuss best management and marketing ideas. No cost for members. APR 16 | 12:00 NoonNetworking@NoonRib City Advanced Reservations Required: $18 for GJACC members.

APR 29 | 5:30 PM Business After HoursBank of Colorado Advance Registration: $10 for GJACC members.

*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 Chamber events and used for marketing purposes.*

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

GJACC Events Registration Form: February, March & April 2014

YPN Before Hours - 02/12 Legislative Trip - 03/06 Energy Luncheon - 04/09 Energy Luncheon - 2/12 RefUSA Training - 03/10 Business at Breakfast - 04/15 Networking@Noon - 02/19 Energy Luncheon - 03/12 Networking@Noon - 04/16 YPN After Hours - 02/20 Membership Luncheon - 03/17 Business After Hours - 04/29 Business After Hours - 02/25 Networking@Noon - 03/19

Directory Delivery - 02/26 Business After Hours 03/25

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Attending (Names): _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: __________________ Email: ___________Payment Method: Bill my Chamber Account Check Enclosed

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As of this writing the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Chamber has met just once in the new year but they have already taken positions on eight bills that can affect the vitality of our business community in one way or another. Shown below are those bills and our position:

HB14-1034: (Williams/Jahn) Concerning the Creation of a Wine Packaging Permit to Allow Certain Alcohol Beverages Licensees to Package Wine Produced by Another Wine Manufacturer: This bill creates a wine packaging permit to allow wineries to package wine from another manufacturer as long as the federal excise tax has been paid on the wine. Our local wineries have asked that we support this bill because it would allow them to mix wines and package them in Mesa County. Action Support: Support

HB14-1014 (DelGrosso, Kraft-Tharpe/Heath, Scheffel) Modify Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit: This bill modifies the job growth incentive tax credit by extending the tax credit claim period from 60 months to 96 months, lowering the average wage match from 110% to 100%, and changing the threshold for commission’s approval of a project to substantial factor.Action: SupportRationale: Economic development is needed in our area and this proposal builds onto a well proven economic development tool for the state.

HB14-1015: (Kraft-Tharp/Kerr) Extend Traditional Jobs Program: Under current law the Department of Human Services must administer a transitional jobs program through December 30, 2014, this bill would extend that program to December 30, 2016. Action: Support with the encouragement that an extension of internship lengths are offered.Rationale: This has been a pilot program for the state and has been working to help people move from public assistance into jobs. Mesa County has used this model for many years and it has been successful. HB14-1016 (Ryden, Garner/Todd, Grantham) Procurement Technical Assistant Services: This bill establishes a Procurement Technical Assistance to support Colorado companies in their efforts to secure business opportunities with the federal government. The program will be administered by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and will be funded up to 25% from the state, 25% from a qualified entity and 50% from the federal government.Action: SupportRationale: The program creates opportunities for small businesses in Colorado. It also opens a door for federal funding to help connect our small businesses with government agencies especially with military installations. HB14-1033 (Szabo/Tochtrop) State Agency Requirements for Regulatory Requirements on Small Business: The bill directs sate regulatory authorities to issue a written warning rather than a fine to any small business in violation of a new rule of the agency so long as the violation is not related to health or safety.Action: Actively SupportRationale: The Chamber has guidelines that support the removal of undue and burdensome regulations on industry.

SB14-057 (Heath/Hullinghorst) Continuation of Enhanced State Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Unemployed Individuals Participating in Approved Training Programs: Currently enhanced unemployment insurance benefits for unemployed individuals participating in approved training programs are set to expire June 30, 2014. This bill extends the availability of enhanced benefits through June 2017, and obligates the Department of Labor and Employment to authorize up to $4 million per year during the next fiscal years to pay for the unemployment compensation benefits.Action: OpposeRationale: The Chamber Guidelines for Unemployment Insurance do not support extended benefits, in fact they call for a graduated reduction in benefits to 26 weeks.

The Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee meets next on February 4th and February 18th. Any member is welcome to attend.

New Fruita Location Opening Soon!

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* Sustainable �sh * Local seasonal produce * Hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats

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Governmental Affairs Weighs In

Draft agenDaThursday, March 66:45 AM Meet at Chamber Office7:00 AM Depart Grand Junction (We will leave on time)8:00 AM Pick up Rifle, CO Visitor Center11:30 AM Small Business Press Conference, Steps of the Capitol12:00 PM Lunch with Western Slope Legislators, Denver Baptist Church

The following meetings will be held in the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the Colorado State Capitol

1:30-2:15 PM Ken Lund, Executive Director Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

2:20-3:00 PM Pinnacol Assurance, What’s Happening With Workers’ Compensation (Invited)

3:00-3:30 PM I-70 and the Tunnels (CDOT) (Invited)3:00-3:15 PM Break3:30-3:50 PM Governor John Hickenlooper (Invited)3:55-4:20 PM Angie Binder, Encana, Update on Oil & Gas Legislation 4:30 PM Bus Departs for Crowne Plaza Hotel5:45 PM Bus Departs for Broker Restaurant, 821 17th Street, Denver, CO6:00-8:30 PM Cocktails and Dinner with Legislators at Broker Restaurant

Friday, March 77:00 AM Breakfast, Conference Room of Crowne Plaza Hotel7:30-8:00 AM Senator Johnson, What’s Next For Education Reform (Invited)8:30 AM Bus Departs for Capitol (Legislative proceedings and Capitol Tours)Times TBD Capitol Tours 11:30 AM Bus Departs for Grand Junction (Lunch en route)

Method of Payment:

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Company Name:

Attendees:

Authorized Signature:

Legislative Days at the Capitol 2014 Thursday & Friday, March 6 & 7, 2014 Select: $375 per person* (single) $350 per person* (double) (*cost includes transportation, meals, and lodging)

Bill my Chamber Account Check EnclosedCharge to my MC/Visa/Discover # Exp. Date:

Return to: Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, 360 Grand Ave, 81501, Fax to 970-242-3694Register online: www.gjchamber.org

All events require preregistration and prepayment. Registration fees are 50% refundable up to FIVE 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 event is required.

Contact Person:

SPACE IS LIMITED!So, reserve your spot today!

Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce2014 LegisLative Days at the CapitoL

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Early Registration for Danube Extended!

The Chamber just learned that the early registration deadline for an Amazing Danube River Cruise has been extended to February 28th. The ten day trip leaves Grand Junction on October 14th and includes a stopover in Munich and seven days of sailing on a small 120 passenger ship that is just three years old. Ports of call include Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Dumstein, Melk Abbey and Passau. Trip prices including air fare, cruise with all meals included, city tours and fuel charges begin at $4,131. Similar trips typically charge more than $1,000 more. Prices increase by $800 or more per passenger if booked after February 28th. Visit www.gjchamber.org for additional details or email Shari Milholland at smilholland@gjchamber.org.

Welcome New Members! 5 Star Event Rental & DesignPO Box 4461Grand Junction, CO 81502Derek Dause - (970) 216-9890www.gj5starevents.com Rentals: Events/Parties/Weddings

Airtech Refrigeration582 N Commercial Dr, Unit AGrand Junction, CO 81505Jim Hopkins - (970) 242-4429www.airtechgj.com Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors

All Copy Products1700 I-70 Bus Loop 1Grand Junction, CO 81501Elizabeth Leverenz - (303) 295-0741www.allcopyproducts.com Office Supplies

BeeHive Homes of Grand Junction2395 H RdGrand Junction, CO 81505Wendell Gates - (970) 549-6554www.BeeHiveHomes.com Assisted Living

Cissy’s Auction & Special Events, LLCCissy Tabor - (970) 985-8228www.cissysauction.com Auctioneers

Colorado Association of Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors1114 W 7th Ave Ste 250Denver, CO 80204Ann Woosley - (303) 757-3956www.mpcColorado.org Mechanical and Plumbing Service Contractor

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mesa County744 Horizon Ct Ste 230Grand Junction, CO 81506Janet Rowland - (970) 242-4191www.casamc.org Human Service Organization

Del Taco/Rocky Mountain Del 22878 North AveGrand Junction, CO 81501H B Mason - (970) 242-1293Restaurants

Grand Villa Assisted Living Community2680 N 15th StGrand Junction, CO 81506Judy Ravan - (970) 241-9706http://www.bethesdaseniorliving.com/assisted-living-grand-junction-co/index.cfm Assisted Living

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores748 22 RdGrand Junction, CO 81505 - (760) 810-9335www.loves.com Convenience Stores

Media Horse MarketingLindsey Phipps - (720) 278-3934www.mediahorsemarketing.com Internet Advertising and MarketingWebsite: Design, Development, Digital Services

Mesa County Farm Bureau1025 N 4th StGrand Junction, CO 81501Bruce Talbott & Maurine Rettig - (970) 986-1386Non Profit: Charitable

RWL Consulting - B2BCFO(R)Rick W. Langley - (970) 985-1683www.ricklangleycfo.com Business Consultant

TJ CommunicationsJon Labrum - (970) 245-0063www.tjcgj.com Communications: Telecommunication ConsultantsCable Video

TPM Staffing2829 North Ave Ste 202Grand Junction, CO 81501Mario Paul - (970) 372-4141www.tpmstaffing.com Employment: Staffing/Training ServiceEmployment Opportunities

Help Us Grow Your Chamber

When you refer a company who becomes a member of the Chamber, we will extend our gratitude for each

referral by giving you $25 in Chamber Bucks.

Member Referral Program

Contact Trisha Morono at trisha@gjchamber.org or 242-3214

for details.

Quarterly Membership Lunch - March 17, 2014

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.*

Learn about the Colorado Succeeds program that was founded on the

premise that the business community has the obligation, opportunity and capacity to increase the college and workforce readiness of all students

through an ambitious, aggressive and comprehensive reform agenda.

Quarterly Membership Lunch

Date: March 17, 2014 12:00 Noon

Location: Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Avenue

Cost: $18/person GJACC Members

$23/person General Admission

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recent ribbon Cuttings

Colorado Christian University 2452 Patterson Rd Ste 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505 (970) 242-1811 (Education) Business Expansion - “We are excited to launch our Master of Arts in Counseling program at our Grand Junction location.”

G.J. Gardner Homes, LLC 561 25 Rd Ste 101, Grand Junction, CO 81505(970) 245-7542 (Construction Companies - General Contractors) New Business - “Custom home builder, in-house realtor and design.”

Poovey Dental Group 2412 Patterson Rd Unit 7, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-2025 (Dentists: General/Cosmetic) New Location

The Flower Shop 2648 Patterson Rd Ste C, Grand Junction, CO 81506(970) 241-3500 (Florist/Balloon Bouquets) New Business - “Floral and gift shop”

Glacier Ice Arena 2515 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501(970) 242-7465 (Ice Rink) New Business “Ice Sports & Event venue”

RAW Spa 2148 Broadway Ste B6, Grand Junction, CO 81507 (970) 390-7819 (Massage: Therapeutic) New Location “Therapeutic massage & detoxification saunas.”

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Business BarometerDecember 2013A gauge of Grand Junction’s economic indicators published by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. info@gjchamber.org 970.242.3214

Building Permits

December 2013 Total Value 2012 Total ValueNew Single Family Residence 19 $4,859,827 30 $6,493,361 New Commercial 1 $95,064 3 $348,440Other 74 $2,420,532 70 $2,134,514 Totals 94 $7,375,423 103 $8,976,315 YTD Totals 1,725 $180,398,360 1,370 $128,549,938

Sales & Use Tax Revenue CollectionsDecember 2013 2012 % Change

City of Grand Junction $3,214,523 $3,215,393 0.0%Total YTD $40,053,731 $40,363,984 -0.8%

G J Regional AirportDecember 2013 2012Enplaned 18,832 16,525Deplaned Airfreight 845,901 828,268Enplaned YTD 217,684 219,643Deplaned YTD 9,443,819 10,080,249

Labor Market Statistics

November 2013 2012Civilian Labor Force 78,087 79,204Total Employment 72,716 72,615Total Unemployment 5,371 6,589Unemployment Rate 6.9% 8.3%

Hotel/Motel OccupancyDecember 2013 2012Occupancy Rate 38.0% 33.1%Average Daily Room Rate $68.85 $72.00

MLS Statistics - Quarterly4th Quarter 2013 2012Total Sold 912 966Dollar Volume $185,790,725 $183,735,407Total Sold YTD 3,017 2,079Dollar Volume YTD $596,479,041 $572,945,000

Source: Grand Junction Area Realtor Association

Sources: Grand Junction Area Realtor Association, 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 Sale2011 1,217 8542012 1,272 8472013 781 564

Source: Mesa County Public Trustee

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 economic growth.” Our GuIDInG PrInCIPLEs:

A Healthy Business Climate • Creates a Sustainable CommunityRepresenting and • Advocating for Business is a Member ExpectationProfessional Connections • and Networking Opportunities Build BusinessQuality of Life is Integral to • our Economic VitalityBeing Proactive & • Innovative Improves our Effectiveness

CHAMBEr OF COMMErCE MIssIOn:

2014 Chairman’s Circle Members

Alpine Bank

ANB Bank

FCI Constructors, Inc.

Grand Junction City Government

Holiday Inn & Suites - Grand Junction Airport

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center,

Inc.

US Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

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

Ever wonder how other local businesses solve problems concerning marketing, promotion, human resources, and other common

business issues?

Networking@Noon is an excellent way for business people to make new connections over lunch and discuss with 5-6 other business people what works (or doesn’t) in their businesses.

February 19, 2014 Main Street Bagels, 559 Main Street

12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.$18 GJACC Members/$23 Future Members/No Walk-Ins