2 Board Takes Action

3 Chairman’s Report

6 Chamber Calendar

7 Upcoming Events/Opportunities

11 Welcome New Members

15 Recent Ribbon Cuttings

2 Activities Related To Energy Slated For June

3 Congratulations 2008 Leadership Class

5 Businesses The Target Of Multiple Ballot Proposals

Golf Goodies Sought

8 Workforce Seminar: Absenteeism

9 Get The Facts In Chamber Profile

Green Businesses Promoted

10 Innovative Marketing Seminar

Networking@Noon

12 2008 Legislative Summary

13 15th Annual Golf Tournament

14 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

Features

PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • JUNE 2008

In every Issue

Chamber Sponsors Forum On Health Care Reform As the debate on health care reform in Colorado continues, it is important for businesses to learn the issues and weigh in on possible fixes. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Business Health Forum, will host a presentation on Tuesday, June 24, to update employers on health care reform efforts and capture their responses to proposed changes. Ralph Pollock and Amy Fletcher of the Business Health Forum will lead the discussion. Pollock is a frequent speaker on health care market dynamics. He served on the Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform and chairs the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry’s health council. Prior to joining the Business Health Forum, Fletcher spent seven years reporting on health care and the state Legislature for the Denver Business Journal. Join us to review recommendations from a blue ribbon commission on health care and legislative proposals, and give us your feedback to take back to the Capitol. The latest survey technology will capture your opinions and those of your peers for on-the-spot sharing and discussion. The meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9 AM, Tuesday, June 24 in the Krey/Zeigel Room of the Mesa State College Student Center. Register online at www.gjchamber.org or by calling 970-242-3214.

Help Us Recruit New Employees to the Area The Chamber’s Workforce Committee in collaboration with the Mesa County Workforce Center is preparing materials for several out-of-state job fairs. One opportunity already targeted for mid-July is a job fair in Las Vegas, an area that has seen a major slowdown in construction. Workforce Center personnel have already agreed to physically staff our booth at these trade shows but we need employers’ help in compiling a “take away” piece with information on job opportunities in the area. We are asking employers to forward a brief description of their company, their website address and the location of job listings (i.e. the company website, chamber website, national job posting sites, etc.) to the Chamber office as quickly as possible. Please e-mail your information to Shawna Grieger (sgrieger@gjchamber.org) or Diane Schwenke (diane@gjchamber.org) in the Chamber office. The Workforce Committee will also be preparing a brief two minute slide show of the area which will be available to any employer who is doing out of state recruitment.

2008 Chairman’s Circle MembersAlpine Bank

American National Bank

City Market

FCI Constructors, Inc.

Grand Junction City Government

Holiday Inn of Grand Junction

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

Betty Bechtel, Bechtel and Santo, LLP - Chairman

Chip Barbieri, DT Swiss, Inc.

Becky Brehmer, Razzmatazz

Omar Campos, Omar’s Catering

Matt Collins, Lewis Engineering, Inc.

Lois Dunn, Invest in Colorado West, Inc.

Lori Emerson, Johnson’s House of Flowers

Ed Forsman, FCI Constructors, Inc.

Tim Foster, Mesa State College

Wade Haerle, EIS Solutions

Robert C. Hanson, Hanson International of Western Colorado

David Hibberd, Big Nugget Supply, Inc.

John Hopkins, Rocky Mountain Health Plans - Past Chairman

Craig Lamberty, United Companies

Dean Massey, Wells Fargo Bank

Lisa Mullen, Rocky Mountain Sanitation

Kevin Reimer, Hawthorn Suites Hotel/Hampton Inn

Derek A. Wagner, ConocoPhillips

Matt L. Ward, Bank of the West

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Activities Related To Energy Slated For June With the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission (COGCC) scheduling hearings in Grand Junction on proposed new rules for June 10th, a tour of the Roan Plateau slated for June 17th and an Energy Briefing highlighting “An Industry Perspective on the COGCC Rulemaking” for June 3rd this will be the month for members to get educated and speak up about a major driver of our economy. As many members are aware, the COGCC has been engaged in a rulemaking process since directed by the 2007 Legislature in HB 1298 and HB 1341 to adopt new rules to address the concerns of wildlife, public health issues and expediting of permits. The meeting scheduled in Grand Junction on June 10th at Two Rivers Convention Center will be an opportunity for the Commission to accept public comment on the proposed rule released earlier this spring. The Chamber intends to offer comment similar to the concerns raised during the pre-draft hearing process. Members are urged to become involved in this process which will determine the future course of energy development on the Western Slope. The Roan Plateau has been the center of attention since the BLM created a plan to allow limited drilling on top of this natural formation that is home to wildlife and natural beauty in addition

to major energy deposits. As part of the chamber’s ongoing efforts to educate members about energy related topics and issues, the Chamber in collaboration with Williams Production is hosting a five hour tour of the area. Participants will leave the Chamber at 8:00 AM on June 17th and return at approximately 3:00 PM. For more information or to register for this tour contact Ryan at the Chamber office (rlongman@gjchamber.org or 970-263-2917). The Chamber’s energy briefing series continues this month with the topic of “An Industry Perspective on the COGCC Rulemaking” on June 3rd, 7:30 AM at the Chamber office. As always, there is no cost to attend these informative sessions but reservations for planning purposes are appreciated and can be made online at www.gjchamber.org and clicking on events.

Board Takes Action At the May meeting of your board of directors members heard a summary of the finding of the AGNC Socio Economic Study of Energy Development…approved the format of a letter to the COGCC concerning the draft rules for drilling that will be presented to the Commission in June…appointed Dan Roberts and Bob Wilson to the IDI Board for another three year term…and approved thirteen businesses for membership in the organization.

Chairman’s Reportby Betty Bechtel

On May 13, I attended the Chamber’s graduation ceremony for the Mesa County Leadership Program. A select group of 12 participants had completed the 10-month class that began last September, and their sponsors, program presenters, family and many local leaders gathered at the Pinyon

Grill to congratulate them. From the smiles, the noise level, and the disclosure of class secrets by their chosen speaker, classmate Birgit Rose, it was obvious that the graduates had gained from the Program more than an understanding of how Mesa County works through leadership--they had gained a dozen new friends who are all go-getters. Mark my word, this group will accomplish great things in our community, and they’ll do it partly through the relationships they built in the Leadership Program. The event caused me to think about why the Chamber, with the help of its public and private partners, began the Leadership Program in 1992. The community had gone through ten years of economic crisis following Black Sunday, and was finally enjoying the fruits of recovery. Good leadership in the public and private sectors had made an economic turn-around happen. There was a strong desire to ensure continued success. How better to keep the community on track, long-term, than by bringing together rising stars from the business, non-profit and public arenas and letting our current leaders share with them relevant experiences and personal knowledge of the community, its resources and needs–show them the ropes, so to speak. The Leadership Program was born and is working. Many graduates of the program are now in leadership positions in Mesa County, doing great things. One such graduate is Michael Stahl, presently the acting CEO of Hilltop, a director of GJEP, and past Chairman of the Chamber. Another is Tom Benton, Chair of 4-H Livestock and a past member of the Mesa County Planning Commission. More recent graduates taking leadership roles include Travis Robinson, President of Grand Valley Young Professionals, and Deb Hoefer, who is serving on the VCB Advisory Board. There are many, many more. On behalf of the Chamber, I wish to congratulate the graduates, past, present and future, and thank everyone

J u n e 2 0 0 8 w w w . g j c h a m b e r . o r g 3who contributes their time, energy, talents, knowledge and, of course, money, to make the Leadership Program happen. And regarding this year’s graduates, as Birgit Rose explained in her speech, “we’ve got your names and numbers–you can run but you can’t hide.” The community will be calling!

Congratulations 2008 Leadership Class The Chamber would like to take this opportunity to publicly recognize the 2007-2008 Mesa County Leadership Class on successfully completing over 80 hours of instruction in leadership and community issues. These are the people who are already committed to making a difference in our community and have shown through their participation that they will be thoughtful leaders on our nonprofit and public boards in the future. The class included:

Kayla Arnesen - Rocky Mountain Health PlansJoe Burtard - Ute Water Conservancy District

Jim Colling - Bechtel and Santo, LLPColleen Craig - Hilltop

Rachel Hanson - Mesa County LibrariesJeff Kirtland - Mesa County Valley School

District No. 51Rusty Lloyd - Western Colorado Conservation Corp.

Gilbert Lujan - Mesa County Workforce Center

Jessica Miracle - Chadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis & Company, PC

Tina Peltier - Alpine Bank

Birgit Rose - Fuoco Motor CompanyDan Sites - Bank of the West

New Location:

Valley Plaza 2454 Hwy 6 & 50, Unit 118A Grand Junction, CO 81505

(970) 255-2000

Open Mon-Sat, 10:00 to 6:00

We are open to serve you at our new location in the Valley Plaza Shopping Center, across

Highway 6 & 50 from Circuit City.

Linda and Brig Sigismund, Owners, and Greg Lee, Manager, look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality cartridge refilling service at our new location. Remember, we refill almost

all ink-jet and laser cartridges, including Dell!

THE ink STORE has MOVED!!

Golf Goodies Sought The year is almost half over! And that means the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner. With over 200 golfers this is one of the largest tournaments of the entire year. It will also be one of the most enjoyable ways to network in late September (September 26th to be exact) when the Grand Valley is truly a pleasant place to enjoy outdoor activities. The Chamber is now soliciting items for the bags we will be giving to each registered golfer. This is an excellent way to market your business so give us a call at 242-3214 if you would like to insert golf balls, tees, towels, a better swing…you name it!

New Faces at the Chamber There have been a couple of changes recently in the Chamber staff. Ginny Revel has joined the staff as our information specialist manning the front office. She has years of experience in an office setting and has worked in several attorney offices as well (something we won’t hold against her). Barb Bullock has left the Chamber staff to pursue a career as an investigator for the Public Defender’s Office. Lindsay Byers will join the staff on June 9th and assume the duties of Events and Member Relations Manager. A recent graduate of Colorado State University, Lindsay has interned in the State Legislature and with a business trade association in the recent past.

Market Your Community Events The Chamber maintains a community calendar of events that is updated continuously as a service to the area. If you or someone you know is planning an event, list that event with us at no charge. It is fast and easy. You can go to our website, www.gjchamber.org, click on “events” and then click on “add an event”. If you prefer you may also call in the information to our office at 242-3214. We will need the name of the event, date, a brief description and a contact for more information.

Represent BusinessnetworkingPROMOTE politically active

marketingstrengthen the economy

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Businesses The Target Of Multiple Ballot Proposals Now that lawmakers are headed home for the year, our attention turns to the November ballot, where legislators and citizens will ask voters to make big decisions on: Unions, Businesses, Employers, Trial Lawyers, Farmers, Home Builders, Executives, Real Estate Brokers, Doctors, Oil & Gas, Real Estate Buyers and TABOR/Amendment 23, to name a few. At the top of the priority list of measures for businesses no doubt is the ongoing clash between business and labor. The “Right to Work” measure has the necessary signatures and is ready for the ballot. In response to the measure, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union filed five initiatives of their own:

Mandatory “Cost of Living” pay increases•

“Safe Workplace” - gives employees the right •to sue for alleged unsafe working conditions

Employer responsibility for health insurance •for employees and their dependents

Prohibition on tax incentives or subsidies to •companies that “off-shore” jobsIncrease in assessment ratio for business from •29% to 34% for property tax

The Chamber is closely watching these and other important initiatives as their respective proponents begin the process of setting title and gathering signatures. At this point, the Chamber Board has not yet taken formal position on these measures, but will likely take action in the coming weeks. For a comprehensive look at the total of 128 initiatives filed this year, visit the Legislature’s home page at www.leg.state.co.us, which is the state’s primary Web resource for learning about ballot initiatives, legislation, interim committees and a wealth of other information concerning Colorado law.

June 2008Chamber Events Calendar

For a complete listing of community events, visit

www.gjchamber.orgMon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

3

7:30 AM - Energy Briefing

“An Industry Perspective on

the COGCC Rulemaking”

12 noon - Executive Committee

4

7 :30 AM - Chamber Rangers at the Holiday Inn

5

7 AM - Leads

12 noon - Leads

6

7:30 AM - Leads

9

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

10

10:30 AM - Safety Council

11 127 AM - Leads

9 AM Workforce Seminar

12 noon - Leads

12 noon - Chairman’s Lunch

13

7:30 AM - Leads

7:30 AM - Planning/Oversight Committee

16

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

17

8 AM - Roan Tour (Reservations Required)

18

11:15 AM - 1 PMInnovative Marketing

4:30 PM - Rangers at the Chamber

19

7 AM - Leads

7:30 AM - Board of Directors

12 noon - Leads

20

7:30 AM - Leads

12 noon - Transportation Committee

23

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

247:30 AM - Healthcare Forum at Mesa State College

4 PM - New Member Briefing at the Chamber

5:30 PM - Business After Hours at United Companies

25

4 PM - MCBEF

26

7 AM - Leads

12 noon - Leads

4 PM - Workforce Committee

27

7:30 AM - Leads

30

7:30 AM - Staff Planning

July 1

12 noon - Executive Committee

July 2 July 3 July 4

Chamber Office Closed For Independence Day Holiday

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Upcoming Networking Events/Opportunities June/July 2008

June/July 2008 Event Registration Form Workforce Seminar - June 12 Healthcare Forum - June 24 Roan Plateau Tour - June 17 Business After Hours - June 24 Innovative Marketing - June 18 Networking@Noon - July 16

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Attending (Names): __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: _________________________________

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

#____________________________________________________________________ Exp Date _________________

Authorized Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

*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.*

Workforce Seminar Series: Absenteeism - Thursday, June 12th, 9:00 AM at the Chamber. Employees who go on leave of absence always have questions about their benefits. Whether it is for military, family illness, or other reasons. This session will help decipher the benefits rights. Cost is $10 for GJACC Members. Reservations can be made at www.gjchamber.org or by calling 242-3214.

Roan Plateau Tour, Tuesday, June 17th. The Chamber in collaboration with Williams Production is hosting a five hour tour of the area. Participants will leave the Chamber at 8:00 AM on June 17th and return at approximately 3:00 PM. For more information or to register for this tour contact Ryan at the Chamber office (rlongman@gjchamber.org or 970-263-2917)

Innovative Marketing: Media Mix, Wednesday, June 18th, 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM at the Holiday Inn, 755 Horizon Drive, Determine how to create an effective advertising mix while keeping your budget in mind. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for prospective members and includes lunch.

Healthcare Forum, Tuesday, June 24, 7:30 AM, Mesa State College Student Center. The Chamber along with the Business Health Forum will host a presentation to update employers on health care reform efforts and capture their responses to proposed changes. Reservations can be made at www.gjchamber.org or by calling 242-3214.

Business After Hours, Tuesday, June 24th, 5:30 PM sponsored by United Companies, 2273 River Road. This event features outstanding networking with up to 300 fellow business professionals. Cost is $9 in advance or $11 at the door.

Networking@Noon, Wednesday, July 16th, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Location To Be Announced. An excellent way for business people to make new connections over lunch and discuss with a group of 4-5 other business people what works (or doesn’t) in their businesses. The Chamber provide general topics for discussion. Cost is $25 per person.

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Your Business Connection

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Thursday, June 12, 2008 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce - 360 Grand Ave$10 for members / $12 for potential members

WORKFORCE SEMINAR: Absenteeism - Thursday, June 12, 2008

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

Presented by:

Kelly Esselman, SPHR, GBAMountain States

Employers Council

*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.*

Employees who go on leave of absence (LOA) always have questions about their benefits.Whether it is for military, family illness, or other reasons, this session will help employersdecipher the benefit rights and responsibilities under USERRA, FLMA and other laws.

Workforce Seminar Series

AbsenteeismManaging Leave of Absencewith Respect to Benefits Programs

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Get The Facts In Chamber Profile You read about the state of the national economy every day and the news is not good. But for business planning purposes you need to get the “real skinny” on what is happening on a local level. And, our economy is not following the national trends. The Chamber has produced a new community profile that offers a thumbnail sketch of local economic activity along with community demographics and other useful community information. Copies of the new publication are now available at the Chamber office. All membership levels receive some copies of the profile at no cost beginning with Business Memberships who receive ten and ranging up to 1,000 free copies at the Chairman level. Additional copies beyond the initial allocation are available at a cost of fifty cents per piece to defray printing costs.

Market Your Business! Times are good in the Grand Valley and that means healthy business activity for many of our members. However, we can all use more customers…and the Chamber can help connect you to them. As a member, consider using the Chamber to market by:

Displaying your brochures in our lobby, a must •stop location for many visitors to the Grand Valley

Offering an online coupon alongside your •listing on the Chamber website. It’s fast, easy and free

Attending a Chamber Business After Hours, •a Chamber Leads Group or our newest networking venue, Networking@Noon

Develop name recognition by helping sponsor •a Chamber event (see event opportunities elsewhere in this newsletter)

Advertise in any of our Chamber publications •including the weekly e-news (cost is less than $50), monthly newsletter, weekly Chamber page in the Daily Sentinel and upcoming new 2008 city map)

Green Businesses Promoted! Regardless of the policy issues about energy that may divide us politically, we all know that energy conservation is good for business and the environment. In an effort to assist those who may wish to more easily employ conservation practices or just do businesses with private enterprises that are employing energy saving measures the Chamber is assembling a special directory of “green minded businesses” that will be available on our website and in hard copy format for customers. Contact us via email to shari@gjchamber.org if you would like to be listed as a “green minded business”. Typical candidates for the designation would be:

Chamber members who sell energy saving •products and servicesChamber members who have made •investments in their businesses that conserve energyChambers that have ongoing programs to •reduce environmental waste (i.e. recycling programs)

net PresenCe

www.gjchamber.org

Working For You!APRIL 2008 Total Hits . . . . . . . . . . . 1,876,637Total Views . . . . . . . . . 65,177 Total Visits . . . . . . . . . . 11,461 Total Referrals . . . . . . . 37,306

TOP CATEGORIES SEARCHED Hotels/Motels Restaurants Real Estate/Property Management Education Banks Dentists

The Chamber's website is designed to better meet the needs of our member businesses, the community and visitors. Please visit

www.gjchamber.org

Four convenient ways to register for these events: (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

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Location To Be Announced

11:45 AM TO 1:00 PM$25 PER PERSON

*Passes to 5-Minute Networking will be applied to this program.

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 4-5 other business people what works (or doesn’t) in their businesses.

Just bring your appetite, your experiences and an open mind. The Chamber will provide lunch and general topics for discussion.

A Panel Discussion Presented by Area Media Professionals• Explore the benefits of each type of media in a mixed media buy• Determine how to create an effective advertising mix, keeping your budget in mind• Ask the panel any questions you have about each type of media

Media Mixat: Holiday Inn, 755 Horizon Drive

Wednesday, June 18, 200811:15 AM - 1 PM

cost: $20-members, $25-future members(Lunch provided)

Innovative Marketing Luncheon: Media Mix

Sponsored by:

Advantage Rent A Car2828 Walker Field DrGrand Junction, CO 81506-8660Charlie Novinskie - (970) 243-4469www.advantage.comAutomobile/Truck Renting & Leasing

American Eagle Airlines2828 Walker Field DrGrand Junction, CO 81506Ereal Lewis, Jr. - (817) 706-0790Airlines

American Rental Specialties739 3rd AveGrand Junction, CO 81501George Rosenbaum - (970) 245-8368www.americanrentalspecialties.comRentals: Events/Parties/Weddings

Appliance Parts Plus, LLC2509 1/2 Weslo AveGrand Junction, CO 81505-6927Chris Gumone - (970) 242-7278Appliance Parts and Supplies

Arbonne InternationalMargaret Thomas - (970) 523-5215www.arbonne.comSkin Care

Elite Cleaning ServicesCarl Slagle - (970) 270-4129Janitorial: Equipment/Supplies/Services

GolfTec625 24 1/2 Rd, Ste CGrand Junction, CO 81505-1288Billy Ellison & Steve LeDonne (970) 208-1030www.golftec.comGolf Equipment

Grand Junction Dolphins IncGrand Junction, CO Dale Leonhart www.grandjunctiondolphins.comClubs & Associations: Non Profit or Community Service

Great Clips2500 Broadway Unit CGrand Junction, CO 81503Jennie Liles - (970) 270-5795www.greatclips.comBeauty: Salons/Barber Shops/Supplies

ProSafe Products Inc830 1/2 S 7th StGrand Junction, CO 81501-7739Laura Bradford - (970) 245-7870www.prosafeproducts.comManufacturing

Red Hawk, A UTC Fire & Security Company471 E 124th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241Amy Cameron - (970) 210-6371www.redhawk-us.comSecurity: Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies

Rosewood Floral - Premier Party Rental LLC666 Patterson RdGrand Junction, CO 81506-1992Don & Gaye Adams - (970) 241-7673www.rosewoodfloralandpartyrentals.comFlorist/Balloon BouquetsRentals: Events/Parties/Weddings

Sprint Nextel2454 Highway 6 & 50, Ste 102Grand Junction, CO 81505-1117Liz Burke - (970) 230-0395www.sprint.comCellular/Wireless Phones

Transwest Trucks Inc2236 Sanford DrGrand Junction, CO 81505-9434George Eidsness - (970) 256-1088www.transwest.comTruck and Trailer Sales

Yoga: Vinyassa2500 Boradway Unit DGrand Junction, CO 81503Tessa McInnis - (970) 424-5116www.yogavinyassa.comYoga: Classes/Teacher Training/Therapy

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Know a New Business?Do you know a new business that has just opened its doors? How about your new neighbor, the business that moved in from another location? Pass their information along to the Chamber and we will contact them about scheduling a ribbon cutting, an event that offers them free publicity and exposure to potential customers. The Chamber and the business will both thank you for this opportunity to “expand the network.” To submit potential businesses for this service contact Shari Brown (slbrown@gjchamber.org or 263-2919).

2008 Legislative Summary Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce

Statistics in Brief: *all legislative action and statistics are as of 5/19

2008 Total Chamber Positions: 49 2008 Total Bills Introduced: 662 Support: 17 bills (6 signed into law) 2008 Total Bills Signed Into Law: 238

Oppose: 32 bills (19 killed or vetoed) 2008 Total Bills Vetoed: 0 2008 Chamber success rate: 63%

Chamber-supported bills Passed:

HB-1002:

HB-1084:

HB-1183:

HB-1189:

HB-1225:

HB-1261:

HB-1325:

HB-1359:

SB-120:

SB-135:

SB-217:

SB-218:

SCR-003:

Killed:

HB-1009:

HB-1169:

HCR-1006:

SB-211:

Chamber-opposed bills Passed:

HB-1020:

HB-1161:

HB-1164:

HB-1170:

HB-1186:

HB-1227:

HB-1356:

HB-1385:

HB-1389:

HB-1407:

HB-1408:

SB-011:

SB-122: Killed:

HB-1140: HB-1149: HB-1165: HB-1312: HB-1323: HB-1330: HB-1340: HB-1341:HB-1357: HB-1362:HB-1381: SB-083: SB-162:SB-164:SB-187:SB-189:SB-213:SB-244:

Company Name: __________________________________________________________

Contact Player: _____________________________ Phone Number: _______________

Player 2: _____________________________________________

Player 3: ____________________________________________

Player 4: _____________________________________________

** Cart, green fees and 2 beverages on the course are included for all golfers

Payment Method:

Check enclosed $__________ Bill my Chamber Accounts $____________

Charge my VISA/MC/Discover #_____________________________________ Exp Date: __________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

Return to: Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, 360 Grand Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 Fax: 970-242-3694 | Tel: 970-242-3214 | info@gjchamber.org

All events require preregistration and prepayment. Registration fees are nonrefundable FOUR BUSINESS DAYS prior to event. Substitutions may be made at any time.

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce

15th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, September 26, 2008

The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa

Sign Up NOW: Double Shotgun Format Preferred time is on first come basis

Buffet included for ALL golfers at 6:30 p.m.

Number of players attending: __________________

Number of additonal guests attending ($15 per person): __________

Title Sponsors:

Early Bird Tee Time 7:30 a.m. Sign in 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. (Continental Breakfast)

Afternoon Tee Time 1 p.m. Sign-in 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Hotdogs & Drinks)

Corporate Team: $600 Includes Hole Sponsorship

Individual Player: $110

Did you know that sponsoring a Chamber event or service is five times more effective in reaching business clients than any other form of media outreach? We didn’t either but that is what we have heard anecdotally from some of our members who have tried utilizing our sponsorship opportunities. With sponsorships ranging in price from $250 to over $3,000 there is something for every member’s budget. Our sponsorship opportunities have also expanded in terms of events (think Annual Banquet, Legislative Trip, Golf Tournament, Business Showcase and Job Fair) and in terms of publications and services (think community profile, voters guide, event programs, legislative links and even more). Here are just a few of our current and upcoming opportunities:

2008Sponsorship

Opportunities

Event Sponsorship Opportunity Cost AvailableBusiness Showcase Appetizer Sponsor $1,000 1

Popcorn Sponsor $250 1Bag Sponsor $500 SOLD

Golf Tournament Hot Dog & Drink Sponsor $1,250 1Beverage Cart Sponsor Package $500 2Range Ball Sponsor $400 1Keg Sponsor $400 1Hole Sponsorship $200 36Dinner Sponsor $500 1

Job Fair Title Sponsor $1,000 1Innovative Marketing Luncheon/Seminar Sponsor $250 6Legislative Links eNews Publication Sponsor $350/Qtr. or

$1,000 year3

Networking@Noon Luncheon/Seminar Sponsor $250 6Voter's Guide Publication Sponsor $500 3Web site Sponsors $50-$250/month Varies by Page

For more information on utilizing Chamber sponsorships to promote your business contact any Chamber staff member at 970-242-3214 or via e-mail at info@gjchamber.org.

recent ribbon Cuttings

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Junction Indoor Tennis Center, 535 25 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 | 970-241-2280, (Tennis Club) - New Owners

Frontier Airlines, 2828 Walker Field Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506 | 800-432-1359, www.frontierairlines.com (Airline) - New Business

Pro Rooter, 2524 W Pinyon Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505970-243-3004, (Plumbing/Drain Cleaning) - New Business

Pinnacle Homes Hawk’s Nest Subdividion, 179 Sunhawk Dr Grand Junction, CO 81503 | 970-523-8100, (Builders/Contractors/Developers) - Business Expansion

recent ribbon Cuttings/Groundbreakings

Rocky Mountain Log Furniture, 428 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | 970-243-4190, (Furniture) - New Business

FOR YOUR INFORMATION4/07 4/08 1/1

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Tourist Requests 208 112 339Telephone Calls 1,490 626 2,643Walk-in Requests 249 254 1,003

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Unique Website Visitors

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CHaMBer OF COMMerCe MIssIOn:

“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

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