Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce

Recently, our Executive Director shared an update to our members regarding a staffing update and welcomed our newest addition to the team - Lilli! "We're thrilled to announce some exciting staffing updates at the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce. Our team is now composed of myself, Kayla Bowers, as Executive Director, and Allie Daniel, who has recently been promoted to Assistant Director. While we are currently experiencing staff shortages in the office, we are committed to providing excellent service and support to our members. We are proud to continue our tradition of hosting revolving internships, partnering with college and high school students to provide valuable career introductions. As we look forward to welcoming our Fall interns, we're excited to introduce our summer intern, Lilli, who is completing her senior year of high school. Lilly will be assisting with events such as the Fruita Farmers Market, and we are confident she will be a great addition to our team. We appreciate your patience as we navigate these changes and our staffing restructure. Your support helps us continue to grow and serve our community effectively. Thank you for being part of our journey!" Join us in congratulating Allie on her recent promotion and welcoming Lilli to the team!

Join Us for Coffee and Community Connections! The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our upcoming Coffee and Community Connections event, a morning dedicated to insightful updates and meaningful discussions with community leaders.  Date: Wednesday, July 31st  Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  Location: Timberline Bank This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders about the latest updates and how they impact our business community. Our esteemed speakers include: Mayor Matthew Breman, City of Fruita Mike Ritter, Grand Junction Business Incubator Center Gabe Taets, Timberline Bank Dani Brach, Next GEN Producers Dr. Brian Hill, Mesa County Valley School District 51 The event will feature a round robin discussion format. Each speaker will be assigned to a table, where they will provide a 10-minute update followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. This setup ensures an engaging and interactive experience for all attendees. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and engage with key figures in our community! Register now at events.fruitachamber.org

The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have partnered with Community Resource Center by having our Executive Director and Assistant Director serve on the steering committee to help bring this event to Fruita. A big thank you and shout-out to JayD with Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center and Moon Farm for bringing this opportunity to our attention and expressing the importance of hosting it in Fruita. There will be a variety of educational programming available as well as opportunities for local nonprofits to meet and learn from funding organizations. Our goal is to help increase funding to our rural region and Mesa County. There is still time to register! Register online at westernrpd.org

Please join us for lunch and learn how to prepare your business to take the next step to onboarding an intern! During this luncheon, there will be presentations from BBSI, Mesa County Workforce Center, Colorado Mesa University - Career Services, and the Fruita Chamber of Commerce. These presentations will teach you how to implement quality workforce recruitment and training processes to maximize employee retention. BBSI - Job description examples, resume reviewing, and employee reviews Mesa County Workforce Center - Work Experience Program and On-the-Job Training Program Colorado Mesa University - Career Services - Handshake, internships, and job shadowing overviews. Fruita Chamber of Commerce - Standard operating procedures and employee training After the workshop, you will be invited to attend interviews with CMU students. Student Interviews will take place on May 7th at Colorado Mesa University.

Today is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day, and we want to celebrate the moms, pops, and all the business owners in between! Small business has a special place in our hearts here at the Fruita Chamber. We understand the trials and tribulations of owning a business and raising a family, especially when those are happening simultaneously. Here is Fruita, our roots are deep, and we know very well the connection that comes from raising a family and growing up in the business world. Many of the business owners that you know and love gained their expertise and passion for entrepreneurship from their own mothers and fathers. We understand the deep connection that business and family can have, and today we want to celebrate that! Make it a point today to stop in and show some love to the families with businesses in our community! #ShopSmall #fruitachamber #supportlocal #fruitacolorado #supportlocalbusiness #momandpopshop #nationalmomandpopshopday

The 2024 Women's Conference is TOMORROW! We cannot wait for the amazing day tomorrow will be! Amazing speakers, a fantastic keynote, free headshots, makeup & hair touchups, phot-ops, delicious food, drinks, what more could you ask for!? Come prepared in your best "Beyond A Boss" outfit, with an open mind, and pencils ready! We will see you tomorrow morning for a day of self-discovery, professional & personal development, and improvement! Thank you to Timberline Bank and Colorado Mesa University - Career Services for supporting this year's conference! #beyondaboss2024 #strongwomen #womensconference #networking #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen

Today is a very special day at the Fruita Chamber, and it called for a team lunch at Munchies Pizza and Deli!!! Today, Kayla Stack has been with the Fruita Chamber for a full year! Kayla joined the FACC staff last year as an Executive Assistant intern. Once her internship ended, Kayla was then hired on as our Programs & Events Coordinator. Kayla manages our FACC programs, such as Women in Business and Veterans in Business. She also plans large events, such as our upcoming Annual Women's Conference, and our smaller events, like WTF luncheons, Business After Hours, and A Place at the Table, just to name a few. Kayla's energetic personality, determination, and attention to detail are all key factors that contribute to the positive energy she brings into the office, and the amazing work she produces. The FACC would not be all it is without Kayla Stack... or her dog Cappuccino! Happy 1-year chamber-anniversary, Kayla! #fruitachamber #supportstudents #supportlocal #congratultions #supportyourteam

Meet the ladies who will be sitting on the 2024 Women's Conference panel, Beyond A Leader! Tawni Kelley, Ellis Thompson, and Besty Bair will be providing guidance on how to lead high-performance teams, and how to improve your adaptability and communication in order to develop a more effective leadership style! Andrea Stolarczyk will moderate, and this panel will focus on how to balance people on your team in order to achieve your team's goals. Register now at events.fruitachamber.org so you won't miss out on this fantastic panel! Thank you to Timberline Bank and Colorado Mesa University - Career Services for supporting this year's conference! #beyondaboss2024 #strongwomen #womensconference #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen

The 2024 Women's Conference is quickly approaching, and we want to introduce you to our Beyond A Working Mom Panel! Faith Rodriguez, Samantha Williams, and Kayla Bowers will be sharing their insight and strategies on balancing the demands of motherhood and a career. Moderated by Sayde Saad, this panel will take a deep dive into the true meaning of self-care, overcoming "mom guilt", and creating a supportive environment at both home and work. Register now at events.fruitachamber.org and don't miss out on this insightful panel! We also want to thank Timberline Bank and Colorado Mesa University for supporting this year's conference! #supportstudents #beyondaboss2024 #strongwomen #womensconference #networking #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen

The 2024 Women's Conference is coming up quick, and you do not want to miss out on our Beyond an Entrepreneur panel, featuring Bobbi Springer, Kodi Imondi, and Gina Bishop, and moderated by Allie Daniel! 🎉 This panel discussion will contain insight on starting up and maintaining a successful business, how to implement marketing strategies to increase your business's reach and visibility, and financial recommendations and tips. This panel will also touch on the different types of networking that have helped their business succeed. Don't miss out on this dynamic and valuable conversation, which will be taking place March 13th at Colorado Mesa University! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gRr2VF7y and we hope to see you there! Thank you to Timberline Bank and Colorado Mesa University - Career Services for supporting this year's conference! #beyondaboss2024 #beyondaboss #womenenterpreneur #strongwomen #womensconference #networking #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen