Grand Junction City Actions Impact Businesses
The Chamber leadership has been very active over the past thirty days representing business interests in terms of potential changes to commercial zoning and a budget proposal that would more than double traffic capacity payments for commercial projects in 2012. If you are interested in helping us carry the message to the City of how they can be more pro business on these two issues click here and Diane will give you details on how to be heard.

Coal . . . It’s Not Just For Christmas Stockings!  
The last energy briefing of 2011 will be Wednesday, December 14th, 7:30 AM in the Chamber lower level conference room. Representatives from area coal mines will share their plans and perspectives. Reservations are not needed but are encouraged. Click here to sign up.

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
Christmas at Gateway Canyons  
The Complementary Christmas Package: Come stay between December 21st and December 30th, and receive a gift voucher for a free night’s stay redeemable anytime in 2012 based on availability.

Christmas Eve Event: At 11:00am, Santa will arrive at Gateway Canyons by helicopter and be in the Auto Museum from 11am to 2pm with a gift for each child. Free lunch for the children at The Paradox Grille with a paying adult.

A Message From The Mayor On The Watershed
Fram Drilling has proposed drilling in the City of Grand Junction watershed area. To learn how the City and Fram are working together to insure that the area’s water supply is protected click here to view an article by Mayor Tom Kenyon.

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
Powderhorn’s Opening Day is December 15 
This will be a fundraiser for Partners and CDA. We need donations for giveaways to help raise money. To donate e-mail Tricia Tittle. 

Buy your Powderhorn 45th Anniversary Card for $45 until Opening Day. First day is free, and then 25% off the daily lift ticket rate each day thereafter! www.powderhorn.com/rates#

Annual Passes Available
Why worry about making a reservation for Business After Hours each month in order to get the early registration deadline? Simply purchase a Business After Hours annual pass and there will always be a nametag with your name on it waiting for you. Cost is $80 for the whole year. Click here to purchase a pass.