Business After Hours-End of Year Bash

December Business After Hours: End-of-Year Bash!  Join us for a very special Business After Hours as we wrap up the year with a bang! This isn’t just any mixer – it’s our End-of-Year Party, and we’re going BIG by bringing together three powerhouse groups:  Women ......More

December Business After Hours: End-of-Year Bash!  Join us for a very special Business After Hours as we wrap up the year with a bang! This isn’t just any mixer – it’s our End-of-Year Party, and we’re going BIG by bringing together three powerhouse groups:  Women in Business (WIB)  Veterans in Business (VIB)  Welcome Thursday Friends (WTF) Whether you've been networking all year or are brand new to the Chamber community, this is the perfect chance to celebrate your 2025 wins, make new connections, and toast to everything the new year will bring! Expect laughter, meaningful conversations, and maybe even a surprise or two. Come ready to mingle, jingle, and celebrate with your fellow professionals from all corners of our vibrant Fruita business community. Location and details coming soon – stay tuned!

TBA

Business After Hours-Our Lady of Perpetual Motion

Join us for an evening of networking, local charm, and community connections at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion ? one of Fruita?s most unique and creative  spaces! Whether you?re a long-time member or brand new to the Chamber, this is your chance to meet fellow profession......More

Join us for an evening of networking, local charm, and community connections at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion ? one of Fruita?s most unique and creative  spaces! Whether you?re a long-time member or brand new to the Chamber, this is your chance to meet fellow professionals, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed, fun setting.  Refreshments Light Bites Great Company  Prizes Come see why Business After Hours is one of our most beloved monthly traditions. Let's mix, mingle, and keep Fruita?s business community thriving!  📌 $10 for FACC members | $20 for future members  

Our Lady of Perpetual Motion 503 E Aspen St Fruita, CO 81521

Fruita Parade of Lights

The FACC will be hosting the Fruita Parade of Lights this year with the theme being "Whimsical Winter Woods". Step into a sparkling forest where every tree twinkles the snow shimmers, and woodland animals come to life in holiday magic. Think glowing branches, snowy owls......More

The FACC will be hosting the Fruita Parade of Lights this year with the theme being "Whimsical Winter Woods". Step into a sparkling forest where every tree twinkles the snow shimmers, and woodland animals come to life in holiday magic. Think glowing branches, snowy owls, foxes in scarves, reindeer leading the way through a winter wonderland.

Downtown Fruita

Rural Workforce Initiative: Committee Meeting

Join the Fruita and Palisade Chambers for the Rural Workforce Initiative committee meeting. The committee meeting meets every other month on the 3rd Mondays at 4:00 pm at the Fruita Civic center in the FWorks Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor. You are also welcome ......More

Join the Fruita and Palisade Chambers for the Rural Workforce Initiative committee meeting. The committee meeting meets every other month on the 3rd Mondays at 4:00 pm at the Fruita Civic center in the FWorks Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor. You are also welcome to join virtually. This committee is open to all Chamber members, industry and education partners. To join virtually, please contact [email protected] to be added to the calendar invite and committee list. The Rural Workforce Initiative exists to champion rural voices in workforce development, fostering collaboration among businesses, education, and workforce partners. Led by the joint efforts of the Fruita Area and Palisade Chambers of Commerce, this initiative creates meaningful pathways to employment, supports regional talent pipelines, and connects our membership to resources that strengthen our local economies and empower both youth and adult learners across Fruita, Palisade, and surrounding communities. 

Fruita Civic Center 325 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521

The Nutcracker

A treasured holiday tradition returns as The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and sugarplum dreams. With dazzling costumes, enchanting sets, and a cast of professional talent, this seasonal favorite continues to delight a......More

A treasured holiday tradition returns as The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and sugarplum dreams. With dazzling costumes, enchanting sets, and a cast of professional talent, this seasonal favorite continues to delight audiences of all ages across Western Colorado. The story On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a magical nutcracker that leads her on an enchanting journey. After a fierce battle with the Rat King, the Nutcracker becomes a prince and whisks Clara away to the Land of Sweets, where they are welcomed with dazzling dances from around the world. All performances are under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities for photos and to meet the cast follows each performance at no additional cost to our community. Colorado West Ballet (formerly CO West Performing Arts Company) is a 501(c)3 company established in 2022 to bring more professional performing arts to Western CO and surrounding rural communities. Professional company artists from around the world have relocated to beautiful Grand Junction to reside and dedicate themselves to their artform for our community. For season tickets and for more information on how to support CWB, visit our website at https://www.coloradowestballet.org/

Asteria Theatre 864 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

WTF - Welcome Thursday Friends Luncheon - KJ's

WTF - Welcome Thursday Friends  Our monthly networking luncheon designed to help our amazing local business community connect, collaborate, and grow - all while showing some love to our local restaurants.

KJ's 206 East Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521

Ugly Sweater run w/Copper Club Brewing

Wear your most festive or ugliest holiday gear and get ready for some magical winter fun! After a social 5k fun run enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, music and a big ugly sweater contest benefiting Girls on the Run Western Colorado.

COPPER CLUB BREWING COMPANY 145 N Mesa St Fruita, CO 81521

Ambassador Committee

The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (FACC) Ambassador Committee members serve as public relations and goodwill representatives for the FACC. Ambassadors take part in welcoming new businesses and new members, helping recruit new members to the Chamber, and representing t......More

The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (FACC) Ambassador Committee members serve as public relations and goodwill representatives for the FACC. Ambassadors take part in welcoming new businesses and new members, helping recruit new members to the Chamber, and representing the Chamber throughout the community.  

Fruita Civic Center (2nd Floor FWorks meeting room) 325 E Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO 81521

Business After Hours-Our Lady of Perpetual Motion

Join us for an evening of networking, local charm, and community connections at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion ? one of Fruita?s most unique and creative  spaces! Whether you?re a long-time member or brand new to the Chamber, this is your chance to meet fellow profession......More

Join us for an evening of networking, local charm, and community connections at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion ? one of Fruita?s most unique and creative  spaces! Whether you?re a long-time member or brand new to the Chamber, this is your chance to meet fellow professionals, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed, fun setting.  Refreshments Light Bites Great Company  Prizes Come see why Business After Hours is one of our most beloved monthly traditions. Let's mix, mingle, and keep Fruita?s business community thriving!  📌 $10 for FACC members | $20 for future members  

Our Lady of Perpetual Motion 503 E Aspen St Fruita, CO 81521