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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Colorado's key economic strength is its diversity - the same is true of the Grand Junction MSA. Originally steeped in mining and agriculture, the economy has diversified significantly in the last 25 years. Evidence of this trend is provided by the significant increase in GMP over the last 10 years, the 9th fastest growing in the nation. The area's manufacturing base ranges from electronics to semiconductor equipment, advanced composites to bicycle parts, as well as traditional and base manufacturing. Oil and gas extraction, mining and construction have re-emerged as strong industry sectors in recent years.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

According to CNBC, Colorado ranks #3 in America's Top States for Business.  In Grand Junction we blame the pro-business climate, and of course, the scenery.

The Grand Junction Ecomomic Partnership strives toward economic diversity and works to engage the following industries:

  • Aviation/Aerospace
  • Energy
  • Healthcare/Medical
  • Information Technology
  • Outdoor Industry

 Q309 Mesa County Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

 NAICS
 Code

 Industry Sector

 Average Employment

Percent of Whole

 Average Annual Wage

 11  Agriculture, Forestry,
 Fishing & Hunting

440

1%

  $25,584
 21  Mining

2,616

3%

  $66,976
 22  Utilities

392

<1%

 $60,320
 23  Construction

 4,858

6%

  $46,956
 31-33  Manufacturing

 2,595

3%

  $37,492
 42  Wholesale Trade

 2,315

3%

  $44,512
 44-45  Retail Trade

 7,887

9%

  $25,532
 48-49  Transportation &
 Warehousing

 2,436

3%

  $41,548
 51  Information

 948

1%

  $38,740
 52  Finance & Insurance

2,086

3%

 $45,760
 53  Real Estate and Rental
 and Leasing

1,062

1%

 $30,940
 54  Professional and
 Technical Services

2,347

3%

 $47,372
 55  Management of Companies
 and Enterprises

180

<1%

 $72,644
 56  Administrative and Waste
 Services

3,112

4%

 $29,016
 61  Educational Services

4,077

5%

 $36,920
 62  Healthcare and Social
 Assistance

9,524

11%

 $44,512
 71  Arts, Entertainment, and
 Recreation

935

1%

 $14,768
 72  Accommodation and
 Food Services

6,241

8%

 $15,444
 81  Other Services, exc. Public
 Adminstration

1,739

2%

 $28,184
 92  Public Administration

3,441

4%

 $54,340
 (Source: CO Department of Labor)

 



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Mesa County has a diverse group of manufacturers working together to promote manufacturing in Western Colorado.

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