The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is a private non-profit incorporated organization and the official economic development agency of the Grand Junction area. This partnership represents all of Mesa County including Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade.

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Quick Facts
Population (U.S. Census 2007 Estimate Grand Junction MSA	139,082
Median Age (U.S. Census 2006 American Community Survey)	37.8
Labor Force (Colorado DOL, February, 2008)	80,952
Unemployment (Colorado DOL, February, 2008)	4.0%
Median Household Income (2006 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau)	$42,596
COL Index (ACCRA 2007 4th Quarter)	100.4
Median Home Price (CO Assn. Realtors, February 2008)	$220,238

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Grand Junction Area

Excellent quality of life is critical to the attraction, motivation and retention of skilled and talented workers, which are essential to the success of growing a business. The Grand Junction area's exceptional quality of life is attractive to business, individuals and tourists alike. The combination of spectacular scenery and recreational opportunities, excellent climate and air quality, arts and cultural facilities as well as superb health care and public school system make the Grand Junction area an easy choice. Reasonable cost of living levels, low crime rates and a great choice of neighborhoods and residences add to the Grand Junction area's overall attractiveness, to both young and old.

Colorado was voted the second most livable state and in the top three for the last three years (see Related News Articles). The Grand Junction area is no exception.

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"Grand Junction's pro-business environment has far exceeded our expectations. But the big bonus is the lifestyle we enjoy here. We'd be hard-pressed to find another place with as wide an assortment of outdoor recreation opportunities, community activities and hometown values."

President, Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.