Major Industries

Aerospace & Advanced
Manufacturing

Tech-minded manufacturers are answering Colorado’s call. With contracts from Lockheed Martin, payrolls of over $18 million, and Aerospace/Electronics Manufacturer of the Year accolades, the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries are thriving in the Grand Junction area.

Agribusiness

The Grand Junction area is famous for its long tradition with fruits and farming, including our legendary wine country and Palisade peaches. Our mild climate, skilled workforce and low taxes continue to attract businesses to the area: craft breweries, distilleries, farm-to-fork operations, and agribusiness entrepreneurs are all staking their claim on the New West.

Energy and Renewables

Bountiful natural resources and over 200 days of sunshine are just some of the reasons why major players in natural gas, cleantech, and renewables flock to the Grand Junction area. The region is home to the first-ever coal/solar demonstration array and Colorado’s first-ever solar company, Atlasta Solar Center. It is also basecamp for the Piceance Basin, one of the largest gas resources in the country.

Health and Medical Care

With five hospitals, numerous medical facilities, and a homegrown talent pool from Colorado Mesa University, the Grand Junction area is a recognized healthcare hub for the mountain region, serving a half million residents from Western Colorado into Utah and Wyoming.

Outdoor Recreation

Uniting our industries and families, our landscape is the breathtaking core of the Grand Junction area. The region’s mild climate, diverse terrain, and experienced industry network create the perfect blend of testing ground and playground. Companies including DT Swiss, Leitner-Poma, Loki, and Mountain Racing Products are just some of the outdoor specialists that call the Grand Junction area home.

Technology and
Entrepreneurship

The Grand Junction area is the place where the outdoors meets innovation and digital infrastructure. We offer an environment that provides the foundation for tech entrepreneurs, software developers, telecommunications firms, videographers, photographers, and graphic designers to thrive. We embrace cleantech and ag-tech startups that are eager to make the planet a better place.

Business Success Stories

Phoenix Haus

Growing up with severe allergies and breathing issues, Bill McDonald set on a path to build healthier houses – and Phoenix Haus was born. Follow the company’s path from Michigan startup to West Slope pioneer.

INFOCU5

INFOCU5 moved its Pasadena, California-based office and a dozen or so employees to Colorado’s Grand Valley. Thanks to a LONE incentive, the company plans to expand with 400+ remote employees.

Lada Cube, Grand Junction – A Colorado Company to Watch

Headquartered in Grand Junction, Lada Cube is an award winning, building tech company that offers pre-manufactured and pre-engineered walls. See why they choose to operate in the region.

Loki Clothing

Born and bred in Western Colorado, Loki was conceived during a snowstorm in 1990. The outdoor apparel manufacturer creates innovative clothing that adapts to changing weather, perfect for Grand Valley adventuring.

Timberleaf Trailers

When Kevin Molick outgrew his manufacturing facility in Denver a few years ago, Front Range real estate costs presented a major hurdle for the fast-growing teardrop trailer business. So, Kevin and his wife uprooted from their home of 40 years and moved to the Grand Valley. Today, Timberleaf Trailers is on the move again. Having outgrown their original Grand Junction facility, they are building a new 9,500 sq.ft. facility from scratch.

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