2023 Annual Report
Release Date: March 2024
Our Chairman’s Circle Partners:
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership calculates economic impact by assessing each new job created by industry and using IMPLAN modeling software to generate direct, indirect, and induced labor income impact. The direct effect is the economic impact on Mesa County from the direct spending of employee compensation. An indirect effect is a multiplier reflecting the relationship between the dollars spent by the employer, which then becomes the income of another person to be spent. Induced effects result from increased personal income caused by direct and indirect effects. Businesses experiencing increased revenue will subsequently increase payroll expenditures by hiring more employees, increasing salaries, etc.
Partner with GJEP
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is a 501(c)3 organization funded through the support of our public partners, investors, and community at large. Our mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Mesa County, creating a strong and diverse economy, and an improved quality of life.
The decisions to make today will shape our community’s destiny and legacy. We believe true growth and resilience come from working together. By pooling our strengths, connections, expertise, and resources, Mesa County becomes stronger, more influential, and better positioned to face economic challenges. Together we can build a strong economy by growing key industries, attracting new businesses, supporting the expansion of local businesses, and facilitating the creation of new primary jobs.
When you invest in GJEP, you join a network of leaders shaping a diverse economy and a strong future. To learn more about how you can partner with GJEP, please contact Executive Director, Curtis Englehart, at curtis@gjep.org.
Blog & Latest News
Mesa County Consortium Awarded $625,000 Grant For Technology Development Hub
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) has announced that a local consortium of public, private, and non-profit organizations in Mesa County will receive up to $625,000 through the Colorado Technology Development Hub Program.
The RAPIDS project will focus on protecting critical infrastructure, particularly the Colorado River, through cybersecurity measures, development of college-level curriculum to support industry workforce development, enabling secure and efficient management of water resources, and provide a service economy to roughly 300 municipal water districts along the Colorado River.
Kurtis Minder to Keynote Western Colorado Economic Summit
Kurtis Minder, CEO & Co-Founder of GroupSense, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the highly anticipated 2024 Western Colorado Economic Summit. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at Colorado Mesa University.
Kurtis Minder has built a robust cyber reconnaissance operation protecting some of the largest enterprises and government organizations. His company, GroupSense, is a leading provider of digital risk solutions. Minder has successfully navigated and negotiated some of the largest ransomware, breach, and data extortion cases worldwide.
Tandem Studio Relocates to Fruita, Colorado from Belgium
Tandem Studios, a mixed arts workspace specializing in architectural 3D renderings, has decided to relocate to Fruita, Colorado from Belgium due to the region’s family friendly atmosphere, proximity to outdoor recreation, and business development resources.