2023 Annual Report

Winner of the IEDC 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award at the bronze level 

 

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Every year, the International Economic Development Council looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession, leading the execution of projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.
“Grand Junction Economic Partnership is setting the standard of excellence for economic development through its Annual Report. This award highlights their commitment to their community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development”, said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO. “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Grand Junction Economic Partnership, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

Special Thank You to 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.

Celebrating 40 Years of Economic development success in Mesa county

    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. 

    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.

    To learn more about how you can partner with GJEP by becoming an annual investor, please contact Executive Director, Curtis Englehart, at curtis@gjep.org or click the button below to make a one-time donation.

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