2025 Annual Report
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2025 was a record year for economic development in Mesa County, despite many challenges at the national level. Each year, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) releases an annual report that highlights current economic trends, key focus areas for strategic growth, and the economic impact of the business expansion and relocation projects supported by GJEP, including new primary job creation and retention and capital investment.
Year over year, there has been a meaningful increase in economic impact and an increase in wages for new jobs created. In 2025, GJEP’s total economic impact reached a record breaking $194,872,443. It is through the support of our investors, public and private partners, and community that GJEP is able to impact economic stability through proactive business development efforts, site selection support, and incentive negotiation. Thank you for your continued support!
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Blog & Latest News
Off-road Gear Manufacturer, Avatar Offroad, Relocates Headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado with Rural Jump-Start Program Support
Off-road gear manufacturer Avatar Offroad has officially relocated its headquarters and operations to Grand Junction, Colorado. Supported by Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start Program, the family-owned business will leverage Mesa County’s outdoor recreation ecosystem, regional business support, and local partnerships with Colorado Mesa University to accelerate its manufacturing and create local jobs.
Grand Junction Economic Partnership Earns Two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council
Grand Junction Economic Partnership EArns Two Excellence in Economic Development AwardsGrand Junction, CO (August 20, 2026)— Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has been awarded two 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards at the silver level from the...
Local Collaboration Helps West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction Expansion Take Flight
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership and Industrial Developments Inc., in partnership with the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, presented $246,000 to West Star Aviation in support of its local expansion and fulfillment of incentive requirements.