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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.
GJEP Releases 2023 Economic Impact Report
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has released its 2023 Annual Report detailing the organization’s economic impact, activity over the past year, and strategic goals. The report provides a look into Mesa County’s economy and insight into the region’s direction for future growth.
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.
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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.