Empowering Business Growth in Mesa County, Colorado
ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE
Updated December 11, 2024
Strategic Business Development
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) is dedicated to fostering economic development in Mesa County including the City of Grand Junction, City of Fruita, Town of Palisade, and surrounding areas.
Our mission is to support business relocations and expansions, driving economic growth and diversity, and enhancing the quality of life in our community. We offer no-cost business development services including navigating program and incentive eligibility, site selection and real estate assistance, providing key community connections, and removing barriers for business.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are able to support economic development in Mesa County through the support of our investors and community partners.
Prospect Development Pipeline
30
LEADS
86
PROSPECT LEVEL 1
15
PROSPECT LEVEL 2
6
PROSPECT LEVEL 3
8
WINS
13
LOCAL ASSISTS
TOP SOURCES
- Direct Inquiry 43%
- Trade Show 28%
- Local Referral 20%
- Brokers 4%
- Cold Outreach 3%
- OEDIT 1%
TOP Industries
- OUTDOOR 28%
- AVIATION / AEROSPACE 12%
- MANUFACTURING 8%
- Professional Services 8%
- Construction 7%
- TECHNOLOGY 6%
Other industries include: Energy, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Restaurant/Retail, and Transportation.
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