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.
LATEST NEWS
Four Grand Junction Companies Named Finalists for 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch Award
Four Grand Junction Companies Named Finalists For 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch AwardGrand Junction, Colorado (May 7, 2025) The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is proud to recognize four local businesses named as finalists for the 2025 Colorado Companies to...
Bruin Waste Launches New Recycling Division in Grand Junction, Joins Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start Program
BRUIN WASTE LAUNCHES NEW RECYCLING DIVISION IN GRAND JUNCTION, JOINS COLORADO'S RURAL JUMP-START PROGRAMGrand Junction, Colorado (April 8, 2025) Today, Governor Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the Grand Junction...
Morgan Mining to Expand in Grand Junction, Creating Up to 893 New Primary Jobs
Today, Governor Polis, the Global Business Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development
and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) announced that
Morgan Mining, a leading interdisciplinary construction, mining, engineering, and management firm has
selected Grand Junction, CO for expansion. The company is projected to create up to 893 new primary jobs
over an eight-year period and received approval for the Job Growth Tax Incentive, valued at up to $10,890,875
in eligible tax credits, contingent on job creation and salary requirements.
Developer of In-motion Wireless Charging Technology, ExoPower Inc., Approved for Rural Jump-Start Program
Developer of In-Motion Wireless Charging Technology, ExoPower Inc., Approved for Rural Jump-Start ProgramGrand Junction, Colorado (January 10, 2025) The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has announced that ExoPower Inc., developers of an in-motion capacitive...
GJEP Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award and Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Mesa County
GJEP Recieves IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Award and Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Local Economic Development Grand Junction, Colorado (October 1, 2024) The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has been recognized by the International Economic...
OakStar Bank Breaks Ground at Las Colonias
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) and OakStar Bank are pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for OakStar Bank’s new facility, located at the Riverfront at Las Colonias Park (2735 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction CO). The event will take place on Tuesday, September 10 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at their new site, located on lot M, next to the furthest east dog park at Las Colonias.