2022 Annual Report
It was an exciting year for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership.
We onboarded new leadership, hosted the annual Western Colorado Economic Summit, and celebrated various wins with our community. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished through the support of our investors.
The 2022 Annual Report details GJEP’s economic impact this year and cumulative impact over the years. In this report, you will find data detailing the number of businesses GJEP has helped relocate or expand within the Grand Junction area, the number of jobs created, capital expenditures, and return on investment.
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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.
GJEP IN ACTION
2022 was a big year for us! Here are some of the highlights:
- Welcomed new Executive Director, Curtis Englehart
- Hosted the 2022 Western Colorado Economic Summit
- Celebrated the relocations and expansions of EquipmentShare, MotoMinded, Kooler Garage Doors, Boeson Research, and Spares in Motion
- Supported the expansions of West Star Aviation and CoorsTek
- GJEP was awarded an Opportunity Zone Video Grant through OEDIT
- Welcomed new Marketing & Communications Director, Selena Sanchez
- Business Development Manager, Matt Bell, celebrated one year with GJEP
- Welcomed new Office Manager, Karen Mahoney
- Sponsored WSSW with active staff participation in the event
- Hosted the Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation’s visit to Grand Junction
- Sponsored The Wright’s On The Road event in Grand Junction
- Published twelve Economic Focus columns in The Daily Sentinel
- Hosted ten episodes of Business Beat on KAFM Community Radio
GJEP In The News
Goose Gear Chooses Grand Junction for Relocation
Goose Gear, a leading outdoor recreation and overland manufacturer, has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site for its new headquarters and was awarded the Job Growth Tax Incentive. Family-owned and operated, Goose Gear specializes in manufacturing high-quality camping systems for vehicle-based recreation that add to the simplicity and comfort of their customers’ outdoor experience
Positioning Mesa County for What’s Next
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Ava Health Selects Grand Junction for New Headquarters, Supporting Behavioral Health in Mesa County
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RAPIDS Advances Mission to Safeguard Colorado River—Awarded $412,558 to Launch Secure Water Management Pilot at Colorado Mesa University
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Five Economic Development Updates to Watch in Mesa County
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Made in Grand Junction: Local Manufacturing On The Map
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Partners in Workforce Development: Aligning Education, Opportunity, and Industry Pathways
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