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Innovative Outdoor Manufacturer 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
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.
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.
NASA Names Colorado Mesa University an Emerging Research Institution with Inaugural Grant
Colorado Mesa University has been named a NASA emerging research institution with an inaugural grant that will offer undergraduate students a unique research opportunity.
Top Ways Economic Development Impacts Local Economies
Economic development is critical in impacting our local community and shaping the future of our social, cultural, and infrastructural landscapes. Each of us plays a part in shaping the destiny and direction of the place we call home.
At GJEP, we play a key role in the newest developments and celebrate alongside the businesses and organizations impacting positive change throughout Mesa County. Our mission is to create quality jobs and expand capital investment in Mesa County by attracting, expanding, and retaining primary businesses.
Grand Junction’s SG Aerospace & Gas Celebrates NASA Recognition
Headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, SG Aerospace & Gas pushes the boundaries of quality and innovation. The company has gained a reputation for its unwavering commitment to excellence, specializing in application-specific products that support aerospace, oil and gas, and industrial markets.
They have continued to grow and expand their capabilities while operating in Grand Junction and recently received recognition from NASA for their contributions to the Artemis project.
Proactive Business Recruitment Through Meaningful Trade Shows
At the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP), we foster growth in our community by attracting businesses to stimulate job creation and capital investment. Leveraging meaningful tradeshows for proactive business recruitment is one of the tools we use to promote business opportunities in our community, generate new leads, and foster collaboration with our partners at the state and federal levels.