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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
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.
Skyhook Solar Celebrates Acceptance Into Rural Jump Start Program and Establishes Headquarters in Grand Junction
Skyhook Solar, a manufacturer of transportable, industrial-grade solar generators has selected Grand Junction as its new home and was accepted into the Rural Jump Start Program. The company’s core technology provides transportable, industrial-grade solar generators that can provide power to EVs, micromobility, internet access, lighting, and emergency services in public spaces.
Affordable & Workforce Housing: An Endorsement for a Brighter Future
Over the past few years, our community has experienced significant growth and development with new investments, people relocating to the region, and the vision of our community gaining traction.
As our community navigates affordable and workforce challenges, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership has voted to endorse upcoming ballot measure 2B that will allow for the lease of land for affordable and workforce housing up to 99 years.