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Partners in Workforce Development: Aligning Education, Opportunity, and Industry Pathways
Partners in Workforce Development: Aligning Education, Opportunity, and Industry Pathways By...
The Las Colonias Evolution: Highs, Lows, and Horizons
The Las Colonias Evolution: Highs, Lows, and Horizons By Curtis Englehart, Executive Director for...
CMU Graduate and Grand Junction Startup Win Global Awards for Groundbreaking AI Tool
CMU Graduate and Grand Junction Startup Win Global Awards for Groundbreaking AI ToolGrand...
Housing Impacts Workforce Growth in Mesa County
Housing is economic infrastructure. In Mesa County, rising rent, limited inventory, and shifting affordability are creating barriers to workforce growth. Local governments and employers are responding with creative solutions including new developments and rental programs to AI-powered permitting and employer-assisted housing. Addressing the housing crisis is essential to attract and retain the talent that drives our regional economy
Talent is Currency in Economic Development
In today’s economy, talent is the true currency of growth. At the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, we’ve seen firsthand how workforce availability and quality of life are the deciding factors for companies exploring relocation or expansion. As demographic shifts challenge communities across Colorado, Mesa County is responding with collaborative talent development strategies, strong educational pipelines, and an unbeatable outdoor lifestyle. Discover how our region is building a workforce-driven economic future by investing in people, place, and purpose.
Grand Junction’s Skyhook Solar Charges Ahead with Colorado Companies to Watch Award Recognition
Grand Junction's Skyhook Solar Charges Ahead with Colorado Companies to Watch Award...
Winning in Economic Development: People, Places, and Site Selection
Winning in Economic Development: People, Places, and Site Selection.By Curtis Englehart, Executive...
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...
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...