Violet Gro Opens HQ in Grand Junction
Last week, Violet Gro held a grand opening for its new headquarters in Grand Junction. The company spun off from a Florida-based LED lighting company,
Colorado Mesa University Adds Outdoor Recreation Industry Bachelor’s Degree
Colorado Mesa University has tapped GJEP board member Sarah Shrader, co-founder of Bonsai Design, for a new multi-disciplinary degree in outdoor recreation industry studies. Here's
Grand Junction Airport Contributes $710 Million to Colorado Economy
The Colorado Department of Transportation reports that the Grand Junction Regional Airport contributed $710 million in 2018 toward Colorado's economy. It is an 87% increase
Proximity, the Country’s Largest Network of Coworking Brands, Receives Opportunity Zone Funding
Proximity Space, Inc., a technology business based in Grand Junction and Montrose on Colorado's Western Slope, announced today new funding from the CORI Innovation Fund,
Canfield Bikes Relocates to Fruita
Canfield Bikes, a high-end bike manufacturer from the State of Washington, has relocated to Fruita. The company is in the process of closing on a
Grand Junction Game Development Company Teams Up with Norway Company
SynaptixGames, a gaming software development company based in Grand Junction, has partnered with a Norwegian education company to develop a new, innovative game that teaches
Grand Junction Among Top Metros in Income Growth
In a recent report, Bloomberg ranked U.S. metros based on per capita personal income growth from 2016-2018. The data, as reported by the U.S. Bureau
First Business Breaks Ground in Riverfront at Las Colonias Business Park
Bike rack manufacturer RockyMounts has broken ground on its new headquarters in Riverfront at Las Colonias Park, the new Grand Junction business park that caters
Jobless rate falls to 2.5% in Mesa County, workforce grows
"According to data from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Mesa County posted an unemployment rate of 2.5%, the lowest total in the county
Opportunity Zones Boost Already Improved Western Slope Economy
In this article from last week, The Colorado Sun explores how Opportunity Zones have helped accelerate business recruitment and economic growth on Colorado's Western Slope,
