Major Industries
Aerospace & Advanced
Manufacturing
Tech-minded manufacturers are answering Colorado’s call. With contracts from Lockheed Martin, payrolls of over $18 million, and Aerospace/Electronics Manufacturer of the Year accolades, the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries are thriving in the Grand Junction area.
Agribusiness
The Grand Junction area is famous for its long tradition with fruits and farming, including our legendary wine country and Palisade peaches. Our mild climate, skilled workforce and low taxes continue to attract businesses to the area: craft breweries, distilleries, farm-to-fork operations, and agribusiness entrepreneurs are all staking their claim on the New West.
Energy and Renewables
Bountiful natural resources and over 200 days of sunshine are just some of the reasons why major players in natural gas, cleantech, and renewables flock to the Grand Junction area. The region is home to the first-ever coal/solar demonstration array and Colorado’s first-ever solar company, Atlasta Solar Center. It is also basecamp for the Piceance Basin, one of the largest gas resources in the country.
Health and Medical Care
With five hospitals, numerous medical facilities, and a homegrown talent pool from Colorado Mesa University, the Grand Junction area is a recognized healthcare hub for the mountain region, serving a half million residents from Western Colorado into Utah and Wyoming.
Outdoor Recreation
Uniting our industries and families, our landscape is the breathtaking core of the Grand Junction area. The region’s mild climate, diverse terrain, and experienced industry network create the perfect blend of testing ground and playground. Companies including DT Swiss, Leitner-Poma, Loki, and Mountain Racing Products are just some of the outdoor specialists that call the Grand Junction area home.
Technology and
Entrepreneurship
The Grand Junction area is the place where the outdoors meets innovation and digital infrastructure. We offer an environment that provides the foundation for tech entrepreneurs, software developers, telecommunications firms, videographers, photographers, and graphic designers to thrive. We embrace cleantech and ag-tech startups that are eager to make the planet a better place.
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