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.

Business Success Stories

Lada Cube, Grand Junction – A Colorado Company to Watch

Headquartered in Grand Junction, Lada Cube is an award winning, building tech company that offers pre-manufactured and pre-engineered walls. See why they choose to operate in the region.

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Spartan Drill Tools Accepted into Rural-Jump Start Program

Spartan Drill Tools is one of North America’s most well-known drill tool manufacturing companies, producing a variety of products for the mining and water well industries.

In 2023, Spartan Drill Tools announced expansion plans with a new manufacturing division in Grand Junction and was successfully approved into the Rural Jump-Start Program. Through their expansion, they will be utilizing innovative processes new to Colorado with the purchase of a $1.4 million friction welder supporting the manufacture of its new small-diameter drill pipes and tooling.

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West Star Aviation Embarks on Major 109,000 Sq Foot Expansion in Grand Junction

A long standing contributor and leading employer in Mesa County, West Star Aviation continues to provide quality jobs and serve as a catalyst for economic growth as they undergo a significant expansion.

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DT Swiss, A Global Leader Thriving in Grand Junction, Colorado

In the world of high-performance bicycle components, few names resonate as strongly as DT Swiss. With its global headquarters in Biel, Switzerland, and a network of production and sales sites across Germany, Poland, France, the USA, and Taiwan, DT Swiss has established itself as a leader in the cycling industry. But did you know that the company’s North American operations are rooted right here in Grand Junction, Colorado?

Since opening its Grand Junction subsidiary in 1996, DT Swiss has grown exponentially, making significant investments in both its facilities and the local workforce. What started as a dedicated spoke production facility has evolved into a robust operation featuring a state-of-the-art wheel-building department and a comprehensive service center. The company’s expansion in 2021 into a new, spacious building with modern infrastructure is a testament to its commitment to Grand Junction and the North American market.

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Skyhook Solar Relocates to Grand Junction and Joins Rural Jump-Start Program

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.

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