Pioneering Outdoor Recreation in

The New West

Industry leaders are staking their claim and growing in Colorado’s greater Grand Junction Area. The region’s mild climate, diverse terrain, and experienced industry network create the perfect blend of testing ground and playground in Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade. Companies including DT Swiss, Leitner-Poma, Loki, and Mountain Racing Products are just some of the outdoor specialists that call the region home.

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Site Selection & Commercial Real Estate Support

Grand Junction is home to stunning natural landscapes and seven Colorado Opportunity Zones, making it the perfect place to discover shovel-ready sites and move-in-ready locations.

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Workforce & Talent Pipeline

Mesa County is the only ACT Certified Work Ready Community in Colorado and has a robust talent pipeline through Colorado Mesa University and CMU Tech. Let us help you get connected with talent poised to help you grow.

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Quality of Life & Recreation

A love for the great outdoors unites our community, from world-class mountain bike trails to river rafting and hiking. Plus, our school district…. and comparatively affordable housing makes the Grand Junction area a perfect place for families.

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Our community offers a variety of programs and available incentives to take your business to the next level. We’re here to help you navigate these incentives and support your application process.

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Connect With Community Leaders

From getting connected to local and state leaders to expanding your network and establishing roots in the region, we’ll make sure you have a seat at the table.

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Rural Jump Start Program

New and expanding businesses in Mesa County may be eligible for this “tax holiday” for up to eight years, that includes zero state income taxes; zero state and local sales and use taxes; zero county and municipal real and business personal property taxes; and zero state income taxes for employees.

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Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are economically distressed communities where certain new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. There are seven Opportunity Zones in Colorado’s Grand Junction area, which encompass most of central Grand Junction, including the new downtown river district, as well as Powderhorn Mountain Resort on the Grand Mesa.

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Strategic Fund Incentive

The Strategic Fund Incentive supports and encourages new business development, business expansions, and relocations that generate new jobs throughout the State of Colorado. It is a cash incentive program for eligible businesses that create net new full-time jobs in the State of Colorado that are maintained for at least one year.

Job Growth Tax Incentive

A performance-based program for businesses pursuing job creation projects that would otherwise not occur in Colorado. Businesses that create at least 20 net new jobs in Colorado within a credit period may be eligible for a state income tax credit equal to 50% of FICA paid.

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Enterprise Zone

Mesa County is a designated Colorado Enterprise Zone, providing businesses with tax credits for specific (pre-certified) business operations, including hiring new employees, providing employees with health insurance and job training, obtaining a new business facility, and purchasing new equipment, if they locate or expand in a designated “enterprise zone.”

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Business Success Stories

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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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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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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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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About Us

At the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP), we help businesses discover innovation and sustainable growth opportunities as they relocate or expand into the region.

Like the community that we reside in, we are bold and eager for change through innovation. We recruit and provide development opportunities to businesses in Grand Junction, Palisade, Fruita, and surrounding regions. As a private non-profit incorporated organization, we provide free business services and operate with the support of the community, investors, and economic development partners.