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GJEP Releases 2023 Economic Impact Report

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has released its 2023 Annual Report detailing the organization’s economic impact, activity over the past year, and strategic goals. The report provides a look into Mesa County’s economy and insight into the region’s direction for future growth.

Kurtis Minder to Keynote Western Colorado Economic Summit

Kurtis Minder, CEO & Co-Founder of GroupSense, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the highly anticipated 2024 Western Colorado Economic Summit. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at Colorado Mesa University.

Kurtis Minder has built a robust cyber reconnaissance operation protecting some of the largest enterprises and government organizations. His company, GroupSense, is a leading provider of digital risk solutions. Minder has successfully navigated and negotiated some of the largest ransomware, breach, and data extortion cases worldwide.

Innovative Outdoor Manufacturer Goose Gear Chooses Grand Junction for Relocation

Goose Gear, a leading outdoor recreation and overland manufacturer, has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site for its new headquarters and was awarded the Job Growth Tax Incentive. Family-owned and operated, Goose Gear specializes in manufacturing high-quality camping systems for vehicle-based recreation that add to the simplicity and comfort of their customers’ outdoor experience

Grand Junction’s SG Aerospace & Gas Celebrates NASA Recognition

Headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, SG Aerospace & Gas pushes the boundaries of quality and innovation. The company has gained a reputation for its unwavering commitment to excellence, specializing in application-specific products that support aerospace, oil and gas, and industrial markets.

They have continued to grow and expand their capabilities while operating in Grand Junction and recently received recognition from NASA for their contributions to the Artemis project.

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Bridging the Gap: Advancing Our Workforce Through Education

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Our Workforce Through Education

Today’s economy demands a proactive approach to equipping our workforce with the necessary skills
for growing industries. Through local
partnerships and open communication between our education system and businesses, we can ensure our community is poised to meet these demands.

GJEP Releases 2023 Economic Impact Report

GJEP Releases 2023 Economic Impact Report

Grand Junction Economic Partnership Releases 2023 Economic Impact ReportGrand Junction, Colorado (March 26, 2024) — The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has released its 2023 Annual Report detailing the organization’s economic impact, activity over the past...

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Kurtis Minder to Keynote Western Colorado Economic Summit

Kurtis Minder to Keynote Western Colorado Economic Summit

Kurtis Minder to Keynote At Western Colorado Economic SummitGrand Junction, Colorado (March 20, 2024) — The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) is pleased to announce that Kurtis Minder, CEO & Co-Founder of GroupSense, will be this year’s keynote speaker...

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Business Case Studies

Lada Cube, Grand Junction – A Colorado Company to Watch

Building the Future: Låda Cube's Award-Winning Approach to ConstructionBy: Selena Sanchez | Director of Marketing & Communications, GJEP (September 27, 2023) Deep in the heart of Grand Junction, one company is building the future, one wall at a time. Låda Cube is...

Timberleaf Trailers

a visionary builder timberleaf trailersestablished: 2015 home base: grand junction, colorado industry: outdoor manufacturing employees: 10 (and growing)THE BEGINNING Kevin Molick had been enamored with the teardrop trailer concept for many years, but when he went to...

Phoenix Haus

pioneering healthy homesphoenix hausestablished: 2014 home base: grand junction, colorado industry: passive home builders employees: 8 FTE in grand junction, 5 remoteHOW IT STARTED The business started in 2010 in Saginaw, Michigan, where founder Bill McDonald began...

Loki Clothing

pioneering outdoor apparelLoki Clothing Companyestablished: 1997 home base: grand junction, colorado industry: outdoor apparel manufacturing employees: 8-12 THE LOKI STORY Loki was conceived in a snowstorm at 14,000 feet in 1990.  Brothers Dirk and Seth...

INFOCU5

Headquartered in Telluride, INFOCU5 made the decision to move its Pasadena, California-based office and a dozen or so employees to Colorado's Grand Valley.  CEO and Founder Jake Bush said, "The changes I've seen across the Western Slope have led to a newfound...

Timberleaf Trailers

When Kevin Molick outgrew his manufacturing facility in Denver a few years ago, Front Range real estate costs presented a major hurdle for the fast-growing teardrop trailer business. So, Kevin and his wife uprooted from their home of 40 years and moved to the Grand Valley. Today, Timberleaf Trailers is on the move again. Having outgrown their original Grand Junction facility, they are building a new 9,500 sq.ft. facility from scratch.

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