Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP)

Join us in shaping the future of western Colorado! 💡 On April 24th, business and community leaders, policymakers, and economic development professionals will gather at Colorado Mesa University to explore key economic trends, investment opportunities, and strategies for sustainable development. You won't want to miss the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit, presented by FCI Constructors, Inc.! Check out the agenda and reserve your sponsored table at: https://lnkd.in/gNgCiupB General admission tickets go on sale starting March 24. Stay tuned for more announcements, including this year's lunch keynote! 🏔️ Thank you to our premier sponsors: FCI Constructors, Inc., Intermountain Health, Grand Junction Federal Credit Union, Conquest Development, West Star Aviation, LLC, High Country Beverage, and Colorado Mesa University

⭐ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: High Country Beverage ⬇️ Family-owned and operated, High Country Beverage is Colorado's premier beverage distributor, serving over 2,200 accounts throughout Northern Colorado and Western Colorado. With a long-standing presence in Mesa County and a commitment to excellence and sustainable, ethical business practices, High Country Beverage has grown into a major employer for the region, offering high-quality job and career growth opportunities for residents. We are thankful for their commitment to supporting Mesa County through their community involvement and support of this year's Western Colorado Economic Summit as a silver sponsor! Learn more about High Country Beverage at https://lnkd.in/gSCStM8s Please note: Tickets are at capacity for this year's conference. To add your name to the waiting list, please visit GJEP.ORG/WCES #WCES #EconomicDevelopment #GJEP #GrandJunction #MesaCounty #Fruita #Palisade

Back by popular demand, Dr. Nathan Perry, economist and professor at Colorado Mesa University, will take a deep dive on localized economic data during the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit, happening April 24th at CMU. 📈 Dr. Perry will provide an update on Mesa County's key economic indicators, including unemployment, labor force participation, sales tax, and more—with his signature sense of humor and possibly a few jokes along the way! PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are currently at capacity! To join our waitlist and view full event details, please visit https://lnkd.in/gNgCiupB #GJEP #WCES #GrandJunction #MesaCounty #EconomicData

Should more federal agencies—like the Bureau of Land Management—be relocated outside Washington, D.C.? Join the CMU Civic Forum for a thought-provoking debate featuring: • William Perry Pendley, former BLM Director under the Trump Administration • Mary Jo Rugwell, President of the Public Lands Foundation and former BLM WY State Director 🗓 Tuesday, April 29 🕠 5:30 PM MT 📍 Colorado Mesa University – University Center Meyer Ballroom Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gFdN7z9k #CivicEngagement #PublicLands #FederalAgencies #GrandJunctionEvents

⭐ WCES Featured Session: Attracting Investment—A Conversation with Site Selection Professionals ⬇️ This exclusive panel discussion features top site selection consultants who will share their insights on our region’s strengths, key advantages for business attraction, and areas of opportunity for growth and improvement. Before the Western Colorado Economic Summit, we will host four site selection consultants to tour Mesa County, exploring what makes our community unique and key areas of opportunity for economic development. Then, during the Economic Summit, our guests will share their valuable perspectives on what makes a community stand out in the competitive world of site selection and recommendations on how we can position ourselves for future investment and economic success. Featuring: • Chris Lloyd - Sr. VP & Director, Infrastructure & Economic Development at McGuireWoods Consulting • Savannah Jermance, MBA, CEcD, CCIP - Director of Business Incentives & Site Selection at Ryan • Jeff Pappas - Senior Managing Director at Newmark • Sabrina Champagne - Senior Incentives & Tax Advisor at Strategic Location Services LLC (SLS) Moderated by Brad McCloud, Area Manager, Community Relations for Western Colorado at Xcel Energy Thank you to our Site Selector Familiarization Tour Sponsors: Xcel Energy, Conquest, Alpine Bank, and Spectrum Business! ** Please note: Tickets for the WCES are SOLD OUT! To add your name to the waitlist, please visit GJEP.ORG/WCES #EconomicDevelopment #SiteSelection #ChooseColorado #GJEP #MesaCounty #GrandJunction

Hopefully you were able to reserve your tickets to this year's Western Colorado Economic Summit, happening April 24th at Colorado Mesa University, because we are SOLD OUT! 📣 🎟️ To add your name to our waitlist, please visit https://lnkd.in/gNgCiupB This monumental event is made possible through the support of our sponsors. Thank you to our premier sponsors: FCI Constructors, Inc., Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction Federal Credit Union, Conquest, High Country Beverage, West Star Aviation, LLC, and Colorado Mesa University! #WesternColorado #GJEP #MesaCounty #GrandJunction #EconomicDevelopment #FruitaCO #PalisadeCO #WCES

Governor Polis, OEDIT and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) announced that BRUIN WASTE MANAGEMENT, LLC will expand in Grand Junction, Colorado, with support from the state’s Rural Jump-Start Program. Bruin Waste Management will launch a new, independent division focused on advancing recycling and materials sortation to better serve Western Colorado’s waste management and sustainability needs. Learn more about Bruin Waste Management’s expansion 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6e6d-xS

FEATURED PROPERTY: 2600 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction CO brought to you by Mike Foster. ⬇️ Located close to Downtown Grand Junction and near the new Dos Rios development and the Riverfront at Las Colonias, this property features three available lots ranging from 1.61 acres to 2.04 acres along the high-traffic Riverside Parkway. • Lot 1: 1.61 AC at $800,000 • Lot 2: 1.87 AC at $1,100,000 • Lot 3: 2.04 AC at $1,000,000 Learn more by contacting Mike Foster at mfoster@cbcwest.com or visit: https://lnkd.in/e3nUnnTC #FeaturedProperty #CommercialRealEstate #ChooseColorado #VacantLand

Big news for Western Colorado! We're thrilled to welcome Luis Guillermo Benitez — mountaineer, author, and outdoor industry leader — as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit on April 24 at Colorado Mesa University! 🎤💼 From summiting Everest to shaping policy, Luis brings powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of the outdoors in economic prosperity. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! 🎟️ Learn more at www.gjep.org/wces Thank you to our sponsors: FCI Constructors, Inc., Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction Federal Credit Union, Conquest Development, High Country Beverage, West Star Aviation, LLC, and Colorado Mesa University #WCES2025 #WesternColorado #EconomicSummit #OutdoorIndustry #LuisBenitez #GrandJunction #GJEP https://lnkd.in/g9gHnHmZ

GJEP works closely with local brokers to support business relocation and expansion in Mesa County. 🏗️ 🏢 “From our perspective, finding the right commercial real estate is critical,” said Matt Bell, GJEP Business Development Manager. “We work closely with businesses considering the region and with local commercial brokers to connect businesses with the right property. Our role is to bridge the gap, ensuring businesses have the information they need to make informed decisions and connecting them directly with a broker when they are ready.” Over the past year, we've seen a significant increase in demand for commercial properties, particularly in the 10,000 to 15,000-square-foot range. Prospective businesses have also expressed interest in larger properties of 100,000-square-foot spaces. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03gcvVR0 #ChooseColorado #GrandJunction #GJEP #MesaCounty #FeaturedProperty