This past Sunday in my Daily Sentinel column, I broke down why I think our community has fared better through this pandemic than predicted by national thought leaders like the Brookings Institute. One reason: we have managed to diversify our economy, which has allowed us to maintain and grow jobs, even as some industries have slowed down. The Milken Institute recently confirmed this with the release of the "2021 Best-Performing Cities Index" - Grand Junction ranked #12 in 12-month job growth and #57 overall.
Scroll down for more about the Milken Institute ranking and other highlights!
Remote Workers: 5 Reasons to Move to Grand Junction
GJEP's partnership with ColoradoBiz magazine continues this year and our first contributed piece highlights some of the reasons the Grand Valley is an ideal place to live and work remotely.
First, we learned that CMU has partnered with the Sabeti Lab, affiliated with two distinguished higher academic institutions, Harvard and MIT, on new COVID-19 research.
GJEP Tallies Economic Impact of Bureau of Land Management HQ
With the New Administration, the future of the BLM headquarters in Grand Junction is unclear. One thing that is clear, however, is the economic benefit of having a federal HQ located here. GJEP recently calculated the initial total economic impact of the BLM HQ move to Grand Junction - see the numbers.
Grand Junction Ranked #57 Best-Performing Small City
The Milken Institute recently released its annual ranking of the “Best-Performing Cities” across America and the Grand Junction metro ranked #57 among small cities. That's up 24 ranks from last year and up over 130 ranks in the last four years.
The City of Grand Junction and partners throughout the Grand Valley want to understand the decisions people make when choosing where to live and work. Your answers to the survey will help the City better accommodate the types of housing residents and workers want and need. Be a part of charting our future.
The Colorado Manufacturing Awards recognize outstanding companies and people shaping American manufacturing. This year, there are 15 awards across three broad categories. Nominations close on Monday, March 1, and self-nominations are encouraged.
Mesa County shifted to Yellow Level: Concern on the Colorado COVID-19 Dial last week, allowing for more businesses to open at greater capacity. Meanwhile, both the local and federal governments have extended business relief programs to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Visit GJEP's COVID-19 Business Resources page for updates and information.
