August/September Business View Magazine

148 149 GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT Airport is unlike any other airport I’m familiar with in that we have an important role in the commercial community, but we also have a robust general aviation community, as well,” she states. On the commercial side, Grand Junction Re- gional Airport welcomes daily flights from Alle- giant, American Airlines, Delta, Denver Air, and United. FedEx flights connect to Colorado Springs, Fresno, California, and Memphis, Tennessee. The facility is also home to several large, commercial and non-commercial aviation organizations such as the Bureau of Land Management, Twin Otter International (an aerial survey, surveillance, and research aircraft provider), and West Star Aviation an airframe, engine repair, maintenance, modifi- cations, and avionics installation. Multiple flight schools and college collaboration educators are tenants at the facility, as well. “About 80 percent of our operations are general aviation,” Padalecki notes. “That’s, in part, because AT A GLANCE GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT WHAT: A commercial and general aviation facility WHERE: Three miles northeast of Grand Junc- tion, in Mesa County, Colorado WEBSITE: www.gjairport.com RIVERFRONT at las colonias PARK is a unique public-private partnership in Western Colorado between the City of Grand Junction, local out- door recreation business Bonsai Design, and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP). GJEP is the official economic development organization for Colorado’s Grand Valley, a geographically blessed region on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. It is home to several municipalities, including Fruita, Palisade and Grand Junction. Located on Interstate 70, the Grand Val- ley is the major hub between Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah, and is easily accessible by car, rail, or air via the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Boasting more than 275 days of sunshine, a year-round temperate climate, and a unique combination of water, desert and mountain, Colorado’s Grand Valley is a mecca for outdoor activity, exploration and R&D. Key industries in- clude outdoor recreation, aviation & aerospace, agribusiness, energy and IT. The Grand Valley is home to Colorado Mesa University, which sup- plies these industries with a steady stream of local talent. GJEP is committed to growing a thriving and diverse economy in Colorado’s Grand Valley by supporting companies interested in relocating or expanding into the region. Services include site selection, economic analyses and coordination of incentive programs. Grand Junction, Colorado W O R K + P L A Y RIVERFRONT at las colonias PARK offers entrepreneurial companies an immersive experience geared toward wellness, community and unparalleled recreation. Our 15-acre business park nestled in a 140-acre city park sits in the heart of downtown Grand Junction, yet offers unique access to rivers, lakes, mountains and deserts. Choose from shovel-ready sites or state-of-the-art, energy efficient buildings that offer multiple options: office, commercial, warehouse or build-to-suit. www.RiverfrontColorado.com 970.245.4332 info@RiverfrontColorado.com RIVER FRONT at las colonias PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT GRAND JUNCTION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP www.gjep.org www.riverfrontcolorado.com