Business View Magazine - November 2016

Business View Magazine - November 2016 127 in the state’s Seed Pilot Program that allows them to grow the seed for hemp production. The exciting side of that piece of the cannabis story is that because we don’t grow the psychotropic cannabis, it allows the hemp side to flourish, here. Those seeds can’t cross- pollinate because the hemp will neuter the psychotro- pic effects of cannabis. So that makes Mesa County a much more desirable locale for hemp production.” “We are motivated to think innovatively about how we can help businesses grow and succeed, here in Mesa County. The Jump Start program is a prime example,” Pollard says in summation. “We are entrepreneurial; we’re hungry; we’re looking for great new jobs in this community. And we’re excited to share the story about who we are.” PREFERRED VENDOR United Companies – United Companies is one of Western Colorado’s most prominent construction and materials supply companies. It was founded in 1953 by the Nesbitt family and today employs 300 people and serves a market area of over 14,500 square miles in 11 counties. It provides sand and rock products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and paving, and con- struction services. - www.united-gj.com