A motorcycle lighting and accessories manufacturer has announced plans to relocate from Colorado Springs to Mesa County.

The move is expected to include a renovated facility and staff additions.

“We chose Mesa County for several reasons,” said Chris Vestal, founder and president of MotoMinded. “The most important reason is a better quality of life for us and our employees. Outside the shop we love to ride our bicycles and motorcycles, hike and look forward to getting into water recreation on the Colorado River.”

MotoMinded worked with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership on the relocation and taking advantage of Enterprise Zone tax credits for capital investments, job creation and employee training.

Curtis Englehart, executive director of GJEP, praised the move. “MotoMinded is a very impressive outdoor recreation manufacturing company that has a lot of potential to thrive in their new home.” 

MotoMinded designs and manufactures light-emitting diode lights, headlight masks and other motorcycle accessories.

MotoMinded uses several techniques  — including additive manufacturing, computer numerical control routing and laser cutting — to produce products while also using outsourced work from vendors. The company obtains as many materials as possible from suppliers in the United States and also contributes to the Colorado Trails Preservation Alliance.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, MotoMinded manufactured and gave away face shields for first responders, hospital staff, nursing homes and nonprofits.

Vestal said he’s eager to complete the move to Mesa County and join with other outdoor recreation-related businesses in the Grand Valley. “The local outdoor recreation economy has grown to a point we feel can support us, and we look forward to getting involved and help to grow it further.”

MotoMinded will renovate its new facility. Vestal said he also plans to hire several employees, including a full-time production operator.