A Grand Junction economic development organization has received a $200,000 grant to fund efforts to bring new businesses to Mesa County.

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership received the grant from the ZOMA Foundation, which promotes community development and other efforts in Colorado and Chile.

“GJEP is committed to making the Grand Junction area a place of opportunities for generations to come by diversifying our economy and bringing primary jobs to our community,” said Curtis Englehart, executive director. “We are grateful for ZOMA Foundation’s partnership and their shared vision for rural economic development.”

GJEP works to promote employment and capital investment in Mesa County through the attraction, expansion and retention of businesses. The organization provides free development and relocation services as well as connects businesses with local, state and national incentives.

In 2022, GJEP supported the relocation and expansion of a total of seven businesses and helped create 83 jobs with the potential for an additional 333 jobs.

Founded by Ben and Lucy Ana Walton, the ZOMA Foundation promotes the development of thriving communities and solutions to key issues.