21-02-2025
Local and state officials say about 900 new jobs coming to Mesa County
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – New jobs are expected to come to Mesa County after it was announced Thursday that Morgan Mining is coming to Grand Junction
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership said that 893 new jobs will be created over the next eight years. Morgan Mining received the state's Job Growth Tax Incentive – a performance-based incentive dependent on job creation and salary requirements – make this expansion possible. Morgan Mining is a construction, mining, engineering and management firm.
'Morgan Mining's investment into Mesa County represents a significant milestone for the regional economy. With up to 893 new jobs projected over the next eight years, this expansion provides incredible opportunities for local workforce development while reinforcing the region's reputation for supporting industry growth. We are proud to partner with Project West Co Mining as they invest in our community's future,' Curtis Englehart, executive director for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, said in a news release.
GJEP announced the expansion along with Gov. Jared Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).
'I'm thrilled that Morgan Mining is expanding in Western Colorado, bringing 893 new good-paying jobs to Grand Junction and Mesa County. Colorado is the best place to live, work, and do business, and this exciting announcement shows that our leadership to lower costs for workers and build a strong workforce continues to attract businesses to our strong economy, strengthening our Colorado for All,' Polis said in the release.
The release also said the new jobs would have an average annual wage of $92,447. The positions will include engineers, electricians and finance roles.
'We are excited to move forward with our expansion plans in Mesa County. We decided that creating a mining-focused hub in Mesa County provided the best economic and growth opportunities for Morgan. From the outset of this expansion project, OEDIT and GJEP were very actively engaged with us and ultimately provided the support needed to tip the scales in favor of Mesa County. We look forward to continuing our relationship with these entities, as well as other local leaders, as this expansion moves forward,' President of Morgan Mining Justin Morgan said in the release.
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