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Local economy expected to hold steady in 2026 Brandon Leuallen The Business Times
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esa County’s economy is expected to remain stable in 2026, supported by continued diversification and steady business investment. However, it is unlikely to see rapid growth, according to insights shared during the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Outlook event on Dec. 15. Before the keynote forecast, the Grand Junction Chamber recognized several local business expansions, emphasizing the role of existing employers in driving investment and economic activity in Mesa County. Chamber officials reported that, over the course of 2025, the organization recognized $46.03 million in business investments made by existing companies across the county. Fourth-quarter recognitions included Nightingales Care at Home, which reported a $650,000 investment and the creation of one job; Bray and Company with a $600,000 investment; Valley Plaza with a $1.7 million investment; Natural Grocers with a $3 million investment and five new jobs; Hilltop with a $14 million investment; and River City Sportplex, which reported the creation of 30 new jobs. Additional fourth-quarter honorees included BBSI and Bighorn Consulting, which reported job growth but did not disclose investment amounts. See story on Page 5
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Business brings the swing
The Social Swing owners, Nic and Tegan Hansen, think any social gathering can be better with their mobile golf simulator — Story on Page 2
Nic and Tegan Hansen started their side business, The Social Swing, with a soft launch in November at WestCo Brewing. They expect most of their events will be in the Grand Junction service area, but most of the Western Slope is fair game for them to take their mobile golf simulator. Photo courtesy of The Social Swing.
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