GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bike rack and lock brand RockyMounts plans to move its headquarters from Boulder about 250 miles west to Grand Junction. The company will make its home in a new business park being developed specifically for outdoor industry companies.
"I started the business in Boulder in the mid 90's; it flourished here and I will always be grateful to Boulder for the opportunity," said RockyMounts' president, Bobby Noyes.
Noyes said he met with representatives from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership earlier this year.
"There was a dynamic energy that was reminiscent of my early years launching this business. I saw an opportunity to be a part of a growing and vibrant community here in Grand Junction, build the headquarters I had always dreamed of, and to contribute to the improved quality of life for myself, my employees, and the like-minded souls that call the Western Slope home."
The Riverfront at Las Colonias Park development's anchor tenant is Bonsai Design, which designs and builds outdoor adventure courses. DT Swiss, MRP and other bike industry brands also are based in the area.
"We are seeing more and more interest from businesses like RockyMounts," said Robin Brown, GJEP's executive director. "Companies are growing tired of metropolitan areas and their long commutes, high real estate costs and congested neighborhoods. They want good business conditions without compromising on quality of life. We believe we can offer that here in Colorado's Grand Valley."
RockyMounts plans to allocate $30,000 towards the benefit of Riverfront at Las Colonias Park to construct a park amenity that will serve as a shared recreation opportunity for the community, park users and staffs of local businesses. A RockyMounts grand opening event is planned for the fall of 2019.
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BRAIN wrote about the Riverfront at Las Colonias Park in our Grand Valley Dealer Tour coverage in our June 15, 2017 issue.
