--- title: "Development Opportunities: Las Colonias Business Park—Grand Junction, CO" description: The Riverfront at Las Colonias Business Park is a 140 acre, mixed use destination in Grand Junction, CO featuring shovel ready sites and commercial development opportunities along the Colorado River. --- [![Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png?width=1178&height=166&name=GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png "Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ")](http://www.gjep.org) Shovel-Ready, Commercial Property On The Colorado River # The Riverfront at Las Colonias Park—Grand Junction, CO [Inquire About Sites](https://info.gjep.org/las-colonias-business-park#submit-inquiry) # Where The Colorado River Meets Opportunity #### The Riverfront at Las Colonias is a 140-acre mixed-use destination in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado, and home to a 15-acre business park with shovel-ready sites, a growing base of local and national businesses, and one of the most distinctive settings for commercial development on the Western Slope. ### Proximity to Major Transportation Routes Located in proximity to the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), I-70, and U.S. Hwy 50 ### High Visibility Location Riverside Parkway provides strong visibility with popular nearby amenities including an outdoor amphitheater, botanical garden, dog park, walking trails, and green space ### Ideal For A Variety of Businesses The dynamic live, work, play environment is suited for light industrial, office, restaurant, or retail establishments --- ### Multiple Shovel-Ready Pad Sites The 15-acre business park features 8 shovel-ready flexible pad sites with built-to-suite opportunities available ### 99-Year Ground Lease Opportunity to stretch lease payments over 99 years, once the lease is paid, your rate is reduced to zero. ### No Money Down, 0% Interest Upon application approval, we require no money down or interest collected --- ## Submit Your Inquiry ![Drone-26](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Drone-26.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Drone-26.jpg) ![Drone-9](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Drone-9.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Drone-9.jpg) ![Drone-15](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Drone-15.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Drone-15.jpg) ![Drone-66](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Drone-66.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Drone-66.jpg) ![Drone-103](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Drone-103.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Drone-103.jpg) ## Explore The Riverfront at Las Colonias ##### What was once a blighted stretch of the Colorado River has become one of Grand Junction's most active community amenities. Through collaborative efforts at the local, state, and federal levels, the Riverfront at Las Colonias Park has transformed into a place to gather, grow, and thrive. ##### Today, the business park and surrounding area anchor a growing mix of employers, restaurants, retail, lodging, and housing, all within walking distance of the Colorado Riverfront Trail and downtown Grand Junction. ![gjep\_online](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/gjep_online.png?width=500&height=500&name=gjep_online.png "gjep_online") ### Outdoor Amphitheater 5,000-person outdoor amphitheater hosting popular musical artists and community concerts ### Dog Park Centrally located dog park featuring two seperate areas for small/senior and large/active dogs ### Botanical Garden Western Colorado Botanical Gardens features 15 acres of specialty gardens, including a tropical rain forest and butterfly house ### Walking Trails Connected walking trails along the Colorado Riverfront Trail, providing scenic views and direct access to nature ### River Access Direct access to the Colorado River, including a boat ramp, two standing wave water features, beach and wading areas ### Community Green Space Popular park and festival areas home to popular 5Ks, community events, car shows, and more ### LAS COLONIAS TENANTS & NEIGHBORING AMENITIES --- ![Bonsai Design](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bonsai%20Design.jpeg?width=395&height=506&name=Bonsai%20Design.jpeg) ![OakStarBankLogotransparent](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OakStarBankLogotransparent.png?width=943&height=613&name=OakStarBankLogotransparent.png) ![summit dev co](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/summit%20dev%20co.png?width=800&height=222&name=summit%20dev%20co.png) ![KLJ\_Color\_Tagline](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/KLJ_Color_Tagline.png?width=468&height=218&name=KLJ_Color_Tagline.png) --- ![Western CO Botanical Gardens](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wcbg-logo-blue-500.png?width=500&height=350&name=wcbg-logo-blue-500.png) ![the amp\_logo](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20amp_logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=the%20amp_logo.png) ![WestCo\_WordmarkIcon\_SolidStacked\_Red](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WestCo_WordmarkIcon_SolidStacked_Red.webp?width=2500&height=2500&name=WestCo_WordmarkIcon_SolidStacked_Red.webp) ![camp eddy\_logo](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/camp%20eddy_logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=camp%20eddy_logo.png) ### Site Map: ![Las Colonias Map\_updated 6.5.25](https://info.gjep.org/hubfs/Las%20Colonias%20Map_updated%206.5.25.png "Las Colonias Map_updated 6.5.25") # Colorado's Grand Junction Area ![Grand Junction\_CO\_banner](https://info.gjep.org/hubfs/Grand%20Junction_CO_banner.png "Grand Junction_CO_banner") - Largest metro-region between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City UT. - Access to major transportation routes through the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), I-70, U.S. Hwy 50, and the Union Pacific Railroad's Central Corridor rail line. - Major and emerging industries include manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and aviation, agribusiness, energy, technology, and outdoor recreation. - Home to strong talent pipelines through Colorado Mesa University and CMU Tech, one of the fastest-growing universities in the nation. - Nestled among the Colorado River, Colorado National Monument, Rattlesnake Arches, Grand Mesa National Forest, and over 1 million acres of public lands, providing unparalleled access to outdoor amenities and year-round recreation. ## Business Incentives & Resources Mesa County Enterprise Zone Mesa County is a designated Colorado Enterprise Zone, providing businesses with tax credits for specific (pre-certified) business operations, including hiring new employees, providing employees with health insurance and job training, obtaining a new business facility, and purchasing new equipment, if they locate or expand in a designated “enterprise zone.” The Rural Jump-Start Program New and expanding businesses in Mesa County may be eligible for this “tax holiday” for up to eight years, that includes zero state income taxes; zero state and local sales and use taxes; zero county and municipal real and business personal property taxes; and zero state income taxes for employees. Job Growth Tax Incentive Credit A performance-based program for businesses pursuing job creation projects that would otherwise not occur in Colorado. Businesses that create at least 20 net new jobs in Colorado within a credit period may be eligible for a state income tax credit equal to 50% of FICA paid. Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive Credit The Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive applies to business expansion or relocation projects for which Colorado competes with at least one other state, and the company has secured a commitment of local funding that matches any requested state government incentives. The incentive provides a cash payment over five years to companies that create and maintain new permanent jobs in Colorado.  Advanced Industries Early Stage Capital & Retention Grant The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Projects can receive up to $250,000. This grant award maximum can be lifted for projects that impact more than one advanced industry. Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption A local sales tax exemption on purchases of machinery and machine tools over $500 to be used directly and predominantly in manufacturing tangible personal property for sale. [![Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png?width=1178&height=166&name=GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png "Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ")](http://www.gjep.org) © 2026 Grand Junction Economic Partnership. All rights reserved. *Land leases and application approvals are managed by the Las Colonias Development Corporation (LCDC) in accordance with the City of Grand Junction's master plan.*   *For more information and to connect with the LCDC, please contact curtis@gjep.org*