Rather than see them go rogue against COVID-19 restrictions, Mesa County, Colo. and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce are working with businesses to standardize safety measures.

A hallmark of economic development in the Washington, D.C. area typically has been competition between localities and states, not collaboration. As we plan for post-pandemic recovery, it’s time for that to change for good. To maximize its economic competitiveness globally, the region must expand collaboration locally.