Grand Junction, Colorado (May 15, 2024) —

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is proud to showcase our community’s Colorado Companies to Watch Finalists. Four local companies have been selected as finalists for the Colorado Companies to Watch awards program that recognizes growing businesses making immense strides in Colorado’s economy: Skyhook Solar, SG Aerospace & Gas, In8Sync, and JFS LLC.

Skyhook Solar is a manufacturer of transportable, industrial-grade solar generators. Their core technology provides clean energy to power EVs, micromobility, internet access, lighting, and emergency services. Skyhook Solar’s President and CEO, Daniel Delano, spearheaded extensive research and development efforts over the past two years in Carbondale, CO where they have discontinued operations to take possession of their new facility in Grand Junction. During their research and development phase, Skyhook Solar deployed 25 prototypes in a public-facing pilot program in the U.S. and Canada and placed five additional units in Europe. The company commenced commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2023, establishing Grand Junction as its new headquarters. In 2023, they were accepted into the Rural Jump-Start Program and are anticipated to create 38 new primary jobs within their first four years of operations in Grand Junction. Skyhook Solar has also recently announced a partnership with Lyft for their Solar Charging Station Pilot Program, utilizing their solar stations for e-bike charging.

SG Aerospace & Gas specializes in manufacturing application-specific products that support the aerospace, oil and gas, and industrial markets. While operating in Grand Junction, they have continued to grow and expand their capabilities and recently received recognition from NASA for their contributions to the Artemis project. SG Aerospace was contracted by Lockheed Martin in 2017 and is a premier manufacturer for NASA’s Orion Space program. SG Aerospace works closely with Colorado Mesa University to hire local talent and is actively involved with Mesa County’s local economic development partners, including GJEP. They have been instrumental in furthering the aerospace and aviation industry in Mesa County and promoting the region through their partnerships with industry organizations, including the Colorado Space Business Roundtable.

In8Sync provides advanced integration, automation, and customization solutions for companies using NetSuite. In8Sync is an international NetSuite Solutions Provider and a select member of the SuiteCloud Developer Network. Headquartered in Grand Junction, In8Sync works with hundreds of clients worldwide with offices based in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. As a world-class provider of advanced NetSuite automation solutions, In8Sync offers robust NetSuite Integration for POS, eCommerce, 3PL, CRM, B2B, API and EDI systems. All of its integration bundles are fully featured out-of-the-box, and the company offers advanced automation, customization, consultation, implementation, and administrative services to address NetSuite needs.

JFS LLC provides healthcare and second stage business consulting, accounting services and assistance in sourcing alternative funding. Kelly Johnston opened JFS in 2016 and serves healthcare facilities, nonprofit organizations and second stage businesses throughout the U.S. Johnston has steadily grown JFS over the past five years with several local employees, employees throughout the U.S., and team members overseas. JFS continues to support local businesses and Johnston and her team speak at events in partnership with Colorado Mesa University and the Small Business Development Center to improve financial literacy and support business growth.

Second-stage companies such as these play an integral role in our community’s economic vitality as they drive growth, employment, and capital investment. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is proud to partner with Colorado Companies to Watch to highlight businesses making immense strides in our community, “Each of these companies plays an integral role in our local economy and we are grateful to Colorado Companies to Watch for recognizing their growth and dedication. The presence of this year’s finalists in our community highlights the greater Grand Junction area as a region where businesses can truly grow and thrive.” said Curtis Englehart, Executive Director for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership.

Since 2009, Colorado Companies to Watch has honored the critical, yet often overlooked, second-stage companies from across the state for their undeniable impact on our communities. “Colorado Companies to Watch is successful because of our partnerships with the statewide Economic Development & Supporting Partner Communities,” said Matt Frary, CCTW’s 2024 Board Chair. “As a result, we are thrilled that so many outstanding businesses from across the state are being named Finalists for their contributions to local economies through job creation, capital investment and innovation within their industries.”

For more information about Colorado Companies to Watch and this year’s finalists, please visit www.coloradocompaniestowatch.org.