Four Grand Junction companies are among the latest finalists for annual awards recognizing fast-growing Colorado firms.

In8Sync, JFS, SG Aerospace & Gas and Skyhook Solar are among 75 finalists in the 2024 Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner scheduled for June 21.

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership collaborates with Colorado Companies to Watch to highlight the efforts of businesses. Curtis Englehart, executive director of GJEP, praised the local firms for those efforts.

“Each of these companies plays an integral role in our local economy, and we grateful to Colorado Companies to Watch for recognizing their growth and dedication,” Englehart said. “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.”

Matt Frary, chairman of the Colorado Companies to Watch board of directors, praised all the 2024 finalists. “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 with their industries.”

The program honors so-called second-stage companies for innovative products, unique processes and performance in the marketplace as well as their philanthropic efforts. To participate, firms must be privately held, headquartered in Colorado, employ the equivalent of six to 99 full-time employees and generate $750,000 to $50 million in annual sales or working capital. Participants also must demonstrate the intent and capacity to grow.

In8Sync provides administration, automation, consulting, customization and integration services for companies using NetSuite software.

JFS provides accounting and consulting services to small businesses as well as hospitals and other health care providers. Kelly Johnston founded the firm in 2016 and has since expanded the scope, staff and geographic service area of the operation.

SG Aerospace & Gas manufactures components for the aerospace, oil and natural gas and industrial markets. The company was awarded contracts to supply components for the Orion spacecraft under development for manned missions to deep space, including Mars.

GJEP recently awarded SG Aerospace & Gas its Spirit of Economic Development Award. The award honors businesses that demonstrate a strong sense of community awareness and involvement while seeking opportunities to improve the economic vitality of Mesa County.

Skyhook Solar relocated to Grand Junction last year. The company manufactures solar stations that charge electric vehicles and bicycles as well as serve other purposes.