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Financial relief for small businesses during Covid-19: A summary of resources
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, May 27th, 2020, 11:43 am
We hope you, your families and your colleagues are staying healthy and well during these challenging times.In recent weeks, federal, state and local governments have developed a wide range of financial relief programs to help small businesses through the financial impacts of the crisis. It has been difficult to keep up with the flurry of program information.So we’re reaching out today with a resource for the Graniterock community.We’ve created a high-levelsummary of financial relief programsavailable – ... Read More
Construction fully open with new Covid-19 safety protocols
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, May 6th, 2020, 10:52 am
To Graniterock customers, colleagues, and friends – We hope this message finds you and your families well.It seems every few days we’re hit with a new wave of guidelines for how businesses and the public can manage our way through this Covid-19 landscape.Last week clearly brought good news for the construction industry.Construction is now fully open – all construction work has been deemed essential. And Graniterock branches are available to serve all of your construction material ... Read More
How Graniterock is responding to the coronavirus crisis
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, March 20th, 2020, 2:07 pm
We hope this finds Graniterock customers, colleagues and community members feeling healthy and safe.Over the course of 120 years we’ve survived a few crises.In our history, Graniterock has been tested by a host of natural disasters and economic downturns. We share everyone’s deep concern over the coronavirus. We also know where to focus in times of crisis. At Graniterock, we’re going to pour our talent and energy into taking care of our communities, our customers and ... Read More
Construction industry shows up strong for KSBW's Share Your Holiday
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, December 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm
The annual Share Your Holiday collaboration between Graniterock, KSBW and the Salvation Army was an event for the record books.In all, Share Your Holiday throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties raised more than $168,000 in donations, nearly 7,000 pounds of food and 4,900 toys for families in need.This tremendous outpouring of holiday spirit was demonstrated by the following team members:Robin Steudlerfor serving as the ultimate cheerleader and organizer for Graniterock hosting a Share Your ... Read More
Building the home field advantage for Pajaro Valley High School
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, December 10th, 2019, 9:46 am
WATSONVILLE – Pajaro Valley High School students will have something to cheer about when Graniterock construction crews crossthe finish line on the nearly $15million sports stadium in 2020.The crews have been working since May as a subcontractor to Kent Construction to deliver a state-of-the-art football field, all-weather running track, softball field, restrooms, bleacher seating for 2,200 and concessions.The sports facilities will be a welcome addition to the 15-year-old high school, which currently uses Cabrillo College in ... Read More
Share Your Holiday fundraiser coming soon to help Central Coast families in need
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, November 11th, 2019, 2:27 pm
Graniterock's annual holiday fundraiser with the Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps and KSBW is Friday, Dec. 6 at our building materials design center in Seaside.This is a beautiful community event that helps families in need around the Central Coast.We'll be collecting unwrapped food, toys, blankets, bikes, games and monetary donations during this one-day fundraiser, which is broadcast live on KSBW from 2-8 p.m.Please drop by at 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside. Read More
Independent truckers plan protest over state law AB5
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, October 31st, 2019, 12:03 pm
Independent truckers from across our region planto protest the new California law, known as AB5, aimed at regulating independent contractors.Protests are anticipatedNovember 4-6.While the action is directed primarily at legislators in Sacramento, we have been told truckers plan to demonstrate at quarry and hot plant locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and across Northern California to highlight the critical role independent truckers play in the construction industry.Their goal is to obtain press coverage and disrupt ... Read More
Little mixer truck Labor Day giveaway
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, August 19th, 2019, 11:07 am
Little Mixer Truck Labor Day 2019 SweepstakesOFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULESNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.Graniterock Company (“Graniterock” or “Sponsor”) is sponsoring this Sweepstakes, which is governed by the following Official Rules. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.1.Who May Enter.Participation is open only to legal ... Read More
A decade of math inspiration through the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, July 22nd, 2019, 9:41 am
WATSONVILLE — Algebra ROCKS just as much as the beach on a sunny afternoon. Just ask the more than 140 motivated middle school students who are gearing up to join Graniterock’s 10th annual Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy, located at the company’s headquarters and Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch facility in Watsonville Aug. 5-9 from 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. each day.Students, representing middle schools throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties, will sharpen their math skills by ... Read More
Instagram 12,000 celebration giveaway
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, July 19th, 2019, 11:48 am
Instagram 12K Celebration SweepstakesOFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULESNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.Granite Rock Company (“Graniterock” or “Sponsor”) is sponsoring this Sweepstakes, which is governed by the following Official Rules. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.1.Who May Enter.Participation is open only to legal residents of ... Read More
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