Jefferson County has published a flood-recovery update after heavy rain hit Evergreen and Kittredge on June 24, giving residents and property owners direct contacts for permitting, road damage, utilities, public health and other recovery needs. The information matters for Jefferson County businesses because employers, commercial property owners and contractors in the mountain communities may need…more
TraceGains, a Westminster-based software company, has introduced Formula AI, a new product aimed at helping food companies develop recipes and bring new products to market faster. That matters to Jefferson County’s business community because it signals continued innovation from a major employer in the northwest metro area and reinforces the region’s role in food and…more
Westminster-based Vantor said it is partnering with BAE Systems to build a new generation of imaging satellites, a move that stands out for Jefferson County because it signals continued growth for one of the area’s space and defense employers and reinforces the county’s role in Colorado’s aerospace economy. Why this is relevant to businesses in…more
Exabeam, a Broomfield-based cybersecurity company, has launched a free open-source tool called Praxen aimed at helping businesses check whether artificial intelligence agents are set up to do only the jobs they are supposed to do. That matters for Jefferson County companies because local employers across industries are exploring AI-powered software, and a nearby Colorado firm…more
Anythink Libraries is bringing its 2026 Community Concert Series to Arvada as part of a free summer lineup designed to draw residents and visitors into public spaces across the north metro area. For Jefferson County’s business community, the Arvada stop stands out because it adds a family-friendly cultural event at Clear Creek Valley Park that…more
Lakewood-based Energy Fuels says it will buy VAC in a deal valued at about $1.9 billion, a major move that could deepen the company’s role in supplying materials used in autos, defense, robotics and data centers. For Jefferson County’s business community, the announcement stands out because Energy Fuels is headquartered in Lakewood and the acquisition…more
PNC says it has completed the conversion of FirstBank customers and branches in Colorado and Arizona, a change that matters in Jefferson County because Lakewood was named in the release and local businesses that banked with FirstBank may now be working directly with PNC’s larger network of business banking, lending and cash-management services. For companies…more
Littleton-based Vivos Therapeutics said it has secured more time under a financing agreement that could convert up to $4.5 million of debt into stock, giving the company added flexibility to raise capital and support its efforts to remain listed on Nasdaq. For Jefferson County’s business community, the update matters because it involves a local public…more
Arvada-based Barber-Nichols marked a high-profile moment for its parent company, Graham Corporation, by taking part in the New York Stock Exchange opening bell ceremony, underscoring the visibility and momentum of a Jefferson County manufacturer with ties to aerospace, defense, energy and advanced manufacturing. For local businesses, the event signals that a homegrown industrial operation is…more
Littleton-based branding agency Bluebird Branding has introduced a new software platform designed to help businesses keep marketing materials, brand guidelines and messaging in one place, a move that could matter for growing companies across Jefferson County that need more consistent outreach as they expand. Because the company is based in Littleton, part of which overlaps…more
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre’s 85th anniversary is business-relevant news for Jefferson County because the world-famous venue near Morrison continues to draw visitors, spending and attention to the west metro area, supporting nearby hospitality, retail and tourism-related businesses while reinforcing the county’s profile as a major destination for entertainment and outdoor recreation. Why this is…more
DICK’S Sporting Goods has launched a new partnership with Lids that is already showing up in Jefferson County’s business orbit, with dedicated Lids shop-in-shops now operating inside DICK’S stores in Lakewood and nearby Broomfield. The rollout signals added retail investment in the local market and could help draw more shoppers seeking licensed team merchandise and…more