The Wendy’s Company announced quarterly earnings on November 7, which included plans to begin closing U.S. locations in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company stated it is targeting a “mid-single-digit percentage” of its stores but did not specify a precise percentage. Currently, there are 5,880 Wendy’s locations nationwide, implying closures could affect between 235…more
Tetra Tech, a California-based provider of consulting and engineering services with a significant operation in Jefferson County, has been awarded a $249 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver architect-engineer services for environmental assessment and water management. This five-year contract will involve providing comprehensive environmental services globally to support the…more
Jefferson County has declared an emergency disaster in response to delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This situation is expected to have significant health and economic impacts on residents, particularly for those already facing financial difficulties, including federal workers affected by the ongoing shutdown. The delays could force families to reallocate funds typically…more
On Wednesday, November 5, the Golden Chamber of Commerce hosted its 3rd annual business summit, attracting 100 participants from the local business community. This year’s attendance exceeded last year’s 80 attendees and the inaugural year’s 40 attendees in 2023. The summit featured sessions on artificial intelligence, marketing, and finance strategy development. Notable speakers included U.S.…more
Mayor Wendi Strom and the Lakewood City Council have clarified details regarding a partnership with Jeffco Public Schools and The Action Center. The Action Center, a well-established nonprofit, provides critical services such as food, clothing, and financial assistance to 300 households daily. The proposed project aims to transform the former Emory Elementary site into a…more
Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) has announced the successful conservation of the Crossons property, a 35-acre area rich in biodiversity within Pike National Forest. The conservation effort, driven by Lee Driscoll, protects significant natural features, including nearly half a mile of the North Fork of the South Platte River, wetlands, rock outcroppings, and ponderosa pine…more
PharmaJet has signed a Distribution Agreement with ATR, an affiliate of EVA Pharma, aimed at enhancing access to needle-free vaccinations in Egypt and the broader region. The agreement was finalized on October 30, 2025, during the CPHI meeting in Frankfurt. It includes arrangements for the distribution, technology transfer, and manufacturing of PharmaJet’s needle-free injection technology.…more
Private sector employment increased by 42,000 jobs in October, with year-over-year pay rising by 4.5%, according to the ADP National Employment Report produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. This report furnishes an independent measure of the labor market using anonymized payroll data from over 26 million private-sector employees in…more
Aclarion, Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on chronic low back pain, has appointed Dan Isherwood as its UK Commercial Director. This marks Aclarion’s first dedicated commercial sales hire and highlights the company’s strategy to expand its market presence in the UK. The UK has become Aclarion’s first market where physicians can order its Nociscan…more
The latest ranking of banks by deposits at Jefferson County branches reveals that FirstBank, which was acquired by PNC Bank in early September of this year and led, leads the list for 2025, with deposits as of Sept. 30, totaling $6.09 billion. FirstBank has dominated the ranking for the last three years. Following closely is…more
Gogo has commenced flight testing of its next-generation 5G air-to-ground connectivity network aimed at North American customers. Utilizing a Pilatus PC-24 jet, the testing campaign will occur over several weeks, focusing on optimizing the new broadband network. Engineers expect to conduct between 40 to 50 hours of flight time to validate the capabilities of Gogo’s…more
Jeffco BdB has expanded the businesses considered for its Jeffco 500 list of high-performing businesses, resulting in some new brands appearing on the list for the first time. The highest-ranked company, new to the list, is Xero Shoes with a Super Score of 87, followed closely by Noodles & Co and Kong Company, with scores…more