Aclarion Adds $2.5M Share Repurchase Program

Aclarion, a healthcare technology company based in Jeffco, has announced a plan to repurchase up to $2.5 million of its common stock over the next 12 months. The Board of Directors approved this share repurchase program as part of the company’s capital allocation strategy. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions,…more

Safety Upgrades Planned for Littleton Broadway Intersections

The intersections of Broadway and Littleton Boulevard, and Broadway and Mineral Avenue are set to receive safety improvements as part of Littleton’s commitment to a reliable transportation system. These intersections serve thousands of daily users, including students, commuters, residents, and visitors, connecting the community to schools and workplaces. Improvements are based on community feedback collected…more

PNC To Cut 18% of FirstBank Staff in Lakewood

Lakewood’s Economic Development Office said it is working with state and county partners to provide rapid response services for employees who could be affected by potential layoffs related to a WARN notice filed by PNC/FirstBank. The office said it has been in direct communication with PNC/FirstBank to better understand workforce needs and to offer support…more

Safe Harbor Launches Cannabis Industry 401(k)

Safe Harbor Financial has announced the launch of a new retirement solution specifically designed for the regulated cannabis and hemp industries. Known as the Safe Harbor Retirement Plan, this pooled employer 401(k) plan aims to provide state-legal cannabis businesses with a stable and compliant way to offer long-term savings options to their workforce. The introduction…more

Safe Harbor 2025 Results Include 12% Revenue Uptick

Safe Harbor Financial has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting a significant restructuring of its balance sheet and a return to sequential revenue growth. The company successfully eliminated nearly all of its 18 million dollars in debt during the year. This transformation resulted in a…more

Lockheed Martin Gets $30M Boost in Littleton

The Department of War has announced a $30 million contract modification for Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems division, centered in Littleton. The award ensures the continued evolution and support of the Radiant Mercury (RADMERC) system, a critical cross-domain technology used to safeguard the transfer of sensitive data across various security levels. The modification increases…more

Aclarion gets U.S. patent for AI pain assessment

Aclarion said it has received a U.S. patent for machine learning used to train models and predict outcomes for evaluating pain. The patent, numbered 12,601,803, covers how the company analyzes magnetic resonance spectroscopy data to help determine whether spinal discs are associated with pain. The company said its cloud-based platform converts complex spectral data into…more

Lakewood Mortgage Professionals Nab National Excellence Awards

The Jeffco business landscape continues to demonstrate remarkable strength as local entrepreneurs take center stage on a national level. At the ninth annual Motto Mortgage Innovation and Loan Excellence (MILE) Summit held recently in San Antonio, Texas, Lakewood-based Motto Mortgage Mavens secured two prestigious national awards, highlighting the city’s role as a hub for financial…more

School of Mines Wins $6.97M Army Contract

The U.S. Army has awarded a $6,971,053 cost-no-fee contract to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, for work connected to environmental security technology certification, according to a notice on the Department of War website. The contract is for Project ER25-9767, focused on remedial technology engineering related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Bids were…more

Aclarion wins AI innovation award for low back pain

Aclarion, a healthcare technology company, said it has received an award for AI Innovation in the Clinical Decision AI category for its work using artificial intelligence to help physicians identify the location of chronic low back pain. The company said the recognition is for its Nociscan solution, which uses MR spectroscopy-based biomarker analysis to help…more

National Laboratory of the Rockies Unveils New Logo

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly known as National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has unveiled a new logo as part of an updated visual identity aligned with its new namesake. The design draws on the laboratory’s location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, including a stylized mountain peak, a mesa inspired by…more

Highridge Medical to Distribute Waypoint GPS

Highridge Medical has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States with Waypoint Orthopedics, a Runway Healthcare portfolio company. Under the deal, Highridge will provide U.S. surgeons with Waypoint GPS, described as enabling technology intended to guide pedicle screw placement using real-time visual feedback while aiming to avoid the radiation and complexity associated…more