Barber-Nichols, an Arvada-based manufacturer, has received the Arvada Economic Development Association’s 2026 Outstanding Large Employer Award, a recognition that signals business strength, local job support and continued employer investment in Jefferson County. The company said the award reflects the contributions of its workforce and its commitment to growing in Arvada, making the announcement relevant to…more
A quantum computing company based next door in Broomfield has announced a new partnership with the University of Western Australia, a move that matters for Jefferson County because it signals continued growth in the region’s advanced technology economy. The agreement is centered on workforce development, research access and new commercial uses in industries such as…more
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company based in Broomfield, announced a new partnership with the University of Western Australia to help train talent and develop commercial uses for advanced computing in industries such as energy, agriculture, healthcare and minerals. For businesses in Jefferson County, the news matters because it shows a nearby Colorado company expanding its…more
Lakewood-based KRTL Holding Group said it has signed a definitive agreement with research partner CIQ to move its RAYEL platform into a more formal commercialization phase, giving the Jefferson County business community a local example of a company trying to turn research and product development into future manufacturing, university partnerships and U.S. market opportunities. Why…more
Golden-based manufacturer TB2 Aerospace says it has introduced a new fuel-and-water pod system for military logistics and has already delivered units to the U.S. Marine Corps for evaluation, making this a locally relevant defense-industry development for Jefferson County. The announcement points to potential business significance for the county because it highlights product commercialization, defense contracting…more
Jeffco Public Schools has launched six electric school buses in partnership with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets, a move that matters in Jefferson County because it brings new transportation and energy investment into one of the region’s largest public institutions while signaling growing local demand for clean-vehicle infrastructure and related services. Why this is…more
Golden-based YoColorado has opened a new retail store at Denver International Airport, giving a Jefferson County brand a higher-profile sales channel and a chance to introduce Colorado-made merchandise to travelers from around the world. The expansion matters locally because the company is headquartered in Golden, already sells through regional retailers, and is using one of…more
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan’s National Aviation Academy that will bring students to Spartan’s Denver-area campus in Broomfield for hands-on aviation maintenance training, creating a notable international education and workforce connection just next door to Jefferson County. For Jefferson County businesses, the deal stands out because it…more
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Lakewood is bringing back its Radiance Awards on October 7, highlighting alumni success, longtime faculty leadership and a growing partnership with Epic Games. For Jefferson County’s business community, the event matters because it puts a local higher-education institution in the spotlight, showcases creative talent with ties to…more
Exabeam, a cybersecurity company based in nearby Broomfield, said its partner-sales program is producing stronger business growth worldwide, making this announcement relevant to Jefferson County companies that track the regional tech economy and business expansion along the U.S. 36 corridor. The company reported that partner-driven sales opportunities and follow-on customer business exceeded internal targets in…more
A Westminster-based technology company has raised new funding to expand its business and roll out a new product, making this a notable win for Jefferson County’s broader innovation economy. Locus Lock said the investment will help it grow deployments, launch a new receiver platform in October 2026 and add engineering talent, signaling potential momentum for…more
A Lakewood-based executive communication training company is using the recent Converse advertising controversy to make a broader business point that matters to employers across Jefferson County: saying sorry after a public mistake is not enough unless a company also explains what went wrong and what will change. Because many local businesses depend on customer trust,…more