Broomfield-based Gogo said Duncan Aviation has placed a prepaid order for 40 of its Galileo HDX in-flight internet systems, a sizable equipment purchase that points to continued demand for aircraft upgrades in the business aviation market. For Jefferson County companies that follow the region’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing economy, the announcement matters because it signals…more
Westminster-based Liqid has added longtime NVIDIA sales executive Kevin Connors to its board of directors, a move that signals the local technology company is strengthening its leadership as it works with major hardware partners and expands its business in the fast-growing market for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Why this is relevant to businesses in Jefferson County:…more
A free International Archaeology Day event planned for October 17 at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison gives Jefferson County businesses a timely tourism and community-engagement story, with more than 40 exhibitors, guided tours and family activities expected to bring additional visitors to the area near one of the county’s best-known destinations. Why this…more
A major Lakewood community redevelopment project reached a key construction milestone as Pinkard Construction topped out the new Daylight Collective campus for the Action Center, a longtime Jefferson County nonprofit. The project is converting a former elementary school on South Teller Street into a larger service hub that will bring food access, health services, education…more
Texas de Brazil has opened a new restaurant at Orchard Town Center in Westminster, adding a higher-end dining option in a key retail district that serves shoppers, residents and business visitors across north Jefferson County and the broader Denver-Boulder corridor. The opening stands out as local business news because it brings a nationally recognized steakhouse…more
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