Small businesses across Jefferson County finished 2025 on a strong financial footing, securing more than $9.2 million in federal backing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According to recently released data for the fourth quarter of 2025, 25 local companies received loans aimed at fueling expansion, supporting operations, and preserving dozens of local jobs.…more
MDVIP has announced the opening of a new primary care practice in Lakewood, led by Dr. Carlos Vela Brol, a board-certified family medicine physician with two decades of experience in the community. The practice, located at 255 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, in Lakewood, focuses on providing comprehensive primary care with an emphasis on preventive health…more
Safe Harbor Financial, a fintech provider for the regulated cannabis and hemp sectors headquartered in Golden, has announced a “transformational” amendment to its partnership with Arvada-based Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU). The deal significantly tilts the economic scales in Safe Harbor’s favor and extends the duo’s collaboration through at least 2031. The restructuring is designed…more
Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties have selected Jefferson County Public Health to lead the Gateway Partnership for Early Childhood, a regional Early Childhood Council, starting on July 1, 2026. This decision follows a review process and reflects the counties’ commitment to strengthening the early childhood system to support local families. In this new role,…more
A Chili’s Bar & Grill located in Westminster, Colorado is on the market for $3,215,000. The property features a single-tenant retail space on a 1.320-acre site, with a current occupancy rate of 100% and a cap rate of 5.75%. The net operating income (NOI) is reported at $184,900. The restaurant is secured with a triple-net…more
Aclarion, Inc. has published its 2026 Shareholder Letter, detailing the company’s clinical and financial strategies as it progresses through its clinical trial for treating chronic low back pain. Aclarion expects an internal readout of the 300-patient CLARITY trial by the end of Q3 and plans to publicly disclose preliminary results in Q4 of 2026. The…more
The Colorado DMV is set to implement a statewide system upgrade in February 2026 to modernize online services and enhance security and customer experience. This upgrade will impact both online and in-person DMV services, rendering them temporarily unavailable during specific dates. Starting Friday, February 13, all services will go offline at the end of the…more
Jefferson County is looking to position itself at the forefront of the digital economy by pursuing a global grant aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the local workforce. In a briefing held on February 3, 2026, the Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department, alongside the Housing, Employment and Economic Services (HEES) division, requested formal…more
Lakewood-based Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) will feature editor and author Adam Moss in an upcoming event as part of its 2025/2026 Recontextualize Series. Moss will speak alongside local curator and project manager Mardee Goff on February 10 at 5:30 p.m. MT. This event coincides with the opening reception for an exhibition…more
Mesa Laboratories Inc., headquartered in Lakewood, reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025. The company, which specializes in life science tools and quality control solutions, experienced a 3.6% increase in total revenues, reaching $65.1 million compared to the same period last year. Operating income surged 38% to $7.975 million, while…more
On Jan. 9, members of Community Choice Credit Union, based in Commerce City, approved a merger with Climb Credit Union, signifying a significant step for both organizations. Climb Credit Union is based in Arvada. This merger combines two credit unions, each with a 75-year history of supporting their communities and offering financial services. The merger…more
Pinkard Construction, based in Lakewood, held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of The Irving at Mile High Vista, a new affordable housing project. The event featured remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and state housing leaders. Developed by Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), the 102-unit complex is designed for households earning 20% to 80%…more