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
The Drake Law Firm founder, Marie Drake, has been named a 2026 Colorado Titan 100 Honoree for the second consecutive year. The firm said the recognition reflects her leadership and continued growth at the Colorado-based practice. The Titan 100 program honors Colorado’s top CEOs and C-level executives and other leaders for vision, leadership, and measurable…more
Aclarion, Inc. said it has signed a commercial agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine. The deal brings Nociscan to Weill Cornell Medicine and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and to a multidisciplinary spine team led by physician and principal investigator Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD. The agreement is also tied to a study titled A…more
Jeffco-based TriSalus Life Sciences Inc. has appointed Richard Marshall as its chief medical officer on a full-time basis, effective June 29, 2026. He will move into the role from his position as medical director, which he has held since January 2025. In the new role, Marshall will lead the company’s medical strategy and provide clinical…more
Beacon Communications announced a strategic growth investment from Kelso & Company and ARA Services Partners on April 6, 2026. The company said the funding is intended to support its continued expansion across geographies, end markets, and service offerings. Beacon said its existing leadership team will continue to run the company while retaining meaningful ownership. It…more
Lakewood City Manager Kathy Hodgson announced she will retire this summer, ending nearly 18 years as city manager and a public service career that spans 46 years with the city. Hodgson is the highest paid city employee across all Jefferson County municipalities, according to Jeffco BdB’s list of Jeffco City Employee Salaries. Her salary in…more
Construction upgrades at Beaver Ranch Park in Conifer are scheduled to begin in May 2026 as the park builds on a 2017 master plan and extensive community engagement. The project is expected to run through fall 2027 and follows a $9 million investment aimed at improving accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience. Visitors should…more
Golden-based PlanetiQ Global Weather & Climate Solutions Inc. has been awarded a nearly $15 million contract by the Department of the Air Force to bolster the military’s commercial weather data capabilities. The $14,993,986 firm-fixed-price agreement, announced this week, marks a significant strategic investment in advanced satellite-based meteorological sensing. The contract focuses on the development of…more
New analysis of the latest SEC filings reveals a significant concentration of executive wealth within public companies based in Jeffco. As of the spring 2026 reporting cycle, the leadership at the county’s largest firms have reported combined compensation figures that highlight a robust, yet transitioning, corporate sector. At the top of the list is Daniel…more
The Jefferson County labor market is showing significant signs of a “spring awakening,” according to the latest BdB Hiring Index released today. The weekly tracker, which monitors job openings across the county’s primary municipalities, reveals a broad upward trend in recruitment activity as local businesses gear up for the second quarter. Arvada has emerged as…more
Jefferson County-based credit unions reported a wide range of assets in 2025, with 11 institutions appearing on a 2026 list ranked by 2025 assets. The updated list was released today by Jeffco BdB, which compiled data provided by the National Credit Union Administration. Premier Members Credit Union ranked first on the 2026 list, with 2025…more
Pinkard Construction has started a large renovation in Lakewood to convert the former Emory Elementary School building, which closed in 2022, into a new community campus. The project will create a site for workforce training, community college classes, behavioral health services, gymnasium programming, and family support services. The campus will be owned and anchored by…more