Loft Federal has opened a new 60,000-square-foot operations and integration facility in Arvada, a notable investment inside Jefferson County that adds high-value aerospace and government-contracting activity to the local economy. The new site is expected to support up to 100 employees, contractors and mission partners, making it relevant for area businesses that serve growing technology,…more
Golden-based software company Golden Software has released an updated version of its Grapher product, adding new ways for users to display complex information in charts and reports. For businesses in Jefferson County, the announcement matters because it comes from a long-established local company serving engineering, environmental, education, government and resource-sector customers worldwide, reinforcing the area’s…more
Lakewood-based Energy Fuels said it has cleared an important commercial hurdle for one of its rare earth products, winning approval from a major Japanese magnet maker to use material produced at the company’s Utah facility. The development matters to Jefferson County because Energy Fuels is headquartered in Lakewood, and the milestone could strengthen the company’s…more
Crocs, the Broomfield-based footwear company, has launched a new brand mascot named Niles as part of a broader effort to build customer engagement through recurring social-media storytelling and entertainment-style content. For Jefferson County businesses, the move is relevant because it highlights how a major nearby consumer brand is investing in marketing, creative production and long-term…more
Golden-based Lunar Outpost said retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw has joined its board of directors, a move that matters locally because it strengthens leadership at one of Jefferson County’s high-profile space businesses as it pursues growth in government and commercial markets. Why this is relevant to businesses in Jefferson County: The…more
Safety company CriticalArc Consulting Group is expanding its consulting bench with the hiring of higher-education safety expert Kyle Norton, a move that matters to Jefferson County because local colleges, training institutions and employers increasingly rely on stronger safety planning and regulatory guidance. The appointment signals continued growth in Colorado’s education-support and risk-management business ecosystem, with…more
A Wheat Ridge healthcare business has expanded its team with the hiring of Dr. Kevin Canizales, a move that could help The Disc Chiropractic serve more patients in Jefferson County and strengthen access to care in a growing local market. Why this is relevant to businesses in Jefferson County: The practice is based in Wheat…more
Lakewood-based Energy Fuels reported its second-quarter 2026 results while outlining major expansion moves that could matter to Jefferson County’s business community, including a large acquisition, new financing for growth and continued buildout of its rare-earth supply chain. Because the company is headquartered in Lakewood and is scaling operations tied to manufacturing and critical minerals, the…more
Broomfield-based battery startup Mana Battery has signed a development deal with global battery maker Saft, a move that could strengthen the region’s advanced manufacturing and energy technology economy. For businesses in Jefferson County, the announcement matters because it points to potential growth in Front Range clean-tech activity, supplier opportunities and future demand tied to industrial…more
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers has launched its 71st anniversary campaign with a $71,000 product donation to Food Bank of the Rockies, tying a hometown corporate milestone to a regional hunger-relief effort and upcoming in-store promotions. For Jefferson County’s business community, the announcement matters because it spotlights a locally headquartered public company, a Colorado brand partnership, and…more
Golden-based IPT Well Solutions is promoting its engineering services for oil, geothermal and carbon-storage projects, a move that is relevant to Jefferson County because it highlights activity from a local company serving major energy and infrastructure markets. For the county’s business community, the news points to continued demand for specialized consulting work that can support…more
Crocs, a major consumer brand headquartered in neighboring Broomfield, reported record second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook, making this a noteworthy update for the broader Jefferson County business community. The company said its Crocs brand topped $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, signaling continued strength for one of the region’s…more