Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN) announced on March 18, 2024, the addition of “My Epic Assistant” to its My Epic app, a powerful service designed to boost guest experience at four Colorado resorts: Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. The service, set to launch in the 2024/25 winter season, will be powered by advanced AI,…more
Eberl Claims Service, a Lakewood-based claims solutions provider, completed its acquisition of Colonial Adjustment, Inc., a New England independent adjusting firm, as of March 15, 2024. The union of the firms aims to develop and innovate their claims services, underpinned by a shared commitment to customer-centric values and exceptional service quality. Founded in 1974, Colonial…more
The largest software companies based in Jefferson County are revealed in a new 2024 list, which features 37 companies ranked by number of estimated employees. The leader on the list is Itransition, employing a substantial 1,594 professionals to secure its position. Many of the Lakewood-based software developer’s workers are based overseas, according to LinkedIn. In…more
Montrose Environmental Group, a rapidly expanding global environmental solutions corporation, announced the acquisition of Two Dot Consulting, LLC, an environmental consultancy noted for its regulatory services within the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Two Dot, headquartered in Jeffco, primarily serves these sectors within the Rocky Mountain and nearby regions. The integration of Two Dot…more
On March 13, 2024, Ur-Energy Inc. confirmed its decision to expand the Shirley Basin Project, a fully-licensed initiative located in Carbon County, Wyoming. The decision comes in light of surging uranium demand, robust uranium market prices, and expectations of increased uranium consumption as more countries transition to clean nuclear power. John Cash, CEO and Chairman…more
Pinkard Construction, a leading Colorado-based full-service construction company, has announced the successful completion of a significant renovation project at Kavod Senior Life apartment homes in Cherry Creek, which started in 2019. The project involved a comprehensive revamp of 396 residential kitchens, including installing pull-out shelving in select base cabinets, and replacing old bathtubs with accessible…more
The 2024 list of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Jefferson County, encompassing a total of 144 entries, is impressive due to its diversity spanning various industries. The list was ranked based on the current number of employees held by each company. Leading the pack, Real Estate Personnel Inc. currently employs 141 staff members. The second spot…more
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a technology solutions firm, announced its membership in the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) on March 11, 2024. The move aligns with Trimble’s vision of fostering ecosystems to revolutionize work methodologies. AOUSD aims to standardize the 3D ecosystem by enhancing OpenUSD, a platform created by Pixar Animation Studios. OpenUSD allows collaborative construction of…more
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Restaurant chain Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) has announced the appointment of Drew Madsen as their permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective from March 6, 2024. Madsen will also continue his role as a member of the Board of Directors. Jeff Jones, Chairman of the Noodles & Company Board, expressed the board’s excitement…more
Pinkard Construction confirmed the elevation of long-serving employee Jess Becerra to the position of Senior Construction Manager. Becerra, who has spent 16 years with the Lakewood, Colorado-headquartered firm, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence throughout his tenure. The newly minted Senior Construction Manager has been commended for his strong ability to collaborate with and…more
According to recent data obtained from LinkedIn and Indeed, retail food companies operating in Jefferson County have reported the highest number of job postings in the last month. The data analysis was made on the businesses listed in the Jeffco 500 over the last three months. On average, the retail food sector offered 170 jobs…more
Loft Orbital Federal, LLC of Golden, Colorado, is among the 15 companies recently selected by NASA to provide flight and payload integration services. This marks a significant step forward in advancing technological and procedural operations in space, including high-altitude testing, reduced gravity and other relevant environments. The selection, which also includes companies like Blue Origin…more