The Department of War has announced a $30 million contract modification for Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems division, centered in Littleton. The award ensures the continued evolution and support of the Radiant Mercury (RADMERC) system, a critical cross-domain technology used to safeguard the transfer of sensitive data across various security levels. The modification increases…more
Aclarion said it has received a U.S. patent for machine learning used to train models and predict outcomes for evaluating pain. The patent, numbered 12,601,803, covers how the company analyzes magnetic resonance spectroscopy data to help determine whether spinal discs are associated with pain. The company said its cloud-based platform converts complex spectral data into…more
The Jeffco business landscape continues to demonstrate remarkable strength as local entrepreneurs take center stage on a national level. At the ninth annual Motto Mortgage Innovation and Loan Excellence (MILE) Summit held recently in San Antonio, Texas, Lakewood-based Motto Mortgage Mavens secured two prestigious national awards, highlighting the city’s role as a hub for financial…more
The U.S. Army has awarded a $6,971,053 cost-no-fee contract to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, for work connected to environmental security technology certification, according to a notice on the Department of War website. The contract is for Project ER25-9767, focused on remedial technology engineering related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Bids were…more
Aclarion, a healthcare technology company, said it has received an award for AI Innovation in the Clinical Decision AI category for its work using artificial intelligence to help physicians identify the location of chronic low back pain. The company said the recognition is for its Nociscan solution, which uses MR spectroscopy-based biomarker analysis to help…more
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly known as National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has unveiled a new logo as part of an updated visual identity aligned with its new namesake. The design draws on the laboratory’s location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, including a stylized mountain peak, a mesa inspired by…more
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