Mayor Wendi Strom and the Lakewood City Council have clarified details regarding a partnership with Jeffco Public Schools and The Action Center. The Action Center, a well-established nonprofit, provides critical services such as food, clothing, and financial assistance to 300 households daily. The proposed project aims to transform the former Emory Elementary site into a…more
Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) has announced the successful conservation of the Crossons property, a 35-acre area rich in biodiversity within Pike National Forest. The conservation effort, driven by Lee Driscoll, protects significant natural features, including nearly half a mile of the North Fork of the South Platte River, wetlands, rock outcroppings, and ponderosa pine…more
PharmaJet has signed a Distribution Agreement with ATR, an affiliate of EVA Pharma, aimed at enhancing access to needle-free vaccinations in Egypt and the broader region. The agreement was finalized on October 30, 2025, during the CPHI meeting in Frankfurt. It includes arrangements for the distribution, technology transfer, and manufacturing of PharmaJet’s needle-free injection technology.…more
Private sector employment increased by 42,000 jobs in October, with year-over-year pay rising by 4.5%, according to the ADP National Employment Report produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. This report furnishes an independent measure of the labor market using anonymized payroll data from over 26 million private-sector employees in…more
Aclarion, Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on chronic low back pain, has appointed Dan Isherwood as its UK Commercial Director. This marks Aclarion’s first dedicated commercial sales hire and highlights the company’s strategy to expand its market presence in the UK. The UK has become Aclarion’s first market where physicians can order its Nociscan…more
The latest ranking of banks by deposits at Jefferson County branches reveals that FirstBank, which was acquired by PNC Bank in early September of this year and led, leads the list for 2025, with deposits as of Sept. 30, totaling $6.09 billion. FirstBank has dominated the ranking for the last three years. Following closely is…more
Gogo has commenced flight testing of its next-generation 5G air-to-ground connectivity network aimed at North American customers. Utilizing a Pilatus PC-24 jet, the testing campaign will occur over several weeks, focusing on optimizing the new broadband network. Engineers expect to conduct between 40 to 50 hours of flight time to validate the capabilities of Gogo’s…more
Jeffco BdB has expanded the businesses considered for its Jeffco 500 list of high-performing businesses, resulting in some new brands appearing on the list for the first time. The highest-ranked company, new to the list, is Xero Shoes with a Super Score of 87, followed closely by Noodles & Co and Kong Company, with scores…more
Stark Disparity Emerges Between Cities Hiring activity among key Jefferson County businesses cooled in the early fourth quarter after a mid-summer peak, while a significant economic disparity has widened between the county’s northern and central/foothills municipalities, according to an analysis of hiring data. The “Jeffco 500,” a tracked list of organizations that excludes government, nonprofits,…more
CoorsTek Bioceramics has secured the rights to market its pink ceramic hip components for orthopedic devices following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Court declined to review a trademark case against CeramTec GmbH, which sought trademark rights to the color pink for its ceramic femoral heads. The U.S. Court of Appeals had previously upheld a…more
The Wheat Ridge City Council has adopted the Parks and Recreation Pathway, a 10-year master plan to guide community investments and facilities through 2035. This plan, developed over an 18-month period with input from thousands of residents, replaces the 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This Pathway aims to create vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable parks…more
On Tap Credit Union has been recognized with two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions. This acknowledgment highlights the credit union’s innovative marketing efforts and commitment to serving its members effectively. The Diamond Awards celebrate excellence in the credit union space, showcasing outstanding achievements in marketing and business development. Winning these awards underscores the credit…more