The Jefferson County Sustainability Commission reported the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards on May 20, at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing. The awards recognize local achievements in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, economic vitality and innovation. The winners are as follows: Future Leader Award: Claire Naumer – Claire Naumer is a student leader driving...
Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSE American: XPL; TSX: SLR) has reported favorable metallurgical gold recovery test results for its Golden Crest project in South Dakota. Testing on mineralized rock from two key drill holes returned average gold recoveries of 66% and 69%, suggesting the gold is well-suited to standard extraction methods. Solitario is a Wheat Ridge-based...
A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during...
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines has secured a $750,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to further its Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty (NAMES) Initiative. This funding will support the initiative’s core team, promoting sustainability and empowering tribal communities through knowledge and collaboration in energy security and...
Natural Grocers, the family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has reported expanded product standards for household cleaning products. The updates are aimed at enhancing ingredient transparency and aligning with the latest research on human and environmental health. Natural Grocers first introduced household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The new standards take...
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its annual breakdown of loan recipients for Jefferson County, showing a small rise in federal support for local entrepreneurs. In 2024, 188 small businesses in the county received SBA-backed loans, up from 178 in 2023. Total funding decreased slightly from $141.4 million in 2023 to $136.2 million in...
Quantinuum, a Broomfield quantum computing company, is launching a joint venture with Al Rabban Capital, part of Al Rabban Holding Co. This initiative aims to promote quantum computing adoption in Qatar and the surrounding region. The joint venture, highlighted during a recent state visit to Qatar by U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to establish the...
Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) has released Trimble Forestry One, a new technology platform designed to connect and streamline forestry operations. The platform was unveiled at the Trimble Forestry User Conference and aims to enhance forest management by integrating with Trimble Connected Forest® solutions. By utilizing Trimble’s common data environment, Forestry One simplifies regulatory compliance and...
Terumo BCT has reported that Join Parachute will implement the Rika Plasma Donation System, designed to enhance the plasma donation experience and increase donor comfort. This next-generation plasma collection system aims to improve access to lifesaving therapies by rethinking the donation process. Join Parachute is focused on providing greater access to plasma through a donor-first...
Porch Light Health, Colorado’s largest addiction medicine practice, has acquired Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a provider of opioid treatment programs with clinics in Denver and Lakewood. This acquisition aims to expand access to patient-centered care for individuals facing opioid use disorder. The partnership allows Porch Light Health to offer a full spectrum of Medications...
Ball Corp. (NYSE: BALL) has priced an underwritten public offering of €850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2032. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be issued in the offering was increased to €850 million from the previously announced €750 million. The company plans to use the net proceeds from...
Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has reported that the Texas Back Institute (TBI) will serve as a new site for the CLARITY (C hronic L ow b A ck pain R andomized I ndependent T rial stud Y) clinical trial. TBI is widely recognized for its contributions to spine technology, education and patient care. The...