Noria Energy is beginning construction on Aurea Solar, a 50 kW floating solar pilot project in Golden, aimed at providing renewable energy for local water utility operations. The project will utilize a new floating solar tracker technology developed by Sausalito, Calif.-based Noria, designed to enhance energy output. Located on Fairmount Reservoir, owned by Consolidated Mutual…more
Construction is about to begin on the City of Westminster’s new drinking water facility, with groundbreaking scheduled for this fall. The project marks a major milestone in the City’s effort to modernize its water infrastructure and replace the aging Semper Water Treatment Facility. Located just north of 98th Avenue along Westminster Boulevard, the new facility…more
Energy Fuels Inc. and Vulcan Elements have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a fully U.S.-based supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, which they say reduces reliance on China for these critical materials. Under the agreement, Lakewood-based Energy Fuels will begin supplying high-purity neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) and dysprosium (Dy) oxides to Vulcan in…more
Marc Day, a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has been elected a fellow of the Combustion Institute, marking him as the first individual from NREL to receive this honor. The institute, dedicated to advancing combustion science and technology, recognized Day for his significant contributions to the field, particularly in algorithmic and software…more
Trimble Inc. has named Coastline Equipment as its newest Technology Outlet. Based in Long Beach, Calif., Coastline will now provide Trimble’s grade control and site positioning solutions to customers in California, Nevada and Idaho. Coastline will support users of John Deere and Hamm earthmoving equipment, including dozers, excavators and compactors, among others. The company will…more
The City of Lakewood is being featured this week at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta as part of a smart city technology showcase by Sony Semiconductor Solutions. The company is highlighting Lakewood’s role in a pilot project aimed at improving traffic safety using advanced edge AI sensing technology. The initiative involves the installation of…more
The Kramer Group of Marcus & Millichap has listed an industrial property for sale at 11500 W 13th Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, with an asking price of $3,850,000. The property, which spans 36,695 square feet and sits on a 2.53-acre lot, is currently vacant and was built in 1977. Located in a well-established industrial area,…more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its list of loan recipients for the second quarter of 2025 in Jefferson County, highlighting 60 businesses that have benefitted from financial support this year. Topping the list is Alcorn Construction with $5 million in loans received. Hays Construction follows closely behind with $4.07 million, while Pinnacle Windows…more
The U.S. labor market has shown a consistent, albeit sometimes turbulent, recovery since the 2020 downturn, with national private-sector payrolls recently surpassing pre-pandemic highs. However, a closer look at regional data from the latest ADP Employment Report reveals that the Mountain Region is not just recovering; it’s setting a formidable pace for economic growth, significantly…more
An analysis of hiring trends among Jefferson County’s top 500 performing businesses reveals a robust and growing local economy over the past six months. The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index, which tracks the percentage of these businesses posting jobs on LinkedIn or Indeed, shows a notable increase in hiring activity from a spring lull to a…more
Your New Competitive Edge in the Jefferson County Job Market Today, Jeffco BdB announces the launch of an innovative new tool: The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index. In an increasingly competitive landscape, having timely, relevant data is critical. The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index offers a real-time view into the hiring activities of Jefferson County’s 500 top-performing…more
Wrangler and Golden-based Coors Banquet have teamed up to introduce their first co-collection, honoring the spirit of the West. The Wrangler x Coors Banquet Collection, unveiled on August 21, features more than 20 unique pieces inspired by classic Western wear. The collection includes items such as denim vests with Coors-branded embroidery, pullover sweaters, limited-edition jeans,…more