The American Motel, a long-standing establishment on the I-70 Frontage Road, is closing this week, with demolition scheduled to begin shortly. This closure paves the way for new investment and development in Wheat Ridge’s hotel district. The 4.85-acre site will be transformed into a multifamily apartment community by Trinsic Residential Group. The new development will…more
CoorsTek Inc. has officially opened its CoorsTek Academy Training Center in Golden, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 16. The event included company leaders, state officials and industry partners, highlighting a significant step in enhancing the region’s manufacturing workforce. Funded in part by the State of Colorado’s Opportunity Now grant, the Academy aims to prepare…more
Colorado School of Mines in Golden has successfully raised $589 million in its Campaign for MINES@150, marking the largest fundraising effort in the university’s 150-year history. The campaign publicly launched in the fall of 2020 and closed on June 30, 2025. Mines President Paul C. Johnson said, “This record-breaking campaign was founded on our unique…more
Michael Baker International has appointed Anthony (Tony) Marcello as office executive for its Denver area office, located in Lakewood. With more than 40 years of experience in transportation design and engineering, Marcello will manage daily operations, enhance client engagement and lead business development in Colorado. Marcello’s responsibilities will include expanding the office’s services, improving project…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has started producing heavy rare earth element oxides at pilot scale at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, with plans to expand to commercial production by the end of 2026. This development represents the only current U.S. production of separated heavy rare earth oxides from mined ores. The Lakewood company is now…more
The latest rankings of Jefferson County’s credit unions reveal a year of both growth and contraction across key financial metrics. Based on 2024 asset data from the National Credit Union Administration, Credit Union of Denver, based in Lakewood, remains the largest in the region, holding $1.17 billion in assets despite a nearly 20% decline from…more
Ur-Energy provided operational and construction updates for the second quarter of 2025 at its uranium projects in Wyoming, including Lost Creek and Shirley Basin. Production at Lost Creek continues to improve, with the company packaging 112,033 pounds of uranium during the quarter, a 35% increase from the first quarter. The company shipped more than 105,000…more
Natural Grocers has introduced a new line of Organic Wellness Shots, available in six functional flavors. These 2-ounce shots aim to support wellness goals by providing energy and aiding immune and digestive health. Developed in partnership with a women- and minority-owned manufacturer, the wellness shots are sustainably packaged in recyclable glass, making them an eco-friendly…more
On July 14, 2025, a residential property located at 1115 Carr St, Lakewood, sold for $1,700,000. The property is classified as a low-rise apartment with a total building area of 9,706 square feet. In recent months, there were three other sales of similar properties in Lakewood, with an average sale price of $6,423,333. The average…more
South Suburban Parks and Recreation in Littleton has appointed Andy Bass as its next executive director, effective Sept. 8, 2025. Bass was chosen for his extensive experience in leading parks and recreation departments, as well as serving in high-ranking municipal positions. Most recently, Bass worked as the deputy city manager for the City of Chandler,…more
Over Yonder Brewing Company announced its closure effective July 20, 2025, following a final post on social media on July 10. The brewery, which was ranked #21 on Jeffco BdB’s list of local breweries, stated that it could no longer sustain operations despite efforts to remain open. In their post, the brewery expressed their deep…more
PharmaJet Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian Unified Procurement Authority and EVA Pharma to explore needle-free delivery of vaccines in Egypt’s routine immunization program. This agreement was formalized during the African Health ExCon health care conference held in Cairo on June 26. The collaboration aims to integrate needle-free technology for…more