Local Closures: October

Symmetry Collective, a wellness space provider established in Wheat Ridge in 2024 by Kina Ueda and Celeste O’Brien, has closed its operations. A note on their website states, “We are deeply grateful for your support over the years. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our services and shut down our…more

Gogo Wins Fed Contract for Airborne Comms

Gogo has secured a five-year federal contract through its division, SD Government, for providing airborne satellite communications to a U.S. government agency. Valued at $3 million, this contract follows earlier research initiatives by SDG prior to its merger with Gogo. This sole-source agreement will streamline the agency’s aerial communications by consolidating multiple contracts into a…more

PharmaJet Technology to Aid Polio Campaign in Pakistan

PharmaJet has announced that its needle-free injection technology will be utilized in an upcoming polio immunization campaign in Pakistan scheduled for late 2025. This initiative comes as part of Pakistan’s expanded vaccination drive targeting children up to age 15, in response to a resurgence of polio cases in the country. The campaign, which will take…more

Ken Caryl Medical Office Building Listed at $5.4M

A medical office building at 7761 Shaffer Parkway in Littleton, Colorado, is on the market for $5,400,000. The two-story structure spans 30,447 square feet and was built in 2000. Currently, 93% of the building is occupied, with over 60% of the space leased to medical tenants, suggesting a strong tenant mix for potential investors. Located…more

St. John Properties Promotes Lacey Johansson

St. John Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate development and management company with 16 offices across the country including a significant operation based in Golden, has promoted Lacey Johansson to Vice President, Leasing. Johansson joined the company in 2012 and has over 23 years of experience in real estate, marketing, and sales. In her new…more

Hoot + Howl Now Offers Direct Shipping

Hoot + Howl Spirits has launched an online purchase option, allowing customers to have their favorite spirits delivered directly to their homes. The Golden, Colorado-based distillery is now offering its selections for sale through its website, making it easier for consumers to access their products. Shipping is available to select states, and interested buyers can…more

Now Available: BdB’s 2025 Jeffco Manufacturers Ranking

The 2025 list of manufacturers based in Jefferson County has been released, showcasing a total of 102 companies ranked by their number of employees. The top three employers are Trimble, Ball Corp., and CoorsTek, with employee counts of 4,727, 4,616, and 2,437, respectively. The industry breakdown among the top 49 companies indicates a strong presence…more

New Orleans Blood Center Taps Terumo BCT Tech

The Blood Center in New Orleans has implemented Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies’ FDA-cleared automation technology to enhance platelet processing, becoming the second blood center in the U.S. to do so. This development aims to address ongoing platelet shortages and improve the efficiency of blood collection operations. The Reveos automation system from Terumo BCT is…more

Fenix Lights Up Enhanced Rechargeable Headlamp

Littleton-based manufacturer Fenix Lighting has introduced a new rechargeable headlamp, offering improved brightness and usability features over its predecessor. The latest model boasts a maximum output of 1600 lumens, reaching distances of up to 558 feet in white light mode. The upgraded red light mode increases visibility from 5 to 20 lumens, enhancing night navigation…more

Wheat Ridge Office Building for Sale: $3.5M

A 22,700 square foot office building located at 4485 Wadsworth Blvd in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, has been listed for sale at a price of $3,500,000. Currently 90% occupied, the property generates an annual net operating income (NOI) of $241,296 and features a 6.9% capitalization rate with month-to-month leases. The property sits on 1.06 acres and…more

Littleton Announces First Cutting-Edge Award Winners

The City of Littleton has introduced the Cutting-Edge Award to recognize businesses that exemplify innovation, creativity, sustainability, and community involvement. The inaugural winners were announced recently, with one recipient from each city council district. In District 1, Town Hall Arts Center was honored for its role as a cultural cornerstone, attracting over 35,000 visitors annually…more

NHPF Brings Affordable Housing to Sloan’s Lake

The NHP Foundation (NHPF) has announced the acquisition of land for its third affordable housing project in Colorado this year. This initiative aims to address the growing housing needs in the region, specifically in Denver’s Sloan’s Lake neighborhood. The Jeffco City of Edgewater borders the west side of Sloan’s Lake Park. The newly acquired 0.9-acre…more