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
Performers at Casa Bonita are set to strike after management walked away from contract negotiations. Picketing will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30. The entertainers, who perform various acts at the popular Mexican-themed restaurant, are represented by the Actors’ Equity Association. Casa Bonita, a well-known Denver institution, recently completed a $40 million renovation…more
Golden-based Rendezvous Robotics and Starcloud have announced a partnership aimed at developing power and data infrastructure in orbit. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Rendezvous’ autonomous assembly technology with Starcloud’s orbital power generation systems. This collaboration is significant as it seeks to establish gigawatt-scale data centers and power systems in space,…more
A Sinclair gas station in Lakewood, Colorado, is up for sale with an asking price of $2.9 million. The property, located at 3505 S Kipling St, features a convenience store and is offered through a sale-leaseback investment model. The gas station has a single brand tenancy under Sinclair with a remaining lease term of 20…more
A new 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station located at 5991 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood, Colorado, is on the market for $12,675,000. The property is classified as retail and features a Class A absolute net lease which requires no landlord responsibilities. The lease is set to commence on December 2, 2025, and will expire…more
Colliers, a leading professional services and investment management company prominently involved in the Jeffco real estate market, has announced the expansion of its global Commercial Technology Services platform through a series of strategic hires. This initiative aims to enhance the firm’s use of technology, including artificial intelligence, in both operations and client services. Among the…more