Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD), based in Lakewood, will host its Annual Fashion Showcase on June 5, 2026, featuring original designs from 21 fashion design students. The event, themed “Recontextualize,” will take place at the Denver Center for Performing Arts and includes an award ceremony following the show. Why this is newsworthy…more
Safe Harbor Financial reported a revenue of approximately $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 2.2% increase year-over-year. The company’s loan program income rose 55.6% to about $0.8 million, reflecting changes in their partnership agreements. Total operating expenses declined by 4.7% year-over-year, bringing them to approximately $3.7 million. As of March 31,…more
A mixed-use property in Lakewood, Colorado, is on the market for $11 million. Located at 7800 W Colfax Ave, the 59,204 square-foot commercial asset includes two buildings on a 4.215-acre site. This property presents an investment opportunity for automotive users, investors, or developers. It features significant exposure along W Colfax Ave, making it suitable for…more
The City of Arvada will start regular street pavement maintenance in the Olde Town Arvada Pedestrian Zone on May 11, 2026. This project aims to enhance safety and aesthetics in the popular business district. As part of the maintenance, all outdoor seating areas, parklets, fireplaces, and electric lights along the streets will be removed. The…more
Jefferson County is set to launch the Westracks Shuttle Pilot Program, a seasonal transit service aimed at enhancing access to outdoor recreation and cultural sites in the central foothills west of Denver. This initiative is part of a collaboration with several organizations, including Aramark, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the City and County of…more
Squire Plaza, a multi-tenant property located in Lakewood, is on the market for $2,785,000. The retail and office complex spans 20,787 square feet and consists of three units, achieving a cap rate of 7.73% and a net operating income (NOI) of $215,216. The property, built in 1958 and renovated in 2017, is situated along W…more
Tracy Dorland, Superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools, announced her resignation effective July 5, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity. Dorland, who has been with the district for five years, expressed pride in the progress made during her tenure, particularly in student achievement and academic growth. In her statement, Dorland highlighted the district’s advancements, including improved…more
Honeywell announced today that Quantinuum, a quantum computing company based in Jeffco (and subsidiary of Honeywell), has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock. The specific number of shares and price range have yet to be established.…more
The Colorado School of Mines has announced the launch of a $7 million national research center aimed at evaluating technologies for the destruction of PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever” chemicals, which pose significant environmental challenges globally in water and soil. This initiative addresses the urgent need for effective remediation strategies for these enduring pollutants.…more
PharmaJet, based in Golden, has announced that its needle-free injection system will be used to deliver approximately 1.4 million doses of polio vaccine in Nigeria. This initiative is part of a campaign targeting children under five in the Sokoto region, as the country continues to battle outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. The deployment in Nigeria follows…more
Golden-based Lunar Outpost has secured $30 million in a Series B funding round to enhance the production and deployment of its robotic systems designed for space exploration. The funding was led by several investors, including Reliable Equity, and will accelerate the development of the company’s advanced robotics and mobility platforms, crucial for establishing a permanent…more
The sale of a small-bay industrial property located at 55th and Harlan in Arvada has been finalized. The property spans 32,800 square feet and was sold for $5,400,000. The seller was AGF Property Management Corp, and the buyer is Harlan Partnership LLC. Tanner Digby, SIOR of Digby Commercial Advisors represented the seller, while Taylor Roy…more