Construction upgrades at Beaver Ranch Park in Conifer are scheduled to begin in May 2026 as the park builds on a 2017 master plan and extensive community engagement. The project is expected to run through fall 2027 and follows a $9 million investment aimed at improving accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience. Visitors should…more
Golden-based PlanetiQ Global Weather & Climate Solutions Inc. has been awarded a nearly $15 million contract by the Department of the Air Force to bolster the military’s commercial weather data capabilities. The $14,993,986 firm-fixed-price agreement, announced this week, marks a significant strategic investment in advanced satellite-based meteorological sensing. The contract focuses on the development of…more
New analysis of the latest SEC filings reveals a significant concentration of executive wealth within public companies based in Jeffco. As of the spring 2026 reporting cycle, the leadership at the county’s largest firms have reported combined compensation figures that highlight a robust, yet transitioning, corporate sector. At the top of the list is Daniel…more
The Jefferson County labor market is showing significant signs of a “spring awakening,” according to the latest BdB Hiring Index released today. The weekly tracker, which monitors job openings across the county’s primary municipalities, reveals a broad upward trend in recruitment activity as local businesses gear up for the second quarter. Arvada has emerged as…more
Jefferson County-based credit unions reported a wide range of assets in 2025, with 11 institutions appearing on a 2026 list ranked by 2025 assets. The updated list was released today by Jeffco BdB, which compiled data provided by the National Credit Union Administration. Premier Members Credit Union ranked first on the 2026 list, with 2025…more
Pinkard Construction has started a large renovation in Lakewood to convert the former Emory Elementary School building, which closed in 2022, into a new community campus. The project will create a site for workforce training, community college classes, behavioral health services, gymnasium programming, and family support services. The campus will be owned and anchored by…more
A newly constructed medical office building in Lakewood, Colorado, has been listed for $8 million. Located at 1038 S Union Blvd, the property features 10,000 square feet of Class A office space and is currently vacant. The two-story building, completed in 2026, is adaptable for various uses, including as a single-user facility or divided into…more
A unique retail property in Morrison, Colorado, known as Ozzi’s, is up for sale at a price of $2,200,000. The property, located at 103 Bear Creek Ave, comprises two buildings with a total net rentable area of 2,400 square feet, set on an 18,024 square foot lot. This property is notable for its proximity to…more
The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is undergoing a significant transition in its executive leadership. Carrie Kelly, who served as the organization’s President and CEO since August 2025, has stepped down from her role to return to the private sector. In a prepared statement related to the staffing change, the EDC said: “Jeffco EDC has…more
Lakewood-based Wowza has announced that Elliot Miller, the company’s Chief Legal Officer and Head of Operations, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of PBS12, Colorado Public Television. In addition, he will serve on the Board’s Finance Committee. This appointment highlights Miller’s 14 years of experience at Wowza, where he has played a key…more
Berger Montague, a national plaintiff law firm, has filed a federal antitrust class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company, representing skiers and snowboarders across the country. The lawsuit claims that the two companies have unlawfully raised prices and reduced competition through bundling practices associated with their ski passes. Filed in the U.S.…more
Military Broadcast Radio (MBR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans and first responders, has opened a new studio in Westminster, Colorado. This expansion comes as MBR celebrates 21 years of providing a platform for often unheard voices through various media formats including live radio and podcasts. Located at Work Simple Coworking, the new studio…more