Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) plans to open a new store in Ruidoso, N.M., this fall, which will be its seventh location in the state. The store will be situated within the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center. Community members are invited to learn about hiring opportunities and the company’s background at…more
Indivisible Partners, an independent advisory firm based in Clearwater, Fla., has expanded its advisor network by welcoming Golden-based Ride Wealth Partners. This partnership aims to enhance the client experience through streamlined, purpose-driven financial planning and investment management. Kevin McCulley, founder and president of Ride Wealth Partners, cited three key reasons for joining Indivisible Partners: a…more
Toll Brothers Inc. has opened its new community, Toll Brothers at Ken-Caryl Ranch, in Jefferson County. The Toll Brothers Sales Center is now welcoming visitors at 7200 South Wright Way in Littleton. This new community features two collections of luxury home designs with options for one- and two-story single-family homes. These range from 1,797 to…more
Encore Electric has reported the graduation of 62 apprentices from their electrical apprenticeship programs this year. The graduates completed their training at seven different schools across four states, including Colorado and Montana. The four-year curriculum encompasses various subjects such as safety, mathematics, wiring, troubleshooting and the National Electrical Code. Each apprentice has developed a solid…more
A retail property occupied by Red White & Blue Thrift in Arvada, Colorado, has been listed for sale with an asking price of $5,694,000. The building, located at 8125 Sheridan Boulevard, boasts a square footage of 27,521 and is fully leased to Red White & Blue Thrift until 2034. The property recently opened and is…more
Ball Corp. agreed to repurchase approximately $250 million of its outstanding common stock through an accelerated stock repurchase transaction with Crédit Agricole CIB. This transaction will utilize cash on hand and available borrowings. The share repurchase is expected to begin immediately and will contribute to a significant reduction of Ball’s outstanding common stock. Final share…more
A new 2025 ranking highlights the 57 largest general contractors based in Jefferson County, with firms ordered by their estimated current number of employees. The list reveals a strong presence of companies across a range of construction sectors, from infrastructure and industrial to residential building. Leading the pack is FlatironDragados USA – Colorado, employing an…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has reported the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders, held virtually on June 11, 2025. Eleven nominees were elected as directors of the Lakewood company, with shareholder support reflected in the vote counts. Among the results, Michael Stirzaker received the highest approval with 98.89% of votes for his election,…more
A single-family home located at 5702 Willowbrook Drive in Morrison, Colorado, was sold on June 13, 2025, for $1,374,000. The property spans 3,625 square feet. In recent months, there have been 23 other sales of similar properties in Morrison, where the average sale price was $1,252,013, with an average size of 2,299 square feet. The…more
The latest list of Banks by Deposits at Jefferson County Branches has been released, detailing how 24 financial institutions fared in 2024. The rankings, based on local deposit data as of June 30, were compiled using figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This year’s data shows a slight dip in local deposits across Jefferson…more
Inszone Insurance Services has expanded its presence in Colorado with the acquisition of Denver West Insurance Brokers, an independent agency based in Golden. Founded in 2003 by Tina Kiel, Denver West Insurance Brokers has developed a reputation for providing personalized insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. Tina Kiel chose to partner with Inszone…more
Omid Beik and C. Michael McGuirk from the Colorado School of Mines have been awarded the 2025 NASA Early Career Faculty Award, two of only eight recipients this year. This prestigious grant supports innovative research by promising faculty aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of space exploration. Beik, an assistant professor of electrical engineering,…more