Jeffco’s Top Public Cos. Ranked by 2024 Revenue

A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during…more

Mines’ NAMES Initiative Awarded $750K to Advance Tribal Energy Sovereignty

The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines has secured a $750,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to further its Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty (NAMES) Initiative. This funding will support the initiative’s core team, promoting sustainability and empowering tribal communities through knowledge and collaboration in energy security and…more

Natural Grocers Expands Standards for Household Cleaning Products

Natural Grocers, the family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has reported expanded product standards for household cleaning products. The updates are aimed at enhancing ingredient transparency and aligning with the latest research on human and environmental health. Natural Grocers first introduced household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The new standards take…more

Largest SBA Loan Recipients in Jefferson County for 2024 Released

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its annual breakdown of loan recipients for Jefferson County, showing a small rise in federal support for local entrepreneurs. In 2024, 188 small businesses in the county received SBA-backed loans, up from 178 in 2023. Total funding decreased slightly from $141.4 million in 2023 to $136.2 million in…more

Trimble Launches Forestry One to Streamline Forestry Operations

Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) has released Trimble Forestry One, a new technology platform designed to connect and streamline forestry operations. The platform was unveiled at the Trimble Forestry User Conference and aims to enhance forest management by integrating with Trimble Connected Forest® solutions. By utilizing Trimble’s common data environment, Forestry One simplifies regulatory compliance and…more

Join Parachute Adopts Terumo BCT’s Rika Plasma Donation System

Terumo BCT has reported that Join Parachute will implement the Rika Plasma Donation System, designed to enhance the plasma donation experience and increase donor comfort. This next-generation plasma collection system aims to improve access to lifesaving therapies by rethinking the donation process. Join Parachute is focused on providing greater access to plasma through a donor-first…more

Porch Light Health Acquires Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

Porch Light Health, Colorado’s largest addiction medicine practice, has acquired Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a provider of opioid treatment programs with clinics in Denver and Lakewood. This acquisition aims to expand access to patient-centered care for individuals facing opioid use disorder. The partnership allows Porch Light Health to offer a full spectrum of Medications…more