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SHF Holdings Inc., also known as Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), announced its successful exit from a defaulted $3.1 million loan. The Golden-based company, which offers financial services to the regulated cannabis industry, not only recovered the principal in full but also an accrued interest of over $200,000. The recovered funds will be reallocated into

Aclarion Inc., a Broomfield health technology company that uses biomarkers and proprietary algorithms to identify chronic low back pain, has announced an important milestone with the second payer coverage for its back pain diagnostic tool Nociscan. The London health insurance company Aviva, one of the top four providers of private medical insurance in the UK,

Golden Minerals Co. has been informed by the NYSE American LLC of their non-compliance with the stock exchange’s continued listing standards. The Golden-based company, listed on NYSE American under the symbol “AUMN”, failed to meet three conditions outlined in Part 10 of the NYSE American Company Guide. Specifically, Golden Minerals failed to meet the requirements

Alliant Strategic Development has contracted Arvada-based construction firm Milender White (MW) for its largest project to date in the San Fernando Valley of California. Named Ardent on Van Nuys, the mixed-use apartment building construction is set to start this month. The project will be architected by AC Martin. The project is a 332-unit apartment community,

The Colorado School of Mines, in partnership with Houston-based Utility Global, has been awarded a $150,000 proof of concept grant from the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The award, in response to a proposal by Dr. Neal Sullivan titled “Hydrogen production and CO2 utilization with eXERO ceramics,” aims to further

Elevate Quantum, a Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), was awarded a $40.5 million federal grant to strengthen the quantum workforce and accelerate plans to establish the Mountain West, along with partner the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, as global front-runners in quantum innovation. The funding is

Golden-based Truleum, Inc. has shared updates regarding changes to its auditing firm and progress on its S-1 registration statement. The company’s previous auditing firm, BF Borgers CPA PC, was the subject of an SEC Enforcement action on May 3, 2024, consequently barring Borgers from practicing as an accountant or auditor before the SEC. Although this

A research project spearheaded by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has achieved major advancements that could usher in an array of previously unenvisioned optoelectronic devices. Scientists at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have achieved significant breakthroughs in optoelectronic technology, potentially revolutionizing the field. Their

Lakewood-based FirstBank has announced Jennifer Payne as its new chief risk officer (CRO). Having worked at the bank for 23 years, Payne has served in diverse leadership roles including president of compliance and president of loan servicing, which she occupied before her CRO appointment. She was recognized in the Banking Exchange’s Top 20 Under 40

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has announced the impending retirement of its CFO Todd Dissinger. Set to leave his post on Dec. 31, 2024, Dissinger will continue to serve in his current role until a successor is appointed. The company has committed to a thorough search for Dissinger’s replacement and will engage the services