In the competitive and often turbulent world of payment processing, Brendon Speas saw a significant void. After spending 14 years within the vast operations of U.S. Bank—working in merchant services market management, commercial lending, and business banking—Speas launched 5280 Payments in January 2020. Based in Lakewood, the company’s mission is to provide efficient, reliable payment…more
In an age dominated by digital screens, Lefty Loosey Games LLC, a startup based in Golden, is building its brand on the value of authentic, face-to-face connection. Launched in 2025 by veteran toy industry executive Charlie Anderson, the company publishes physical card games designed specifically to bring people together. Anderson’s decision to transition from the…more
Good Times Restaurants Inc., headquartered in Golden, Colo., operates in the challenging restaurant industry. Known for its restaurant chain Good Times Burger and Frozen Custard, the company is committed to delivering high-quality, fresh, and affordable food experiences. With their base on NASDAQ under the stock ticker GTIM, Good Times Restaurants employs approximately 1,484 staff members.…more
Partners Group (USA) Inc. is a global private markets investment management firm that is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. The firm was founded in 1996 and manages assets in the areas of private equity, private real estate, private debt, and private infrastructure. The firm has over 1,500 employees and operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Partners…more
The Colorado School of Mines, located in Golden, Colorado, is a public research university that specializes in engineering and applied science. It was founded in 1874 as the Colorado School of Mines and has since become one of the top engineering schools in the United States. The Colorado School of Mines offers undergraduate and graduate…more
Terumo BCT, a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies, is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. The organization was established in 1964 as a company dedicated to developing better blood transfusion therapies. Today, Terumo BCT provides collection, processing, and storage solutions for blood components and cellular therapies, as well as automation and software…more