On Wednesday, November 5, the Golden Chamber of Commerce hosted its 3rd annual business summit, attracting 100 participants from the local business community. This year’s attendance exceeded last year’s 80 attendees and the inaugural year’s 40 attendees in 2023. The summit featured sessions on artificial intelligence, marketing, and finance strategy development. Notable speakers included U.S.…more
Mayor Wendi Strom and the Lakewood City Council have clarified details regarding a partnership with Jeffco Public Schools and The Action Center. The Action Center, a well-established nonprofit, provides critical services such as food, clothing, and financial assistance to 300 households daily. The proposed project aims to transform the former Emory Elementary site into a…more
Stark Disparity Emerges Between Cities Hiring activity among key Jefferson County businesses cooled in the early fourth quarter after a mid-summer peak, while a significant economic disparity has widened between the county’s northern and central/foothills municipalities, according to an analysis of hiring data. The “Jeffco 500,” a tracked list of organizations that excludes government, nonprofits,…more
Symmetry Collective, a wellness space provider established in Wheat Ridge in 2024 by Kina Ueda and Celeste O’Brien, has closed its operations. A note on their website states, “We are deeply grateful for your support over the years. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue our services and shut down our…more
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) is collaborating with Hemex Health to improve diagnosis and treatment for millions affected by sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders. This partnership follows Terumo’s minority investment in Hemex Health and the appointment of Chetan Makam to Hemex’s Board of Directors. The collaboration aims to enhance access to…more
Willis Wiedel, CEO and co-founder of Lakewood-based Encore Electric Inc., retired on Oct. 1, 2025, marking the end of a 48-year career in the electrical industry. Wiedel has been a prominent leader for more than three decades, having held various roles in other companies before co-founding Encore Electric in 2003. Under his guidance, Encore Electric…more
PharmaJet Inc. is expanding its needle-free injection technology by developing self-injection pens designed for home use. These pens will allow for precise administration of various pharmaceuticals without the need for traditional needles. The injectors are targeted at chronic disease and metabolic peptide markets and are currently undergoing early testing. By offering a needle-free option, PharmaJet…more
ikeGPS Inc. has launched an automated assistant designed to streamline the analysis of utility pole data. This advanced tool, now integrated into IKE Office Pro, uses artificial intelligence and image recognition to speed up the process of annotating pole images and measuring attachment heights. PolePilot automatically identifies and annotates equipment such as power and communication…more
Gogo Inc. has been issued its first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certification, processed by ALOFT AeroArchitects, pertains to Boeing Business Jet BBJ737-series aircraft, specifically the Boeing 737NG-based models. Future amendments will extend this approval to include Boeing 737 MAX BBJ variants.…more
On Sept. 30, Chris Cole, vice president of business development at Encore Electric Inc., retired after 23 years with the company and 47 years in the electrical trade. His contributions were essential to the growth of Encore Electric as it expanded into new markets, the company said. Cole joined Lakewood-based Encore Electric at its founding,…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has successfully closed its upsized offering of convertible senior notes, raising a total of $700 million. This includes a full exercise of the initial purchasers’ option to buy an additional $100 million of notes. Goldman Sachs was the sole book-running manager for the offering, supported by Cantor, Morgan Stanley, BMO Capital Markets…more
Brisk Health, a Colorado-based urgent care provider, will move its Lakewood clinic to a newly constructed 4,000 square foot facility in Littleton, set to open in 2026. This move comes in response to ongoing safety and maintenance issues at the current location. The new facility aims to enhance healthcare services and improve patient experiences. Brisk…more