The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor Hamon Infrastructure have finished installing 3.5 miles of new noise walls along Interstate 70 between Pecos Street and I-76, an area crossing Denver and Jefferson counties. This project is part of a two-phase initiative. The first phase replaced one mile of walls between Tennyson Street and Lowell…more
Toeroek Associates Inc., based in Lakewood, has been awarded a contract valued at $9,368,688 by the U.S. Department of War for support of the Naval Treaty Implementation Program (NTIP). This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract was announced for September 30, 2025, and includes all optional line items. The tasks involved in this contract encompass various compliance support functions…more
Jefferson County Schools is moving forward with a plan to resolve a minimum $45 million budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes the elimination of approximately 150 to 160 budgeted Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions within central departments. The detailed plan, presented to the Board of Education on November 13, 2025, outlines strategic cuts designed…more
Jeffco BdB has updated its list of Jefferson County dentistry offices. The list includes 53 entries for which employee estimates could be developed, highlighting the significant presence of dental services in the area. Denver Restorative Dentistry leads the ranking with 70 estimated employees, followed closely by Implant and Oral Surgery Center with 69 employees, and…more
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