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
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
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
Quantinuum, a Broomfield quantum computing company, is launching a joint venture with Al Rabban Capital, part of Al Rabban Holding Co. This initiative aims to promote quantum computing adoption in Qatar and the surrounding region. The joint venture, highlighted during a recent state visit to Qatar by U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to establish the
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
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
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
Ball Corp. (NYSE: BALL) has priced an underwritten public offering of €850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2032. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be issued in the offering was increased to €850 million from the previously announced €750 million. The company plans to use the net proceeds from
Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has reported that the Texas Back Institute (TBI) will serve as a new site for the CLARITY (C hronic L ow b A ck pain R andomized I ndependent T rial stud Y) clinical trial. TBI is widely recognized for its contributions to spine technology, education and patient care. The
A key milestone has been reached in an ambitious redevelopment effort in Golden. AC Development, CoorsTek, Holder Construction and Tryba Architects celebrated the topping out of the first building within the Clayworks district on May 8, according to a press release from AC Development. The topping out ceremony, a construction tradition that marks the placement
Milender White (MW), an Arvada-based general contractor, has reported the grand opening of Rally Flats, an affordable housing community developed in partnership with Boulder Housing Partners and Coburn Partners. Located at the corner of 29th and Bluff Street, Rally Flats offers affordable housing options in Boulder with a focus on modern design and accessibility. The
Natural Grocers, the Lakewood-based, family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has released a new skincare collection under its house brand. The collection includes body washes, scrubs, butters and creams crafted with high-quality, carefully selected vegan ingredients. Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, said, “At Natural Grocers, we’ve always believed that self-care should