Inszone Insurance Services has expanded its presence in Colorado with the acquisition of Denver West Insurance Brokers, an independent agency based in Golden. Founded in 2003 by Tina Kiel, Denver West Insurance Brokers has developed a reputation for providing personalized insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. Tina Kiel chose to partner with Inszone...
Omid Beik and C. Michael McGuirk from the Colorado School of Mines have been awarded the 2025 NASA Early Career Faculty Award, two of only eight recipients this year. This prestigious grant supports innovative research by promising faculty aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of space exploration. Beik, an assistant professor of electrical engineering,...
Shirley Septic Pumping LLC has reported that it will become part of South Platte Services and its family of companies. Owners Doug and Nora Atkinson have owned Pine-based Shirley Septic since 2022, when they purchased it from the Shirley Family, long-term residents of the area, who continue to operate their residential trash services company, SSP...
Lakewood has been named a climate action leader for the second consecutive year, joining a select group of cities recognized for their efforts in sustainability and environmental transparency. The city earned a spot on the 2024 CDP A List, a global ranking that includes only 112 cities worldwide, with 29 from the U.S. This recognition...
Golden Peak Media has acquired Creativebug, an online learning platform focused on arts and crafts. The deal merges two notable companies in the crafting education sector, both dedicated to fostering creativity and community. David Saabye, CEO at Golden-based Golden Peak Media, said, “The synergy between Creativebug and Golden Peak Media’s content, consumers and communities made...
Aclarion Inc., a Broomfield health care technology company, has reported that UHealth — University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will be a site for its CLARITY clinical trial. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Nociscan, a solution designed to assist physicians in identifying sources of...
First quarter Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to Jeffco businesses dwarf totals seen in the same period a year ago. Jefferson County businesses received $39.27 million dollars in loans in Q1 2025 compared to just over $22 million in Q1 2024 — an increase of more than 78%. A total of 72 local companies received...
Honeywell has completed its $2.16 billion acquisition of Sundyne LLC from private equity firm Warburg Pincus. This all-cash transaction is expected to enhance Honeywell’s product offerings and aftermarket services, integrating important equipment with its automation systems powered by Honeywell Forge. The acquisition brings around 1,000 skilled employees from Sundyne and is anticipated to positively impact...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has chosen 19 leaders for its 2025 Executive Energy Leadership program, known as Energy Execs. This initiative aims to educate decision-makers from various sectors, including government and nonprofit organizations, on effective energy practices for their communities. The four-month program intends to enhance the participants’ understanding...
Holidaily Brewing Co. has released its Fruited Blonde Variety Pack, inspired by its popular Favorite Blonde Ale. This new pack features three flavors: Wild Tangerine, Sweet Melon and Citrusy Passion Fruit. The variety pack aims to appeal to craft beer enthusiasts and gluten-free consumers looking for refreshing options, the company said. “We took Favorite Blonde...
Action Engineering LLC has partnered with MxD to enhance data interoperability for Model-Based Manufacturing, addressing digital manufacturing challenges, particularly those faced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This initiative aims to streamline data standards that have complicated integration across systems, thereby reducing inefficiencies for manufacturers and their suppliers. The collaboration will produce a Data...
Highridge Medical has completed the sale of its Bone Healing division to Avista Healthcare Partners. This move aims to help the company focus exclusively on its Spine business and enhance long-term growth through increased investment in innovation and commercial capabilities. The sale proceeds will be directed towards portfolio innovation and expanding the company’s commercial reach....