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Clear Creek Makerspace Gets Boost with $200K Federal Funding

The City of Wheat Ridge has secured $200,000 in congressionally directed spending to support the Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) powered by Localworks. This hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, located in a former parks and forestry building, is gaining attention in the Denver Metro community. With an additional $160,000 invested by the city to bring the...

NREL Researchers Named ASME Fellows

Two researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have been named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The honor was bestowed this fall to Zhiwen Ma and Bidzina Kekelia, both senior engineers with doctorates in mechanical engineering. ASME annually recognizes a select group of its 72,000 members for their...

2 Jeffco Projects Awarded Funding to Enhance Equine Welfare

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Welfare has selected 10 applicants, including two in Jefferson County, to receive a total of $200,000 aimed at improving the well-being of domestic horses in Colorado. During the competitive grant process, a panel of horse experts reviewed over 30 applications seeking more than $1 million in funding,...

JISEA and CSU Collaborate on Sustainable Agriculture Workshop

The Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis (JISEA) and Colorado State University (CSU) hosted a sustainable agriculture workshop on Oct. 21 to discuss collaborations aimed at improving energy resiliency within the agriculture sector. Sponsored by the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, the one-day event brought together stakeholders from various areas of agriculture, including researchers, government representatives,...

ACRG Launches $3B Renewable Energy Industrial Park in Nevada

American Clean Resources Group (ACRG) plans to develop a $3 billion renewable energy industrial park in Esmeralda County, Nevada, expected to begin engineering and design preparations in the first quarter of 2025. The project aims to generate clean energy while boosting industrial production, economic growth and job opportunities. Based Lakewood, ACRG, led by CEO Tawana...

Mines Recognized in 3D Printing Industry Awards

The Colorado School of Mines’ ADAPT program has won second prize in the 3D Printing Industry Awards, recognized in the “Academic, Research Team or Project” category. “ADAPT is thrilled to receive honorable mention among a prestigious group of nominees,” said Joy Gockel, associate professor in Mechanical Engineering and executive director of ADAPT. “This recognition is...

GeoStabilization Intl. Expands with Cased Drilling Services

GeoStabilization International has introduced a new fleet of equipment for cased drilling, enhancing its service offerings in North America. The addition aims to support projects involving cased micropiles, tiebacks and compact grouting solutions. The company, based in Westminster, delivers value-added geotechnical solutions for earth retention, foundations and ground improvement. Rouse Slape, market development anager, said,...

Floor & Decor Opens New Store in Littleton

Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) has announced the grand opening of its eighth warehouse location in Littleton, at 8055 West Bowles Ave. The store opened with approximately 50 full-time and part-time associates under the leadership of Chief Executive Merchant Bridget Johnson. “We’re thrilled to announce our newest store location in Littleton,” said Johnson. “For more...

Pinkard Breaks Ground on Phase III of The Edge

Lakewood general contractor Pinkard Construction was joined by developers, residents and community members last week to break ground on the final phase of The Edge affordable apartments community in Loveland. The ceremony took place on-site and featured remarks from project and funding partners, including Loveland Mayor Pro-Tem Jon Mallo. The Edge Phase III represents the...

Johnson Fistel LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DMC Global

San Diego-based Johnson Fistel LLP has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) securities from May 3, 2024, to Nov. 4, 2024, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The case is captioned Garson v. DMC Global Inc., Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-03387....

Mines VP Testifies Before Congress on U.S. IP, Global Leadership

Walter Copan, vice president for research and technology transfer at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, on Dec. 18. The hearing, titled “IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part IV – Patents, Standards, and Lawfare,” examined the role of specialized patents...

Climb Credit Union Names New VP of IT

Climb Credit Union, a $660 million Colorado financial institution based in Arvada, has appointed Deb Inoue as vice president of information technology. Inoue brings more than 25 years of IT leadership experience and holds an MBA in IT Management. She specializes in infrastructure management, cybersecurity and process optimization. Her background includes implementing cloud migrations, system...