Natural Grocers, the Lakewood family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has introduced six new varieties of heat-and-serve soups to its house brand. This expansion caters to soup enthusiasts as winter approaches. The new soups are Certified Organic, Non-GMO, and made with entirely plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients. Each soup is packaged in BPA-free pouches designed…more
The 2024 list of Insurance Agencies and Brokerages based in Jefferson County has been published, highlighting key industry players in terms of employee count. Compiled from data on employees eligible for retirement plans, the list features 42 companies and draws employee estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Form 5500 and LinkedIn. Lakewood-based Stern Risk…more
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden will be recognized at the 104th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) scheduled for Jan. 5–9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. NREL staff, including Bonnie Powell, Sailesh Acharya, Alejandro Henao and Stan Young, will receive the annual William W. Millar Award for the best paper in…more
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…more
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…more
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,…more
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,…more
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…more
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…more
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,…more
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…more
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…more