FirstBank, a privately-held bank based in Lakewood, recently financed $55 million for the development of a net-zero-ready affordable housing project in Colorado known as Willoughby Corner. The bank has funded more than $500 million towards affordable housing from 2020 onward. On its completion, Willoughby Corner aims to provide 400 affordable rental and sale units. The
Catamount Constructors, Inc., an employee-owned General Contractor listed in the ENR Top 400, announced on May 8, 2024, the hiring of Chris Heard as the Director of Business Development for the Atlanta division. Heard brings over 23 years of industry experience to his new role at Catamount, bolstering the company’s resolve for continued growth and
A recent analysis focusing on registered investment advisers in Jefferson County has shed light on the diverse landscape of client accounts within the financial advisory sector. While the median company on the list reported 39 client accounts, several firms have distinguished themselves with substantially higher numbers, highlighting their prominence in the region’s investment advisory arena.
Canopy Growth Corporation, a major North American cannabis firm, has confirmed that its Jeffco-based arm Canopy USA, LLC is exercising options to acquire cannabis companies Wana and Jetty. Following the acquisition, Canopy USA is set to realize significant financial gains, including enhanced revenue growth and cost efficiency. “With these acquisitions now triggered, Canopy USA has
In Jefferson County, the number of employees in veteran-owned small businesses varies significantly across different cities. Littleton tops the chart with a total of 284 employees, followed by Lakewood with 225. Wheat Ridge has 119 employees, while in Conifer there are 82 employees. In Arvada, 78 people are employed in this sector and in Golden
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC, based in Lakewood, and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, for systemic violations of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. The SEC alleges this occurred for over 1,500 filings from January 2021 through June 2023. In addition to non-compliance, the
In 2024, several veteran-owned small businesses in Jefferson County experienced a considerable growth in their staff. A new list ranking Jeffco veteran-owned small businesses by their current number of employees revealed this significant growth when compared to previous years. Software and technology firm Sherpa 6 Inc. claimed the top spot on the list with 155
The 2024 list of Jefferson County’s Public Elementary and Middle Schools unveils a notable reshuffling of student populations across campuses, directly influenced by the closure and consolidation of 15 local schools at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The 2023-2024 enrollment data on the list, sourced from the Colorado Department of Education, underscores substantial
Broomfield reported the highest total revenue in the last two years among Jeffco-based Nonprofit organizations, with a total of $2,834,506,496. This was closely followed by Lakewood and Golden, which generated $2,464,873,216 and $2,361,085,440 respectively. Arvada followed with $1,584,227,456 in revenue generated. Other cities included Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Denver, Westminster, Evergreen, Edgewater, Morrison, Columbine Valley, Conifer,
Our 2024 Jefferson County nonprofit organizations list has been ranked according to their current annual revenue. With 296 entries, this list provides a snapshot of the landscape of nonprofit organizations in the area. Intermountain Health led the list with an annual revenue of $861.22 million, followed by Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, which reported $672.08
ARCA Biopharma, a Westminster-based company specializing in targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, has reported the departure of their President and CEO, Dr. Michael Bristow, and appointment of Thomas Keuer as the new President. This transition took effect on April 3, 2024, when ARCA and Dr. Bristow mutually decided to end his tenure as both an
A newly announced partnership between international non-profit organization Well Aware and INTERA, a Geophysical and Water Resource Consulting Firm, is slated to increase successful water well projects and access to clean water by 50%. The Colorado School of Mines will play a significant role, contributing advanced geophysical instrumentation engineered specifically for humanitarian applications. The joint