Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced a purchase and sale agreement with Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) for the acquisition of 18 triple net leased senior living communities for $135 million. Brookdale has leased and operated these communities, including the Brookdale Littleton at 8271 S. Continental Divide Road, since February 2003. The 18...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been chosen to redesign a key component of U.S. military ground combat vehicles: the traction inverter. This new silicon carbide (SiC)-based inverter aims to significantly enhance vehicle performance, providing 200% greater range while being four times smaller than previous technology. This initiative is part of a three-year, $6...
Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) and Satcom Direct have announced a definitive agreement under which Broomfield-based Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct, establishing a multi-orbit, multi-band provider of global in-flight connectivity for the business aviation and military/government mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom Direct will receive $375 million in cash, 5 million shares of...
Golden Minerals Co. (NYSE-A: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silex Argentina S.A. (“Silex”), to Butte Energy Inc. (“Butte”). Butte has agreed to purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Silex, which owns the company’s El Quevar silver project located in Salta Province, Argentina....
The 2024 ranking of Jefferson County law firms provide insight into the region’s legal employment landscape. Compiled from data on employees eligible for retirement plans, the list features 35 firms and draws employee estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Form 5500 and LinkedIn. Leading the list is Mintz Law Firm LLC, a personal injury...
In September, the Colorado Gives Foundation awarded $5.7 million to nonprofits working in Jefferson County. This funding is the largest the community foundation has ever made available to nonprofits serving Jeffco. The Foundation originally planned to award about $4 million, but over $8 million in requests indicated significant need. In response, the Foundation allocated an...
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: REEMF) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has issued the second and final Project Continuation Notice for the company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Wyoming. The notice enables formal commencement of operations once the company receives operations approval...
Gogo Business Aviation’s dealers have contracted to complete 25 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Gogo Galileo HDX, reflecting increased interest across various aircraft makes and models. An STC is an FAA-approved document that permits modifications to an aircraft’s original design, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The STCs will enable broadband inflight connectivity...
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced a two-year transformation plan aimed at positioning the company for future growth and global expansion after a decade of development. The Broomfield-based, global mountain resort operator has grown from 10 owned and operated resorts to 42 across four countries over the past 10 years, more than doubling its work force...
The City of Littleton has announced the appointment of Rachel King as its new economic development director. King previously served as the deputy director of economic vitality for the City and County of Broomfield, where she focused on business development, economic initiatives and housing programs. Before her role in Broomfield, King held several positions in...
Brisk Technologies, a mobile app development company based in Lakewood, has secured $20 million in funding to accelerate growth and innovation. The company specializes in creating applications for iOS, Android and the web, utilizing the Flutter framework to expedite the development process. Known for its flagship product, the Brisk Health app, Brisk Technologies has established...
GeoStabilization International, a Westminster provider of geohazard mitigation, launched RoadGuard, a new business entity focused on enhanced roadway safety through guard rails and roadside barriers. With more than 4 million miles of public roadways in the United States, RoadGuard aims to ensure these pathways are safe for travelers. RoadGuard integrates five former guardrail companies: Road...