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CVS Boosts $19.2M Affordable Housing in Arvada

CVS Health, a leading health solutions company, announced on April 24, 2024, its commitment to invest $19.2 million in the development of 85 new affordable housing units in Arvada. This move is part of CVS Health’s pledge to improve health conditions across the country through access to quality, affordable housing, particularly in historically underserved communities.

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High 5 Announces Expansion into HVAC Services

On April 23, 2024, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling announced its plans to expand services to include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Already a leading home service provider in the greater Denver metropolitan area, the company is set for significant growth. Co-owner of High 5, Levi Torres, stated how this move comes in

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Largest Jeffco Credit Unions: Assets Rise in 2023

Highlighting the financial robustness of Jefferson County, the 2024 list of the biggest local credit unions shows seven out of 10 Jeffco financial institutions reported an increase in assets in 2023. Topping the list is Lakewood-based Credit Union of Denver, which saw substantial growth in its financial stature over the year. Its assets increased 32.6%,

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Wheels Up to Shutter Broomfield Facility

Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) today announced the closure of its maintenance facilities in Cincinnati and Broomfield, citing under-utilization and reduced flight traffic as reasons for the shutdown. The resources from these facilities will be directed to a new location at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). As part of the reshuffle, the company

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Kiln Fires Up 31K SQFT Cowork Space in Littleton

Kiln, a boutique coworking and flexible office community, announced the opening of its second Colorado location in Littleton, set for June 2024. This news follows the success of its Boulder location and solidifies the brand’s presence across a network of 13 locations in the Mountain West. Well-known for creating tailor-made workspace environments, Kiln caters to

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Jeffco Minority-Owned Small Businesses Grow in 2024 List

Jefferson County’s minority-owned small businesses are contributing significantly to employment in 2024, according to a recent ranking based on the number of estimated employees held by each company. The list, containing 55 entries, showcased a handful of leaders in industries such as construction, professional services, and technology. Topping this year’s list was Lakewood’s Nexgen Technologies

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Lakewood Tops Jeffco for New Business Incorporations YTD

Since the start of 2024, Lakewood has led the way in Jefferson County, registering the highest number of new business incorporations. The city recorded 985 new businesses, according to recent reports. Arvada and Littleton followed closely, reporting 828 and 741 new incorporations, respectively. Golden recorded 358 new businesses while Wheat Ridge welcomed 228. Other cities,

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Wind-Whipped Jeffco Schools Reopen

Following a tumultuous weekend of high winds and prolonged power outages, all Jeffco Public Schools are officially back in operation as of April 10. The weather conditions led to closures at five school buildings through Tuesday, April 9. Of the five affected buildings, three serve students. These campuses, which had to remain shut through April

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Largest Jeffco Residential Real Estate Brokerages Revealed

Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC has taken the lead in the 2024 list of the biggest Residential Real Estate Brokerages in Jefferson County, with 188 Jeffco agents based out of its Lakewood office. Ranked first among the 59 brokerages listed, this indicates the company’s robust presence within the county’s real estate market. In this inaugural

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Sierra Space Ghost Enters Beta Test Phase

Recently, Sierra Space, a Broomfield-based space-tech and defense-tech firm, has initiated beta testing its Sierra Space Ghost–a logistics craft capable to retrieving and returning payloads from outer space. Successfully tested, the Sierra Space Ghost signifies a leap forward in national security and space logistics. Possessing a unique thermal protection system, the Sierra Space Ghost Beta

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Christy Sports Exits New Mexico

Lakewood-based Christy Sports, a leading outdoor rental and retail service provider, announced it will be closing all of its stores in New Mexico, following the conclusion of the 23/24 winter ski season. The company presently operates six stores in New Mexico, encompassing four in Taos Ski Valley and one each in downtown Taos and Santa

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Biggest Jeffco High Schools: LHS Overtaken By AW, RV, Chatfield

Lakewood High School has fallen from its long-held position as the largest Jeffco high school based on enrollment. Arvada West High School now owns the top spot based on total school enrollment, with Ralston Valley Senior High School and Chatfield High School both overtaking Lakewood High. Chatfield is projected to have the largest graduating class

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