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Governor Jared Polis and the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Partner Outreach Program (POP) to connect Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to OEDIT programs. A network of partners with expertise in serving rural, minority-owned and immigrant-owned businesses has been established to assist businesses…more

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has developed a tool that allows hydropower developers and operators to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions generated by closed-loop pumped storage hydropower (PSH) facilities. This technology, which involves the movement of water between an upper and lower reservoir, is a key component of today’s grid-scale energy storage.…more

The City of Wheat Ridge, in collaboration with the Wheat Ridge Business Association, Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Localworks, recognized outstanding businesses at the 20th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast. Local leaders and community members joined Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker to honor the achievements of local businesses. The 2024 award recipients are as…more

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) and the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation, the Netherlands national blood supply authority, have signed a 10-year agreement to implement Lakewood-based Terumo BCT’s Reveos Automated Blood Processing System across Sanquin’s blood processing facilities. Sanquin, known for its pioneering buffy coat process for producing blood components, will transition to the…more

Westminster-based Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble Technology Lab at the Tallahassee campus on Oct. 2. This event marks a milestone as FAMU becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble Technology Lab. The lab at FAMU is set…more

Trimble Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. extended their long-standing joint venture aimed at enhancing grade control solutions and expanding distribution options in the construction sector. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies joint venture has developed grade control solutions that improve jobsite safety and productivity. The renewed agreement will provide a broader availability of interoperable grade…more

Metronet has announced plans to expand its fiber-optic internet services to the City of Westminster. The broadband provider will invest $34 million to deliver ultra-high-speed internet to residents and businesses in the area. With this investment, Westminster will become the second community in Colorado – after Colorado Springs – to receive access to residential multi-gigabit…more

Natural Grocers has announced that it will close its Downtown Denver store located at the corner of Colfax and Washington on Oct. 31. The decision to close the store comes after addressing ongoing operating challenges, including retail theft and safety issues. “We have been actively working to address the theft and safety issues impacting our…more

Energy Fuels Inc., a Lakewood-based uranium and rare earth elements producer, has completed the acquisition of Base Resources Ltd., a heavy mineral sands and critical mineral company headquartered in Perth, Australia. The acquisition enhances Energy Fuels’ ability to restore critical mineral supply chains essential for clean energy, economic security and national defense. The acquisition includes…more

The Colorado School of Mines’ Petroleum Engineering (PE) Department has announced the latest inductees into its Petroleum Engineering Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes alumni, faculty and supporters for their contributions to the oil and gas industry and to the PE Department. Each of the nine inductees has been acknowledged as an outstanding member of…more