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Analysis: Lakewood Reports Most Auto Dealers in Jeffco

An analysis of the recent list of Auto Dealers in Jefferson County reveals that more than half of the dealerships in the county are located in Lakewood, solidifying its position as a hub for automotive commerce. According to the latest data, Lakewood boasts 46 auto dealerships — among these, prominent names such as Emich Chevrolet,...

Noodles & Co. Appoints New Director

Noodles & Company, a fast-casual chain based in Broomfield, announced the appointment of Britain Peakes to its board of directors. Peakes is joining the board as part of a support agreement between Noodles & Co. and Hoak Public Equities. Hoak, which owns approximately 9.48% of the company’s outstanding shares, has agreed to customary standstill, voting,...

Tax Guard Partners with Ventures Lending Technologies

Westminster-based Tax Guard, a Cogency Global Company known for its real-time IRS tax data services, announced a partnership on June 10 with Ventures Lending Technologies, a provider of end-to-end lending software. This San Diego-based firm is widely recognized among banks and mission-based lenders. The partnership is set to deliver enhanced support to lenders by integrating...

Energy Fuels Achieves Production Milestone of Rare Earth Element

Energy Fuels Inc., a Lakewood producer of uranium and rare earth elements, has reached a milestone in commercial-producing “on-spec” separated neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr), a rare earth element crucial to magnet production, at its White Mesa Mill in Utah. The NdPr meets the product specifications required by rare earth metal-makers, who require these materials for developing alloys...

Lockheed Martin Chosen for NASA Mars Sample Initiative

NASA announced on June 7 its decision to proceed with 10 studies looking into more economical and quicker ways to bring samples from Mars back to Earth. Lockheed Martin in Littleton and its proposal “Lockheed Martin Rapid Mission Design Studies for Mars Sample Return” is one of the studies selected to participate. This initiative falls...

2024 List of Jeffco’s Largest Manufacturers Unveiled

The 2024 roster of Jefferson County manufacturers, ranked by employee count, showcases the region’s vibrant industrial sector and includes a diverse mix of 104 companies from different industries. Ball Corp, an aluminum packaging company headquartered in Westminster, ranks No. 1 with an estimated workforce of 10,416 employees. Following closely behind is Trimble Inc., a technology...

Safe Harbor Financial Launches Small Business Line of Credit for Cannabis Operators

Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), a financier for the regulated cannabis industry, has announced the formal introduction of its new small business line of credit program, which features a launch of new loans to three Colorado-based operators. These recipients are long-time clients of the Golden-based business. “We’re pleased to be able to offer our longstanding...

Energy Fuels Finalizes Deal to Develop Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project

Lakewood-based Energy Fuels Inc. and Australia’s Astron Corporation Ltd. have solidified their partnership to develop the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project in Australia. The definitive agreements came into effect June 3, as uranium production from Energy Fuels’ U.S. mines and alternate feed materials carries on increasing as planned. The advanced-stage Donald Project aims...

Ball Corp. Appoints Aaron Erter to Board

Ball Corporation’s board of directors has announced the appointment of Aaron Erter, CEO of James Hardie Industries plc, as its newest director. James Hardie Industries is recognized as the world’s primary producer and promoter of high-performance fiber cement siding and fiber gypsum building solutions. Erter, 51, joined James Hardie as CEO in 2022. Prior to...

Chase Tops Banks with Most Branches in Jeffco

In a recent analysis of banks by number of branches in Jefferson County, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association emerged as the leader with the highest number of branches in the area. According to data compiled from the Banks by Deposits at Jefferson County Branches list, Chase operates a total of 18 branches in Jeffco, making...

Analysis: Golden Leads with Most Attractions in Jefferson County

Golden emerges as the city featuring the most attractions in Jefferson County, according to an analysis of Jeffco attractions. The comprehensive breakdown of attractions by city sheds light on the region’s tourism landscape. Golden’s 56 attractions include the Colorado Railroad Museum, Coors Brewery Tour and Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center, among other places of interest. Following...

Jeffco Auto Dealers Ranked by Positive Ratings in 2024 List

In the competitive arena of automotive retail, customer satisfaction reigns supreme as the ultimate driver of success. Recently unveiled, a comprehensive ranking of Jefferson County’s auto dealerships, based on positive user ratings, sheds light on the standout performers within the local automotive landscape. Leading the pack is Planet Honda in Golden, securing the top spot...