Good Times Drive Thru Inc., a subsidiary of Golden-based Good Times Restaurants Inc., has secured its acquisition of the Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard venue in Parker, Colo., from a franchisee, according to a company announcement. The deal was finalized on May 22. The restaurant’s parking lot has undergone resurfacing and restriping. Over the...
Pioneer Energy, a Lakewood provider of technologies aimed at decarbonizing the oil and gas industry, has been awarded a $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funding is intended to stimulate the advancement of the Emission Control Treater (ECT), a technology developed by Pioneer to eliminate most methane emissions and routine...
In the landscape of Jefferson County’s nonprofit sector, fiscal year 2022 was marked by remarkable shifts in revenue for various organizations. According to the latest Jeffco Nonprofit Organizations list, while the median company experienced a modest 9% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, several entities witnessed substantial growth. Leading the pack in terms...
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) has named Erick Alan Dahl as its new airport director, following a comprehensive selection process. Boasting over 20 years of experience in aviation management and operations, Dahl intends to guide RMMA with a fortified focus on community and stakeholder relations. Dahl’s career has seen him as an Aeronautical Analyst at...
The Broomfield arm of BAE Systems is overseeing final tests of the main scientific tool on NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The Wide Field Instrument (WFI) is being developed to detect distant infrared light across the universe and deliver high-resolution imagery spanning broad sections of the sky. Its goal is to allow scientists...
Golden has emerged as a local hub for the construction and maintenance industry, with a new list spotlighting the top 27 specialty trade contractors shaping the city’s skyline, based on estimated employee counts. Topping the list is Environmental Landworks Company Inc., a landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 2006. With a workforce of...
The tuition costs of the three top colleges and universities (based on enrollment) in Jefferson County have seen various changes over the past five years. Three institutions included in the data are Colorado Christian University, Colorado School of Mines, and Red Rocks Community College. At Colorado Christian University, the tuition for out-of-state students has seen...
In a comprehensive assessment of higher education institutions within Jefferson County, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education has unveiled the rankings of nine local colleges and universities, shedding light on the evolving educational landscape. Once again, Lakewood-based Colorado Christian University has secured the top position on the list, maintaining its status as...
Panacea Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PLSH), a Colorado-based natural health and wellness company, has inked a Supply, Licensing, and Development Agreement with Sky Wellness, LLC through the former’s Golden-based subsidiary Panacea Life Sciences Inc. The partnership will involve marketing and sales of Sky Wellness’ current CBD product range and development of new offerings under...
The banking landscape in Jefferson County has seen a notable fluctuation in deposit trends over the past couple of years, mirroring broader economic shifts both locally and nationally. According to data sourced from the Jefferson County Banks list, annual Jeffco deposits across banking institutions collectively fell by 9% between 2022 and 2023, painting a nuanced...
Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman and workers from across the U.S. called on Molson Coors to negotiate a fair contract and end the ongoing strike in Fort Worth, Texas, at the brewing company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today in Golden, Colorado. “Molson Coors brags to shareholders about an ‘incredible year of growth’ but you...
In the latest ranking of Jefferson County staffing firms Denver Event Staffing emerges on top, boasting the highest number of positive Google Places ratings and Facebook Likes. The list, comprising 25 entries, provides a glimpse into the county’s thriving staffing industry. Based in Wheat Ridge, Denver Event Staffing secured its position at the helm with...