In Jefferson County, the number of employees in veteran-owned small businesses varies significantly across different cities. Littleton tops the chart with a total of 284 employees, followed by Lakewood with 225. Wheat Ridge has 119 employees, while in Conifer there are 82 employees. In Arvada, 78 people are employed in this sector and in Golden...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC, based in Lakewood, and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, for systemic violations of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. The SEC alleges this occurred for over 1,500 filings from January 2021 through June 2023. In addition to non-compliance, the...
In 2024, several veteran-owned small businesses in Jefferson County experienced a considerable growth in their staff. A new list ranking Jeffco veteran-owned small businesses by their current number of employees revealed this significant growth when compared to previous years. Software and technology firm Sherpa 6 Inc. claimed the top spot on the list with 155...
The 2024 list of Jefferson County’s Public Elementary and Middle Schools unveils a notable reshuffling of student populations across campuses, directly influenced by the closure and consolidation of 15 local schools at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The 2023-2024 enrollment data on the list, sourced from the Colorado Department of Education, underscores substantial...
Broomfield reported the highest total revenue in the last two years among Jeffco-based Nonprofit organizations, with a total of $2,834,506,496. This was closely followed by Lakewood and Golden, which generated $2,464,873,216 and $2,361,085,440 respectively. Arvada followed with $1,584,227,456 in revenue generated. Other cities included Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Denver, Westminster, Evergreen, Edgewater, Morrison, Columbine Valley, Conifer,...
Our 2024 Jefferson County nonprofit organizations list has been ranked according to their current annual revenue. With 296 entries, this list provides a snapshot of the landscape of nonprofit organizations in the area. Intermountain Health led the list with an annual revenue of $861.22 million, followed by Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, which reported $672.08...
ARCA Biopharma, a Westminster-based company specializing in targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, has reported the departure of their President and CEO, Dr. Michael Bristow, and appointment of Thomas Keuer as the new President. This transition took effect on April 3, 2024, when ARCA and Dr. Bristow mutually decided to end his tenure as both an...
A newly announced partnership between international non-profit organization Well Aware and INTERA, a Geophysical and Water Resource Consulting Firm, is slated to increase successful water well projects and access to clean water by 50%. The Colorado School of Mines will play a significant role, contributing advanced geophysical instrumentation engineered specifically for humanitarian applications. The joint...
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....
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...
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%,...
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...