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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 2024 list of the largest Registered Investment Advisers based in Jefferson County sees Western Wealth Management LLC take the top spot with $2.59 billion worth of assets under management (AUM). This inaugural list ranks local financial firms by amount of assets under management for individual and institutional investors. Data for the list was obtained...
Life Time Inc. (NYSE: LTH) has launched its seventh Colorado location — the Denver West Athletic Country Club. The new facility, which sprawls across three stories and nearly 111,000 square feet, situates in the foothills of Wheat Ridge and brings a unique health, wellness, and work experience to its patrons. The extensive club features amenities...
Manufacturing job postings within Jefferson County have shown a notable distribution across the cities in the past month, based on analysis of Jeffco Legend’s list of locally-based manufacturing firms. Note these are total jobs posted at these companies, including positions at non-local facilities. The city of Broomfield topped the list with 1,795 job posts. Westminster...