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Least Pricey Independent Coffee Shop Lattes are in Golden, Edgewater

In Jefferson County, the cost of a 12oz latte can vary quite significantly depending on which independent coffee shop you choose to visit. For coffee lovers, price points can be a determining factor in their choice of café, and this fact is quite apparent when looking at the average pricing in various towns. In Arvada,...

2024 Rankings of JeffCo Marijuana Dispensaries Unveiled

Colorado retailers have sold more than $15 billion in recreational and medicinal marijuana since Colorado legalized it for adult use in 2014, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. This year’s list of prominent marijuana dispensaries in Jefferson County clears the smoke on public preference for local retailers, ranking 24 dispensaries based on their popularity...

Highest-Paid Executives Revealed at Jeffco Public Companies

This week saw the release of the 2023 Highest-Paid Executives list for Jeffco Public Companies, a definitive guide to executive compensation in recent times. A total of 81 executives graced the list this year, peeling back the curtain to give us a glimpse into the financial earnings of top execs in notable public companies based...

Golden Minerals Completes Sale of Santa Maria Gold-Silver Property

Golden, Colo.-based mining company Golden Minerals (NYSE-A: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has announced the successful completion of its previously publicized sale of the Santa Maria gold-silver property. The property, situated in Chihuahua State, Mexico, has been sold to Transformaciones y Servicios Metalurgicos S.A. DE C.V. (TSM). The sale, which concluded on December 1, 2023, saw...

Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland

Vail Resorts Inc. announced it is acquiring the Swiss Crans-Montana Mountain Resort from CPI Property Group. The resort boasts 1,400 meters of skiable territory and 140 kilometers of trails. Located in the Valais canton of Switzerland, the resort is easily accessible from five airports, as well by train, and is another prized European resort in...

Specialty Trade Contractors Highlighted in New Jeffco Ranking

The 2023 Specialty Trade Contractors of Jefferson County list ranks 121 local entities based on the number of employees eligible for retirement plans as reported in their 2021 IRS Form 5500. These specialty contractors are essential stakeholders in the county’s vibrant construction and maintenance industry. Ludvik Electric Co. topped the list, having reported a total...

Natural Grocers Organizes ‘Art of Taking It Easy’ Event in Lakewood Headlined by Dr. Brian King

Natural Grocers, a leading organic retailer, is set to host a special event titled ‘The Art of Taking It Easy’ in Lakewood, Colorado. The event is set to take place on October 19, 2023, featuring Dr. Brian King, a renowned psychologist and stand-up comedian as the event’s keynote speaker. Dr. King, known for his unique...

Mesa Labs Announces Quarterly Dividend

On Monday, Mesa Laboratories, Inc., announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. The dividend, approved on October 2, 2023 will be payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023. The payment is expected to be made by December...

Jeffco CPA Firms by 2022 IRS Data

Jefferson County-based accounting firms have seen significant growth in their workforce, according to the 2022 IRS Form 5500 data. Among these firms, BC Tax LLC leads the list with 36 employees, followed by Whipplewood CPAs PC and Martillaro Raub And Associates with 32 and 21 employees respectively. Whipplewood CPAs PC’s employee strength on IRS Form...

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Jefferson County Engineering Firms List Shows Strong Growth

A new list published by Jefferson County Business Legends shows that the engineering industry in the county is experiencing strong growth. The list, which is ranked by the number of employees active on retirement plans listed on the company’s Form 5500 2021 filing with the IRS, shows that several firms saw significant growth in the...