Lakewood-based Natural Grocers has completed a full remodel of its Cherry Knolls location in Centennial. The store, located at 6774 S. University Blvd., will reopen to the public on Sept. 12, 2025. The remodel brings a number of updates focused on sustainability and customer convenience. The store now features energy-efficient lighting, non-toxic building materials, and…more
The City of Littleton has established a new executive position, the director of major projects, to enhance the delivery of significant city initiatives. Adrienne Burton has been appointed to this role as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plan, Horizon 2027. Burton, who has more than 20 years of experience in…more
Pinkard Construction Co. marked the completion of Phase I of Boulder County Housing Authority’s (BCHA) Willoughby Corner neighborhood with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 28, attended by approximately 300 people. The milestone celebrates Pinkard’s delivery of the $114 million affordable housing development ahead of schedule and $500,000 under budget. Located east of downtown Lafayette,…more
The Quantum Commons, the first major building on Elevate Quantum’s new 70-acre campus in Arvada, officially opened Aug. 28, signaling a new chapter for Colorado’s expanding quantum industry. The facility is designed to centralize advanced quantum research, prototyping and collaboration — and is expected to generate thousands of good-paying jobs across the region. The event…more
Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a key role in reducing the number of wildfires in the United States caused by faulty power lines. Each year, tens of thousands of wildfires threaten lives, wildlife, and infrastructure, with some igniting from degraded or downed electrical equipment. The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is funding a…more
Ball Corp. has completed the sale of 41% of its ownership interest in the Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC) in Saudi Arabia to a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. This transaction marks a deepening of the relationship between Ball and ORG while allowing…more
Trimble Inc. has launched its Freight Marketplace in North America, with Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the first shipper on the platform. The Freight Marketplace connects shippers, carriers and brokers to automate the bidding process, enhancing supply chain efficiencies. This digital platform integrates procurement capabilities with marketplace features, allowing real-time capacity sourcing and collaboration. P&G…more
Viega North America will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio, on Sept. 4, 2025. This event marks a significant step in the Broomfield-based company’s strategy for North American expansion. The 244,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of $178 million, expected to create approximately 68 new jobs in…more
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), based in Lakewood, has released the 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships. This marks a significant step toward integrating human and veterinary medicine, creating a roadmap for improved collaboration between the two fields. The guidelines address the need for veterinary and human medical teams to work together…more
Noria Energy is beginning construction on Aurea Solar, a 50 kW floating solar pilot project in Golden, aimed at providing renewable energy for local water utility operations. The project will utilize a new floating solar tracker technology developed by Sausalito, Calif.-based Noria, designed to enhance energy output. Located on Fairmount Reservoir, owned by Consolidated Mutual…more
Energy Fuels Inc. and Vulcan Elements have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a fully U.S.-based supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, which they say reduces reliance on China for these critical materials. Under the agreement, Lakewood-based Energy Fuels will begin supplying high-purity neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) and dysprosium (Dy) oxides to Vulcan in…more
Marc Day, a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has been elected a fellow of the Combustion Institute, marking him as the first individual from NREL to receive this honor. The institute, dedicated to advancing combustion science and technology, recognized Day for his significant contributions to the field, particularly in algorithmic and software…more