Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has secured nearly $20 million in gross proceeds since Jan. 1, 2025, which fully funds its pivotal CLARITY trial. The trial is designed to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of Nociscan in spine surgery. Ryan Bond, chief strategy officer of Broomfield-based Aclarion, said, “This milestone ensures we reach the…more
Wellspring Worldwide, an Arvada-based provider of technology transfer and IP management, has embarked on a new chapter in the innovation management industry following its recent acquisition of Sopheon. The unified brand, Wellspring Worldwide, aims to revolutionize how organizations manage and commercialize innovation through its AI-enabled platform. Wellspring’s mission is to accelerate progress by transforming how…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (Nasdaq: SHFS), a Golden-based provider of financial services for the regulated cannabis industry, has entered into a Letter Agreement with Partner Colorado Credit Union (“PCCU”) regarding its Senior Secured Promissory Note. PCCU has agreed to temporarily pause receipt of principal payments due in February and March 2025, while…more
DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) announced Jim Schladen has rejoined its Arcadia Products LLC (Arcadia) business as president, effective Feb. 3. Schladen returns to Arcadia after previously serving as its president from 2000 until his retirement in January 2023. Arcadia is a supplier of architectural building products to the commercial and high-end residential construction industries.…more
Broomfield-based Viega LLC has named Marki Huston as the permanent CEO of Viega North America, effective immediately. This appointment follows a comprehensive search process aimed at finding a leader dedicated to operational excellence, industry innovation and long-term growth. Huston has served as interim CEO since October 2024. Previously, she held the position of COO for…more
Pinkard Frameworks, a division of Lakewood-based Pinkard Construction Co., has promoted longtime employee Russell Hardcastle to the newly created position of framing engineer. This role was established to leverage Hardcastle’s extensive field construction experience in building information modeling (BIM) and clash detection. In his new role, Hardcastle will manage virtual construction and clash detection on…more
SHF Holdings, Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), a Golden-based fintech provider of financial services and credit facilities to the regulated cannabis industry, announced today that its current CEO, Sundie Seefried, plans to retire in 30 days. Karl A. Racine, chair of Safe Harbor’s Nominating and Governance Committee, has been overseeing due diligence activities…more
Ball Corp., a Broomfield provider of sustainable aluminum packaging, won the ADF Sustainable Innovation Award at the Global Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards during Paris Packaging Week 2025. The award recognized Ball’s 150ml lightweight aluminum aerosol can, developed in collaboration with Henkel for its body care brand ‘Fa’. The new aerosol can features…more
Energy Fuels Inc. and the Navajo Nation Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency have signed a landmark agreement governing the transport of uranium ore and the cleanup of abandoned uranium mines. Energy Fuels plans to resume ore transport from its Pinyon Plain Mine in Arizona to its White Mesa Mill in Utah in February…more
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) announced today that Carter BloodCare is the first U.S. adopter of its Reveos Automated Blood Processing System and Lumia Software Platform. This implementation aims to meet the needs of Texas patients for platelets, plasma and red blood cells. Carter BloodCare, one of the largest blood centers in Texas,…more
Littleton-based Rare Element Resources Ltd. has provided a progress update on its rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant located in Upton, Wyoming. The company announced that the plant is currently in the final stages of commissioning, with initial production expected by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The Demonstration Plant, designed to…more
Colorado School of Mines has been selected to participate in the 2025 Beckman Scholars Program, funded by the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation. The program supports exceptional undergraduate students for a 15-month mentored research experience in chemistry, biological sciences and related interdisciplinary fields. This is the first time Mines has been chosen for the prestigious…more