Nationwide real estate brand JPAR, which offers franchise operations to on-the-ground realtors, recently honored the exceptional performances from its network at its yearly JPAR Nation Celebration awards gala. Among those awarded the coveted JPAR Top 1% (Prominence – Top 25 Nationwide), previously known as the “SuperStars” award, was Jeremy Raskin of Arvada-based Raskin Real Estate.…more
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted Tetra Tech, a public consulting and engineering services firm with an office in Jeffco, a $439 million contract to bolster energy security and resilience in Ukraine. The single-award contract spans five years and is a part of USAID’s Securing Power, Advancing Resilience & Connectivity Activity. Under…more
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today named Bituminous Roadways, Gulf Operators, and Sherwood Companies as the 2024 winners of its B2W Customer Innovation Awards. This North American competition recognizes heavy civil contractors that have demonstrated remarkable Return on Investment results using individual B2W applications and the comprehensive B2W platform. Since the program’s launch in 2017, 27 companies have…more
Canopy Growth Corporation, a major North American cannabis firm, has confirmed that its Jeffco-based arm Canopy USA, LLC is exercising options to acquire cannabis companies Wana and Jetty. Following the acquisition, Canopy USA is set to realize significant financial gains, including enhanced revenue growth and cost efficiency. “With these acquisitions now triggered, Canopy USA has…more
Lakewood-based business services firm ERO Resources Corp., established in the western slope of Colorado since 2008, announced on May 1 its recent move to a new location in Grand Junction to optimize support for its clientele and personnel. The relocation underscores ERO’s commitment to continue offering robust services to its patrons from the new premises.…more
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…more
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc., has been recognized as the best U.S. Regional Bank in the Far West by Global Finance. This announcement came on May 2, 2024. The prestigious Global Finance, a New York-based corporate finance publication, ranks banks worldwide annually. The determinants for ranking include financial performance, balance sheet…more
Sunflower Bank has announced the hiring of four experienced commercial banking teams in Southern California, marking its largest expansion to date. The bank’s notable presence in this commercial banking market enables the continued growth of its relationship banking model for middle-market clients. The Bank welcomed James Canepa as its Executive Vice President & Regional President…more
Broomfield-based Vail Resorts Inc. has completed the purchase of the Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, a well-known ski location in Switzerland, marking their second investment in European ski resorts. The resort spans over 1,400 meters of skiable terrain with 140 kilometers of trails, accessible from five airports and train stations. It is also located two and a…more
IPT Well Solutions, a Jeffco-based energy industry solutions provider, has announced it will attend two key industry events in May 2024, underscoring its focus on sustainability and technological advancement. The company will first participate in the Environmental Trade Fair and Conference (ETFC), taking place in Austin, TX from May 14 to 15. At the ETFC,…more
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…more
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…more