Andrea Gioia, a 2009 Colorado School of Mines graduate, has transitioned from a corporate executive in the software industry to the owner of Sunshine Wellness Adventures, an athletic performance business focused on triathlon coaching and wellness camps. Gioia, who previously placed second in the female category at the 2022 Alpha Win Hudson Valley Triathlon, found...
First quarter Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to Jeffco businesses dwarf totals seen in the same period a year ago. Jefferson County businesses received $39.27 million dollars in loans in Q1 2025 compared to just over $22 million in Q1 2024 — an increase of more than 78%. A total of 72 local companies received...
Intermountain Health has selected Colorado development firm E5X as the buyer for the approximately 100-acre parcel that was home to Intermountain Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge for more than 100 years. Intermountain Health relocated hospital operations to a new campus in August 2024. E5X Management Inc., based in Centennial, is a prominent real estate development...
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its annual breakdown of loan recipients for Jefferson County, showing a small rise in federal support for local entrepreneurs. In 2024, 188 small businesses in the county received SBA-backed loans, up from 178 in 2023. Total funding decreased slightly from $141.4 million in 2023 to $136.2 million in...
Porch Light Health, Colorado’s largest addiction medicine practice, has acquired Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a provider of opioid treatment programs with clinics in Denver and Lakewood. This acquisition aims to expand access to patient-centered care for individuals facing opioid use disorder. The partnership allows Porch Light Health to offer a full spectrum of Medications...
The Support Inc. Network, an Aurora provider of community-based solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado, plans to open seven new locations statewide this year. This expansion will increase the total number of Support Inc. locations to 13, providing comprehensive residential, day and clinical services. “The Support Inc. Network’s expansion enhances our...
MGA Homecare (“MGA”), an Arizona-based provider of home and community-based physical and behavioral health services, has acquired Ward Road Pharmacy (“WRP”), a long term care pharmacy and home medical supply company based in Arvada. The partnership aims to enhance services for medically complex patients by providing improved pharmacy services, medical supplies and coordinated care solutions....
Community Medical Services (CMS) has announced the opening of three new locations just before the holidays, continuing its rapid expansion in the field of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services. New clinics are set to open in Lakewood, Colo., and Akron, Ohio, along with a mobile unit in Kingman, Ariz. The launch of the...
Coker, an Atlanta-based national healthcare advisory and consulting firm, acquired NorthGauge Healthcare Advisors, a Lakewood clinical compliance and performance improvement company serving healthcare providers, insurance companies and law firms. NorthGauge specializes in consulting services that support clinical decision-making for healthcare leaders. This acquisition is Coker’s first since its majority recapitalization in December 2023 with Trinity...