The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden held its 30th Annual Industry Growth Forum (IGF), celebrating a milestone with record attendance surpassing 1,000 participants. “Thank you all for being here for this milestone anniversary,” NREL Director Martin Keller said during his welcoming remarks. “For 30 years, this forum has brought
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – April 29, 2025 – growth[period], a global provider of business development and advisory services, and Coalfire, a cybersecurity compliance leader in FedRAMP, CMMC, and GovRamp, have announced a collaboration aimed at supporting clients in the Public Sector. This partnership introduces growth[Ramp], a new practice designed to assist clients with public sector
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) has announced the recipients of $750,000 in pilot funding as part of its inaugural Scalable Tech Track. Funded by Wells Fargo & Co. and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, the program aims to address demand-side barriers to energy technology adoption
KRTL Holding Group Inc. has acquired Neurogen Brain Balancing LLC, a California-based neurotechnology company. Known for its advanced brain balancing therapies and personalized cognitive optimization systems, Neurogen will now operate as a subsidiary of Lakewood-based KRTL Holding. This acquisition expands KRTL’s footprint in the mental wellness sector and strengthens its position at the convergence of
The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) has selected Cleantech Open and BRITE Energy Innovators as the recipients of its inaugural Channel Partner Strategic Awards. The program, developed in collaboration between Shell GameChanger and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, aims to prioritize ecosystem building in communities and
Vladan Stevanovic has been named faculty lead for the Mines/NREL Nexus, a strategic partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Stevanovic, an associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been part of the Mines faculty since 2015. With a multidisciplinary background in materials
A new ranking has highlighted advertising agencies in Jefferson County, focusing on their employee numbers. The list is based on the most recently available employee data, including figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Form 5500 and LinkedIn profiles. Leading the list is Sales Partnerships Inc., a B2B field sales and marketing outsourcing firm based
Steven R. Spurgeon, a materials data scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, has been awarded the Microscopy Society of America’s (MSA’s) Burton Medal. The Burton Medal is the organization’s highest honor for early-career scientists in the field of microscopy and microanalysis, awarded annually to a researcher under the age of 40.
KRTL Holding Group Inc. (OTC: KRTL) subsidiary KRTL Biotech Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Industria Químico Farmacéutica Sigma Corp. S.R.L. (“Sigma”) of Bolivia. This MOU outlines the framework for a strategic international merger between the two companies. Under the MOU, Lakewood-based KRTL Biotech and Sigma have developed key merger provisions, which
Muller Engineering Company Inc. said Rick McLaughlin has joined the company as a principal engineer, enhancing the firm’s expertise in whitewater recreation and urban river restoration projects. McLaughlin is recognized in the field of river recreation and has a portfolio of sustainable and award-winning projects. His role at Muller will expand the company’s services to
Muller Engineering Company Inc. (Muller) in Lakewood has become an Envision Qualified Company, highlighting its commitment to sustainability in infrastructure development. This designation is awarded by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure and recognizes organizations in the private sector that utilize the Envision framework and employ at least one Envision Sustainability Professional in their workforce. “Achieving
ALKEME, a Ladera Ranch, Calif., insurance brokerage, has acquired Aspen Gold Insurance Brokers, marking the company’s first expansion into Colorado. This strategic move strengthens ALKEME’s presence in the western United States and broadens its portfolio of commercial and personal insurance offerings. Aspen Gold Insurance Brokers, a family-owned agency based in Broomfield, is known for providing