ikeGPS, a Broomfield-based infrastructure technology company, said it has hired veteran utility sales executive Mike Yates as director of utility enterprise solutions for its Midwest and Central territory, a move that signals continued growth for a Colorado-headquartered business serving the electric utility market. For Jefferson County businesses, the announcement matters because it reflects ongoing expansion…more
TraceGains, a Westminster-based software company, has introduced Formula AI, a new product aimed at helping food companies develop recipes and bring new products to market faster. That matters to Jefferson County’s business community because it signals continued innovation from a major employer in the northwest metro area and reinforces the region’s role in food and…more
Arvada-based Barber-Nichols marked a high-profile moment for its parent company, Graham Corporation, by taking part in the New York Stock Exchange opening bell ceremony, underscoring the visibility and momentum of a Jefferson County manufacturer with ties to aerospace, defense, energy and advanced manufacturing. For local businesses, the event signals that a homegrown industrial operation is…more
Mintz Law Firm, a Lakewood-based legal practice, is sponsoring the City of Lakewood’s 2026 Rockin’ Block Party, a free community event set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. The sponsorship ties a local business directly to one of the city’s visible summer attractions, which draws residents with live music, food trucks,…more
Colorado School of Mines in Golden has been awarded $67 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, alongside Texas-based ElementUSA, to help build a rare-earth processing plant in Gramercy, Louisiana. While the facility itself will be built out of state, the announcement is still significant for Jefferson County because Mines will lead major research, validation…more
Jeffco BdB released its first comprehensive research list today, providing a detailed look at the legal landscape within the Jefferson County. The ranking, Law Firms Based in Jefferson County, is the first in a series of surveys designed to highlight local businesses and economic trends. The research, conducted through direct surveys of local firms, identifies…more
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) has signed memorandums of understanding with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah to enhance the United States’ critical minerals capacity. This collaboration aims to bolster the nation’s energy and material supply chains through innovation, commercialization, and skilled workforce development. NLR Director Jud Virden said,…more
Sterling, VA – April 21, 2026 – EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has announced the completion of two financial transactions totaling $1.5 billion. This financing will support the construction of two hyperscale data centers in Northern Virginia, named AS01 and AS02, which are fully leased to a single tenant. Located in Sterling, Virginia, the data centers are…more
Muller Engineering Company and its project partners received the Colorado Contractors Association’s Infrastructure Construction Excellence Award for their work on the Uvalda Tributary project. The award is in the category of “Waterway restoration/construction flood control/prevention over $10M.” This recognition highlights achievements in infrastructure and flood control efforts in Colorado. The primary source was Muller Engineering…more
The Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) bargaining team convened last week to negotiate the JCEA contract and compensation. The session began with the presentation of a new article focused on post-incident response after events of school violence. This was developed in light of the recent Evergreen shooting and aims to offer guidance and protections should…more
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly known as National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has unveiled a new logo as part of an updated visual identity aligned with its new namesake. The design draws on the laboratory’s location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, including a stylized mountain peak, a mesa inspired by…more
Nonprofit organizations based in Jefferson County, Colorado, are reporting a wide range of annual revenue levels in the latest ranking, with 305 total entries on the list. The top spot goes to Intermountain Front Range Inc., ranked first with revenue of $1.21 bil. Intermountain Healthcare is ranked second, reporting $990.71 mil, while Alliance for Sustainable…more