A longtime Pak Mail franchisee has opened a second location in Westminster, adding another small-business shipping, packing and mailbox service provider in a city that overlaps Jefferson County’s business community. For companies in nearby areas such as Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield and parts of Westminster, the expansion points to continued demand for logistics and business…more
Toyota’s latest heavy-duty hydrogen truck update is relevant to Jefferson County because the company says it is working with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado, on faster fueling for large freight trucks, tying a local research institution to a national freight and clean-transportation effort. For businesses in Jefferson…more
Barber-Nichols, an Arvada-based manufacturer, has received the Arvada Economic Development Association’s 2026 Outstanding Large Employer Award, a recognition that signals business strength, local job support and continued employer investment in Jefferson County. The company said the award reflects the contributions of its workforce and its commitment to growing in Arvada, making the announcement relevant to…more
Lakewood-based KRTL Holding Group said it has signed a definitive agreement with research partner CIQ to move its RAYEL platform into a more formal commercialization phase, giving the Jefferson County business community a local example of a company trying to turn research and product development into future manufacturing, university partnerships and U.S. market opportunities. Why…more
A Lakewood-based executive communication training company is using the recent Converse advertising controversy to make a broader business point that matters to employers across Jefferson County: saying sorry after a public mistake is not enough unless a company also explains what went wrong and what will change. Because many local businesses depend on customer trust,…more
Broomfield-based ikeGPS has named Ryan Anderson as director of product management, a leadership hire that signals continued investment in software and tools used by utilities and communications companies. For businesses in Jefferson County, the move matters because it points to ongoing growth in the region’s infrastructure-technology economy and supports industries tied to power reliability, broadband…more
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