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Vail Resorts Board Members To Depart

Vail Resorts Board of Directors members John Sorte and John Redmond will not seek reelection at the end of their terms, which concludes at the company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Sorte has been with the board since 1993 and Redmond since 2008. Throughout their tenures, both directors played a key role in transforming Broomfield-based…more

Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster Partner for Expansion Project

Butterfly Pavilion and the City of Westminster have entered into a transformative agreement to keep the Butterfly Pavilion in the area and initiate a phased renovation and expansion. This partnership aims to develop a state-of-the-art campus focusing on invertebrate research, conservation, education and immersive guest experiences. Mark Corbett, board chair of Butterfly Pavilion, emphasized the…more

Vail Resorts Reveals 2025/26 Winter Opening Dates

Vail Resorts Inc. has reported the target opening dates for the 2025/26 ski season across its North American and European locations, along with new attractions for guests this winter. The Epic Pass is available now at its lowest price through Sept. 1, allowing access to Vail Resorts and additional destinations. Keystone will kick off the…more

South Suburban Parks and Recreation Names New Executive Director

South Suburban Parks and Recreation in Littleton has appointed Andy Bass as its next executive director, effective Sept. 8, 2025. Bass was chosen for his extensive experience in leading parks and recreation departments, as well as serving in high-ranking municipal positions. Most recently, Bass worked as the deputy city manager for the City of Chandler,…more

Lakewood Recognized as Climate Action Leader

Lakewood has been named a climate action leader for the second consecutive year, joining a select group of cities recognized for their efforts in sustainability and environmental transparency. The city earned a spot on the 2024 CDP A List, a global ranking that includes only 112 cities worldwide, with 29 from the U.S. This recognition…more

SmartStop Buys Lakewood Facility

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. (NYSE: SMA) has acquired a self-storage facility located at 5885 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. The facility comprises approximately 66,850 net rentable square feet and offers around 600 storage units across six buildings, including one three-story building, one two-story building, and three one-story buildings. The property features a mix of…more

Former CEO Katz Reclaims Helm at Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has apppointed Rob Katz as CEO, succeeding Kirsten Lynch, who has stepped down from the role and as a director of the Board. Lynch will continue in an advisory role temporarily to ensure a smooth transition. Bruce Sewell, lead independent director of the Board, said, “As Vail Resorts continues to…more

$15M Mixed-Use Morrison Property for Sale

A mixed-use property located in the heart of Morrison recently went on sale with an asking price of $15,000,000. The property includes two locations: 401-417 Bear Creek Ave and 109 Mill Street. According to the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office, the current owner of the property is Morrison Venture IV LLC, registered with the Colorado Secretary…more

Jeffco’s Top Public Cos. Ranked by 2024 Revenue

A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during…more

Jeffco’s Most Profitable Public Companies of 2024

A new ranking highlights public companies in Jefferson County based on their 2024 net income, showcasing the area’s economic strength and industry diversity. Ball Corp., based in Westminster, tops the list with $4 billion in net income—a notable 465% increase from $711 million in 2023. Coming in second is Molson Coors Beverage Co., with dual…more

Butterfly Pavilion Appoints Ryan Welch as New CEO

Butterfly Pavilion has named Ryan Welch as its new president and CEO, following a nationwide search. Welch will lead the organization into a new chapter focused on invertebrate research, conservation and education, aiming to protect vital creatures essential to ecosystems globally. Based in Westminster, Butterfly Pavilion is recognized as a leader in invertebrate studies and…more