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…more
Natural Grocers, the Lakewood-based, family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has released a new skincare collection under its house brand. The collection includes body washes, scrubs, butters and creams crafted with high-quality, carefully selected vegan ingredients. Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, said, “At Natural Grocers, we’ve always believed that self-care should…more
Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) has announced the grand opening of its eighth warehouse location in Littleton, at 8055 West Bowles Ave. The store opened with approximately 50 full-time and part-time associates under the leadership of Chief Executive Merchant Bridget Johnson. “We’re thrilled to announce our newest store location in Littleton,” said Johnson. “For more…more
Furniture Row and Denver Mattress Co. have announced the grand opening of their newest location in Littleton. Located at 5779 S. Alkire St., near C-470 and Bowles, the new 74,365-square-foot facility was designed by Intergroup Architects and built by Precision Contractors. The Grand Opening Weekend Event will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2…more
In the competitive arena of automotive retail, customer satisfaction reigns supreme as the ultimate driver of success. Recently unveiled, a comprehensive ranking of Jefferson County’s auto dealerships, based on positive user ratings, sheds light on the standout performers within the local automotive landscape. Leading the pack is Planet Honda in Golden, securing the top spot…more
A major Denver’s used car dealer, Econo Auto Sales, has recently relocated to a new, larger facility in Lakewood, a few miles west of the original location. This move allows for an expansion of the business, offering over 400 vehicles for customers to choose from. The change was announced in one of the 1,162 press…more