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Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has named Joe Christina as its president and chief operating officer. Christina brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the restaurant industry and will oversee operations and human resources. “Joe is a highly accomplished leader with deep operational expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and

Andrea Watson has been named the new associate laboratory director (ALD) for the Innovation, Partnering, and Outreach (IPO) directorate at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden. Previously, she directed NREL’s Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO) for the past two years. Watson joined NREL in 2009 as a junior researcher and

Wellspring Worldwide has rebranded following its acquisition of Sopheon. The Arvada company, a provider of technology transfer and intellectual property management tools, said it aims to enhance its commitment to providing comprehensive innovation solutions. CEO Sean Downs stated, “For over 20 years, Wellspring has been at the forefront of innovation, helping researchers, visionaries and industry

Thompson Thrift plans to develop Stack at Wheat Ridge, a 255-unit Class A multifamily community in Wheat Ridge. The construction is expected to be completed in winter 2026. Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential, said, “Wheat Ridge stands out as the location provides convenient access to the city’s top employers and shopping venues,

Terra CO2 (Terra), a low-carbon building materials company based in Golden, has secured $82 million in Series B equity commitments from a mix of financial and strategic investors. The funding aims to accelerate the commercial deployment of Terra’s proprietary OPUS technology. The Series B round is co-led by Just Climate, Eagle Materials and GenZero. It

American Clean Resources Group Inc. (ACRG) has formed a seven-member development committee to guide the planning and execution of its $3 billion The Greenway to Power Renewable Energy Industrial Park in Esmeralda County, Nev. The committee aims to align with ACRG’s vision focused on sustainability, community engagement, innovation and long-term economic value. The committee’s responsibilities

Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) |Satcom Direct has signed a second three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group for global connectivity solutions. This renewal continues the relationship initiated in 2021 between the business aviation operator and Satcom Direct. The new agreement enhances flexibility and resilience for Luxaviation by providing access to Gogo Galileo phased array

Denver Christian School (DCS) in Lakewood has hired Michael Ehrenfried as its new head of school, effective this July. The decision follows a nationwide search coordinated by the DCS Board of Trustees with the support of JobfitMatters, a firm specializing in Christian educational leadership searches. DCS received over 50 applications from candidates across 12 states

CoorsTek Inc., a Golden-based provider of engineered ceramics and advanced materials, appointed Chad Brenneise as chief financial officer, effective March 1. Brenneise brings a decade of experience with CoorsTek to the role, having joined the company in 2015 as director of financial planning and analysis. Throughout his tenure, he has taken on progressively senior leadership

CoorsTek Inc., a global manufacturer of technical ceramics, has completed the installation of a 1.5 megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The system, developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, is now fully operational. The new solar system is expected to generate approximately 2,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of

A team of researchers led by Colorado School of Mines Postdoctoral Researcher Joseph Smolsky and Associate Professor of Physics Kyle Leach, alongside a significant undergraduate and graduate student team, has made advancements in understanding neutrinos — mysterious particles that are among the most abundant in the universe but poorly understood. Their findings will be published