Golden-based Golden Minerals Company has entered a definitive contract to sell the primary assets of its Velardeña Properties in Durango State, Mexico. The assets include the Velardeña and Chicago mines, as well as the company’s oxide and sulfide processing plants and related equipment. Two of Golden’s Mexican subsidiaries, Minera William S.A. de C.V. (“Minera William”)…more...
Jeffco-based non-profit developer Stepping Stone Communities Inc. is targeting August for the opening of its Trailhead Community in Littleton, which aims to address the housing needs for adults with developmental disabilities. The community will comprise of 81 studio, one and two-bedroom homes. These residences are designed to provide safe, healthy, and affordable housing for individuals…more...
Terra CO2 Technology, a Golden-based concrete decarbonization firm, has revealed plans to begin the permitting process for its first commercial plant located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The groundbreaking is scheduled for late 2024. As the construction sector combats increasing regulatory pressure to lower its carbon footprint, solutions like Terra’s OPUS SCM product hope to…more...
In Jefferson County, Denver Restorative Dentistry PLLC ranked first in employee count among county-based dentists, boasting a workforce of 70, according to recent data compilation. The list considered local businesses involved in dental care and their number of employees. A total of 84 entities made the list, reflecting the county’s active dental care sector. Richard…more...
FirstBank, a privately-held bank based in Lakewood, recently financed $55 million for the development of a net-zero-ready affordable housing project in Colorado known as Willoughby Corner. The bank has funded more than $500 million towards affordable housing from 2020 onward. On its completion, Willoughby Corner aims to provide 400 affordable rental and sale units. The…more...
Catamount Constructors, Inc., an employee-owned General Contractor listed in the ENR Top 400, announced on May 8, 2024, the hiring of Chris Heard as the Director of Business Development for the Atlanta division. Heard brings over 23 years of industry experience to his new role at Catamount, bolstering the company’s resolve for continued growth and…more...
A recent analysis focusing on registered investment advisers in Jefferson County has shed light on the diverse landscape of client accounts within the financial advisory sector. While the median company on the list reported 39 client accounts, several firms have distinguished themselves with substantially higher numbers, highlighting their prominence in the region’s investment advisory arena.…more...
Canopy Growth Corporation, a major North American cannabis firm, has confirmed that its Jeffco-based arm Canopy USA, LLC is exercising options to acquire cannabis companies Wana and Jetty. Following the acquisition, Canopy USA is set to realize significant financial gains, including enhanced revenue growth and cost efficiency. “With these acquisitions now triggered, Canopy USA has…more...
In Jefferson County, the number of employees in veteran-owned small businesses varies significantly across different cities. Littleton tops the chart with a total of 284 employees, followed by Lakewood with 225. Wheat Ridge has 119 employees, while in Conifer there are 82 employees. In Arvada, 78 people are employed in this sector and in Golden…more...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC, based in Lakewood, and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, for systemic violations of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. The SEC alleges this occurred for over 1,500 filings from January 2021 through June 2023. In addition to non-compliance, the…more...
In 2024, several veteran-owned small businesses in Jefferson County experienced a considerable growth in their staff. A new list ranking Jeffco veteran-owned small businesses by their current number of employees revealed this significant growth when compared to previous years. Software and technology firm Sherpa 6 Inc. claimed the top spot on the list with 155…more...
The 2024 list of Jefferson County’s Public Elementary and Middle Schools unveils a notable reshuffling of student populations across campuses, directly influenced by the closure and consolidation of 15 local schools at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The 2023-2024 enrollment data on the list, sourced from the Colorado Department of Education, underscores substantial…more...