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Broomfield Nonprofits Lead Jeffco with $2.8B in 2021-2022 Revenue

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Broomfield reported the highest total revenue in the last two years among Jeffco-based Nonprofit organizations, with a total of $2,834,506,496. This was closely followed by Lakewood and Golden, which generated $2,464,873,216 and $2,361,085,440 respectively. Arvada followed with $1,584,227,456 in revenue generated. Other cities included Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Denver, Westminster, Evergreen, Edgewater, Morrison, Columbine Valley, Conifer,…more...

Jeffco Nonprofit Leaders Revealed in New Ranking

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Our 2024 Jefferson County nonprofit organizations list has been ranked according to their current annual revenue. With 296 entries, this list provides a snapshot of the landscape of nonprofit organizations in the area. Intermountain Health led the list with an annual revenue of $861.22 million, followed by Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, which reported $672.08…more...

ARCA Biopharma Shuffles Leadership

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ARCA Biopharma, a Westminster-based company specializing in targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, has reported the departure of their President and CEO, Dr. Michael Bristow, and appointment of Thomas Keuer as the new President. This transition took effect on April 3, 2024, when ARCA and Dr. Bristow mutually decided to end his tenure as both an…more...

Well Aware, INTERA tap School of Mines to boost water access in Kenya

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A newly announced partnership between international non-profit organization Well Aware and INTERA, a Geophysical and Water Resource Consulting Firm, is slated to increase successful water well projects and access to clean water by 50%. The Colorado School of Mines will play a significant role, contributing advanced geophysical instrumentation engineered specifically for humanitarian applications. The joint…more...

CVS Boosts $19.2M Affordable Housing in Arvada

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CVS Health, a leading health solutions company, announced on April 24, 2024, its commitment to invest $19.2 million in the development of 85 new affordable housing units in Arvada. This move is part of CVS Health’s pledge to improve health conditions across the country through access to quality, affordable housing, particularly in historically underserved communities.…more...

High 5 Announces Expansion into HVAC Services

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On April 23, 2024, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling announced its plans to expand services to include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Already a leading home service provider in the greater Denver metropolitan area, the company is set for significant growth. Co-owner of High 5, Levi Torres, stated how this move comes in…more...

Largest Jeffco Credit Unions: Assets Rise in 2023

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Highlighting the financial robustness of Jefferson County, the 2024 list of the biggest local credit unions shows seven out of 10 Jeffco financial institutions reported an increase in assets in 2023. Topping the list is Lakewood-based Credit Union of Denver, which saw substantial growth in its financial stature over the year. Its assets increased 32.6%,…more...

Wheels Up to Shutter Broomfield Facility

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) today announced the closure of its maintenance facilities in Cincinnati and Broomfield, citing under-utilization and reduced flight traffic as reasons for the shutdown. The resources from these facilities will be directed to a new location at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). As part of the reshuffle, the company…more...

Kiln Fires Up 31K SQFT Cowork Space in Littleton

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Kiln, a boutique coworking and flexible office community, announced the opening of its second Colorado location in Littleton, set for June 2024. This news follows the success of its Boulder location and solidifies the brand’s presence across a network of 13 locations in the Mountain West. Well-known for creating tailor-made workspace environments, Kiln caters to…more...

Jeffco Minority-Owned Small Businesses Grow in 2024 List

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Jefferson County’s minority-owned small businesses are contributing significantly to employment in 2024, according to a recent ranking based on the number of estimated employees held by each company. The list, containing 55 entries, showcased a handful of leaders in industries such as construction, professional services, and technology. Topping this year’s list was Lakewood’s Nexgen Technologies…more...

Lakewood Tops Jeffco for New Business Incorporations YTD

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Since the start of 2024, Lakewood has led the way in Jefferson County, registering the highest number of new business incorporations. The city recorded 985 new businesses, according to recent reports. Arvada and Littleton followed closely, reporting 828 and 741 new incorporations, respectively. Golden recorded 358 new businesses while Wheat Ridge welcomed 228. Other cities,…more...

Wind-Whipped Jeffco Schools Reopen

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Following a tumultuous weekend of high winds and prolonged power outages, all Jeffco Public Schools are officially back in operation as of April 10. The weather conditions led to closures at five school buildings through Tuesday, April 9. Of the five affected buildings, three serve students. These campuses, which had to remain shut through April…more...