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Wheat Ridge voters approved a ballot measure on Nov. 6 that will influence the redevelopment of the former Lutheran Hospital campus. The measure amends the city’s charter, specifically Section 5.10.1, to establish new building height regulations on the 100-acre site, which has been vacant since the hospital’s relocation to Clear Creek Crossing in early 2024.

Jefferson County taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR). TABOR mandates that Colorado governments refund revenue collected above the TABOR limit for a given fiscal year or seek voter approval to retain the revenue. In 2023, Jefferson County received approximately

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has selected Golden-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to provide technical assistance in integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) in Colorado, Massachusetts and Virginia. This initiative aims to enhance electric grids to make them safer, more responsive, resilient and affordable. On Sept. 30, OCED

The Colorado School of Mines has been awarded the new Career Connected Campus Designation from the Colorado Department of Higher Education, recognizing its excellence in integrating academic curriculum with work-based learning experiences. Mines is one of seven institutions to receive this designation in the state. The designation acknowledges the school’s commitment to equipping students with

Ball Corp., a Broomfield-based provider of sustainable aluminum packaging, acquired Alucan, a European leader in extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle technology. The acquisition expands Ball’s existing global extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle business by adding manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium. This move aligns with Ball’s strategy to simplify sustainability

Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced that its Gogo Galileo HDX electronically steerable antenna (ESA) has passed FAA-mandated DO-160 qualification testing. The antenna is designed to provide access to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks for all sizes of business aircraft. “Passing DO-160 keeps us on track to receive the first-article Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

Mobilize Vision, an Arvada-based product and data company, has partnered with the Department of the Air Force to host over $34 million in innovation funding within its VISION Joint Innovation System. This collaboration introduces the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) Marketplace into VISION for the first time, aiming to change how innovation funds are distributed. The

Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) has appointed Richard Hallé as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé will succeed Todd Dissinger, who is set to retire on Dec. 31, 2024. Hallé has been a member of Natural Grocers’ board of directors and audit committee since 2012. Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers’

Golden-based Holidaily Brewing Co., a women-owned gluten-free brewery, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Start Engine. The initiative aims to support growth and expansion as demand for gluten-free products rises. Recently, the brewery received recognition from the US Chamber of Commerce as a Top 100 Small Business and won a gold medal at the

Littleton-based Rare Element Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: REEMF) has received final operations approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming. This approval follows the recent acceptance of the operations budget by the U.S. Department of Energy. The demonstration plant is designed to advance the

Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has named Stephen Kennedy as its new executive vice president of marketing, effective Nov. 18. He will lead the company’s brand strategy and customer growth initiatives. “Stephen is a transformational marketing leader with over two decades of experience driving growth for iconic brands,” said Drew Madsen, CEO at Broomfield-based Noodles

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) is scaling up its offerings in Latin America to promote the adoption of automated manufacturing for cell and gene therapy companies in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The company aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the manufacturing process for regional firms. Cell and gene therapies are rapidly advancing