The annual Ski Industry Report by MySkiLessons has revealed a continuous decrease in interest towards skiing, leading to growing challenges for ski resorts and industry professionals. Despite advancements such as snowmaking technology and contingency measures for varying weather conditions, the number of visitors to ski resorts has been diminishing since 2004. Such a decline has…more...
Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN) announced on March 18, 2024, the addition of “My Epic Assistant” to its My Epic app, a powerful service designed to boost guest experience at four Colorado resorts: Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. The service, set to launch in the 2024/25 winter season, will be powered by advanced AI,…more...
Eberl Claims Service, a Lakewood-based claims solutions provider, completed its acquisition of Colonial Adjustment, Inc., a New England independent adjusting firm, as of March 15, 2024. The union of the firms aims to develop and innovate their claims services, underpinned by a shared commitment to customer-centric values and exceptional service quality. Founded in 1974, Colonial…more...
Montrose Environmental Group, a rapidly expanding global environmental solutions corporation, announced the acquisition of Two Dot Consulting, LLC, an environmental consultancy noted for its regulatory services within the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Two Dot, headquartered in Jeffco, primarily serves these sectors within the Rocky Mountain and nearby regions. The integration of Two Dot…more...
On March 13, 2024, Ur-Energy Inc. confirmed its decision to expand the Shirley Basin Project, a fully-licensed initiative located in Carbon County, Wyoming. The decision comes in light of surging uranium demand, robust uranium market prices, and expectations of increased uranium consumption as more countries transition to clean nuclear power. John Cash, CEO and Chairman…more...
Pinkard Construction, a leading Colorado-based full-service construction company, has announced the successful completion of a significant renovation project at Kavod Senior Life apartment homes in Cherry Creek, which started in 2019. The project involved a comprehensive revamp of 396 residential kitchens, including installing pull-out shelving in select base cabinets, and replacing old bathtubs with accessible…more...
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a technology solutions firm, announced its membership in the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) on March 11, 2024. The move aligns with Trimble’s vision of fostering ecosystems to revolutionize work methodologies. AOUSD aims to standardize the 3D ecosystem by enhancing OpenUSD, a platform created by Pixar Animation Studios. OpenUSD allows collaborative construction of…more...
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Restaurant chain Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) has announced the appointment of Drew Madsen as their permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective from March 6, 2024. Madsen will also continue his role as a member of the Board of Directors. Jeff Jones, Chairman of the Noodles & Company Board, expressed the board’s excitement…more...
Pinkard Construction confirmed the elevation of long-serving employee Jess Becerra to the position of Senior Construction Manager. Becerra, who has spent 16 years with the Lakewood, Colorado-headquartered firm, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence throughout his tenure. The newly minted Senior Construction Manager has been commended for his strong ability to collaborate with and…more...
Loft Orbital Federal, LLC of Golden, Colorado, is among the 15 companies recently selected by NASA to provide flight and payload integration services. This marks a significant step forward in advancing technological and procedural operations in space, including high-altitude testing, reduced gravity and other relevant environments. The selection, which also includes companies like Blue Origin…more...
Quantinuum, a Broomfield-based quantum computing firm, disclosed a significant advancement in quantum computing scalability today. The researchers at Quantinuum have developed an innovative method that addresses two major obstacles: the “wiring problem” and the “sorting problem” which have previously hindered the commercial viability and scalability of quantum computers. Quantum computers are potent tools with the…more...
Colorado-based Golden Minerals Company (NYSE-A: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has abruptly ceased operations at its Velardeña Properties in Durango State, Mexico, according to an announcement on February 29, 2024. The decision comes several months following the company’s re-start of mining activities in late December 2023, with hopes of gradually escalating production during the first half…more...