On Monday, January 29, 2024, Jefferson County marked the inaugural launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). The program, which is a joint effort between the county’s Sustainability Program (Facilities Management), Fleet Division, and Innovation Program (BIT), is set to introduce the first...
A major Denver’s used car dealer, Econo Auto Sales, has recently relocated to a new, larger facility in Lakewood, a few miles west of the original location. This move allows for an expansion of the business, offering over 400 vehicles for customers to choose from. The change was announced in one of the 1,162 press...
Staffing positions are now open for Edgewater Collective’s Jefferson Success Academy summer program for 2024. The program, which aims to serve current third to fifth-grade students in the Jefferson area schools, including Edgewater and Lumberg, is set to return this summer, offering a four-week educational enhancement course. The academy intends to provide a bilingual staff...
On February 9, 2024, the Colorado School of Mines will inaugurate the Labriola Innovation District, a significant achievement of the MINES@150 strategic plan, marking the university’s commitment to hands-on project-based learning. The opening corresponds with the University’s Founders Day and the celebration of its 150th birthday. The Labriola Innovation District harbors one of the largest...
The Colorado School of Mines and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are set to enhance their research collaboration for the next five years, focusing on areas such as energy storage, geothermal energy, and progressive mining. The partnership follows the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed in late October. “Our two institutions have an extensive overlap...
On January 25, 2024, InBank, a commercial bank with a growing presence in the Colorado Front Range, southern Colorado, and northern New Mexico, announced the appointment of Michael Katz as Chief Credit Officer. Katz, an experienced banker with 30 years of service in financial institutions, has previously held the role of Market President for KeyBank...
Global private markets firm Partners Group is bolstering its Real Estate team with the addition of three new senior leaders. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the firm’s commitment to scaling its real estate business, amid prevailing industry disruption and evolution driven by key trends like decarbonization, changing consumer preferences, and technological advancements. With...
CPI Card Group Inc., a leading payment technology firm and provider of credit, debit, and prepaid solutions, has announced the appointment of John Lowe as its new President and CEO, effective immediately. Lowe has also been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Lowe’s ascension comes after the current CEO, Scott Scheirman, announced his intention...
SLR Consulting Limited has officially acquired ITPEnergised, a consultancy headquartered in the UK specialising in the renewable sector. ITPEnergised, a company comprised of over 100 team members spread across the UK and internationally, is renowned for providing exclusive advisory services in multiple sectors. These include renewable energy, corporate, industrial, property and urban regeneration sectors. The...
SLR Consulting Ltd., a global leader in sustainable and responsible business strategies with an office in Lakewood, has released their Actions for Business Report on January 30, 2024. The report highlights significant topics that are expected to shape the agenda for sustainable business operations throughout the year. Strategic advisors from SLR’s global regions, as well...
Thales and Imperva are teaming up to provide comprehensive data security services to businesses around the globe. Integrating Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), the partnership aims to implement cutting-edge risk management strategies that reduce risk, and offer businesses a competitive advantage. As applications drive digital transformation, traditional security measures struggle to keep pace. Thales and Imperva...
The holding companies of Dallas’ Sunflower Bank and Seattle’s HomeStreet Bank, FirstSun Capital Bancorp (FirstSun) and HomeStreet, Inc.(HomeStreet), respectively, have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement. The deal, which both companies’ board of directors unanimously approved, sees HomeStreet becoming a part of FirstSun and Sunflower Bank, though it will continue to operate under its...