Overview

Aerospace

	Efforts To Explore Mars Are Centered in JeffCo Remember those old NASA films with guys in white dress shirts and skinny black ties cheering a successful space mission?

	Aerospace Is a Skyrocketing Business Sector Here When the NASA space shuttle program flies its final mission in 2010, waiting in the wings will be the agency’s next flight-crew spacecraft.

	Jefferson County Looking Toward Future of Aerospace Industry Vital aerospace industry continues upward trajectory in Jefferson County.

Swiss Aircraft Maker Flying High in Jefferson Swiss company completes popular turboprops here.

Technology No Flight of Fancy for Littleton Firm New technologies at Ophir Corp. assist the aviation industry

FBOs Catch a Tailwind at Jefferson Airport FBOs continue to experience growth at Jefferson County Airport

	Incentives, Prime Location Have Airport Soaring Capital improvements, easy access make airport important for business

	Aerospace a Launching Point for Jefferson Economy Jefferson County’s expanding aerospace industry bolsters economy

	Company Creates Special Boxes for Space Materials Absolute Control Systems perfects technology for handling sensitive materials.

	School Mining the Moon to Reach Mars School of Mines research brings astronauts closer to the Red Planet

	Two Top Aviation Schools Call Jefferson Home Two aviation-training programs hover at the top of their class

Jefferson Firm Takes Wing with Turbo-Prop Planes Pilatus PC-12 is a national best seller for Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer

	Jeffco Airport Expands in Size, Services Expansions at Jeffco Airport will increase not only size but services

	MicroSat Offers Small, Lower-Cost Satellites Little satellites are big business for MicroSat

	Lockheed Martin Aims for Work Beyond the Moon Having supported virtually every NASA mission in recent history, Lockheed Martin straps in for the journey ahead, playing an instrumental role in the nation’s new vision for space exploration

	Buisness Flying High for Jefferson Airplane Maker Business is flying high for Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer.

	Jeffco Airport Ready to Spread Its Wings Big-city access, available land make airport prime for development

Business Almanac

	Aardex Building is LEEDer of the Pack Design and construction firm Aardex LLC has received a second LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for commercial interiors at its Signature Centre at Denver West in Jefferson County.

	Woody Allen Slept Here Is it a house or a UFO?

	Mountaineering Museum Is New Attraction in Golden Take a “peak” at the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum.

	D’Evelyn Senior High Ranks Among Nation’s Best U.S. News & World Report knows about D’Evelyn Senior High School.

	Colorado School of Mines Has Enlightened Approach How committed is Colorado School of Mines to pursuing energy efficiency?

	Historic Evergreen Estate on Market for $24 Million If you’re looking for that special home and have $24 million to spend, check out Greystone Manor about five miles west of Evergreen.

	CoorsTek Is Majoy Player in Ceramics Golden-based CoorsTek Inc. has a fascinating history - and an extensive product line.

	Christy Sports Says Bring on Snow Days Snowstorms are good news for the folks at Lakewood-based Christy Sports LLC.

	Sun Shines on Geos Development A housing development in Arvada will take advantage of the 300 days of sunshine that metro Denver enjoys.

	County Building Shows Jefferson’s Influence It certainly isn’t your typical county government building.

Arvada Opens Large New Library Arvada has begun a new chapter in its library’s history.

	Mountaineering Museum Coming to Golden Heads up: The largest mountaineering museum in the Northern Hemisphere soon will be in Golden.

	Jefferson County is Home to Chocolate Makers Do you have an affection for confection?

Golden Home to Old West History Golden was Colorado’s territorial capital from 1862-67, and it is a trip back in time for history buffs.

Jefferson County Population Gain Slow But Steady Jefferson County continues to grow – but in a manner that reflects the lifestyle here: at a leisurely, measured pace.

Jefferson County is Shopping Paradise Wear comfortable shoes when you go for a big shopping trip in Jefferson County.

	A Rainforest in Westminster? About 1,200 free-flying butterflies flutter about in Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center.

Business Climate

Jeffco’s Commissioners Ease Burden on Business The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners are united in their efforts to make doing business in Jeffco easy.

	Jefferson County Offers Plenty of Room to Grow If there is a perception that Jefferson County is out of space for large-scale development, Michelle Claymore wants to dispel that notion.

Jefferson County Paves Way for Jobs, Investment Jefferson Economic Council takes leadership role in fight for new jobs and investment.

	Jeffco Building Boom Breeds Options for Corporate Space Coming down out of the mountains, MIE Corporate Center in Golden is the first business park on the route to Denver.

	More Retailers Set up Shop in Jefferson County Jefferson County’s robust economy, coupled with an influx of new residents, means good times for retailers and shoppers.

	Homebuilding Continues at a Good Pace Many industries in Jefferson County buck national trends, perhaps none more so these days than the housing sector.

	Jefferson County, Open for Business Members of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recognize that businesses are the backbone of the community.

	Jefferson Economic Council Works To Keep Area Businesses Competitive The organization promotes economic development on multiple fronts, from finding land for a major firm to lining up financing for an entrepreneur.

	Jefferson County Builders Construct Green Building A green building in Jeffco is almost guaranteed to reduce absenteeism.

	Economic Council Offers Customized Assistance Entrepreneurs benefit from services in taking ideas to market.

	Meet Jefferson County’s Commissioners Jim Congrove, a Colorado native and former state representative and state senator, was elected commissioner in 2004.

	Board of Commissioners Efforts Cut Red Tape Jeffco Board of Commissioners is dedicated to helping companies thrive.

	Jeffco Council Works to Attract, Retain Business Jefferson Economic Council takes a holistic approach to economic development.

Westminster Green Efforts Draw Global Notice Westminster garners international attention for enhancing environment.

	South Jefferson Lures With Beauty, Open Space Business centers set a high standard for county development.

	Colorado Mills Offers Unique Shopping Experience Millions visit Colorado Mills for a total shopping experience.

Women-Owned Firms at Heart of Jefferson Economy Women-owned businesses are at the heart of Jefferson County’s economy.

	CoorsTek is Global Titan in Ceramics Advancements CoorsTek, a high-tech ceramics company, touches and saves lives around the world.

	Lakewood Creates Mixed-Use City Center Developer turns dreams into reality for Jefferson County.

County Commissioners Focus on Growth Issues Three elected commissioners serve 535,000 Jefferson County residents.

	Golden Anniversary for Jefferson Economic Council Economic Council celebrates 50 years of prosperity and service.

	Family Has History of Working to Better Jefferson Four generations of Churches work to build a better Jefferson County.

	Developer Promotes Smart Growth for Jefferson Developer turns dreams into reality for Jefferson County.

	Commissioners Tackle Broad Spectrum of Issues Board of Commissioners works to make quality of life even better.

	Council Message: Jefferson Prime Business Location The JEC proves a friend to Jefferson County for 50 years and counting.

Technology

	Sky’s No Limit for Jeffco’s Aerospace Firms Aerospace hub contributes to future missions and the next generation of technology.

	Jefferson County Gains Status as a Hotbed for Photonics and Nanotechnology R and D Jefferson County has seen the light.

	Jeffco Classrooms Get Infusion of Technology When Jeffco Public Schools decided to create a technology plan, the district polled educators and community leaders to identify gaps. Then school officials did their homework.

	Jefferson Draws Photonics, Photovoltaics Firms Companies use thin-film technologies to harness the sun’s rays and radiant energy.

	Golden Company Developing Carbon Nanotubes Carbon nanotubes have the potential to help remake a range of industries.

	MVSystems a Key Player in Photonics Industry MVSystems Inc. is an integral part of growing photonics industry.

	Golden Company Keeps Eye to the Sky Equinox Interscience knows how to manufacture world-class telescopes.

Change Matters at Lakewood Company Firm tests boundaries by going where researchers haven’t gone before.

CoorsTek Finds Material Success With Ceramics Technically speaking, CoorsTek takes ceramics to the extremes.

‘Small Science’ is Huge Deal for Colorado Nanotechnology set to make $2.5 trillion impact on the global economy.

	Jefferson Firm Creates Cell-Sorting Device Portable CD-size device analyzes cells for research and diagnostics.

Golden Firm Specializes in Lower-Cost Technology Company helps researchers do their jobs better.

	Laser Engraving Company Makes Mark in Business Since 1988, Epilog has been a leader in the field of laser engraving.

Wheat Ridge Firm Splices into Fiber Optics Market Company specializes in fiber optics.

	TDA Research Used in Range of Applications Entrepreneurial model speeds pace of getting research to marketplace.

	ALIO’s Precision Vital in Variety of Industries From medicine to machining, ALIO makes good products even better.

	Jefferson Nanotechnology Sector Set for Growth Nanotechnology is poised for growth, prime positioning in marketplace.

	Arvada Company Focuses on Matters of the Heart COBE Cardiovascular Inc. focuses on quality and efficiency.

	Jefferson Rides Crest of Photonics Wave Photonics industry is booming in Colorado and Jefferson County.

	Initiative Charts Nanotech Course for Colorado CNI builds Colorado’s nano roadmap.

	TDA Blazes Trail in Nanotech Research TDA Research leads the way in ‘little’ field of nanotechnology.

Biotechnology

	CaridianBCT Emerges as Gambro Spinoff The name may have changed, but CaridianBCT Inc. remains as committed as ever to its customers – and to the community in which it is based.

	Golden Firms Reinvent Health-Related Tech Two Golden companies are reinventing traditional medical procedures

	Summit Doppler Breaks New Ground with Devices Summit Doppler breaks new ground in fetal and vascular equipment

Golden Company Revolutionizes Surgical Procedures BioVision offers big ideas through miniaturized technology

	Accellent on Leading Edge of Medical Technology Accellent stays on the cutting edge of the bioscience industry

Golden Firm Creates Lung Cancer Diagnostic Test CeMines develops cancer diagnostic test

Myogen Research Aids Heart Disease Treatment Myogen’s research & development gives hope to heart disease patients

	Gambro Expands Lakewood Operations Leading biosciences company expands Lakewood operations

Lakewood Company Researches Early Cancer Detection Scientists think prevention and early detection are the best ‘cure’

	Dialysis Treatment at Center of Gambro’s Business Gambro a worldwide leading provider of dialysis services and products

Energy

Jeffco Council Promotes Clean-Energy Sector Jeffco energy industry initiatives bolster a booming sector.

	Jeffco Leads the Charge in Renewables Tackling global energy woes is a tall order, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden uses everything from subatomic particles invisible to the naked eye to huge machines with bolts the size of a human head to meet the challenge.

	Solar Energy Firms Rise in Shadow of NREL Researchers aren’t the only ones harnessing energy from the sun’s rays in Jefferson County. Private companies also are tapping into the solar trend.

	The Capital of Clean Energy Discovering and implementing the use of renewable energy sources is a top priority for the United States, and Jefferson County is leading the way.

	Entrepreneurs Invest Their Energy In Innovations for Alternative Fuel Imagine a battery the size of a postage stamp that automatically and perpetually recharges itself by harvesting ambient energy such as sunlight.

Golden Company Drills into Oil Industry Research With domestic energy needs in the United States far exceeding today’s readily accessible energy resources, some would say that a fuel crisis might be on the horizon.

	CERI Has Global Energy Issues at Top of Agenda CERI puts global issues at top of agenda.

	NREL Powerful Force in Renewable Energy Research NREL is at the forefront of generating renewable energy sources.

	Rebate Program Recruits Solar Soldiers Homes soak up solar energy, saving money and the environment.

Lab’s Research Could Reap Big Rewards for Planet Laboratory’s research could reap huge rewards for Mother Earth.

	Coors Brews Up Clean-Burning Fuel From Waste Beer Golden-based Coors turns waste beer into a clean-burning auto fuel.

	Jefferson Firms Find Ways to Produce, Preserve Jefferson County companies find new ways to produce and preserve energy.

ITN Energy a Breeder Reactor for Business ITN helps birth new business across region.

	Lab Has Solar Flair for Renewable Energy Research With renewable energy, Jefferson County practices what it produces.

Transportation

	Drive Is On to Complete Denver Beltway It has been planned for 40 years and under construction for 30.

Light Rail is Latest Link in Jeffco’s Transit Plan Whether it’s moving goods or moving people, Jefferson County has the planes, trains and trucks to get the job done.

	Transportation Options Position County for Growth As a land mass, Jefferson County dwarfs Denver with five times more physical space, creating an imbalance that favors dramatic growth to the west.

	Airport Takes Wings as Regional Facility County’s airport takes flight as a regional facility.

	Commuter Rail Puts Transit on New Track Mass transit program will bring new travel options and economic growth.

	Jefferson Moves the Right Way with Infrastructure Highways, rail lines and airports play a key role in the county’s economic health.

	Rail System Gives Jefferson Transit Options Mass transit development offers varied benefits for commuters in area.

Jefferson Approves Major Rail Transit Initiative Jeffco will benefit from FasTracks mass transportation program.

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	Top 10 Reasons To Do Business In Jefferson County In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Jefferson County offers stunning vistas, an unrivaled quality of life and a superior environment for business growth and investment.

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