Tag: Companies
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Kroger-Albertsons merger raises fears of lack of competition in Colorado
A proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger, first announced in October last year, is raising worries about a lack of competition in Colorado, among other issues. Kroger, which operates King Soopers in Colorado, said that its proposed merger with Albertsons, which operates Safeway, will lead to lower prices, no layoffs for frontline workers and $1 billion to keep…
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Metro Moves: Amplify Development Company acquires Vista Apartments
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Acquisition Amplify Development Co. is expanding in the state with the acquisition of Vista Apartments near the University of Denver campus, according to a news…
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Denver-based real estate company Trelora acquired by Houwzer
Denver-based Trelora, a discount real estate agency that disrupted the Denver market a bit by offering flat fees instead of the typical Realtor commissions, has been bought by Houwzer, according to a news release. Terms of the deal were not released. Both companies have marketed a ‘flat-fee, full service’ real estate option, with a selling…
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DU, VF Foundation partnership brings outdoor leadership program to life
The University of Denver, in partnership with VF Corp.’s VF Foundation, announced Monday a new outdoor industry-themed curriculum with the Leadership in Outdoor Recreation Industry program. The VF Foundation plans more than $3 million in grants over next three years, according to company officials. Outdoor industry apparel company VF Corp. (NYSE: VFC) is based in…
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Colorado approves $13 million in tax incentives for three companies anticipating job growth
The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved $13 million in economic development incentives for three companies to keep or expand their businesses in Colorado, with the potential to bring more than 750 jobs to the state in the next eight years. Caliola, a Colorado Spring-based communications company, accepted state job-growth incentive tax credits to…
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Dozens of Denver companies make Inc. 5000 list
Nearly 150 Colorado-based businesses earned a spot on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S., including Matter Made, a Denver-based advertising and marketing firm that ranked 81st. Harvest Hosts, a Vail-based RV membership club, was No. 70, and Integrative Psychiatry Institute, a Longmont company that provides medical education and programs in…
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Colorado company sells space operations division, including Colorado Springs office
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Numerica, a Colorado-based space, air and missile defense company, has sold its space operations division to California-based Slingshot Aerospace — a deal that includes its offices in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. As part of the sale announced last week, Numerica’s Colorado Springs and Fort Collins employees will join Slingshot. The deal will allow Numerica…
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Polis appoints former rival to economic post
Gov. Jared Polis has appointed his former gubernatorial rival, Republican Walker Stapleton, as his designee on the economic body that seeks to attract companies to Colorado and assists businesses with their expansion plans in the state. Stapleton, who lost to Polis in the 2018 governor’s race, served two terms as state treasurer. In a statement,…