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City of Brighton and Brighton EDC Named 2026 Medium Community of the Year
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation (Brighton EDC), in partnership with the City of Brighton, has been recognized by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) with the 2026 Medium Community of the Year Award.

Ski industry hopes to bounce back from dismal 2025-26 season, but drought remains a challenge
Michael Childers of CSU says last year's poor snow season could have ripple effects on the ski industry, as skiers evaluate where they want to spend their money. Resorts will also have to contend with ongoing drought as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

Photonics firm eyes Longmont for expansion
The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday offered an unnamed photonics company $627,358 in incentives over eight years in an effort to entice the firm to expand in Longmont.

September 2026 Economic Development Newsletter

Boulder Scientific Part 2: The Science behind your trash bags and milk jugs
By Larry Westrum, PhD- Organic Chemistry Boulder Scientific Company in Mead presently operates Colorado manufacturing sites in Mead and Longmont. It performs custom manufacturing of high-purity, proprietary products used in the production of polymers, semiconductors and aerospace…

From chemistry to railroads: The story of Boulder Scientific Company
By Larry Westrum Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, Colorado, with two other facilities in Longmont and Holland, Mich. BSC is a fine and specialty-chemical manufacturing company serving the plastics, pharmaceutical, defense, aerospace and semiconductor…

Amid strike, Safeway hiring temp workers in BoCo
BoCo, briefly: Local news at a glance for July 1, 2025

Roadside attractions
Spending a Saturday morning visiting the farm stands dotting rural roads is like playing an immersive agricultural video game. As you hit more stands, you win by gathering the most greens, loaves and blooms to take home. Boulder County is home to a genuine wealth of distinctive…

Boulder County Noodle Guide
From a big bowl of pho for warmth on a cold night to a family-style Italian dinner with loved ones around the table, noodles have a way of bringing people together. Focusing on traditional ingredients, these dishes have a long history of providing comfort and sustenance across…

Yotsuba Sushi opens in Boulder; Winchell’s donuts to reopen in Longmont
Local food news for June 4, 2025

Colorado’s first cannabis social club, opens in Denver
Local food news for May 27, 2025

Beans from heaven
Esly Divas builds community one cup at a time at Longmont Guatemalan coffee shop