Adams County Welcomes New Supersonic Era with Boom’s $3-5 Million Investment

Adams County and Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) announce a major milestone in aerospace development as Boom Supersonic has selected CASP as the site of its Symphony engine test facility. The company will repurpose a former hypersonic testing site at CASP for development of Symphony, the bespoke propulsion system for its supersonic airliner, Overture.

New certificates will help alleviate the statewide shortage of qualified workers.

Front Range Community College is now offering four new certifications in behavioral health. These offerings provide students with the tools they need to help people in Colorado communities by earning certificates in mental health and wellness.

Strong economic driver for the Adams County region!

Outpaces more than 2,000 U.S. Cities

For the second year in a row, the City of Aurora, which is partially in Adams County, received national recognition as a great place to live, work, and play!

Adams County and AltitudeX Aviation Group proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership to position Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) as a premier nexus for aviation and aerospace growth and innovation.

Partners to collaborate on fifth joint energy project since 2014

Front Range Community College led the statewide effort to design this four-year degree not previously offered in Colorado.

Local credit union champion, Premier Members Credit Union, announces merger with Kansas-based Meritrust. Premier will keep its name after the merger.

Opportunity to advance the energy infrastructure in Adams County!

DENVER, CO (Aug. 15, 2024) – Denver Premium Outlets will welcome HEYDUDE to their collection of retailers tomorrow, August 16 at 10 a.m. This exciting new addition will provide an array of comfortable, lightweight, and versatile footwear options for everyone at Denver Premium Outlets.

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Lisa Hough, President/CEO of AC-REP continues her professional development to bring new ideas and management skills to the organization. Read more about her journey in the full press release.

Westminster, CO – Last week, the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) celebrated participants on completing LEAD Metro North, the 10-month leadership and professional development program.

The Half-day Summit Featured Presentations from the Adams County Chair, Futurist, State Demographer and Industry Experts from Across the Region

Westminster, CO – On June 5, The Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) hosted the State of the Region Summit – a half-day event featuring discussions on demographic trends, employment growth, new businesses and community achievements throughout the Greater Adams County Region.

Peak Energy looking to mass produce more affordable batteries for energy storage

Adams County may soon land its third large-scale battery manufacturing plant, one producing more affordable and environmentally safer batteries.

A $4 million loan from Intermountain Health to fund more affordable housing in Colorado will help build a parcel of rental properties at the controversial Uplands development in south Westminster.

Legislators emphasize the importance of housing affordability, infrastructure, healthcare, and workforce issues.

AC-REP's annual event gives a fantastic preview of the 2024 State Legislative session and the views of Adams County's key legislative leaders.

The State of Colorado has published Regulation 28, “Building Benchmarking and Performance Standards.” The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will administer these State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC)-approved rules.The new regulations satisfy legislative mandates that direct the AQCC to adopt rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in buildings by 7% by 2026 and 20% by 2030 (based on a 2021 baseline).

The Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) hosted its second annual Gamechangers Awards event on Thursday, October 26th, to celebrate projects and activities demonstrating innovation, inclusivity, sustainability, and economic vitality across various organizations in the Greater Adams County Region.

Amprius is closer to opening a major battery manufacturing facility in Brighton, Colorado, bringing investment, jobs, and opportunities to the Adams County region. Climate tech companies are building a strong cluster for the future.

LEAD Metro North Class of 2024 begins 41st program year with robust class of community leaders

Front Range Community College receives workforce grant.

The band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is pledging $100,000 to the college through its Metallica Scholars Initiative.

The $10,000 award will help Project Angel Heart to prepare and deliver 700,000 medically tailored meals to 5,000 Coloradans living with severe illnesses such as cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS and more.

Adams County is evolving into a premier location for vital strategic industries—from life sciences to advanced manufacturing to next-generation energy solutions.

New Partnership Will Accelerate Delivery of Lab Space to Market

Designed for quick expansion and flexibility to respond to market needs, the development will begin with the 230,000-square-foot Bioscience 4 facility. The vision is to scale the development up to 800,000 square feet. Bioscience 4 will be the perfect space for health innovators on the frontlines of the most exciting progress in healthcare.

AC-REP prides itself on cultivating, growing and connecting leaders to better serve the Greater Adams County region.

June 15, 2023, Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) celebrated twenty-three participants on completing LEAD Metro North, the 11-month leadership and professional development program.

A new agreement sets a temporary lower price for water taps, establishes a lower water-dedication requirement when new developments come on line, and establishes where new customers will be placed — within the Central Weld system or within Firestone’s system.

SolidPower, growing its presence in Adams County

Great news on the new CEO for another battery firm, SolidPower, growing its presence in Adams County

The event highlighted economic growth, demographic trends, and achievements of local businesses and communities within the Greater Adams County region.

Colorado's population growth is slowing down, which will affect its workforce and economy. The state is taking efforts to maintain the economy, and there is more to do.

Here's what Chat GPT provided when we asked the same question! Amazing what concepts and ideas it brought forward. Using tools with AI can help us draft marketing and articles quickly, but we still need a human to start the process and edit the results.

City of Thornton

Newest Location Opening in Thornton, Colorado - Entertainment destination to feature pickleball courts, sports bar, and casual, chef-driven restaurant.

McWhinney

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Global Thermostat

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Paul Nahi of Global Thermostat, celebrate a ribbon cutting outside Global Thermostat’s new commercial-scale direct air carbon capture facility

Fitzsimons Innovation Community

Brighton

In its 40th year of educating leaders in the north metro region, LEAD Metro North welcomed the Class of 2023.