MWH, a Broomfield-based provider of engineering, consulting and construction services, announced the acquisition of Ground Water International SA, a hydrogeological consulting firm headquartered in Lima, Peru. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
The National League of Cities and Douglas County-based CH2M Hill announced that the city of Denver is a finalist for the 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards recognize cities and towns for outstanding programs that have improved the quality of life in their communities.
Crestone Capital Advisors LLC, a Boulder-based wealth advisory- services provider, has been recognized by Wealth Manager magazine for the fourth consecutive year as one of the country’s top investment-advisory firms.
Cactus, a Denver-based advertising agency, was selected as the agency of record for the Center for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Kutak Rock LLP recently ranked as a top-10 national bond counsel for the first half of 2008 by Thomson Reuters, with 132 municipal deals aggregating over $5 billion. In addition, Working Mother Magazine named the law firm one of the top 50 firms in the country for women.
ADA-ES Inc. announced that its board of directors approved two contracts to initiate the construction of its activated carbon plant in northwest Louisiana.
Solera National Bank announced that it will sponsor classes at four locations of The Learning Source. The Learning Source is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for adults and families to attain adult and family literacy.
Schenkein, a Denver public relations agency, has added Idea Work Studios Inc. to its client roster.
GRAnderson Wealth Management Group of Denver announced it has entered into a partnership with Genworth Financial Wealth Management Inc. to provide it with expanded investment options.
Special Olympics Colorado received a $50,000 grant from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The grant is being awarded through Wal-Mart’s State Giving program.
Allstate Insurance Co. has opened an office at 3949 E. Arapahoe Road in Centennial. The agency is owned and operated by Jeff Heinrich.
Ethan Allen has opened an interior design center in Centennial at 8215 S. Chester St.
ECollege announced a contract renewal with DeVry Inc. Under the three-year agreement, eCollege and DeVry will continue to provide online courses to undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. and Canada.
