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LEGO sells its first industrial house set and it is impressed by a Colorado firm
Lunar Outpost, the rover firm primarily based in Golden working with NASA to carry people again to the moon, now has its personal LEGO set.
In collaboration, LEGO launched the Lunar Outpost Moon Rover Space Vehicle final week.
LEGO has made dozens of rocket and house units impressed by NASA missions for many years, however that is the toymaker’s first partnership with a industrial house firm.
“This new Lunar Outpost LEGO Technic model builds upon this legacy, celebrating a new chapter in space exploration and the extraordinary discoveries to come,” mentioned Daniel Meehan, inventive lead for house on the Lego Group.
The LEGO set has a rover impressed by Lunar Outpost’s rover design and features a rocker suspension, four-wheel steering, deployable photo voltaic panels and a rotating arm.
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The robotic arm can carry up a smaller rover that was modeled after the corporate’s MAPP rover that landed on the moon in March, however was trapped when Intuitive Machine’s Athena lander tipped over when it hit the floor of the moon.
“Together, we created a kit that showcases our technologies to fuel the dreams of future engineers, scientists, and astronauts,” said Justin Cyrus, founder and CEO of Lunar Outpost.
Rendering of Wayfair Denver Store proposed for The Shops at Northfield in Central Park, Denver.
Wayfair opening big-box retailer in Denver
Wayfair is delivering a brand new furnishings retailer to Denver quickly.
The on-line furnishings retailer introduced final week it will open a bodily location in Denver in 2026. It shall be a 140,000-square-foot retailer, which is bigger than the common Target retailer, situated at The Shops at Northfield within the Central Park neighborhood.
It’ll be Wayfair’s first retailer within the Mountain West area, the corporate mentioned.
The on-line retailer is rising its bodily footprint starting with its first retailer outdoors of Chicago final 12 months.
The Denver retailer is the third new retailer introduced by Wayfair this 12 months adopted by Atlanta and Yonkers, N.Y.
“As we expand our physical retail footprint into new regions across the U.S., we remain focused on delivering an exceptional shopping experience that brings the best of Wayfair to life,” mentioned Liza Lefkowski, the corporate’s vp of merchandising and shops, in a press launch.
The Denver retailer on 8298 E. Northfield Blvd. shall be two tales and can characteristic Wayfair’s catalog with 19 departments starting from furnishings, home equipment, mattresses, decor and extra.
Customers will even have the ability to reap the benefits of Wayfair’s fast supply system for giant purchases.
“This collaboration is a key step in reimagining the center into a dynamic, pedestrian-focused destination that better serves the Denver Metro area,” mentioned Jeff Bhathal, managing director of retail at Stockdale Capital Partners, the proprietor of the purchasing middle.
Parker White was named the director of presidency affairs for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Colorado Competitive Council.
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hires new authorities affairs director
The voice of Denver metro companies has a brand new director of presidency affairs for the Colorado Competitive Council (C3), the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce introduced Monday.
The group employed Parker White to work with C3 traders and chamber members to push for extra business-friendly insurance policies and make the state extra aggressive for firms.
He’s scheduled start Aug. 18.
“This is an incredible opportunity to partner with leaders from every corner of our state to ensure our economy is thriving, our policies are practical, and our businesses are equipped to succeed,” White mentioned.
White was beforehand the federal government affairs director for the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and serves on the advisory board for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable and is a logistics officer for the Colorado Army National Guard.
“His statewide and national experience, combined with a deep commitment to service, makes him the right leader to guide C3 and our government affairs strategy,” mentioned J.J. Ament, the chamber’s president and CEO, in a press launch. “We know he will hit the ground running for our members.”
BERNADETTE BERDYCHOWSKI | The Denver Gazette