Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) Athletic Director, Brian Wall, has announced his retirement to take effect on June 30. The Athletics department saw notable achievements during Wall’s seven-year tenure, experiencing success and reaching milestones previously unseen in the history of the university. Wall joined CCU in March 2017, after a term as superintendent of Faith Christian…more
Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) today disclosed a suite of executive leadership transformations which will take effect from April 1, 2024. The amendments affect both Zions Bank, the corporation’s most extensive banking division, and the parent organization. A. Scott Anderson, who has capably served as president and CEO of Zions Bank since 1998, is set to…more
Executive Chairman of Vail Resorts, Rob Katz, has been inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Commending his profound contributions to the Colorado economy, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain conferred the accolade in February 2024. The prestigious honor celebrates leaders who have consistently shown remarkable business success, hence becoming…more
Denver-based marketing agency, Clicta Digital Agency, has announced the opening of a new office in Littleton, Colorado. Clicta, known for providing growth-driven digital marketing services, will be located in the Shift Coworking Space. The expansion reflects the increasing demand for Clicta’s tailored marketing solutions in the state. With over a decade in the industry, Clicta…more
Coastline Academy, the US’s largest driving school, announced on February 5, 2024, its expansion into Denver by acquiring the Arvada Driving School. Long-serving owner, Ben Pyatt has recently retired, thus allowing Coastline to step in and keep the school operational. The school’s instructors and their close relationship with the Arvada community will be retained amidst…more
Jefferson County’s general contractors continue to show strong economic activity, with the local workforce being a clear indicator of business growth and dynamism. The recently released 2024 list of General Contractors shows variety in the size of businesses, represented by the number of employees. Topping the list is Flatiron Construction Corp., boasting an impressive workforce…more
We’ve unveiled a detailed list of the most significant residential real estate transactions recorded in Jefferson County in 2023. The information was sourced from the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office and highlighted homes priced at $1 million or more. Notably, eleven of these high-end properties are a hundred years old or older. The list also ranks…more
A new business journal, Jeffco Legends, will spotlight the business goings-on of Jefferson County, Colorado. The platform aims to deliver actionable information, analysis and data tools—a non-traditional news-delivery vehicle. The site — www.jeffcolegends.com — offers annual data subscriptions that include unlimited downloads of sales leads (updated daily) for a year, as well as views of…more
On Monday, January 29, 2024, Jefferson County marked the inaugural launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). The program, which is a joint effort between the county’s Sustainability Program (Facilities Management), Fleet Division, and Innovation Program (BIT), is set to introduce the first…more
A single-family residence located at 8640 Yank Ct, Arvada, 80005 was sold on February 5, 2024, for a price of $1,094,999. With a total square footage of 2,593, the property was one among the 149 similar residential properties sold recently within the Arvada region. Compared to the average sale price of similar homes within Arvada,…more
Lakewood’s powerful engineering scene continues to flourish as evidenced by a list highlighting the area’s major engineering firms. The list, which includes 23 entries, is arranged based on the companies’ number of 2022 employees eligible for retirement plan participation (a reported to the U.S. Department of Labor). According to the ranking, Martin/Martin Inc. leads the…more
The highest average salaries for leadership executives among Jefferson County-based nonprofits can be found at SCL Health System Inc., Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America Trust, and Rockley Family Foundation. This data provides insight into compensation trends within this sector of the Colorado nonprofit world. SCL Health System Inc. tops the list, with an…more