A review of the Jeffco 500 Hiring Index, updated today, for the six-month period ending in September 2025 reveals a stable, slightly positive hiring climate for the county’s top businesses, yet this top-line stability masks significant divergence among local municipalities. While the overall county index hovered consistently around 30%, hiring activity was far from uniform…more
La Cantina Evergreen has announced its closure via a message on its website. The management expressed gratitude to the community for their unwavering support throughout its operation. The announcement reads, “After much thought and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. While this chapter is coming to a close, we are…more
Jason Matzus highlighted the potential to revive “zombie malls” in his column published today in The Hill. As many as 30 percent of America’s malls are classified as “at risk” or already closed, leading to significant consequences for local communities, including lost tax revenue, decreased property values, and increased crime. These challenges arise from absentee…more
Every week we get alerts from users, social media or Google suggesting businesses that have shuttered in Jefferson County. This week’s reported closures are: The Dutch Bros. location at 11100 West 64th Avenue in Arvada. Rock Auto LLC at 9200 West 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge. Permanently closed according to Google, website down, Facebook page…more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its list of loan recipients for the second quarter of 2025 in Jefferson County, highlighting 60 businesses that have benefitted from financial support this year. Topping the list is Alcorn Construction with $5 million in loans received. Hays Construction follows closely behind with $4.07 million, while Pinnacle Windows…more
An analysis of hiring trends among Jefferson County’s top 500 performing businesses reveals a robust and growing local economy over the past six months. The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index, which tracks the percentage of these businesses posting jobs on LinkedIn or Indeed, shows a notable increase in hiring activity from a spring lull to a…more
Your New Competitive Edge in the Jefferson County Job Market Today, Jeffco BdB announces the launch of an innovative new tool: The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index. In an increasingly competitive landscape, having timely, relevant data is critical. The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index offers a real-time view into the hiring activities of Jefferson County’s 500 top-performing…more