Manufacturing job postings within Jefferson County have shown a notable distribution across the cities in the past month, based on analysis of Jeffco Legend’s list of locally-based manufacturing firms. Note these are total jobs posted at these companies, including positions at non-local facilities. The city of Broomfield topped the list with 1,795 job posts. Westminster...
Jefferson and Arapahoe counties reported similar trends in foreclosure data over the past two years, based on data reported by the counties’ public trustees. In Jefferson County, the first quarter of 2022 saw 83 foreclosures, which rose to 118 in the second quarter, reduced to 77 in the third quarter, and went back up marginally...
The most recent data from Jefferson County, Colorado shows trends in the average sale prices for single family homes across various cities, with sales included from those with at least two transactions within a trailing month. As of February 5, 2024, Morrison leads the county with an average home sale price of $1,111,462 derived from...
In 2023, 178 Jeffco-based businesses received loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA), totalling $141.42 million. Among the top 50 recipients, the most loan dollars ($18 mil.) went to businesses operating in the trade industry, with hospitality and manufacturing businesses not far behind, receiving loan totals of $15.1 mil. and $14.9 mil. respectively. Arvada-based Kratos...
The annual Ski Industry Report by MySkiLessons has revealed a continuous decrease in interest towards skiing, leading to growing challenges for ski resorts and industry professionals. Despite advancements such as snowmaking technology and contingency measures for varying weather conditions, the number of visitors to ski resorts has been diminishing since 2004. Such a decline has...
FirstBank, which is headquartered in Lakewood, posted the most deposits at Jeffco branches in 2023 with a total of $6.26 billion across its 16 locations. Right behind FirstBank, Wells Fargo Bank came in second place with its 2023 deposits amounting to $3.58 billion. The third spot was claimed by U.S. Bank with deposits equalling $2.16...
The largest software companies based in Jefferson County are revealed in a new 2024 list, which features 37 companies ranked by number of estimated employees. The leader on the list is Itransition, employing a substantial 1,594 professionals to secure its position. Many of the Lakewood-based software developer’s workers are based overseas, according to LinkedIn. In...
According to recent data obtained from LinkedIn and Indeed, retail food companies operating in Jefferson County have reported the highest number of job postings in the last month. The data analysis was made on the businesses listed in the Jeffco 500 over the last three months. On average, the retail food sector offered 170 jobs...
Loft Orbital Federal, LLC of Golden, Colorado, is among the 15 companies recently selected by NASA to provide flight and payload integration services. This marks a significant step forward in advancing technological and procedural operations in space, including high-altitude testing, reduced gravity and other relevant environments. The selection, which also includes companies like Blue Origin...
Colorado-based Golden Minerals Company (NYSE-A: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has abruptly ceased operations at its Velardeña Properties in Durango State, Mexico, according to an announcement on February 29, 2024. The decision comes several months following the company’s re-start of mining activities in late December 2023, with hopes of gradually escalating production during the first half...
High 5 Plumbing, a Golden-based, family-owned, and operated company, announced the official opening of its new headquarters in a community event hosted by owners Levi and Cassi Torres on January 31, 2024. The company’s grand celebration took place on Saturday, February 3, drawing local residents to its prime location at 15710 W. Colfax Ave in...
Lakewood, Colorado’s Fox Point Dental has announced an new phase for the medical practice on January 25, 2024. The dental clinic is rebranding to Balanced Dental Studio and is also moving to a more spacious location in Lakewood. The announcement is a testament to the practice’s dedication to whole-health dental care, highlighting their focus not...