Credit Union of Denver led all Jefferson County-based credit unions in 2024 by total loan volume, issuing more than $762 million — an increase of nearly 9% from 2023. With over 156,000 loans and 72,333 members, the Lakewood-based institution was the county’s most active by both financial scale and transaction count. Climb Credit Union, based...
Colorado Christian University leads the latest list of Colleges and Universities in Jefferson County, based on 2023 enrollment data from the U.S. Department of Education. With 8,254 students enrolled, CCU ranks first among the county’s higher education institutions. Close behind, the Colorado School of Mines takes second place with 7,599 students, followed by Red Rocks...
A newly released ranking of auto dealerships across Jefferson County spotlights the businesses earning the highest marks from customers online, based on a combination of positive Google Places ratings and Facebook likes. Leading the pack is Planet Honda in Golden, which claimed the top spot with 10,182 positive ratings. Close behind are Stevinson Toyota West...
A new 2025 ranking highlights the 57 largest general contractors based in Jefferson County, with firms ordered by their estimated current number of employees. The list reveals a strong presence of companies across a range of construction sectors, from infrastructure and industrial to residential building. Leading the pack is FlatironDragados USA – Colorado, employing an...
The latest list of Banks by Deposits at Jefferson County Branches has been released, detailing how 24 financial institutions fared in 2024. The rankings, based on local deposit data as of June 30, were compiled using figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This year’s data shows a slight dip in local deposits across Jefferson...
First quarter Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to Jeffco businesses dwarf totals seen in the same period a year ago. Jefferson County businesses received $39.27 million dollars in loans in Q1 2025 compared to just over $22 million in Q1 2024 — an increase of more than 78%. A total of 72 local companies received...
The most recent compensation data for public employees across seven major cities in Jefferson County — Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Westminster and Wheat Ridge — offers a detailed look at how local governments allocate taxpayer dollars. This report includes salary information for 3,446 full-time employees and 1,853 part-time, seasonal or variable-hour workers paid by...
Jefferson County saw a spike in SBA-backed lending in 2024, with 49 lenders issuing a total of $129.9 million in loans — up 45.8% from $89.1 million in 2023 — according to the 2025 Jeffco SBA Lenders List, based on data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The sharp increase highlights growing economic momentum for...
A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during...
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its annual breakdown of loan recipients for Jefferson County, showing a small rise in federal support for local entrepreneurs. In 2024, 188 small businesses in the county received SBA-backed loans, up from 178 in 2023. Total funding decreased slightly from $141.4 million in 2023 to $136.2 million in...
The Jefferson County R-1 School District has released its list of high schools ranked by the size of their graduating class for the Class of 2025, highlighting shifts in student populations and staffing across the district. Leading the list is Chatfield High School in Littleton, which tops the ranking with 472 expected graduates. Close behind...
A new ranking highlights public companies in Jefferson County based on their 2024 net income, showcasing the area’s economic strength and industry diversity. Ball Corp., based in Westminster, tops the list with $4 billion in net income—a notable 465% increase from $711 million in 2023. Coming in second is Molson Coors Beverage Co., with dual...