Ranked List

FirstBank Stays Atop Banks By Jeffco Deposits List

The latest ranking of banks by deposits at Jefferson County branches reveals that FirstBank, which was acquired by PNC Bank in early September of this year and led, leads the list for 2025, with deposits as of Sept. 30, totaling $6.09 billion. FirstBank has dominated the ranking for the last three years. Following closely is…more

Xero Shoes Tops Jeffco 500 For First Time

Jeffco BdB has expanded the businesses considered for its Jeffco 500 list of high-performing businesses, resulting in some new brands appearing on the list for the first time. The highest-ranked company, new to the list, is Xero Shoes with a Super Score of 87, followed closely by Noodles & Co and Kong Company, with scores…more

Now Available: BdB’s 2025 Jeffco Manufacturers Ranking

The 2025 list of manufacturers based in Jefferson County has been released, showcasing a total of 102 companies ranked by their number of employees. The top three employers are Trimble, Ball Corp., and CoorsTek, with employee counts of 4,727, 4,616, and 2,437, respectively. The industry breakdown among the top 49 companies indicates a strong presence…more

Arvada Secures Site for New Water Treatment Plant

The City of Arvada has approved the purchase of land for a new water treatment plant, a significant step in its long-term water infrastructure planning. The site is located just west of Highway 93 and W. 66th Parkway at 6809 State Highway 93, and it will be annexed into the City as part of the…more

Released: Jeffco SBA Loan Recipients for Q2 2025

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

Lutheran Hospital Tops Jeffco Hospital Rankings Amid Big Moves

The 2025 rankings for hospitals in Jefferson County have been released, showing major shifts in location, capacity reporting, and facility status across the region. Based on certified bed counts in 2024 reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital leads the list with 338 certified beds. This marks the hospital’s…more

Credit Union of Denver Tops Jefferson County in 2024 Lending Activity

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…more

New Data Reveals Jeffco’s Most and Least Enrolled Colleges and Universities

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…more

Planet Honda Tops Jeffco Auto Dealership Rankings

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…more

Largest General Contractors Based in Jefferson County Ranked

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…more

FirstBank Retains Top Spot in Local Deposit Rankings at $6.18B

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…more

Q1 SBA loans to Jeffco firms up 78%

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…more