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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]