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Jeffco Elementary & Middle Schools List Reflects Impact of Recent Closures

The 2024 list of Jefferson County’s Public Elementary and Middle Schools unveils a notable reshuffling of student populations across campuses, directly influenced by the closure and consolidation of 15 local schools at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The 2023-2024 enrollment data on the list, sourced from the Colorado Department of Education, underscores substantial […]

Jeffco Nonprofit Leaders Revealed in New Ranking

Our 2024 Jefferson County nonprofit organizations list has been ranked according to their current annual revenue. With 296 entries, this list provides a snapshot of the landscape of nonprofit organizations in the area. Intermountain Health led the list with an annual revenue of $861.22 million, followed by Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, which reported $672.08 […]

Largest Jeffco Credit Unions: Assets Rise in 2023

Highlighting the financial robustness of Jefferson County, the 2024 list of the biggest local credit unions shows seven out of 10 Jeffco financial institutions reported an increase in assets in 2023. Topping the list is Lakewood-based Credit Union of Denver, which saw substantial growth in its financial stature over the year. Its assets increased 32.6%, […]

Jeffco Minority-Owned Small Businesses Grow in 2024 List

Jefferson County’s minority-owned small businesses are contributing significantly to employment in 2024, according to a recent ranking based on the number of estimated employees held by each company. The list, containing 55 entries, showcased a handful of leaders in industries such as construction, professional services, and technology. Topping this year’s list was Lakewood’s Nexgen Technologies […]

Largest Jeffco Residential Real Estate Brokerages Revealed

Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC has taken the lead in the 2024 list of the biggest Residential Real Estate Brokerages in Jefferson County, with 188 Jeffco agents based out of its Lakewood office. Ranked first among the 59 brokerages listed, this indicates the company’s robust presence within the county’s real estate market. In this inaugural […]

Biggest Jeffco High Schools: LHS Overtaken By AW, RV, Chatfield

Lakewood High School has fallen from its long-held position as the largest Jeffco high school based on enrollment. Arvada West High School now owns the top spot based on total school enrollment, with Ralston Valley Senior High School and Chatfield High School both overtaking Lakewood High. Chatfield is projected to have the largest graduating class […]

Jeffco’s Largest Registered Investment Advisers Ranked by AUM

The 2024 list of the largest Registered Investment Advisers based in Jefferson County sees Western Wealth Management LLC take the top spot with $2.59 billion worth of assets under management (AUM). This inaugural list ranks local financial firms by amount of assets under management for individual and institutional investors. Data for the list was obtained […]

SBA Reports 178 Jeffco Loan Recipients in 2023

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 […]

SBA Report: Number of Lenders to Jeffco Businesses Climb in 2023

The 2024 list of Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders to Jeffco businesses has been released, with a total of 57 entities providing funding. B:side Capital ranks no. 1 with a substantial $14.8 million loan volume to Jeffco businesses. Second position is earned by Live Oak Banking Company with a loan volume amounting to $12.0 million. […]

FirstBank Tops 2024 List of Jeffco Banks by Deposits at Local Branches

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 […]

Jeffco’s Top Software Companies Ranked by Estimated Employees

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 […]

Women-Owned Small Businesses Flourish in Jeffco

The 2024 list of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Jefferson County, encompassing a total of 144 entries, is impressive due to its diversity spanning various industries. The list was ranked based on the current number of employees held by each company. Leading the pack, Real Estate Personnel Inc. currently employs 141 staff members. The second spot […]