Residential Property Sold for $1.2 Million in Littleton

A single-family home in Littleton, located at 10162 Cooper Dr., was sold on March 28, 2024, fetching a price of $1,200,000. The property provides 2,318 square feet of living space. This recent transaction is notable within the region, as it stands apart from the 149 similar property sales that have taken place in Littleton over…more...

Report: YTD Average Jeffco Home Sale Prices

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…more...

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…more...

Titan 100 Highlights Colorado Business Leaders

Arvada-based Titan CEO, alongside Wipfli LLP, announced today the return of the Colorado Titan 100 program, which is primed to honor the top 100 CEOs and C-Level executives in Colorado for 2024. The program seeks to recognize leading business figures demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion across a diverse range of industries including technology, healthcare,…more...

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.…more...

Nasdaq Grants Oblong 180-Day Compliance Extension

Oblong, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBLG), a Jeffco-based company that specializes in collaboration solutions, announced on March 20, 2024, that it has been granted a 180-day extension by The Nasdaq Stock Market to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department gave the official permission in written form. This extension allows Oblong until September…more...

Report: Inflation, Taxes, Economy Top Small Business Worries

National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization advocating for small businesses in government, has published its Q1 2024 Index gauging sentiments of business owners and Congress. The index identifies inflation, immigration, taxes, and the broader U.S. economy as paramount concerns for enterprises in this election year. It underscores employment laws, environmental regulations, tax compliance, financial…more...

Ski Industry Report: Rough Terrain Ahead

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…more...

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…more...

Vail Resorts Unveils AI-Powered App

Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN) announced on March 18, 2024, the addition of “My Epic Assistant” to its My Epic app, a powerful service designed to boost guest experience at four Colorado resorts: Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. The service, set to launch in the 2024/25 winter season, will be powered by advanced AI,…more...

Lakewood-based Eberl Buys Colonial Adjustment

Eberl Claims Service, a Lakewood-based claims solutions provider, completed its acquisition of Colonial Adjustment, Inc., a New England independent adjusting firm, as of March 15, 2024. The union of the firms aims to develop and innovate their claims services, underpinned by a shared commitment to customer-centric values and exceptional service quality. Founded in 1974, Colonial…more...

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…more...