Ranked List

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...

Jefferson County’s Largest Commercial Real Estate Sales for 2023 Unveiled

We’ve tabulated a report detailing the largest commercial transactions for 2023 in Jefferson County, Colorado. According to the Jefferson County Assessor’s office, the list comprises a total of 1,928 transactions. The data includes an average sale price breakdown by city. These averages only encompass cities within the county that carried out a minimum of ten...

Jefferson County’s Top Advertising Agencies in 2024 Ranked by Estimated Employees

In 2024, a list ranking the top nine advertising agencies operating in Jefferson County, based on the size of their workforce, has been released. Leading the list, with 59 employees, is Canoe Ventures. The company has maintained a strong presence in the regional advertising industry and its significant employee strength reflects this positioning. Following close...

Jeffco 2024 Ranking of General Contractors by Workforce Size

Jefferson County’s general contractors continue to show strong economic activity, with the local workforce being a clear indicator of business growth and dynamism. The recently released 2024 list of General Contractors shows variety in the size of businesses, represented by the number of employees. Topping the list is Flatiron Construction Corp., boasting an impressive workforce...

2024 Lakewood Engineering Firms, by Retirement Plan-Eligible Employee Count

Lakewood’s powerful engineering scene continues to flourish as evidenced by a list highlighting the area’s major engineering firms. The list, which includes 23 entries, is arranged based on the companies’ number of 2022 employees eligible for retirement plan participation (a reported to the U.S. Department of Labor). According to the ranking, Martin/Martin Inc. leads the...

2024 Rankings of JeffCo Marijuana Dispensaries Unveiled

Colorado retailers have sold more than $15 billion in recreational and medicinal marijuana since Colorado legalized it for adult use in 2014, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. This year’s list of prominent marijuana dispensaries in Jefferson County clears the smoke on public preference for local retailers, ranking 24 dispensaries based on their popularity...

Highest-Paid Executives Revealed at Jeffco Public Companies

This week saw the release of the 2023 Highest-Paid Executives list for Jeffco Public Companies, a definitive guide to executive compensation in recent times. A total of 81 executives graced the list this year, peeling back the curtain to give us a glimpse into the financial earnings of top execs in notable public companies based...