Jeffco at a Glance Square Miles 773.2 Population 534,691 Median Age 39.8 Households 211,969 Incorporated Cities Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Lakewood, Mountain View, Superior, Westminster, Wheat Ridge Unincorporated Communities Applewood, Aspen Park, Bergen Park, Conifer, Deckers, El Rancho, Evergreen, Genesee, Idledale, Kittredge, Pine Junction, South Jeffco Labor Force 313,901 # of Jobs 207,178 Average Wage $41,516 K-12 Enrollment 85,478

Located on the western edge of metropolitan Denver, Jefferson County offers a diversified geographical setting from urban and rural municipalities to thriving mountain communities.

Jefferson County is geographically perfect. Equidistant to Europe and Asia, sitting squarely between Canada and Mexico, the County enjoys access to all international markets in the same business day.

The world-class Denver International Airport is easily accessible, as are major transportation arterials.

Jefferson County has a nationally acclaimed school district and a highly educated workforce. Residents and businesses have convenient access to higher educational institutions such as the Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado, Colorado Christian University, and Red Rocks Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Front Range Community College.

With unparalleled quality of life, Jefferson County is a wonderful place to live, work, and play in Colorado.

Edgewater Facts Population 5,159 Square Miles 1 Households 2,425 Local Sales Tax Rate 3.50% Enterprise Zone No

The City of Edgewater was established on August 17, 1901, and celebrated its Centennial in 2001. Edgewater is one square mile, bounded by the cities of Lakewood and Wheat Ridge.

Edgewater's recreation center and city park host various youth-oriented events, concerts, and other community activities. Sloan Lake is the perfect place to picnic or go boating. The Edgewater Marketplace has many types of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. Recent renovations to the community have made Edgewater a great place to visit and do business.

For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Edgewater
Bob Prewitt, Mayor
2401 Sheridan Boulevard
Edgewater, CO 80214
303.238.7803, ext. 24
email

Golden Facts Population 17,239 Square Miles 9.06 Households 7,437 Local Sales Tax Rate 3.00% Enterprise Zone Yes

The City of Golden is one of Colorado's oldest communities and served as the Territorial Capital of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. Golden is a small community with a vibrant western character. The county seat of Jefferson County, Golden is superbly located at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills near the intersection of five major transportation corridors.

The City of Golden is committed to providing the highest quality of life and opportunity for its citizens through progressive, responsible, and innovative leadership. The city's goal is to promote a self-supporting economy by creating employment opportunities that maintain and enhance the business environment, increase business activity, and expand and diversify the city's tax base.

Golden is home to the renowned Colorado School of Mines and Technology, as well as the National Earthquake Information Center and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Golden boasts nine museums and is an active sports mecca, with climbing opportunities, a championship-caliber kayak course, and numerous hiking and biking trails.

Golden's major employers are: Coors Brewing Company, CoorsTek, Graphic Packaging, Corp., National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Innovative Services.

For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Golden
Steve Glueck, Director, Planning & Development
911 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
303-384-8095
email

Lakewood Facts Population 140,024 Square Miles 43.0 Households 64,226 Local Sales Tax Rate 3.00% Enterprise Zone Yes

The City of Lakewood's location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just west of Denver makes it a popular community in which to live and do business.

Colorado's fourth largest city, Lakewood is known for its urban amenities and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The city has more parks and facilities per resident than any other Colorado city.

The City of Lakewood actively assists new businesses with site searches, access to capital, demographic and business research, and referrals to other business resources. Through its relationship with Red Rocks Community College and other area institutions, the city facilitates training and business assistance for area companies.

The AMC Cancer Research Center, the nation's first research center to focus exclusively on cancer prevention and control, is located in the heart of Lakewood's business district.

The City of Lakewood's major employers are: The Federal Center, Gambro Companies, Kinder Morgan, Electronic Data Systems, and Kaiser Permanente.

For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Lakewood
Richard Garb
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226-3127
303-987-7530
email

Westminster Facts Population 105,753* Square Miles 32.87 Households 39,934* Local Sales Tax Rate 3.85% Enterprise Zone No *Municipality is located in multiple counties. Number reflects entire city.

The City of Westminster is a progressive community conveniently located between Denver and Boulder on U.S. 36 and I-25.

The City of Westminster is centrally located between Denver and Boulder on the US 36 and I-25 corridors.The City is committed to attraction, expansion, and retention of quality companies, with infrastructure designed to support the business community.

With ample inventory of available land and buildings, Westminster is a desired business location for growing companies, particularly in the high tech industries.

Westminster's central location to higher education, positions the community to be within 2 to 15 miles from major universities, community colleges, as well as technical training institutions in the metro area.

The City of Westminster's major employers are: Avaya, Ball Corporation, GE Access, and Centura Health.

For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Westminster
Susan Grafton, Manager, Economic Development
4800 W. 92nd Avenue
Westminster CO 80031
303-430-2400, ext. 2113
email

Wheat Ridge Facts Population 30,979 Square Miles 9.11 Households 15,002 Local Sales Tax Rate 3.00% Enterprise Zone Yes

The City of Wheat Ridge is a mature, full-service city with a strong sense of community and history. It began as a successful wheat-growing area in 1862.

Today, its tree-lined streets combined with its convenient location adjacent to I-70 between downtown Denver and the mountains make Wheat Ridge a desirable place to live and do business.

The City of Wheat Ridge values its business community and promotes business development by working to attract new businesses, and by helping existing business thrive and grow.

The value of open space and recreational opportunities is a priority for the city. Wheat Ridge is involved in ongoing planning and commitment for city trail interconnections with an extensive regional walking and cycling trail system. Overall, there are over 140 acres of developed parks and over 25 acres of open space in Wheat Ridge.

The City of Wheat Ridge's major employers are: Exempla Healthcare, Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, and UTI Star Guide Corp.

For Economic Development assistance, contact:
City of Wheat Ridge
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
303-235-2806
email

High-tech employment opportunities, outstanding mountain views, abundant shopping, and fine housing communities characterize this large, unincorporated community located in the southernmost portion of Jefferson County.

Nestled against the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, South Jeffco's recreation opportunities are magnificent. Whether it be boating and swimming at Bear Creek Lake or Chatfield Reservoir, or hiking in Deer Creek and Waterton Canyon, South Jeffco's many outdoor amenities make it a superb choice to live and do business.

Although once primarily a bedroom community where residents commuted elsewhere for work, employment opportunities are expanding as South Jeffco's two major business parks, Academy Park, Jefferson Corporate Center, and Ken Caryl Business Center, continue to expand and attract new companies.

Jefferson County's largest employer, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, is located in South Jeffco. The manufacturer of aerospace and defense-related systems employs 5,500 people. South Jeffco's other major employers include Johns Manville Corporation, Gateway, GE Capital, and Qwest.

Jefferson County's mountain communities offer thousands of County residents an unparalleled quality of life. Mountain communities include Evergreen, Morrison, Conifer, Aspen Park, Kittredge, and Bergen Park.

Evergreen
Evergreen and the associated communities that make up the Evergreen area are cradled in the Rocky Mountains at about 7,500 feet elevation and just 30 miles west of Denver. Evergreen is unincorporated, with a population of over 40,000 people.

The area offers a unique mountain lifestyle with a variety of recreation opportunities, but is supported by the necessary amenities and services of a thriving business community.

Evergreen encompasses about 130 square miles of pine-and aspen-laden hills. It sprawls the 14,260-foot Mount Evans on the west, to the edge of the high plains on the east, from its sister community of Conifer on the south to the residential communities of Genesee and Lookout Mountain on the north.

Contact Information:
Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce
Melanie Nuchols, President
Located in the Historic Evergreen Hotel Building (Main Street)
P.O. Box 97
Evergreen, Colorado 80437-0097
303.674.3412
email

Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce
Deb Watts, President
25797 Conifer Road, Suite C100
Aspen Park Shopping Center
PO Box 127
Conifer, CO 80433
p: 303.838.0178
f: 303.838.5712
email

Morrison
Morrison is a small but thriving town whose major industry is tourism. Famous for its natural, acoustically perfect Red Rocks Amphitheater, visitors come for its restaurants, outdoor recreation, and rock concerts.

Bandimere Speedway is another of Morrison's nationally known attractions. Home of the NHRA/Winston Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals, the large, multi-use speedway also features NHRA Championship Drag Racing.

The Morrison community is also a place where dinosaurs once roamed. Visitors can literally walk in the foot steps of the huge beasts by visiting Dinosaur Ridge, a world- renowned palentolocial outdoor museum.

With a population of 407 people, the incorporated community of Morrison remains surprisingly small, despite its close proximity to the Denver metropolitan area.

Contact Information:
Town of Morrison
321 Highway 8
Morrison, CO 80465
303-697-8749