AC: Where Good Things Grow

Plain and simple, Arapahoe County supports growth. Whether you're looking to grow a career, a small business, a big corporation or even a family, the County has your back.

Open Doors—Businesses & Careers Are Built Here

Find the right support for your situation

Workforce Support
- Confidence/Stability in workforce: We are positioned for success.
  - Black/African American & Hispanic families living in Arapahoe County have seen a higher median income gain than any other county in Colorado over the last five years.
  - The County is growing quickly and is projected to be the largest county in Colorado within 10 years.
- Looking for new skills or a career change? Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is here for you.
  - Registered Apprenticeship program
  - Workforce Development Board
Support Programs for Businesses of Any Size
- Hire, train and retain with A/D Works! 11 core business services
- Small Business Development Center
- Community colleges offer staff and corporate training programs
- Business Librarians at Arapahoe County Libraries
- South Denver Angel Investor program

Why Arapahoe?

A few facts that make the County attractive for business

We’re a hotspot for important industries like tech, healthcare, IT, and aerospace and aviation—all of which have added jobs and experienced growth since 2021.
Small businesses thrive here! In fact, 95% of Arapahoe County businesses have fewer than 50 employees.
The Centennial Airport is both the second largest and second busiest general aviation airport in the United States, helping to propel the economy in the County and beyond.
Arapahoe County hosts the Denver Tech Center, home to national and international corporations.
Craig Hospital, a top-rated and nationally recognized hospital is located in Arapahoe County’s city of Englewood.
Arapahoe County has a long and proud tradition in education. Littleton and Cherry Creek are considered elite school districts. The County also offers two community colleges: Arapahoe Community College and Community College of Aurora and vocational schools such as Pickens Tech. Institutions like these provide much-needed skilled workers.
The County has 73 miles of new trails, 160 parks, and 31,000+ acres of open space.