Top Workplaces 2025: The best small companies to work for in Colorado
The rankings are put together by Energage, The Denver Post’s survey partner for Top Workplaces.
No. 1
Homewatch Caregivers of North Suburban Denver and Boulder County
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Longmont
Employees: 120, with 91 in Colorado
Facts: Homewatch Caregivers offers in-home services to people of all ages.
No. 2
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2002
Headquarters: Colorado Springs
Employees: 66
Facts: Summit Wealth Group is a financial advisory firm that provides services, including financial planning, wealth management, and investment strategies.
No. 3
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Englewood
Employees: 6,000, with 65 in Colorado
Facts: CoralTree develops and manages world-class independent luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
No. 4
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Sandy, Utah
Employees: 672, 102 in Colorado
Facts: Brighton Hospice strives to provide patients and their families with the highest quality physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
No. 5
Years ranked: 6, 4 consecutive
Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Arvada
Employees: 50
Facts: Footers Catering is a second-generation family-owned business that caters to more than 450 full-service events and feeds more than 100,000 guests each year. Footers prepares all its menus on-site to provide the highest quality possible.
No. 6
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 1971
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 122
Facts: Corcoran Perry & Co. is a locally owned and operated real estate company with a tradition of integrity, client service and satisfaction.
No. 7
Years ranked: 8, 4 consecutive
Founded: 1975
Headquarters: Boulder
Employees: 62
Facts: Cain Travel is a full-service travel agency focused on corporate and group travel management. With an 80 percent female team, Cain Travel is proud to be one of the largest woman-owned companies in Colorado.
No. 8
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2002
Headquarters: Englewood
Employees: 86
Facts: Prime Jet is a premier provider of personalized private charter, aircraft management, and 24/7 logistics support for private luxury travel.
No. 9
Years ranked: 5
Founded: 1993
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 101
Facts: Carlton Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that serves customers in Colorado and Wyoming.
No. 10
Strategic Alliance Business Group
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia
Employees: 330, with 50 in Colorado
Facts: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC is a privately owned professional services company, certified as both a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business. It provides support to commercial and federal clients in program management, acquisition, strategic planning, mission operations, intelligence, logistics, and engineering.
No. 11
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Golden
Employees: 74
Facts: Xentity specializes in data programs focused on big data, geospatial data, open data, and IoT/remote sensing.
No. 12
Years named: 6, 3 consecutive
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 85
Facts: The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was established to support first-generation, economically disadvantaged college students pursuing post-secondary education.
No. 13
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii
Employees: 1,300, with 55 in Colorado
Facts: The Nakupuna Companies consist of eight small businesses owned by a Native Hawaiian Organization that provides IT, logistics, and environmental services.
No. 14
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1995
Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii
Employees: 340, with 69 in Colorado
Facts: City Light & Power builds and manages power distribution systems for customers nationwide.
No. 15
Years ranked: 5
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Colorado Springs
Employees: 140
Locations: 7
Facts: Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic practice specializing in dermatology, Mohs surgery, dermatopathology, plastic surgery, and aesthetics.
No. 16
Years ranked: 4, 2 consecutive
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Brecksville, Ohio
Employees: 8,000, with 125 in Colorado
Facts: CrossCountry Mortgage is a nationwide full-service lender that’s been named to the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies 10 times.
No. 17
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 1982
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 74
Facts: CAP Logistics specializes in providing freight solutions to industries that cannot afford expensive downtime.
No. 18
Years named: 9, 2 consecutive
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: Broomfield
Employees: 148
Facts: ICAT offers catastrophe insurance coverage to business owners and homeowners in areas of the United States exposed to hurricanes and earthquakes.
No. 19
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 1993
Headquarters: Englewood
Employees: 72
Facts: CRS is an insurance brokerage that provides 24/7 service and expert advice to help reduce risk, maximize potential, and boost profitability.
No. 20
Years ranked: 4, 2 consecutive
Founded: 1982
Headquarters: Houston
Employees: 1,776, with 74 in Colorado
Locations: 10
Facts: Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns and manages 172 apartment communities across the United States. The company’s name is derived from combining the founders’ names, Ric Campo and Keith Oden.
No. 21
National Valuation Consultants, Inc.
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 1991
Headquarters: Centennial
Employees: 120, with 62 in Colorado
Facts: National Valuation Consultants, Inc. is the largest privately held commercial real estate appraisal firm in the United States. NVC has additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, and South Florida.
No. 22
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Greenwood, Indiana
Employees: 306, 125 in Colorado
Facts: The Garrett Companies is a full-service multifamily development, construction, and property management team that develops, builds, and manages multifamily apartment projects nationwide.
No. 23
Pella Denver and Northern Colorado
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1961
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 115
Locations: 3
Facts: Pella Denver and Northern Colorado supplies residential and commercial windows and doors to customers from Denver to Glenwood Springs.
No. 24
Muller Engineering Company Inc.
Years named: 8, 3 consecutive
Founded: 1980
Headquarters: Lakewood
Employees: 140
Facts: Muller Engineering Company, Inc., is an employee-owned civil engineering consulting firm specializing in planning and designing transportation facilities, water resources projects, stormwater and flood control management, and water and wastewater utilities.
No. 25
Years ranked: 9, 4 consecutive
Founded: 1985
Headquarters: Englewood
Employees: 110
Facts: CCIG is recognized as one of Colorado’s leading insurance brokerages. It provides property, casualty, and life insurance to clients throughout the region, as well as benefits and risk management services for businesses.
No. 26
Years ranked: 8, 7 consecutive
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 70
Facts: Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in delivering innovative, client-centric, and relationship-focused real estate solutions.
No. 27
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 165, with 68 in Colorado
Facts: Atlas Real Estate is a full-service real estate company specializing in investment services, property management and institutional acquisitions. With offices in 10 nationwide, Atlas transacts over $3 billion in real estate annually and manages more than 9,000 residential units.
No. 28
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Boulder
Employees: 222, 50 in Colorado
Facts: Green Spoon is a national natural food and beverage sales agency that serves natural and conventional groceries.
No. 29
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 1985
Headquarters: Burlingame, Calif.
Employees: 350, with 54 in Colorado
Facts: ECC provides clients with comprehensive environmental remediation and engineering services. The company has expanded its core capabilities to include construction, design-build, energy, and munitions response services.
No. 30
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1989
Headquarters: Alexandria, Virginia
Employees: 354, with 51 in Colorado
Facts: Rand Construction Corporation is a general contractor specializing in commercial tenant interiors. It offers pre-construction planning, construction, and ground-up services nationwide, with offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Salt Lake City.
No. 31
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1976
Headquarters: Portland, Oregon
Employees: 1,065, with 68 in Colorado
Facts: David Evans and Associates provides engineering and planning services for transportation, land development, energy, and marine projects.
No. 32
Years ranked: 5
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Englewood
Employees: 118
Facts: Digible is a digital marketing and technology company specializing in multifamily housing.
No. 33
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Years named: 8, 3 consecutive
Founded: 1980
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 92
Facts: Brothers Plumbing, Heating, and Electric is a family-owned business that provides comprehensive services in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, drain, and water heater installation and repair.
No. 34
Years ranked: 6
Founded: 1989
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 85, with 53 in Colorado
Facts: The American Indian College Fund raises money and provides scholarships to help American Indians achieve their higher education and career objectives.
No. 35
Years ranked: 8, 6 consecutive
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 130, with 103 in Colorado
Locations: 3
Facts: Greystone Technology Group is a privately held company that provides IT services to businesses in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and the New York City metro area.
No. 36
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 3,500, with 52 in Colorado
Facts: Dividend Restaurant Group, the owner of Eddie Merlot’s, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and Beauty and the Burger, brings together some of the country’s best-known brands.
No. 37
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1948
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 630, with 136 in Colorado
Facts: Simpson Housing is an experienced, fully integrated real estate firm that provides services in commercial and multifamily property management, development, and construction.
No. 38
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Wheat Ridge
Employees: 122, with 72 in Colorado
Facts: GPT Industries manufactures pipeline sealing and electrical isolation products with an emphasis on safety, performance, and reliability, serving the oil and gas, water, hydrogen, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
No. 39
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1985
Headquarters: Memphis, Tennessee
Employees: 300, with 60 in Colorado
Facts: Logical Systems is a global systems integrator specializing in automation, systems integration, electrical engineering, and process optimization.
No. 40
Years ranked: 6, 3 consecutive
Founded: 1961
Headquarters: Lakewood
Employees: 70
Facts: The RMH Group provides comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and industrial services, encompassing planning, design, LEED consulting, ENERGY STAR consulting, energy modeling, and lighting and daylighting modeling.
No. 41
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Sandy, Utah
Employees: 670, 97 in Colorado
Facts: Brighton Hospice strives to provide patients and their families with the highest quality physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
No. 42
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland
Employees: 900, with 111 in Colorado
Facts: S3 Shared Service Solutions, LLC is a Credit Union Service Organization that provides banking, real estate lending, and finance services to credit unions.
No. 43
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Broomfield
Employees: 104
Facts: Wavelynx is a leader in mobile-first identity and access control solutions, designing and developing essential open hardware and software, including readers, controllers, and mobile credentials, for the growing access control market.
No. 44
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Employees: 2,042, with 62 in Colorado
Facts: WilmerHale is an international law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services, fostering a diverse team of lawyers and staff, and promoting public service.
No. 45
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 1979
Headquarters: Loveland
Employees: 400, with 50 in Colorado
Facts: LPR Construction Co. specializes in structural steel erection. Initially focused on commercial and industrial projects, it expanded into industrial construction and plant services in 2005. It is recognized as a leading contractor across the U.S.
No. 46
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1937
Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland
Employees: 1,390, with 63 in Colorado
Facts: Walker & Dunlop, LLC is a commercial real estate finance and advisory services firm.
No. 47
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Employees: 1,596, with 106 in Colorado
Facts: Enverus is a SaaS company that uses generative AI to deliver analytics and insights, providing benchmark cost and revenue data from over 95% of U.S. energy producers. It enhances production, distribution, and renewable energy development, serving over 6,000 customers in 50 countries.
No. 48
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1972
Headquarters: Westminster
Employees: 73
Facts: Melco designs and manufactures commercial embroidery machines and software.
No. 49
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1975
Headquarters: Chantilly, Virginia
Employees: 2,667, with 50 in Colorado
Locations: 3
Facts: Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned Corporation that provides solutions and services to Federal Government Agencies.
No. 50
Years named: 4, 3 consecutive
Founded: 1985
Headquarters: Sheridan
Employees: 120, with 88 in Colorado
Facts: DM Construction is a full-service exterior cladding contractor that offers over 15 services, including stone, stucco, brick, and renovation.
No. 51
Years named: 1
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland
Employees: 1,534, with 63 in Colorado
Facts: Aledade serves as the largest network of independent primary care in the United States. It helps independent practices, health centers, and clinics deliver better care to their patients.
No. 52
Years named: 1
Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 137
Facts: COPIC is a leading medical liability insurance provider focused on improving patient safety and reducing medical errors.
No. 53
Years named: 1
Founded: 1891
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Employees: 4,055, with 95 in Colorado
Facts: Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy, focusing on decarbonization, renewable energy, nuclear power, and carbon capture. The firm offers services including consulting, design, construction management, and operations, with a focus on quality and safety.
No. 54
Years named: 3
Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Lakewood
Employees: 93
Locations: 3
Facts: ERO Resources Corporation is an environmental services company that specializes in natural resource and environmental assessment, planning, and permitting.
No. 55
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1960
Headquarters: Indianapolis
Employees: 437, with 64 in Colorado
Locations: 2
Facts: Haynie & Company is a tax, audit, and business consulting firm with 14 locations across Utah, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, and Arizona.
No. 56
Years ranked: 3
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Boulder
Employees: 131
Facts: Ascend was formed through the merger of HRMS Solutions and ATS Management Consulting. As a UKG partner, it offers services for UKG Pro and Workforce Management solutions, with a focus on implementation, support, and managed payroll services.
No. 57
Years ranked: 5
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: Greenwood Village
Employees: 315, with 104 in Colorado
Facts: SambaSafety is the industry leader in cloud-based driver risk management software. SambaSafety helps companies identify their high-risk driving populations, making roads safer for everyone.
No. 58
Years named: 2
Founded: 1951
Headquarters: Arvada
Employees: 139
Locations: 5
Facts: Climb Credit Union, formerly Sooper Credit Union, has 40,000 members.
No. 59
Years named: 1
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 244, with 140 in Colorado
Facts: Lifetime Home Remodeling offers services including window and door replacements, siding installation, and bathroom renovations.
No. 60
Years named: 1
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Elmhurst, Illinois
Employees: 486, with 50 in Colorado
Facts: New Home Star is the largest private seller of new homes in America.
No. 61
Years ranked: 5, 3 consecutive
Founded: 1993
Headquarters: Lakewood
Employees: 90
Facts: Pinyon Environmental is a woman-owned environmental consulting firm serving Colorado clients. It offers air quality and noise services, biological resources, engineering and compliance, industrial hygiene, landscape architecture, and more.
No. 62
Years ranked: 4
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Aurora
Employees: 476, with 75 in Colorado
Facts: Bibbeo is a nationally recognized technology solutions provider that offers services and installations across the United States.
No. 63
Years ranked: 5, 3 consecutive
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: Boston
Employees: 1,019, with 94 in Colorado
Facts: With a network of 100,000-plus restaurants across the U.S., ezCater provides flexible and scalable food solutions for everything from daily employee meals to sales meetings.
No. 64
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1959
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 350, with 157 in Colorado
Facts: Accuris (formerly IHS) helps engineers and innovators address challenges, enabling their clients to leverage smart software and enhance engineering, supply chain, and product processes.
No. 65
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Dallas
Employees: 925, with 103 in Colorado
Facts: KidsCare Home Health is a pediatric home health agency that serves children with special needs. Services include nursing, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and case management.
No. 66
Years ranked: 6
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Denver
Employees: 122
Facts: AFC Urgent Care offers fast and comprehensive medical care with short wait times and reasonable rates. The company provides prompt and comprehensive healthcare services, featuring an on-site laboratory and digital X-ray machine, to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries.
No. 67
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1969
Headquarters: Vienna, Virginia
Employees: 768, with 115 in Colorado
Facts: ENSCO, Inc. is a technology company with $180 million in revenue. It provides engineering and technology solutions in aerospace, national security, and surface transportation, with a focus on safety and reliability.
No. 68
Years ranked: 1
Founded: 1969
Headquarters: St. Petersburg, Florida
Employees: 2,848, with 64 in Colorado
Facts: Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor specializing in innovative construction across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies.
No. 69
Years ranked: 2
Founded: 1986
Headquarters: Indianapolis
Employees: 612, with 85 in Colorado
Facts: Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate company that develops multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and commercial projects across the nation.
The rankings are put together by Energage, The Denver Post’s survey partner for Top Workplaces. No. 1 Homewatch Caregivers of North Suburban Denver and Boulder County Years ranked: 2 Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Longmont Employees: 120, with 91 in Colorado Facts: Homewatch Caregivers offers in-home services to people of all ages. No. 2 Summit Wealth Group…