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. 

Aubrey Fraser, Gym Manager, received of county business grant	Jamie Copeland, Cattle Rancher, leases Kiowa Creek Open Space	Daniel Sandova;, Director of Training, Pickens Technical College Employee	Marcus Williams, Business Owner, used Arapahoe County business library services	Aaron Steele, Driver, received job retraining through AD Works!