Top Workplaces is released in its 15th year in partnership with The Denver Post and employee survey company Energage. In 2026, 178 Colorado workplaces were selected.
Profiles
LJA Engineering invests in its people and it pays off
The Houston-based, multi-disciplinary engineering firm, which operates across nine sectors and serves clients from Colorado to the Carolinas, doesn’t just talk about valuing its people.
Nakupuna succeeds by putting its people first
When most people think of a federal contractor, they picture suits, spreadsheets, and a whole lot of red tape. But Nakupuna Companies stands apart for its mission-driven approach.
Employee-owned American Systems provides IT services
American Systems has spent five decades delivering IT, engineering, and mission support solutions to federal customers by building a workplace where accountability, ethics, and quality are the backbone of how things get done.
Luminate Bank brings the human touch back to banking
Most banks treat you like just another transaction. Luminate Bank, under Marc Campbell, aims to change that by making banking personal and relationship-driven.
Elevations Credit Union prioritizes service over sales
Elevations Credit Union has been part of Colorado’s fabric since 1952, when it started on the steps of Mackey Auditorium on the CU Boulder campus.
LONG Building Technologies makes smarter buildings
Littleton-based LONG Building Technologies makes Colorado buildings smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Madison & Co. turns collaboration into a competitive edge
Madison & Co. Properties, a family-owned boutique real estate firm, is known for building a workplace culture where agents and staff want to show up.
West + Main Homes combines tech with personal touch
While many boutique real estate brokerages across Colorado face pressure to sell to larger, nationwide firms, West + Main Homes holds its ground and its independence.
Bloom Healthcare brings primary care home
Bloom Healthcare delivers physician-led, home-based primary care to medically complex seniors, keeping patients out of the hospital.
Corcoran Perry puts people over transactions
Most real estate firms chase transactions. Corcoran Perry & Co. pursues lasting relationships grounded in trust and exceptional client care.
Scrum Alliance drives innovation with agile principles
Scrum Alliance equips professionals worldwide with the adaptability and problem-solving skills they need to stay relevant and lead meaningful change.
Walker Consultants celebrates 60 years of excellence
Walker Consultants brings life to the built environment, and the firm shows no signs of slowing down.
Lists
The 178 winners
Special Awards
Companies were awarded in categories including appreciation, work/life flexibility, leadership, communication and values.
The best largest companies
The best large companies
The best midsize companies
The best small companies
Features
What Colorado workers want and how top employers deliver
Colorado’s top employers reveal how they compete for talent: better pay, flexible work, real career growth, and mental health support.
How Colorado companies keep their best people
Colorado’s top employers know that retention isn’t a one-time fix; it’s a daily practice. The companies landing on this year’s Top Workplaces list have a common thread: they don’t just offer good jobs. They build environments where talented people see a future and choose to stay.
What Colorado workers want and how top employers deliver
Better pay tops the wish list for 49% of Colorado employees seeking new jobs. Close behind: improved work-life balance at 48% and real career growth opportunities at 44%.
Here’s how Colorado Top Workplaces are determined
For the 15th year, employee survey company Energage has partnered with The Denver Post to honor the best places to work in Colorado.
