Create a community with a broad based full-service economy by encouraging and supporting development that will allow residents to live, work, shop and play in Parker.
Town of Parker on Economic Development
Parker Profile:
Founded in 1864
Incorporated in 1981
18.8 square miles
Incorporated Town Population: 46,260 (2010)
Trade/Service Area Population: 126,000
Growth of 96.3% from 2000 to 2010
Total Sales Tax: 8.1%
Median Income: $87,093
Median Age: 32.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Attained: 45.6%
Master's Degree or Higher Attained: 13.1%
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M E T R O P A R K E R E M P L O Y E R N E W S
NEW
Cabela's, the "World's Foremost Outfitter,"will have a presence near Parker in Lone Tree next year. The store will be located at RidgeGate and I-25.
Blockbuster, a subsidiary of DISH Network, is relocating its new, worldwide headquarters to Meridian International Office Park (east of I-25, just north of Lincoln).
From the DISH website: The expansion will bring more than 150 management positions to the greater Denver area over the next five years.TriZetto broke ground April 5 at the Meridian International Business Center where their new worldwide headquarters will be built. "The headquarters will immediately generate up to 500 construction jobs and later accommodate up to 750 new jobs at TriZetto over the next five years." State of Colorado press release
TriZetto provides world-class information technology and service solutions that help payers and providers work more efficiently and collaborate to deliver better health. Trizetto websiteTriZetto currently has an office in Greenwood Village and is hiring for a number of positions: Trizetto careers page
>>>Donut fans will be thrilled to learn that Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Parker. The father/daughter team, Doug and Katy Redman will be opening stores in Parker and Castle Rock sometime this year or early 2013.
>>> Jobs coming to Parker:
Life Care Center at Stonegate -- According to
a YourHub.com article, this skilled nursing
center for seniors is scheduled to open mid-February.
MorningStar Senior Living -- located on the southeast
corner of Mainstreet and Dransfeldt, is scheduled to
open October this year.
The Center at Lincoln at Lincoln Avenue
and Lioness Way (near The Wildlife Experience) --
There's a reason for the numerous assisted living facilities that are under construction in and near Parker. In a Denver Post article, Jayla Sanchez-Warren, director of the Area Agency of Aging for the Denver Regional Council of Governments comments that "In the next 15 years, (Douglas County) goes from being a very young population to right in the middle of the pack, and later on toward 2035 it gets even older." She continued, "I think right now what's unique about Douglas County is they have an opportunity to plan . . . and make infrastructure changes for an aging population." DRCOG's Area Agency of Agency report (pdf format): "Doulgas County is the only jurisdiction projected to have two of the top five fastest-growing cohorts relative to all other counties (5-74 and 85+)."
>>> Douglas County biofuels company, Gevo, Inc., ranked 14 on Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500. The list ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Zynex Medical in Lone Tree also made the list at 127.
>>> Forbes has released its America's Best Small Companies list. Two Colorado companies made the list, one located near Parker at Centennial Airport. Air Methods ranked #31.
>>> Inc. has released this year's 500|5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America. On the Inc. 500 list, Colorado claims thirteen of the companies with Parker company, GoLive! Mobile ranking the highest at No. 41. Inc.'s company profile of GoLive! Mobile, a media company.
W O R T H C O N S I D E R I N G
Parker jobs may not always come from Parker employers. Here are three companies that provide employment in Parker/Parker area but are not physically located in Parker:
HSS -- "HSS offers career opportunities in security -- (healthcare, commercial, aviation and government services), courier, medical staffing, biomed, dispatch, medical equipment repair and corporate."
CROSSMARK -- "As a leader in consumer goods sales and marketing, we are the home for over 30,000 hard-working, dedicated and talented people. Together we help some of the largest and most powerful consumer brands with their most important interaction—the interaction with their customers. From corporate positions to in-store product demonstrations to product wall-sets, we are the way to your opportunity."
NARMS (National Association for Retail Marketing Services) -- "... is an email-based connection between NARMS members with job opportunities and merchandisers/field event personnel seeking employment."
Your employer comes to you in Parker! Consider working at home. One company is now hiring: Alpine Access.
more options at JOB RESOURCES pages
N O W O P E N
Colonna's Pizza, 11215 S. Parker Road (next to Qdoba) -- "Authentic Italizan Pizza."
elev.5900, 19751 East Mainstreet (Parker Station building).
Our two-man chef/owner team has created an eclectic menu of classic comfort food with a modern interpretation and presentation style. Rustic Americana meets modern cooking techniques with items such as pan fried steaks, country style sandwiches and homemade desserts and cocktails.Westerra Credit Union, 10169 South Parker Road, 303-321-4209.
Membership is open to those who live or work in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas or Jefferson county, Colorado; City of Aurora, Colorado; Denver Public Schools and Jeffco Public Schools employees, students, graduates, retirees and family; Safeway Corporation employees and family, other employee groups and family. If you have questions, please contact us at 303-321-4209 or email@westerracu.com. Sears Hometown Store, 18721 East Ponderosa, 303-663-5977.
We are an independently owned Sears Hometown Store. We carry Appliances, Tools, Lawn & Garden, Electronics, Fitness, Mattresses, Floor Care, Etc. We run all the same promotions as full line Sears stores.Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning, (720) 290-7473
Heaven's Best is a local family owned company based in Parker Colorado. Heaven's Best specializes in quality carpet, upholstery, hardwood floor and tile and grout cleaning services to both commercial and residential customers. Carpet stretching, dyeing and repair are also available.Bright Now! Dental, 11183 South Parker Road (by Office Depot and PetSmart).
Bright Now! Dental is part of the Smile Brands Group Inc., the largest provider of support services to general and multi-specialty dental groups in the United States based on number of dental offices. Rocky Mountain Vein Institute, 19284 Cottonwood Drive, is a comprehensive vein care center.
Mathnasium, 1121 S. Dransfeldt Road, Suite 149, specializes in "teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them."
O P E N I N G S O O N
Mile High Pilates + is scheduled to open in April and will be located at 18551 Mainstreet, Suite 1E. They are currently hiring Fitness Instructors. Check the job listings page for full details.
The Learning Experience Child Development Center, 10015 Twenty Mile Road.
N O T E W O R T H Y
If you are thinking about volunteering, take heed the advice from Careerbuilder.com:
'Anyone who's interested in taking charge of their career, whether they are currently employed or not, should volunteer,' says Marsha Egan, career coach and workplace productivity expert. 'It is perhaps on of the best kept career development secrets. Not only is it a great opportunity to network, but it's a wonderful chance to learn how to motivate in a positive way, become a leader and fine-tune organizational skills."From CollegeGrad.com -- A list of the Top Entry Level Employers for 2011. These employers are judged to be the best in training and advancing college graduates. The top three: Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Teach for America, Verizon Wireless
Companies Hiring This Month -- MSN Careers
How to Search for a Job Online -- Wall Street Journal
Do You Know, Offhand, Anyone Who Knows Shorthand? Wall Street Journal
Life Care Center at Stonegate
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C A L E N D A R
Securitas Hiring Event: May 15 -- Tuesday
Bailey's Moving and Storage Hiring Event: May 17 -- Thursday
more information on the JOB RESOURCES page
FEATURED JOBS:Sales Assistant at Wireless City -- Entry level sales position now open at Parker location . . . more at JOB OPENINGS .
Fitness Instructors at Mile High Pilates -- Pilates-based studio is looking for fun, outgoing, dynamic trainers . . . more at JOB OPENINGS.
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