Colorado Recruiting Zone - Brighton

Brighton Highlights Incorporated in 1887 Brighton is the nearest and largest retail center for many communities to the north and east Growing population and trade area Demographics Population: 33,397 Median Age: 32 Land Area: 17.2 square miles Counties: Adams and Weld

Environmental Attractions

• 24 neighborhood and community parks
• 600 acres of open space
• 34 miles of trails

Fun Facts

• The city of Brighton began in the form of a train stop, which had a windmill, a water tank, a small depot and a section house.

Arts & Culture

• Brighton's diverse ethnic population provides the backdrop for a community rich in culture and tradition. These traditions are evidenced through community events such as the Festival of Lights Parade and Culturefest….A Taste of Brighton.

Major Employers

• Adams County Government
• Platte Valley Medical Center
• Petrocco Farms
• K-Mart Distribution Center 
• Halliburton Energy Services
• Valley Bank & Trust

Economic Development

• The central location of metro Denver to the western United States makes the area one of the country's most important transportation hubs. Brighton sits in a transportation triangle bordered on three sides by major highways and rail lines. These routes provide superior access to all major transportation corridors in the metro area.
• Most of the City of Brighton is located in a state Enterprise Zone. Any industrial or commercial land annexed into the city prior to 1990 may be eligible for State income tax credits.
• Brighton is the future home of a two Vestas manufacturing plants, a wind turbine blade factory and a nacelle manufacturing plant. The factories are valued at $290 million and will provide 1,350 employment opportunities