The 5 Best Place To Work (More Than 20 Employees) Around Grand County

A larger workplace can offer several paths within one organization, from patient care and classroom teaching to retail operations and hospitality. Across Grand County, employers with more than 20 employees bring together teams with different skills while providing services residents use every day. The Best of Grand contest recognizes these workplaces within its broader celebration of the local community. Their employment opportunities span healthcare, education, nonprofit services, hardware retail and craft food and beverage production.

Middle Park Health

Middle Park Health employs physicians, nurses, administrative personnel and support workers across its regional hospitals, emergency departments, clinics and long-term care facilities. Services range from primary care and surgery to orthopedics, diagnostic imaging and senior residential living. CEO Jason Cleckler and the executive team emphasize patient care, professional development and medical technology, with benefits and advancement opportunities supporting careers in rural healthcare.

Country Ace Hardware

Product knowledge and teamwork shape employment at Country Ace Hardware in Granby, where staff serve homeowners, contractors and property managers. The store carries hardware, lumber, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden goods, and outdoor living equipment. Management emphasizes ongoing product training, career growth and employee wellness, alongside year-round employment and competitive benefits.

Mountain Family Center

Program directors, pantry managers, drivers, case managers and administrative staff contribute to Mountain Family Center’s work across Grand County. The nonprofit operates food pantries, mobile distribution routes, senior transportation and financial assistance programs, supported by a volunteer network. Executive Director Stacy Starr guides a workplace focused on equity, professional growth and collaboration, offering careers connected to community needs.

East Grand School District

East Grand School District offers employment for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, bus drivers and facilities personnel serving eastern Grand County. Its elementary, middle and high schools provide academic instruction, athletics, career and technical education, and special education services. An elected school board, superintendent, principals and administrative directors oversee district operations, with attention to staff retention, educator compensation and continuing professional development.

Fraser Valley Distilling

Craft spirit production and full-service dining create several kinds of work at Fraser Valley Distilling in Fraser. Founder Barry Rudell and operational leaders oversee distilling, kitchen production, dining service and marketing across the restaurant, tasting bar, patio and production facility. The business encourages culinary creativity, spirit education and teamwork, with employment opportunities in culinary arts, distilling and restaurant management.

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