Centennial Named #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado
Centennial has been named the #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 rankings. With an overall score of 6.1, the City landed at #154 nationwide, reaffirming Centennial’s reputation as a vibrant, high-quality community with a strong local economy and an exceptional quality of life. The annual rankings evaluate cities across five comprehensive categories: quality of life, value, desirability, job market, and net migration. Centennial’s strong showing reflects its continued commitment to community well-being, economic opportunity, and thoughtful development. View the full list of 2025–2026 Best Places to Live.
Third Accreditation for Centennial's Public Works
The Centennial Public Works Department recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the third time. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes the agency is in full compliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA’s Public Works Management Practices Manual. Open to all governmental agencies with responsibilities for public works functions, initial accreditation from APWA is for a four-year period, during which time semi-annual updates will be required to demonstrate continuing compliance. After that time, there is a re-accreditation process which builds on the original accreditation, encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with newly identified practices.
The purpose of accreditation is to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs and employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession.
Midtown Centennial: The Vision for the Heart of the City
Centennial is reimagining its core. The future Midtown Centennial will be a vibrant, walkable hub where people live, work, and connect — right along the I-25 corridor. Stretching from Yosemite St. to Havana St. and Arapahoe Rd. to County Line Rd., this area is poised to become a dynamic mix of homes, businesses, and transit-friendly spaces. Midtown Centennial’s success depends on community input and we invite you to be part of this exciting transformation. Visit our interactive mapping tool to highlight opportunities, ask questions and provide feedback on specific locations within Midtown.
Arrow Electronics Makes Fortune 500 List
Arrow Electronics, headquartered in Centennial, made the 2025 Fortune 500 list at #154. The Fortune 500 ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue. Eight of the country's top-grossing companies call Colorado home.
City Business News
- The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center is offering a virtual four-part conversation series titled "The Resilient Exit" starting on Wednesday, June 11 from 12 - 1 p.m. focused on helping small business owners plan ahead, build value and explore strategic options. Engage in timely discussion of tariff impacts, supply chain diversification and pricing strategies to keep your small business competitive for the future. The first series is titled Tariffs, Trade and the Small Biz Squeeze.
- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will host the Colorado for All Business Showcase and Resource Fair on Friday, June 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Green Spaces (2590 Walnut Street, Denver). Colorado for All will feature engaging performances, valuable resources sharing opportunities, local food and giveaways, insightful panel discussions and networking sessions.
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Ace your ride on Bike to Work Day Wednesday, June 25. Pledge to ride in celebration of this annual event. The City of Centennial will join other community partners at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead superstation to welcome bikers and offer free breakfast from 6:30 - 11 a.m.
- Learn about Denver South's 2024 Commuter Survey results. Read the latest trends in the region.
City Announcements
- City of Centennial offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.
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Add these fun, family-friendly Centennial sponsored events to your calendar for later this summer and into the fall. Admission is free, while delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase. Join us for live music, food trucks and community vendors. Visit Centennial Events for more details.
- Under the Stars - Saturday, August 9, 5 - 9 p.m. at Centennial Center Park
- Cinematic Symphony - Saturday, August 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Center Park
- Chalk Art Festival - Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Streets at SouthGlenn
- Sip in Centennial - Saturday, October 25, 1 - 5 p.m. at Centennial Center Park
- Centennial Jingle Jam - Saturday, December 6, 1 - 3 p.m. at Centennial Center Park
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