Dear Jefferson County Business Owner,

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center is here to support you through this difficult time and beyond.  We are working closely with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and public health officials to provide you with the most current information available.  We are also monitoring SBA, federal, state and local resources to help your business and will keep you informed.  And, although our buildings are closed, we are working and available to talk with you should you need anything.  Below are some of the current resources available.  For a complete list, please visit our website at: https://www.jeffco.us/Business-Workforce-Center. 

Please contact us at 303-271-4800 or [email protected]

Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans

As of March 23^rd 2020, small businesses in all states may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help offset the financial losses from the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Small Business Administration (SBA), an independent federal government organization, offers up to $2 million in individual loans with long-term repayments—up to 30 years—and low interest rates: 3.75% for small businesses, and 2.75% for most private nonprofit organizations. In addition to those business categories, small agricultural cooperatives may also be eligible. We’re hearing back from Colorado businesses who have completed their application processes and are already in the initial loan assessment phases. During your application process, the SBA will ask for supporting financial information, which could include tax returns, balance sheets, and/or other forms. (If you’ve asked for a 2200 SBA Schedule of Liabilities, you can download a blank form here: http://sbaloanforms.com/blog/sba-form-2202-schedule-of-liabilities.html.)  For more information, including the online application, visit the link below.
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center – Business Services

Additional Resources 

General Unemployment Insurance Information Related to Coronavirus
Up-to-date information for employers, employees and FAQ’s about Colorado Unemployment Insurance programs and other resources.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/information-and-resources-coronavirus
 
Colorado Unemployment Insurance Employer Services website
Information about layoffs, labor laws, incentives and tax credits, audits, postings jobs on Connecting Colorado and more.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/businesses-employers
 
Work Share Program
Alternative to laying employees off and unemployment insurance if an employee is still about to work part-time.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/layoffassistance
 
Businesses Responding to Job Separation
How and why it’s important to respond to the Unemployment Insurance employee job separation notices.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/node/20121
 
Unemployment Insurance Guide for Employers
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Employer_Guide.pdf
 
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Learn what does it mean for employers
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/families_first_coronavirus_response_act.pdf
 
U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance for the workplace.
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200309
 
Jefferson County Small Business Resource Center
Non-profit organization supporting small business in the community including business plan development, brand and marketing material assistance, financing sources and more.
https://www.jeffcobrc.org/
 
Small Business Guidance & Resources
Information about Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, Guidance for Businesses and Employers, SBA Products and Resources, Government Contracting and Local Assistance.
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
 
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
 
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
Jeffco EDC is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity in the community. Current resources for businesses are included on the website.
https://jeffcoedc.org/
 
Clear Creek County Economic Development Corporation
The CCEDC works to create and offer programs for Clear Creek County businesses. Information about emergency working capital loan program is on the website.
http://www.clearcreekedc.org/our-programs
 
Arvada Economic Development Association
Arvada Economic Development Association has community, government, and civic partnerships allow AEDA to provide your business with the latest business information and resources
https://arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org/
 
City of Edgewater
The City's economic development programs are designed to bolster the economic health and opportunity within Edgewater and the surrounding area for residents and businesses alike.
https://www.edgewaterco.com/index.asp?SEC=E2A42395-4AC3-449F-B502-65FEF8800E38&Type=B_BASIC
 
Golden Community & Economic Development Division
The City of Golden Community & Economic Development Division provides a network of resources to support existing and growing businesses including grant opportunities.
https://www.cityofgolden.net/work/economic-development/
  
Lakewood Economic Development Division
The Economic Development Division of the City of Lakewood provides services to businesses, including business attraction, expansion, entrepreneurialism, marketing, communications and resources.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Economic-Development
 
Littleton Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Department of the City of Littleton focuses on business development, retention and attraction by providing business resources for companies operating in or planning to locate within the city.
https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/city-departments/economic-development
 
Westminster Economic Development Department
The City of Westminster Economic Development Division provides resources to existing and growing businesses.
https://www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org/
 
Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division
The City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division is dedicated to both the businesses and citizens of Wheat Ridge by providing an array of resources for the community.
https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/269/Economic-Development
 
Colorado Department of Economic Development & International Trade
OEDIT has a hotline for small business owners to call with questions at (303) 860-5881 or email [email protected]
https://choosecolorado.com/
 
Workshops
https://workforce.jeffco.us/workforce_public/

Chambers of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce associations promote and protect the interests of the business community in a local community, and offer valuable resources and education to businesses
 
West Metro Chamber
https://www.westmetrochamber.org/
 
Arvada Chamber
https://www.arvadachamber.org/
 
Conifer Chamber
https://www.goconifer.com/
 
Evergreen Chamber
https://www.evergreenchamber.org/
 
Golden Chamber
https://goldenchamber.org/
 
Littleton Chamber
http://littletonbusinesschamber.org/
 
Westminster Chamber
https://www.westminsterchamber.biz/
 
Wheat Ridge Chamber
http://www.wheatridgechamber.org/
 
Wheat Ridge Business Association
https://www.wheatridgebiz.com/