Grant Applications Still Open!

June 3rd, 2020

Jefferson County Small Business and Nonprofit Grants

Dear Business and Community Partners,

You still have time to submit your Jefferson County grant application! If you are a small business located in unincorporated Jefferson County or a nonprofit in Jefferson County, you could be eligible to apply for grant funds to help your business through this economic emergency.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on June 9th. For more information and to apply, please go to: https://www.jeffco.us/4057/CARES-Act-Emergency-Grant-Funding.

To read more, please see the article below titled:

"Jefferson County CARES Act Emergency Grant Program Provides Relief to Small Businesses and Nonprofits"

County Passes Temporary Outdoor Seating Regulations

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners adopted temporary outdoor seating regulations for eating and drinking establishments in unincorporated Jefferson County. These temporary regulations are necessary to quickly address the changing regulatory environment as a result of the public health orders being issued surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are highlights from the order. For complete information, please see the full copy of the temporary regulations as passed by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners.

Under these temporary regulations, a retail establishment offering food, beverages, or alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption can create a temporary outdoor seating area to expand seating capacity to operate in an outdoor setting adjacent to their business.

Hours of Operation

Outdoor seating areas opened under these temporary regulations must close by:

10 p.m. on Sundays thru Thursdays; and

11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

Allowed Uses of the Temporary Outdoor Seating Area

Outdoor seating areas established under these temporary regulations can only be used for sit-down consumption of food or beverages or customer pick-up and carry-out of food and beverages.

Prohibited Uses of the Temporary Outdoor Seating Area

Temporary outdoor seating cannot be used for activities that would promote congregating, involve shared equipment, or amplify sound, including but not limited to:

• Live music

• Music over speakers

• Video monitors to display movies, sports, television shows, etc.

• Loudspeaker call systems

• Outdoor games

• Standing areas, except a waiting area for customers that follows social distancing guidelines is permitted.

• Generators

• Pets, except as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act

These regulations will be valid until midnight on Monday, September 7, 2020, unless extended by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners. All improvements installed under this program must be removed no later than midnight on September 14, 2020.

Local Businesses Support Foster Families

Now more than ever, families of Foster Kids are heroes! Your business can support these special families by offering discounts, displaying posters, or hosting an information night.

On an average day, 14 kids in Colorado enter the foster care system.There are currently 5,000 kids in the foster care system and 400 available for adoption. Foster families fill a critical need in the lives of foster children and your support can make a difference!

For more information, please see this flyer.

Jefferson County CARES Act Emergency Grant Program

Provides Relief to Small Businesses and Nonprofits

JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO – Small businesses in unincorporated Jefferson County and nonprofit organizations throughout Jefferson County seeking financial relief from the impacts of COVID-19 can apply online for a CARES Act Emergency Grant from the county. The funds are intended to provide a financial bridge until businesses and nonprofits can return to normal operations, any recipients will be required to prove the funds were spent to offset the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Tuesday, May 19th, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners authorized an emergency grant program, funded through the CARES Act, to support small businesses in unincorporated Jefferson County and nonprofit organizations located in Jefferson County and serving Jeffco residents. Businesses located in incorporated areas of Jefferson County should contact their municipalities to determine their eligibility for grants provided through the cities.

More information about the Emergency Grant Program and the formal application are located on the CARES Act Emergency Grant Program page on the Jefferson County website https://www.jeffco.us/4057/CARES-Act-Emergency-Grant-Funding. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted by June 9th. Once the submission period has closed, all applications will be evaluated and funding recommendations provided to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. Individual grant amounts will depend upon the number of applicants, availability of funds, and demonstrated need.

Nonprofits and small businesses throughout Jefferson County have sought to meet the sudden and emergency needs of our community through this COVID-19 crisis. Continued support for them will ensure that services are provided to support the health and well-being of our community.

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Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center
Business Services

Business Services offers a wide array of services and resources to help businesses of any size.

Information about layoff assistance and layoff aversion programs are available, please contact Jill Howard at [email protected] or call 303-271-4768.

If your business is currently hiring, we can assist with job postings, marketing to job seekers and virtual job fairs. Contact the Business Services team at [email protected] or call 303-271-4800.

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center website:
https://www.jeffco.us/Business-Workforce-Center

Additional Resources

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Workshops: https://workforce.jeffco.us/workforce_public/workshop_calendar.cfm

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, posting jobs on Connecting Colorado and more.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/businesses-employers

Work Share Program
Alternative to laying off employees and unemployment insurance if an employee is still able 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 it means 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 businesses 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 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 which 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 Office 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/

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/

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center serving Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties is an equal opportunity program; auxiliary services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.