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Support for Small BusinessesAugust 28, 2020
Dear Business and Community Partners;
New assistance will soon be available for small businesses. Jefferson County is offering PPE assistance to businesses under 25 employees. New funding resources are also available through the Energize Colorado GAP fund. It is important to research all opportunities to make sure you are eligible and are not missing out on potential resources.
We also want to invite businesses to take part in a community town hall with our Jefferson County Commissioners. Please call in to safely take part in the town hall as well as to learn valuable information on how we are preparing for fall.
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Personal Protective Equipment Program for Small and Micro Businesses and Nonprofits Applications open Friday
Jefferson County, along with the Arvada Chamber, West Metro Chamber, Golden Chamber, and Evergreen Chamber are supporting small businesses with 25 employees or less and nonprofits that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) free of charge to those that qualify.
Eligibility: - Nonprofits or businesses with 25 employees or less
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Jefferson County Commissioners' Telephone Town HallDuring this over the phone meeting, the commissioners will discuss important issues in Jefferson County regarding the county budget. Things like the CARES Act funds that are being distributed to our cities, businesses, nonprofits and more during these very challenging times. We will also provide information on the COVID-19 crisis and other factors that are affecting our budget and the Jefferson County economy. Most importantly, the commissioners want to hear from you. You can just listen in or you can ask the commissioners and county staff questions on the topics discussed. There is also a way to register your question before the meeting using our online form.
How to Participate: If you are not randomly called, you are still encouraged to participate by calling 855-695-3486. You can also preregister to receive a call by texting JEFFCO to 833-TXT-LIVE (833-898-5483).
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Energize Colorado Gap FundGap Fund applications go live on August 31 Energize Colorado announced today that applications for grants and loans through the Energize Colorado Gap Fund will open on Monday, August 31, 2020.
Small businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees can apply for support through a mixture of grants and loans, up to a maximum of $15,000 in grants and $20,000 in loans for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance. Learn more below.
Application Information On Monday, August 31 the official application will be posted on Energize Colorado's website including frequently asked questions and additional information about eligibility.
The application process is not first-come, first-served and will be distributed in phases. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful in their responses as not all applications are guaranteed approval.
Energize Colorado will provide interested applicants with assistance during the process through their mentorship program.
Questions about the Gap Fund? You can call the Energize Colorado hotline at 1-800-471-0628. It is open seven days a week from 6 am to 6 pm. You can also email [email protected].
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COVID-19 is Changing How We Work
1. Increase in remote working - 48% of employees will likely work remotely at least part of the time after COVID-19 versus 30% before the pandemic. Consider whether and how to shift performance goal-setting and employee evaluation to better fit remote workloads. 2. Increased use of contingent and gig workers - 32% of organizations are replacing full-time employees with contingent workers as a cost-saving measure. Contingent workers can offer more flexibility such as shortened hours i.e. 80% pay for 80% work. 3. Expanded employer role as a social safety net - Employees are often looking to their companies for assistance in their financial, physical, and mental well-being. This can include sick leave, financial assistance, adjusted hours of operation and child care. These steps can help mitigate high turn over rates or help attract new individuals to your organization. Promoting physical health and well-being and looking at employees as people first and workers second can be vital to keeping fully staffed during the pandemic. 4. Focusing more on resiliency instead of efficiency - In 2019 a Gartner organization design survey found that 55% of organizational redesigns were focused on streamlining roles, supply chains, and workflows to increase efficiency. However, this approach also created systems that were rigid and weren't able to respond to quickly to changing circumstances like the global pandemic. The solution to this is providing employees with varied, adaptive, and flexible roles so they can acquire cross-functional knowledge and training. Ideally multiple people should know how to cover and train each other in specific job duties.
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Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center
Business ServicesBusiness 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
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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.
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