Looking to find great talent for your open IT positions?  

Virtual Tech Industry Job Fair

Thursday, April 29, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This is an opportunity to connect with candidates in computer support, software development, systems administration, and more.

Event Quick Facts:

•Premier Virtual Platform
 
•Easy to use and set-up for employers and jobseekers
 
• You can customize your virtual “booth” with a logo, biography, job vacancies, job details, website, videos, and social media links
 
•Employer “Interactive Hiring Room” will allow you to text chat and use the internal video chat to directly interact with job seekers 

Register Here or contact Phil Rohrbach for more information

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CO Business Grants and
Remote Work Certifications

Phased rollout of Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. This fund will offer grants to hard-hit restaurants and bars, with restaurants able to apply for grants based on lost revenue. Five billion dollars of that total will be set aside expressly for businesses with 2019 gross receipts of less than $500,000.
 
Funds may be used to pay for the following expenses incurred between February 15, 2020, to December 31, 2021:

• payroll costs
• principal and interest payments on a mortgage, not including any prepayments on principal
• rent payments, not including prepayments
• utilities
• maintenance expenses including construction to accommodate outdoor seating and walls, floors, deck surfaces, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• supplies including personal protective equipment and cleaning materials
• food and beverage expenses within the eligible entity's scope of normal business practice before the covered period, which runs from Feb. 15, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2021, or another date as determined by the SBA
• covered supplier costs
• operational expenses
• paid sick leave
• any other expenses the SBA determines to be essential to maintaining the eligible entity

• restaurant
• food stand
• food truck
• food cart
• caterer
• saloon
• inn
• tavern
• bar
• lounge
• brewpub
• tasting room
• taproom
• licensed facility or premise of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products

• any restaurant or bar that is part of a publicly-traded company
• any restaurant owned by a state or local government
• owners that operate more than 20 restaurants (if you are the owner of a franchise and you do not control more than 20 locations, you are likely eligible to apply)

1. Make sure you are registered with the government using the System of Award Management (SAM). You will need to get a DUNS number. The DUNS number assignment is free, but it is required for all businesses who want federal contracts or grants. It typically takes 1-2 days to process.
2. Work with an accountant to prepare paperwork that clearly shows your gross revenue loss in 2020 as compared to 2019.
3. Keep checking SBA’s COVID-19 relief options web portal for upcoming instructions from the SBA.

State partners with CSU Global to Support Remote Workforce 

The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC), Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE), and Colorado Office of Economic Development & Trade (OEDIT) have enlisted the online expertise of CSU Global to help prepare workers and employers to thrive in a virtual team environment.
 
Two separate online certificate programs have been designed to help workers and employers alike prepare to succeed in a virtual workplace environment.

• Worker certificates provide participants with strategies for successful productivity, collaboration, and advancement within remote and hybrid work environments.

• Employer certificates equip managers and leaders with the best practices, tools, insights, and skills needed to effectively lead remote individuals and teams in any industry.

Important Update: Five-Star Certification Program Suspension effective 4/15/2021

On Tuesday, April 13, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) issued a new public health order (PHO 21-001) to help guide the county through the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and into a full reopening.

The order was issued in anticipation of the State of Colorado dissolving Executive Order PHO 20-36 and the Dial 3.0 this week.  JCPH’s PHO 21-001 is effective at the time the state’s order is rescinded, which is expected on April 16, and is in effect until August 15.

With PHO 21-001, the county’s Five-Star Certification Program for businesses will be suspended effective April 16, 2021.

All businesses in Jefferson County, including those certified under the program, must operate under the simplified Level Blue capacity limits and mitigation requirements. If at any point Jeffco must return to a higher Dial Level, Five-Star businesses would be permitted to operate at one level lower on the Dial, with the exception of when the county is in Level Blue.

We are very proud of the Jeffco businesses that have participated in the Five-Star Program and made the safety of their families, staff, and the public their highest priorities. For full details about JCPH’s PHO 21-001, click on this link.

Have questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine?
There are many questions about vaccine availability and when community members will be vaccinated. The best place to get the most up-to-date information is on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website. Jeffco residents can also find information directly from the county here.