Support for Small Businesses

June 4, 2021

Colorado Revolving Loan Fund

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Strategic Plan

Become a Foster Friendly Business

Jefferson County COVID-19 Dial Status

Host a Youth Summer Intern

Colorado Revolving Loan and Climber Loan

The Colorado Revolving Loan Fund provides loans that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans range from $5,000 to $750,000. These loans are intended to provide startup and working capital that will help create and retain jobs across Colorado.
The maximum interest rate is 10%, and the expected average interest rate of these loans is 4%. Loans may be character-based and may have terms up to 20 years based on the type of loan.

How to apply:
Businesses may contact one of three lenders to apply for these loans:

Urban businesses contact Colorado Lending Source or the Colorado Enterprise Fund.
Rural businesses contact Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado.

"Climber" Loan Fund

The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund is a statewide program that will provide up to $250 million in working capital loans to Colorado small businesses through 2023. It will promote small businesses recovery, save jobs, and help support the Colorado economy.

Loans of up to $500,000 are available, with special consideration for businesses in rural, distressed, and underserved areas.

Climber Loan Details

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport needs Community input

Provide Your Input on Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's Strategic Plan - Survey Closes June 11

Please give your input on future development at RMMA through the airport's Strategic Business Plan survey. We would like to hear from airport users and tenant
on-field businesses, other aviation industry stakeholders, and surrounding neighbors. The results will aid the airport and its consultants as they develop the RMMA Strategic Business Plan.

With a growing urban area and nearly 200 acres of aeronautical land available, there are many potential opportunities for investment at the airport. The survey will help inform the plan by gathering input on the airport’s mission, vision and development priorities among different airport stakeholders.

The survey will be live through June 11. Please stay tuned to the RMMA Strategic Business Plan webpage or subscribe to the airport’s newsletter for future updates.

Becoming a Foster Friendly Business

Do you have a business or know someone who owns a business that would give foster families a discount? We are building our Foster Friendly Businesses. Register your business or nominate a business through America's Kids Belong.

There are thousands of kids in the Colorado foster care system who feel unseen and suffering, left to feel like they don’t belong. Together we can dramatically improve their experience and change their outcomes so that these kids can thrive in safe, loving families and supportive communities where they belong. The Foster Friendly app will create a space where families that are fostering can find the supports that are available to them in their community.

Jefferson County is operating under Dial Level Clear

Jefferson County, along with other Metro Denver counties, moved to a new Level on the Dial — Level Clear. In Level Clear, businesses may operate at 100 percent capacity with no mitigation requirements, with the exception of statewide mask requirements in certain high risk settings for unvaccinated individuals and any other requirements set by the State of Colorado or Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Do you want to teach and inspire the next generation about the world of work and your industry?

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center is looking for employers that are interested in hosting a young adult intern this summer.

Hosting a young adult intern is an opportunity to access talent, develop leaders within your organization, and influence your industry's future workforce.

Why should your company get involved?

Leadership development
Mentorship opportunities
Tap into a new talent pipeline
Interns can add a boost to your projects
Length & hours of internship are customized
Grant funding to cover wages and worker's compensation insurance at no cost to you

If you would like to get involved or have questions please contact:
Devon Reifsneider
Business Outreach Specialist, Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center
303-330-6271

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://www.jeffco.us/calendar.aspx?CID=28

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://covid19.colorado.gov/

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

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

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://edgewaterco.com/planning

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.