Support for Business

July 9, 2021

Additional Federal Funds Released

CDLE Webinar - Equal Pay for Equal Work

Resources for funding outside of EIDL, PPP, and other federal programs

Public Health Survey

Workforce Labor Market Data

US Department of Labor announces $43M in funds to support reemployment of workers displaced by pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the funding availability of approximately $43 million in grants to help reemploy dislocated workers most affected by the economic and employment fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the department will award funds through Comprehensive and Accessible Reemployment through Equitable Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants. These grants will focus on workers from historically marginalized communities or groups, and those unemployed for an extended period or who have exhausted unemployment insurance or other pandemic unemployment insurance programs.

Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, National Dislocated Worker Grants offer resources that provide flexibility to states and communities in response to and recovery from events that cause widespread unemployment.

CDLE Employer Webinar Series - Colorado’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Law and What It Means for Employers

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to a compliance through education approach to rules and regulations impacting Colorado employers.

Please join us for an employer-focused webinar on Colorado’s new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPAWA) on Friday, July 13th. During this webinar, you'll learn about the law and what it means for employers; how Colorado’s employers are currently performing under the new requirements; and get resources to assist your own compliance with the law.

Employer requirements within EPAWA include listing compensation in job postings, notifying employees of promotional opportunities, and keeping job description and wage rate records

Register Here

Date: Jul 13, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM

Resources for funding outside of EIDL, PPP, and other federal programs

CLIMBER Loan Fund

Program Details

·     $30k to $500k loans available for working capital
·     Below-market interest rates
·     Payment deferrals for up to 1 year
·     Maturities of up to 5 years
·     Refinancing options available

Do You Qualify?

Step 1: Establish if you meet program qualifications.

A for-profit corporation, partnership, or association incorporated in Colorado,
Filed with the Colorado Secretary of State as a foreign entity authorized in Colorado,
A nonprofit in Colorado, or
A sole proprietorship owned by a Colorado resident with primary operations in Colorado
You have between 5-99 employees.
Your business had a 2-year positive cash flow in the past 5 years prior to February 29, 2020.
Your debt service coverage ratio was at least 1:1 prior to February 29, 2020.

Step 2: Meet with a Participating Lender to apply.

Are you ready? This checklist will show you recommended materials to have ready before applying with a lender.

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The SBA launched a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal.

Jeffco residents are invited to take 2 surveys to help us make important plans for the future of Jefferson County Public Health programs and COVID-19 relief efforts.

Health & Wellbeing Survey

Community Needs Assessment Survey

Please share your thoughts by July 12. Thank you for helping our community move forward!

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center Supports Business with Labor Market Data to Explore Wage Trends

Advertised salary is the salary information provided by a company or entity advertising for a position. It can be used to understand unique variances of advertised compensation by job title, company, region, and even skill sets.

This information can allow you to make smart decisions while advertising your open positions or even retaining talent. Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center has the ability to pull specific industry and occupational reports with real time information.

Please contact Phil Rohrbach for additional information and to learn more about how Labor Market Information can help you find talent for your business.

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.

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.