Support for Business

July 22, 2021

Hospitality and Service Industry Roundtable

Changes to Courts and Administration Building

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Students 12 and Older

Invitation to participate in Hospitality and Service Industry Roundtable

We would like to invite you to participate in a virtual roundtable to support innovative solution focused discussions addressing the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center, Arvada Chamber, Evergreen Chamber, and West Metro Chamber will host two Hospitality and Service Industry roundtables on August 4th and 11th, from 9:00am -10:00am. The roundtables will focus on sharing industry knowledge to help overcome hiring and employment problems caused by the pandemic, as well as learn new strategies and share your own for attracting and retaining employees and maintaining operational efficiency.

Examples include:

New employee bonuses based on experiences and services

New technology implemented increasing operational efficiencies

Innovative scheduling strategies

How you can support this initiative:

Contact Phil Rohrbach for more information or if you can participate in this virtual roundtable by 7/26

OR

Please share your top three challenges or innovations with Phil Rohrbach

Changes to Front Circle of Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility

To increase safety at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, the front roundabout will permanently be closed to vehicle traffic beginning on July 26. Construction for this project will begin in late July and is currently scheduled to be completed by mid-September. There was an incident in 2019 in which a vehicle lost control, crossed the front walkway, and ran into the benches. There were no pedestrian injuries with that incident, however we want to ensure something like that does not happen in the future.

The existing parking spaces in the circle will be moved to areas within the parking structures. There will now be covered accessible spaces in the lower-level of the courtside garage and van accessible spaces added to the upper-level of the administration side of the facility. Please see the diagram for more detail. Changes will also be made to the drop-box area on the north side of the Administration and Courts Facility. The drop boxes for ballots and tax payments will still be available to the public in the same proximity, just further from the building and closer to Jefferson County Parkway.

The construction and relocation of parking may impact some. However, because many services have moved online, many people will be able to save a trip. Visit the Online Services page on our website to find information about services that can be accessed online.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. WOTC can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 to $9,600 per new hire.

WOTC TARGETED GROUPS

Category A: Welfare Recipients,
Category B-1: Veterans Receiving Food Stamps,
Category B-2: Disabled Veterans,
Category C: Ex-Felons,
Category D: Designated Community Residents,
Category E: Vocational Rehabilitation Recipients,
Category G: Food Stamp Recipients,
Category H: Supplemental Security Income Recipients,
Category I: Long Term TANF Recipients,
Category V: Unemployed Veterans. Each target group has its own specific requirements.

For more information and to apply for the tax credit, please click here

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Students 12 and Older

With back-to-school just around the corner, Jefferson County Public Health and Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado are encouraging all students age 12+ to get their COVID-19 vaccines.

By getting vaccinated now, students in Jeffco can be fully protected within a week of starting school.

Read the full news release

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.