Support for Business

October 28, 2021

Join the Tri-County Workforce Development Board

2021 Coordinated Election Information

National Apprenticeship Week is Coming

Free Community Shredding Event

Apply For the Tri-County Workforce Development Board

Do you have a passion for workforce development? Do you have an interest in guiding and directing policy and workforce development strategies to better support our business community? If so, please consider applying to the Tri-County Workforce Development Board! Currently looking for new members from businesses in the private sector in Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties.

Requirements:

The applicant must have optimum policymaking or hiring authority within the company, such as the HR Manager, CEO, or Director.
The organization must provide employment opportunities for in-demand sectors or occupations in the region and provide high-quality training and development opportunities to its workforce.
Small businesses are encouraged to apply.

Board applications will be open from October 18 – November 2. Join the current private sector businesses represented on the board; FirstBank, Barber-Nichols, Lockheed Martin, Slalom, Duffy Crane and Hauling, C Squared, and Ball. Apply at: https://www.jeffco.us/2123/Vacancies

2021 Coordinated Election Information

Update from the Jefferson County Colorado Clerk and Recorder's Office: All active, registered Jeffco voters should have received their mail ballots and each of the county’s 36 secure drop boxes are open.

Visit VoteJeffco.com for drop box locations as well as local TABOR notices and information about our security protocols. If you haven't received a ballot, contact our Elections team.

To receive ballot-tracking alerts by phone, email, or text, sign up for BallotTrax and we'll notify you when we receive your ballot and process it for counting. Sign up

Monday, Oct. 25: Was the last day to return your ballot by mail to ensure it arrived in time. Voters can now drop off ballots at voting centers, which are located around Jeffco.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, Election Day: You can use any drop box up until 7 p.m., or if you need additional services (registering to vote, getting a replacement ballot, etc.), you can use any vote center up until 7 p.m. as well.

National Apprenticeship Week

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has designated November 15 - 21 as 2021 National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), an annual event which has, for the past seven years, celebrated apprenticeship as a way of enabling workers to earn while they learn.

Since its launch in 2015, NAW has prompted more than 5,000 events and 700 proclamations and has attracted upwards of 470,000 attendees across the country. This year’s celebration furthers the DOL’s commitment to President Biden’s infrastructure plan for creating jobs that will make America more competitive and expand opportunities to workers from marginalized communities.

To learn more about apprenticeships and other work based learning opportunities.

Please contact the Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center at 303-271-4755 or visit our website

Free Community Shredding Event

Protect yourself and your family from identity theft and financial fraud while taking a step toward Going Green! Bring up to 5 bags and/or boxes of paper to be shredded.

An experienced operator from DocuVault Secure Shredding CO, LLC will move the bins to a highly secure, mobile shredding unit where your confidential material will be destroyed before your eyes.

Please bring paper only! Plastic bags, metal, binders and binder clips cannot be shredded. Paper clips and staples are acceptable. 100% of the paper is recycled.

When: October 30, 10am - 1pm
Where: Solterra Retreat Parking Lot

View flyer. Sponsored by Dennis Sullivan – State Farm Agent.

The Jefferson County Board of Health voted to require masks in local government buildings for individuals ages 2 and older.

The Public Health Order became effective on Saturday, Oct.9 at 12am and applies to all county and municipal government buildings. It will remain in effect until Jefferson County has experienced at least 21 consecutive days in CDC’s moderate or low transmission categories.

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.