Support for Business

February 4, 2022

Jefferson County Women in Business

Jefferson County Board of Health Rescinds Public Health Order 21-005

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan Town Hall

Jefferson County Women in Business

There are upcoming events specifically created to help connect business women in Jefferson County

Golden Women in Business:

PINNACLE JOURNEY 2022

Starting February 24 with a 1.5 day retreat to be held in town at the Arbor House

Thursday, February 24, 2022:
9am - 4pm plus Happy Hour at Cafe 13 (lunch, snacks drinks and Happy Hour included)

Friday, February 25, 2022:
8:30am - 12pm (snacks and drinks included)

Be a part of our Pinnacle Journey and venture with us for one year as we invest in developing ourselves and our businesses to reach new heights with expanded mindsets, openness to the unknown, creative visioning and peer accountability.

Register Here

West Metro Chamber Women in Business:

Morning meeting held the 4th Tuesday of the Month. The West Metro Chamber's meeting focuses on topics of interest to women business owners, executives, managers and other professional women.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
8am - 9:30pm

Come to the next meeting to hear from guest speaker, Aleasha Bahr

During her presentation you will learn how to:

Sell as a professional expert that people want to work with - not a pushy salesperson
Use a simple structure that shows you what to say, when and how to say it while still feeling natural
Weave in 10 magic words that create trust instantly
Framework for follow up that moves potential clients forward without "circling back, checking in or touching base" forever

Register Here

Jefferson County Board of Health are making changes to the county’s current public health orders

The first action taken by the Jefferson County Board of Health on this matter was to rescind PHO 21-005, which required routine testing of unvaccinated local government employees. This rescission was discussed by and voted on by the Jefferson County Board of Health in a special meeting, held virtually, on Jan. 28, 2022, and was effective immediately.

A special Meeting was held Thursday, February 3rd to discuss masking requirements for all individuals in all public, indoor spaces. Starting Feb. 18, the use of masks in all public, indoor settings — including school and childcare settings — will no longer be required in Jefferson County. The Jeffco Board of Health voted to rescind Public Health Order 21-006 yesterday as data in Jeffco shows promising trends.

Denver County's Face Covering order will expired on February 3rd as well. The public health order requiring face coverings indoors, or proof of vaccination in lieu of face coverings, will not be extended. It was initially implemented in November and extended in December.

Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) requires face coverings for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated staff, residents, and visitors in jails, homeless shelters, and emergency medical and other healthcare settings.

WIOA State Plan Modifications Virtual Town Halls

The Colorado Workforce Development Council invites you to attend the Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, February 15, to discuss modifications to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. During the Virtual Town Halls, we will also be eliciting feedback from attendees. Register Here

Every four years, Colorado is required to submit a WIOA State Plan outlining what the State is doing to help its residents, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, find high-quality jobs and careers. The plan also details how the State will help employers hire and retain skilled workers.

Two years after submitting the plan, it must be reviewed and modified to reflect changes in economic conditions and the labor market. We are currently in the modification period: the proposed changes are available on the CWDC website for the public comment period, which runs until February 18. Following the public comment period, the CWDC will incorporate feedback received during this period as well as during the Virtual Town Halls. Following a review process, the modified WIOA State Plan will be submitted to the United States Department of Labor.

Hosted by Jefferson County Workforce

Do you have open full time positions that you are trying to fill? Allow us to help you find the right talent. Training funding may be available. We will help promote and schedule introductory interviews with motivated job seekers.

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center is providing secure, in person introductory interviews at our office in Golden CO.

Between the hours of 10am and 12pm we will help schedule 15 minute interviews with interested job seekers to help fill your open positions.

All industries and opportunity levels are welcome.

Next open interview day - Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Location

Laramie Building

3500 Illinois Street,

Golden, 80401

If interested in participating; please contact Phil Rohrbach at [email protected]

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.