COVID-19 Small Business Resources
The Central Mountain SBDC and our partners are actively working on resources to assist small businesses with the impact of COVID-19. We serve Chaffee, Lake and Park counties in Colorado.
CLICK HERE to receive COVID-19 business updates and utilize the resource links below:
- SBDC Economic Relief Tools & Resources – This site includes a comprehensive overview of state and federal programs
- Colorado COVID-19 Dial Framework
- Colorado COVID Dial_Capacity Restrictions at Each Level_as of 11 20 20
- COVID-19 Small Business Response Resources – This document serves as a directory and guide for small businesses with information and links to insurance, state, and federal funding options
- Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) – FAQ’s For Employers & Employees
- HR/Employer Guidance from the Employers Council
- The Healthy Families and Workplaces Act of Colorado – guide by the Employers Council
- WorkLife Partnership – Provide support to retail and hospitality workers impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic and offer their services at no cost to employee or employer to companies with 100 or fewer employees.
- 11 Options if Your Small Business Can’t Pay Its Bills Due to Coronavirus
- 10 Business Tips for Responding to COVID-19
- Checklist for Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty
- Rural & Agricultural Resource Guide from the USDA
- SCORE COVID-19 webinars and toolkits broken out by industry
- Colorado Mask Order – FAQ for businesses/employers
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- Colorado Restaurant Winter Outdoor Dining
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs – The Main Thing
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- Social Distancing Space Calculator
- Colorado COVID Dial_Capacity Restrictions at Each Level_as of 11 20 20
- Colorado Department of Public Health – Guidance for Indoor Events
- Colorado Department of Public Health – Guidance – Guidance for Outdoor Events
- Colorado Event Alliance
- Live Events Coalition
- Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
- Event Safety Alliance Six Month Update
- Series of Events: Winter Events, Regulations & Compliance (11/12/20 Call Recording) – Event Industry Conversations
- Series of Events: Planning for Events in 2021 (12/10/20 Call Recording) – Event Industry Conversations
- SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Colorado Creative Industries: Colorado Arts Relief Fund
- Eagle County Bridge Grants Program
- Energize Colorado Gap Fund Highlights – Important tips for anyone applying for the Energize Colorado Gap Fund
- Rural Theater Support Initiative FAQ
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- PPP Small Business Guide & Checklist
- PPP FAQ – issued by the Treasury Department (updated regularly – date posted on page)
- COVID-19 Alternative Funding List for Small Businesses
- Alternative Funds, Grants & Resources for Nonprofits
- USDA funding for rural business and industry
- Colorado COVID Legal Relief (CCLR) – Providing pro bono legal assistance
- Estatus del COVID-19 en los Condados
- Alivio local de COVID de Colorado (CCLR) – Asesoramiento y ayuda legales gratuitos para pequeñas empresas de Colorado
- SBA en Español
- Pequeños Negocios COVID-19 Línea Directa 303-860-5881
- Herramienta para calcular los espacios y asegurar el distanciamiento social
- Event Safety Alliance Guía de Reapertura
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- TOP PICK Statewide SBDC Webinar Calendar – upcoming webinars for COVID-19 response + general business support
- Choose Colorado YouTube Channel (Office of Economic Development & International Trade) – Western Slope Regional Call Recordings
- Western Slope Regional Call Slide Decks – Business resource updates and slide decks from each Western Slope Regional Call
- COVID-19 Employer Options: Making Informed Decisions for your Employees w/ Jessica Valand & Northwest Workforce Area Team – recorded 4.6
- FFCRA & CARES Act: Employment Law Guidance – presented by Tina Harkness with Employers Council, recorded 4.21
- Series of Events: Winter Events, Regulations & Compliance (11/12/20 Call Recording) – Event Industry Conversations
- Series of Events: Planning for Events in 2021 (12/10/20 Call Recording) – Event Industry Conversations