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Business Continuity & Support
Following the mask order issued November 24, Jefferson County is partnering with the Chambers of Commerce to provide masks to the business community to support compliance with the Public Health Order requiring face coverings for all indoor public areas. PPE is being distributed masks to participating chambers and they will post information on their websites for the business community about how they can access additional masks or gloves. Questions? Please contact Kat Douglas.
Please see the press release below regarding the Jefferson County Board of Health’s action to require face coverings for everyone ages 3+ in indoor public spaces. The release is also available online here: https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1742.
Financial Support
- City of Wheat Ridge Small Business Stabilization Program Phase Three
- Energize CO Gap Fund Application & Special Evictions Prevention Task Force
- Small Business Alternative Funding
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
- Small Business Loans from the Small Business Administration
- SBDC COVID Small Business Response Resources
- Localworks Business Adapt-ABILITY Loan Program
- Localworks Business Re-Opening Assistance Program
- Low interest loan program from Localworks
- Colorado Lending Source - Small Business Lender
Outdoor Operations Modification Program
- Colorado Restaurant Association Winter Outdoor Dining Program-Grant Programs
- Executive Order Waiver for Temporary Outdoor Operations of Businesses extended until Dec. 31, 2020
- Extended Waiver for Temporary Outdoor Operations
- Temporary Business Operations and Interior Modifications
- Application for Reimbursement of Equipment and Supplies for Outdoor Business Modification
JCPH Together We Go Forward and City Resources
- Signage for Business from JCPH
- Wheat Ridge Letter to Businesses Nov. 5
- Mask Request Form for Businesses
- Wheat Ridge Face Mask Request Resolution for Businesses
- FAQ for Mask Order
- Business Mask Request Sign
- Spanish Mask Request Sign
Important Links
- COVID Best Practices for Businesses
- Updates from the CDPHE for State of Emergency orders including bars and restaurants.
- Business licensing in the City of Wheat Ridge and/or sales tax filing, call 303-235-2820 or email [email protected]
- City of Wheat Ridge Business Inspections The City will conduct business license inspections on a case-by-case basis when the business occupancy classification poses potentially significant life/safety hazards. All other business licenses may be conditionally issued without a building division inspection which will be deferred until a later date. Some building modifications may be necessary after completing this deferred inspection. Contact the City’s Chief Building Official at 303-235-2803 with questions.
New Business Resources
Eat-Ridge is a new website highlighting food-related businesses open in Wheat Ridge offering takeout, delivery or curbside options. We are continuing to work on finding more ways for all us to support our local businesses in the coming weeks
- Biz-Ridge is another new website highlighting businesses throughout Wheat Ridge. Business owners are invited to enter their information. .
- Wheat Ridge Business Association COVID-19 Business Toolkit
Business-Related Resources
- America’s SBDCs
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - Alternatives to laying off employees
- Colorado Manufacturer’s EDGE - Resources for Manufacturers
- Colorado Small Business Development Center - Disaster Recovery & Continuity Guide
- Critical Business Self Certification
- Nonprofit support through Colorado Assistance Fund (PDF) - El Pomar Foundation
- OEDIT - Colorado Micro Loans for businesses with no more than 15 employees
- Office of Economic Development & International Trade
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- Small Business Navigator Hotline - The State of Colorado established a Small Business Navigator Hotline and Email for businesses seeking general guidance and information on access to capital programs. The Hotline is available at (303) 860-5881 Monday – Friday; 8 am – 5 pm MT or at [email protected]
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Labor - Q&A on common issues employers and employees face during Public Health Emergencies
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Local Business Organizations
- Applewood Business Association
- Jefferson County Business Resource Center
- Renewal Wheat Ridge
- Wheat Ridge Business Association
- Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce