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COVID-19 Small Business Resources
The Northwest SBDC and our partners are actively working on resources to assist businesses with the impact of COVID-19.
Please SIGN UP for our mailing list to receive COVID-19 business communications and utilize the resource links below.
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- SBDC Economic Relief Tools & Resources – This site includes a comprehensive overview of state and federal programs
- Colorado Department of Labor & Employment – FAQ’s For Employers & Employees
- SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- SBA EIDL Application help: 1-800-659-2955
- Request a virtual consulting appointment here: https://northwestsbdc.org/what-we-do/consulting/
Top Tools
- TOP PICK COVID-19 Alternative Funding List for Small Businesses
- TOP PICK Alternative Funds, Grants & Resources for Nonprofits
- EIDL Application Instructions (20 minute video)
- EIDL Application Instructions for Non-Profits (16 minute video)
- PPP Small Business Guide & Checklist
- NEW PPP – Loan Calculator/Loan Forgiveness Estimator (last updated 5/18/20)
- NEW PPP FAQ – issued by the Treasury Department (updated regularly – date posted on page)
- NEW PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- NEW PPP Forgiveness Application overview published by American Banker
- CDLE Employer Guidance (re: unemployment)
- COVID-19 Paid Leave and Unemployment FAQ
- HR/Employer Guidance from the Employers Council
- 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
Business Resiliency Tools
Webinar Calendar
- Statewide SBDC Webinar Calendar – a variety of formats available daily for COVID-19 response + general business support
- Colorado Regional Calls, held in partnership with Startup Colorado. NEW TIME – every-other Wednesday at 1 p.m. Next Call: June 10 at 1 p.m. Register/join here: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBwSsCMKS1S45oVdr9Ek2Q?mc_cid=b6274e2867&mc_eid=43f89debf7
On-Demand Webinars & Slide Decks
- 4.10.20 – Recording of the Northwest Resource Call – PPP overview by the SBA District Director, Cash Flow Planning tips, Q&A
- 4.17.20 – Recording of the Northwest Resource Call – Tourism projections and business marketing strategies
- Pivoting to Produce, Source and Donate PPE – hosted by Outdoor Industry Association and Snowsports Industries America, recorded 4.14
- TOP PICK FFCRA & CARES Act: Employment Law Guidance – presented by Tina Harkness with Employers Council, recorded 4.21
- 4.24.20 – Recording of the Northwest Call – Plan for reopening with Brad Feld and reps from Eagle, Garfield and Routt Counties
- 5.1.20 – Recording of the Northwest Call – Business Panel w/ finance options, new workforce data, and considerations for pivoting your business
- 5.8.20 – Recording of the Northwest Call – Small Business Panel discussing pivot strategies
- 5.15.20 – Recording of the Northwest Call – West Slope Agriculture Suppliers & Producers (talking farmers markets, restaurants, CSAs and beyond)
- NEW 5.27 – West Slope Call – Colorado’s Main Streets featuring both national and local panels
- NEW 5.27 – Eastern CO Call – Colorado’s Main Streets featuring different speakers on the national and local panels
