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COVID-19 Small Business Resources
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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.
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 Office of Economic Development & International Trade – COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Resources
- Colorado COVID-19 Dial Framework
- Colorado COVID-19 Dial Dashboard
- 5 Star State Certification Program Guide
- 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
- SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Economic Injury Disaster Recovery Loan Application
- Colorado Department of Economic Development & International Trade – Funding Opportunities
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Preliminary Application Checklist – 3.5.21
- Boulder SBDC SVOG Informational Webinar
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Informational Webinar Recording – 3.30.21
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant FAQ – SBA
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Preparation Tips – 3.16.21
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) – Resources
- State of Colorado Small Business Relief (SBR) Program FAQ
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Technical Assistance Guide PPP Second Draw Loans, PPP for 501(c)(6) Chambers of Commerce, and Additional Relief
- 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
RESTAURANT
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) – Resources
- Restaurants Act – The Grassroots Home for the Restaurant Industry
- Employee Retention Tax Credit for Restaurants
- National Restaurant Association Webinars
- 5 Star State Certification Program County Guide
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs – The Main Thing
- National Restaurant Association-PPP User Manual -1.10.21
EVENTS, VENUES & COLORADO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Preliminary Application Checklist – 3.5.21
- Boulder SBDC SVOG Informational Webinar
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Informational Webinar Recording – 3.30.21
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant FAQ – SBA
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Preparation – 3.16.21
- National Independent Venue Association-Save our Stages Act
- Social Distancing Space Calculator
- Colorado Department of Public Health – Guidance for Indoor Events
- Colorado Department of Public Health – Guidance – Guidance for Outdoor Events
- Colorado Event Alliance
- Colorado Creative Industries
- Live Events Coalition
- Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
- 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.
- Webinar presented by Jon Schallert – Destination Tools for Independent Businesses: Proven Strategies to Attract Customers & Drive Revenue During this Pandemic
- Colorado COVID Legal Relief (CCLR) – Providing pro bono legal assistance
- Guía de Asistencia Técnica Segundos Préstamos del PPP, PPP para Cámaras de Comercio 501(c)(6), y Alivio Económico Adicional
- 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
