We asked what would be most helpful to your businesses and employees at this time, and you answered. In fact, more than 400 of you told us what you needed and there were four priorities that came up consistently: Extend tax deadlines. More than 80% of you said relief from certain taxes, like head taxes, … Read Post
So much of what we’ve been through during this pandemic has been unpredictable and the directives of how to best manage this time have been changing quickly. This next phase is a critical one as we all consider reopening our workplaces. This is a moment where we really need and want to make the right … Read Post
What’s most impressive to me right now is how much you – our members – are working for each other to ensure our regional economy rebounds from this pandemic. You are showing how Colorado businesses rally around each other – why we had the strongest economy before COVID-19 and how resilient we’ll be as our … Read Post
SBA No Longer Taking PPP and EIDL Applications The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has run out of appropriated funding for both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. “SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the PPP or the EIDL COVID-19-related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding,” … Read Post
There’s no denying it – COVID-19 has impacted all of us. But underlying all these changes are the values that make Colorado unique – these values helped us build the strongest economy in the nation and these values will help us get through this crisis as well. In Colorado, we work together. We’ve seen businesses pivoting from making ski gear or … Read Post
Denver Mayor Announces Requirement for Residents to Stay at Home Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced a new public health order that requires Denver residents to stay at home starting 5 p.m., Tuesday, and lasting through April 10 and longer if necessary. Residents will be allowed to leave their homes to shop for essential needs, such as groceries and medications, exercise and go to work if … Read Post
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions and impact of African Americans. It’s also a time to look to the future and find ways to break down the barriers that prevent people of color and other populations from prospering today. As human resources director at the Denver Metro Chamber of … Read Post
