Here at the Denver Metro Chamber, we are focused on supporting our business community as we tackle the economic trauma of COVID-19. Every day, we hear how our members are adapting in innovative ways to the new environment, including interruptions in service, closures, delays and remote working – just to name a few. We know many of you need more support, especially organizations with … Read Post
President Signs Stimulus Package with Aid for Businesses and Workers President Trump signed into law the largest U.S. stimulus package ever to help provide economic relief to businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The following items are among the aid included in the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act: For small businesses (those with less … Read Post
Governor Announces Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Gov. Jared Polis announced a statewide stay-at-home order Wednesday afternoon. Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas, Larimer and Jefferson counties have announced their own orders, joining the City and County of Denver. The state’s order begins at 6 a.m., Thursday, and lasts through April 11. The stay-at-home orders for Adams, Arapahoe, … 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
Our members know that we’re stronger together. We’re proud of the businesses and nonprofits that are stepping up and helping our community navigate this challenging time. Share with us how your business is supporting our community. Chamber Members Lending a Helping Hand Amgen and Adaptive Biotechnologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop a Therapeutic to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 The companies will combine … Read Post
Earlier this evening, Gov. Jared Polis released a new Executive Order aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. The Executive Order requires Colorado employers, with some exceptions, to reduce in-person workforce by at least 50% by 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 24. It directs all employers to implement remote work solutions to the greatest extent possible … Read Post
Denver Releases Initial Economic Relief Package Yesterday, the City and County of Denver announced an initial $4 million relief package to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The package offers several resources for businesses and workers: An emergency relief program to provide cash grants of as much as $7,500 to highly impacted businesses, such as restaurants, that may have laid off workers, … Read Post
