Colorado Small Businesses Can Apply for SBA Loans Colorado small businesses can begin applying for low-interest federal disaster loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Program. The state received its declaration today, making these loans available. Eligible entities can receive loans up to $2 million, and interest rates would be no higher than 3.75%. Our Denver Metro Small Business Development … Read Post
We are tracking federal legislation and state efforts to ease the burden of the COVID-19 outbreak on businesses, workers and their families. Federal Legislation to Aid in COVID Relief Being Considered Federal legislation under consideration aims to provide some relief to employers and employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Family First Coronavirus … Read Post
I know we’re all tracking closely the unfolding COVID-19 situation in Colorado, which is changing rapidly. Today we want to provide you with relevant business updates on small business lending, COVID-19 resources, emergency sick leave rules and Chamber operations. Small Business Resources Our Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) team is working hard to … Read Post
Emergency Rules on Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Released; Chamber Update on Events The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published emergency rules on Wednesday that temporarily require employers in certain industries to provide four days of paid sick leave to employees awaiting COVID-19 testing. These rules will be in effect for 30 days, or … Read Post
In consultation with local infectious disease specialists, medical leaders and the Colorado Department of Public Health, we have made the difficult decision to begin postponing and canceling large-scale meetings and events held at the Chamber and elsewhere. As you can imagine, with the NBA’s decision to suspend its season, the first event affected is the … Read Post
As we continue to learn about more confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the globe and in Colorado, we want to ensure that we’re following the recommendations set forth by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The health and wellness of our members and … Read Post
