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Douglas County Certified Best Practices Businesses may now operate in Level Blue.
The State of Colorado has now vaccinated 70% of those 70+. This means that Douglas County Certified Best Practices Businesses may now operate in Level Blue. Thank you for your commitment to providing a higher level of COVID safety practices than required! Blue Level Increase to 50% Occupancy up to 175 people (or up to 225 with calculator) previously was at 50 people & 125 with calculator) View list of 5 Star Certified Businesses here. 50% Occupancy up to 175 people (or up to 225 with
Under the Dome, Week 3 (2021)
Highlights of the WeekThis week committees had full agendas, the supplemental appropriation bills moved through the Senate and the Joint Budget Committee continued to meet to set the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Today is the deadline to deliver bills to the desk for introduction, so a large number of bills are expected to be introduced early next week. The JBC conducted figure setting for the Department of Human Services (Divisions of Child Welfare/ Youth Services/ Services for People with
Priority Window for PPP Loans for Organizations With Fewer Than 20 Employees Now Open
The SBA made recent changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s small businesses. The SBA announced that it will:Establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees starting Wednesday, February 24Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicantsEliminate
HB 21-1050 Workers’ Compensation Overview
The following package of proposals was developed by the Workers’ Compensation Educational Association and was agreed to by Pinnacol Assurance and the Colorado Self-Insurers Association in 2019. Workplace Discrimination Draft_2.19.2021
Tri-County Health Department adds operators to call center to help people without internet access re
Information provided by the Tri-County Health Department Published on February 23, 2021 in 2021, Breaking News, Health and Human Services & Personal and Public Safety To continue to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine equitably, Tri-County Health Department’s COVID-19 call center staff will now help people 65+ who do not have internet or speak English register with COVID-19 vaccine providers. Staff members will be acting as navigators during this process, entering basic contact information while working
SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the PPP
Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation:For businesses with fewer than ten employees, the share of funding is up
Opinion: Colorado is vulnerable to a Texas-like power failure. We must connect our grid supply to other Western states
Article in Denver Post Opinion: Colorado is vulnerable to a Texas-like power failure. We must connect our grid supply to other Western states. By CHRIS HANSEN and DON CORAM | Guest Commentary PUBLISHED: February 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. | UPDATED: February 22, 2021 at 3:17 p.m. The wide scale power outages in Texas have reminded all of us how fragile our energy system can be and the dangers created when we lose something we typically take for granted. When you turn on your lights or plug your
White Construction Group Enters Second Generation of Ownership
Castle Rock, Colorado – For more than 35 years, White Construction Group (WCG) has focused on improving the preconstruction and construction experience for clients on unique projects throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and beyond. Now, the company is poised to ascend to greater heights as it celebrates the transition of company ownership. WCG is pleased to announce the transition from Generation 1 to Generation 2 ownership, effective January 1, 2021. Originally founded by Tim White (as T.L. White and Associates
Big SWA-nnouncement for Colorado’s Small Airport
Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado’s small airport is growing in size as Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announces its intention to serve the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) during the first half of 2021. Flight information and destinations will be announced soon. “We are thrilled to welcome Southwest Airlines to our community and look forward to the positive economic and cultural impact it will have,” said Colorado Springs Mayor, John Suthers. “Whenever I have discussed air service in Colorado Springs with our
Challenges for Women-Owned Businesses & Your Mentorship Feedback
Colorado’s Women-Owned Businesses Struggle To Survive Amid Impacts From COVID-19 - per new Energize Colorado Survey Small businesses are a cornerstone of Colorado’s economy, but the pandemic has hit many of them particularly hard. Today, Energize Colorado published data from a new study exploring the specific challenges and needs Colorado’s women-owned small businesses are facing due to COVID-19. Highlights from the survey include: Almost everyone – 94% of respondents – reported a loss of revenue since
Colorado’s economy improving, but recovery may be slowing ...............in February
Key Takeaways:In the fourth quarter of 2020, 34,630 corporations, nonprofits and other entities filed paperwork to begin operating in Colorado, an increase of 22.1% year-over-year.More than 10,000 businesses dissolved during the same period, an 18.7% increase from the previous quarter.Initial jobless claims also spiked in the fourth quarter of 2020, reaching the highest level since May.Read the full report Colorado’s economy improving, but recovery may be slowing Feb. 5, 2021—Colorado business
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CDPHE's new COVID-19 Dial 2.0, requires 70% of Colorado 70 yrs+ are vaccinated w/at least 1 dose before 5 Star Certified Business can move to Level Blue
As many of you may have heard, CDPHE has come out with a new COVID-19 Dial 2.0, which went into effect Saturday, February 6. With new metrics for the Dial 2.0 Douglas County officially moved to Level Yellow Saturday, February 6. However, 5 Star Businesses, will NOT be allowed to operate at a lower level (Level Blue) until 70% of 70 year-olds in the state are vaccinated with at least one dose, expected to happen by the end of the month. We are working with Tri-County to determine what that number is
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment releases 5 Star variance program requirements
Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the final requirements for the long awaited “5 star” certified business variance program. CDPHE will start taking applications from counties for the program on Friday December 18, 2020. The program will require businesses to meet safety measures beyond what is already required by the current Public Health Orders, which will allow them to increase their capacity limits. The 5 Star Program is for business owners who are
Castle Rock Chamber's support of restaurants-letter to the Governor
Today, the Castle Rock Chamber & the Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) sent letters to Governor Polis in support of reopening our local restaurants, asking for the Governor to strongly reconsider restrictions. While both the Chamber and DCBA acknowledge the devastating effects of the COVID -19 Pandemic on our state and recognize that difficult public health public restrictions need to be considered and adopted, the Chamber and DCBA feel the current Red Level restrictions are disproportionately
Congratulations, Douglas County, Colorado – You are second healthiest community in America
Published on September 21, 2020 in 2020, Breaking News, Economic Foundations, Health and Human Services, Historic and Natural Resources, Land Management & Development, Multimodal Transportation & Personal and Public Safety Smile big if you live in Douglas County, Colorado! Your community has been ranked second nationwide as the healthiest community in America, according to the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Los
Douglas County CARES: Your Small Business Grant Program
County launches $2.5 million Small Business Grant Program to ease COVID-19 Impacts Small businesses countywide with physical locations and 100 or fewer employees may be eligible for COVID-19 impacts reimbursement grants of up to $10,000, funded through the County’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, distributed through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The aim of this program is to reimburse local small businesses a portion of the expenses
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The 2020 issue of Livability Castle Rock, CO is out and now available online!
Livability Castle Rock, Colorado, an annual print magazine and digital content marketing program, encourages business investment, talent recruitment and relocation by reaching entrepreneurs, site selectors, corporate executives and other talented individuals and families attracted to our quality of life. This is the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s primary quality-of-life marketing program for talent attraction. We hope you’ll join us in spreading the word about what a great place this is to live and do
Castle Rock Named the Best Up-and-Coming Small City Near a Major Metro
Don't Want to Give Up Big-City Life? Check Out These 8 Up-and-Coming Small Cities Close to Major MetrosReady for a slower pace and more space but still want to enjoy the perks of a big city? These small cities offer the best of both worlds.By: Brittany Anas, On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 11:15 Over the past few months, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to re-examine their living situations. Amid shutdowns, for instance, having easy access to open space — or a backyard at the very
