COVID-19

Updated 1/22/2021

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER

Fourth Amended Public Health Order 20-36 (1/4/2021 Change): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZeHik4-YQxDJqIdgFvc5yqheqIZpdVTU/view?usp=sharing

Move to Level Orange! You can learn more about the capacity levels for all industries here - COVID-19 dial dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Updates.

VACCINE UPDATES

State of Colorado Vaccine Information: For Coloradans | Colorado COVID-19 Updates

Boulder County Vaccine Update Information: COVID-19 Vaccines - Boulder County

Boulder County has created a vaccine notification system, where residents can sign up to be alerted when COVID-19 vaccines are available for their priority group. Sign up to receive notifications here.

2021 BOULDER SB20B-001 SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM

Boulder County's Small Business Grant Relief program has begun accepting applications on January 8 and they are due January 29. The program is funded by the State of Colorado, which has specified that eligibility for the funding is limited to restaurants, bars (including breweries, wineries, and distilleries), caterers, movie theatres, gyms, and recreation centers with annual receipts of $2.5 million or less.

To qualify, businesses must have experienced at least a 20% reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 26, 2020. Boulder County will receive notice from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs by January 15, 2021 regarding the total amount of funding that will be available to county small businesses. Grant awards will be awarded up to $7,000 as specified in SB 20B-001. The online application period will be January 8 - January 29, 2021.

View Eligibility Rules and Apply

FEDERAL PPP APPLICATIONS RE-OPENED

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) re-opened the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and some existing PPP borrowers. For more information, check out the following sites:

• Colorado’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade has put together the resources for businesses navigating the PPP application, which can be found here.
• SBA has provided information for small business owners looking for a PPP loan, which can be found here. 

RESTAURANT & BAR SPECIAL SALES TAX DEDUCTION

On November 25, 2020, Governor Polis announced that certain restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors may be eligible for state sales tax relief. In special session, the General Assembly enacted House Bill 20B-1004, which permitted a limited special deduction from state taxable sales and allowed retailers to retain and spend the resulting state sales tax. The links below provides instructions for restaurants and bars to properly claim the special deduction allowed.

Instructions for restaurants and bars

Instructions for mobile food vendors

In addition, to help reduce part of your costs in the coming year:

• Your renewal fee for the retail food license may be waived due to funding from the State of Colorado to Boulder (per guidance issued by CDPHE this only applies to restaurants and bars), and
• Your renewal fee will be waived for your annual State of Colorado liquor license.

STEP UP BOULDER COUNTY CAMPAIGN

#StepUpBoulderCounty

Join the #StepUpColorado campaign! Download an easy-to-use social media kit encouraging customer compliance with public health guidelines by wearing masks and keeping physical distance to slow the spread of COVID-19, including a new sub-campaign specifically for Boulder County. View and Download the Social Media Kit (scroll down halfway to the Boulder County content)

Updated 1/20/2021.)

Update 1/15/2021

• Boulder County Small Business Grant Webinar: Join an informational webinar Tuesday January 19 at 1 p.m. to learn more about Boulder County’s Small Business Grant Program and find out how your restaurant, bar, catering business, movie theater, and gym or recreation center can apply for these grants up to $7,000. Register here

Updated 1/13/2021

Updated 1/6/2021 

Updated 12/30/2020

State-funded Small Business COVID-19 Grant Relief Program to Start in 2021 Read more

Summary of the new Paycheck Protection Program provisions from the Journal of Accountancy Read more

5-Star Certification Program

Updated 12/22/2020

What You Need to Know about the Latest Relief Package Passed by Congress Read more

Updated 12/9/2020

Third Amended Public Health Order 20-36 (Dial Framework – 12/7): ThirdAmendedPHO20-36.120720.pdf - Google Drive

Boulder County will provide a package of up to $500 of PPE, cleaning supplies and sanitizers, and $500 of to-go food containers to eligible small businesses that have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus epidemic. Business owners who meet eligibility requirements can apply for packages of these materials starting Wednesday, Dec. 9. Packages awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more and apply

Mask Mandate extended through January 7, 2021

Update 11/20/2020

Summary of NEW Restrictions from Boulder County  - Starting on Friday, Nov. 20th. Boulder County will be at Level Red: Severe Risk.

Updated 11/12/2020

New local Public Health Order hopes to stem rising tide of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

updated 11/4/2020

• NOVEMBER 6 | 1 p.m.
  The Boulder Chamber will host a webinar regarding the new Safer at Home Level 3 restrictions with Boulder County Public Health on Friday, November 6 at 1 p.m. Register here to attend
• Colorado Mask Mandate Extended Through November

Updated 11/2

Winter Outdoor Grant Program Application Process for 

Restaurants Is Now Open

Updated 10/19

COVID-19 Assistance:  Free Legal Advice & Help for Colorado Small Businesses

updated 10/13

Colorado Restaurant Winter Outdoor Dining Charrette/Design Workshop

updated 10/8

Updated 9/18

Update 9/1

Energize Colorado Gap Fund

On Monday, August 31, 2020 this page will host an online application.  There is information you’ll need to apply, start gathering that information now.

Pinnacol Offering Free Virtual Safety Consultations for Businesses

Update 8/11

SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Portal Now Open

Update:  8/4

• BVSD and SVVSD Plan to Begin School Year with Remote Learning Only
• School Districts Release Reopening Plans for 2020-2021 St. Vrain Valley>    Boulder Valley>

• Gov. Polis Mandates 10 p.m. Last Call for Alcohol in Colorado for 30 Days
• Gov. Polis Issues Statewide Mask Mandate, Effective at Midnight on July 16
• Colorado Workers to be Offered Paid Sick Leave Starting Next Year
• SBA Loan Advance Program Runs Out of Funding - SBA Still Accepting EIDL Applications
• Energize Colorado Gap Fund

• House Passes Paycheck Protection Program Extension
  • Funding Resources from the Boulder Small Business Development Center
• Gov. Polis Orders Bars, Nightclubs to Re-Close Amid Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
• Boulder County Extends Face Mask Order Indefinitely
• Deadline to Apply for PPP is June 30. . . .Read More
• Gyms Can Reopen in Colorado Under New Guidelines
• Personal Recreation Information  Read More . . . .
• Colorado Restaurants Can Resume In-Person Dining Under New Guidelines on May 27  View Guidance Here . . . .
• Colorado Safer-at-Home Guidelines Modified, Extended to July 1
• Boulder County Extends Face Covering Order to June 30
  • View Face Covering Chart for the Public/Customers
  • View Face Covering Chart for Employees

• Industry-Specific Safer-at-Home Webinars for Boulder County Businesses
  • Register for a Summer Session Here
• View May 25 Statewide Restaurant Guidance Here
• What Does "Safer-at-Home" Mean? A Quick Guide from the Governor's Office - View Presentation Here -

Boulder County Modifies Safer at home  Read More . . . .

Boulder County to require face coverings beginning May 9 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.Read more.

Like many of you, the Lafayette Chamber has been closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus over the past several weeks. During this time, we encourage our members to observe responsible preparedness measures. We have collected the following resources to assist you in preparing yourself and your teams to respond effectively to changing circumstances.

We also recognize that some of our members have begun to experience disruptions in their supply chains and/or operations as a result of the virus' global impact. We have collected additional resources to assist with business planning strategies and will continue to update the list as more information and recommendations become available.