USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19
https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf
Colorado States Official COVID-19 SBDC website page has a multitude of resources and PDF downloads to help you navigate the current health and economic struggles small business owners are facing. It is updated throughout the day. It has links to all SBA business assistance programs.
www.coloradosbdc.org/covid
The State of Colorado recently unveiled the new COVID-19 webpage -- covid19.colorado.gov/. This resource will keep you up-to-date on the latest statistics and the latest guidance on how we can protect ourselves and protect our most vulnerable populations.
Tourism-related business resources
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/business-resources/
The State has just launched OnwardCO, a one-stop resource providing support to workers impacted by job loss in the wake of the COVID-19. This platform will connect people with essential life services (such as shelter, childcare, medical/mental health resources), retraining programs, and immediate employment opportunities.
COVID-19
Business Support
Here is a link to the PPP Deep Dive on how to apply for PPP
Easy streamline process for SBA EDIL loan application at link below.
https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Also a video of the steps and application. This is from Virginia but it is the same for Colorado.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rws1QtuyW_g&t=1492s
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act:
https://www.coloradosbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CaresGuide.pdf
We now have available two local SBDC counselors to assist Lake County businesses with free confidential consulting to further answer small business questions, help with applications and forms, SBA EDIL Loans, other financial support, and unemployment questions. To sign up for free counseling please request an initial appointment at this link
https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel¢er=2400&subloc=0. A counselor will be assigned to you and will contact you.
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We are the entity in Lake County, Colorado that offers a one-stop shop for businesses and investors, free of charge, to create a better business climate and greater business success.
