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Coronavirus Business Toolkit

March 06, 2020
COVID-19

The Arvada Chamber and the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce are closely tracking the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) for all Arvada businesses and the community. Below are resources for how your business and family can respond to the virus. We will update this page as information is made available. Updated 2/28/22.

Latest News and Top Resources

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Federal Vaccine Mandates

Latest Jefferson County Public Health Orders

Latest Colorado Department of Public Health Orders

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COVID-19 Testing Information

Other testing locations:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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  • Colorado Department of Public Health | Coronavirus in Colorado
    An updated tracker of test results in Colorado, public health orders, guidance, vaccine information, and additional resources
  • CDC | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
    Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the situation in the U.S. and the latest recommendations
  • World Health Organization | Coronavirus
    News and Q&As from around the world
  • The New York Times | Tracking Every Coronavirus Case in the U.S.: Full Map
    Updated map of the known locations of coronavirus cases by county

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State of Colorado Economic Recovery Programs

Small Business Administration

  • Small Business Navigator Hotline
    The SBA Colorado District Office is working closely with state-wide strategic partners, such as the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). The State of Colorado – OEDIT has established a Small Business Navigator Hotline and Email for businesses seeking general guidance, information on access to capital programs, workforce development concerns, and other areas small businesses are affected by.
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    The Small Business Navigator hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT, or, they can be reached via email. Hotline: (303) 860-5881 Email: oedit_sbnavigator@state.co.us

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Other Resources

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Unemployment

Employer Resources for Compensation and Paid Leave

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide
    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government.
  • Colorado Department of Labor and Employment | Alternatives to laying off your employees
    The State’s Work-Share Program provides an alternative to laying off employees by allowing them to keep working, but with fewer hours. While an employee is working fewer hours, he or she may be eligible to collect part of his or her regular unemployment benefits.
  • Colorado Department of Labor | Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (“Colorado HELP”) Rules
    FAQs for the new rules of emergency pay enacted by the Governor
  • US Department of Labor | Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
    Information about laws related to compensation, office closure, and work from home
  • US Department of Labor | Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
    Information about FMLA eligibility and responsibilities

Insurance

Travel

Other 

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Commercial Leasing

Housing

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  • Temporary Modifications of Liquor License Premises
    On-premise consumption licensed establishments in Arvada interested in expanding premises for consumption can apply for temporary modifications in order to pre-plan for temporary outdoor seating areas to support social distancing requirements while complying with all public health orders and other liquor laws and regulations. The City of Arvada is streamlining permitting and there are no City of Arvada fees for this application.
  • Expansion of Outdoor Dining and Retail Areas Onto Commercial Private Property

    Arvada businesses, commercial tenants and commercial property owners interested in expanding outdoor dining and retail areas onto commercial private property can apply for a temporary use permit from the City of Arvada with permission of the property owner.  Please contact a member of the Community and Economic Development Work System by phone at 720-898-7435, or via email at POD@arvada.org and make sure to review the following information:

    • In order to support your request for expanded outdoor areas of commercial use, the City of Arvada will need to process a temporary use permit for the proposed area.  Please provide the City of Arvada with a site plan, with dimensions, showing the proposed expansion area, as well as a narrative description of the temporary use dimensions and activity.  Requests for temporary use permits that involve private property must also include written permission from the private property owner of the desired expansion area. The area must accommodate for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.   Approved temporary use permits will be granted through Labor Day (September 7th, 2020). Extensions beyond this date may be granted, based on conditions of COVID-19 related public health orders.
    • Open sided tents, including 10 X 10 pop up tents, with a maximum aggregate size of 700 square feet are allowed to be grouped together as long as these groups are separated from each other by a minimum of 12′ fire break/open space.  Single open sided tents or groups of tents over 700 square feet require permits.  Tents or groups of tents with sides that are over 400 square feet (total) also require permits.  Tents must be staked in accordance with the tent manufacturer’s installation instructions; water barrels are not an approved method of securing tents.

    • Please provide a detailed layout showing any seating or table configurations, equipment, heaters, cooking equipment or other items and provide measurements showing clear aisle and exit opening or “door” widths with your tent permit application.  Please note, propane heaters, cooking appliances, and electric generators are not allowed under tents.

  • Colorado Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Update: Alcohol To-Go and Delivery Now Allowed
    Regulations you need to know + sources for to-go containers
  • Colorado Restaurant Association: COVID-19 UPDATE: Rules and Recommendations for Takeout, Delivery, and Drive-Thru
  • How to Help the Restaurant Industry During the COVI-19 Bar Closures

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  • Manufacturer’s Edge: Clarification on State and Local COVID-19 Public Health and Safety Orders
    Colorado Governor Jared Polis, local officials, and their staff are working tirelessly to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the state and have issued “stay-at-home” and reduction of in-person workforce orders. “Essential businesses” are allowed to continue to operate. While we cannot provide you legal advice, based on our reading of the orders and the instructions we have received from the State, most manufacturers fall under the essential business category. The State has set up an official self-certification form called the Social Distancing Self-Certification Form for Business form for essential businesses. According to the State, this is the only form you need to be officially designated as “essential” and, thus, exempt from the stay-at-home orders in the state and in your county. Complete the form and have it readily available in hard copy should any government or law enforcement official ask for it.

    • Please email info@manufacturersedge.com or call/text their helpline at 720.647.3766 to be connected to someone who can help. Available to all businesses, not just manufacturers.
  • Manufacturer’s Edge: Critical Supply List – Manufacturing Specs
    The maker community has created an open-source compendium of manufacturing blueprints and specs for many of the critical items on state and hospital critical​ needs lists.
  • Manufacturer’s Edge: Daily COVID Podcast Updates
    Join for a daily podcast-style update on news and developments in response to the COVID-19 crisis and how it is impacting the manufacturing community of Colorado.

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Arvada Webinars

Other

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Local Resources

  • 2-1-1 Colorado: Get Connected. Get Help. Serving all Colorado communities.
    2-1-1 Colorado streamlines services and provides one central location where people can get connected to the resources they need. Whether you are searching for a shelter availability, childcare, or rent payment assistance – 2-1-1 can connect you to available resources in your community.
  • Jeffco Public Schools | Coronavirus Update 
    A guide for parents to understand updates to closings, remote learning, and meals pick-up
  • Apex Parks and Recreation District | Health and Safety Updates 
    The latest on class cancellations and facility closings
  • The Arvada Center | Health and Safety at the Center 
    The latest on the virus’s impact for scheduled performances, classes, and events
  • Jefferson County Health Department Resources
    Services updates and health advice
  • Tri-County Health Department COVID-19 Resources
    Services updates for Adams County, Arapahoe County, and Douglas County
  • State health department provides recommendations for parents and guardians
    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s tips for what do when school is closed

For Kids

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To include additional resources, please contact ryan@arvadachamber.org.

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Thank you to Arvada Economic Development Association for its support on this resource!

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