Dear Westminster Business Community,
Our Economic Development team is looking ahead toward economic recovery efforts, and are focused on providing you with resources and programs to that end. We are “open” (working remotely) and here to serve you.
We have gathered tools and resources to help make your reopening process smoother and with less questions. Please review all of the resources below, including the Business Checklist, Best Practices for ALL Businesses, Best Practices for Worksites, Employees, and Customers, as well as FAQs.
8.5×11 Open for Business/Face Coverings Required Signs
Download 8.5x11 Sign
11×17 Open for Business/Face Coverings Required Signs
Download 11x17 Sign
Colorado Safety Guidelines for Restaurants
Read Guidelines
CDPHE COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants and Food Services
Read Guidelines
Business Reopen Checklist
View Checklist
Safer-at-Home Business FAQs
View FAQs
Safer-at-Home Guidelines for Business
View Guidelines
Reopening Best Practices – Worksites
View List
Fire & Life Safety Checklist for Reopening a Building
View Checklist
Reopening Best Practices – Employees
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Reopening Best Practices – Customers
View ListNo business should reopen before safety measures are in place. Facial coverings and remote work are strongly encouraged. Businesses need to take the appropriate steps to prevent further spread. For more information, please visit the public health websites for your specific counties:
For industry specific guidance, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)’s Safer- at Home webpage:
WestyRISE Business Grant
Learn more
WestyRISE Initiative
Learn more
Local banks accepting PPP applications
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WestyRISE Business Blog
Read Blog
COVID-19 Small Business Alternative Funding
Check out funding options
COVID-19 Small Business Response Guide
Download Guide
Upcoming Business Support Events
See Events
COVID-19 Recovery Video
View VideoThere are several loan and financial programs already out there — and currently being developed specifically for the COVID-19 crisis — to help support small businesses. This is by no means an exhaustive list so, please continue to check this list as we add to it:
SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Facebook Small Business Grants Program ACCION Small Business Loans Colorado Lending Source KIVA Hub Partnership Loan Colorado Enterprise Fund Colorado Enterprise Fund Oral Health COVID Relief Loan Community Enterprise Development Services Colorado Bankers Association Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Connect2Capital Dream Spring Funding Circle Global Giving Grant - Red Backpack Fund Google Small Business Support Programs Honeycomb Credit Relief Program Lending Club MainVest Opportunity Fund Bartender Emergency Assistance Program Colorado Restaurant Foundation Angel Relief Fund El Pomar Assistance Fund GoFundMe Small Business Relief National Dislocated Worker GrantsResources and assistance for employees and employers due to Coronavirus
Child Care for Essential Personnel Work-Share Program Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act State Unemployment Information Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A Family and Medical Leave Act Q&A Worksheet for Extended Benefits Connecting Colorado Adams County Workforce & Business Center Jefferson County Business & Workforce CenterWe will continue to add to the industry-specific resources. Please contact us if you have a resource or suggestion.
Colorado Restaurant Association Resources to Support the Arts - CBCA Resources to Support the Arts - Colorado Creative Industries Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Manufacturer's Edge Colorado Technology AssociationTo stay up to date on the latest information about COVID-19, check out the links below:
Resources, including state and federal and local COVID-19 announcements, programs, and information relevant to businesses:
Westminster Chamber of Commerce U.S. Chamber of Commerce Office of Economic Development and International Trade Colorado and (Metro North) Small Business Development Centers Jefferson County Business Resource Center Adams County Business Resources Adams County Economic Development Economic Development Council of Colorado Mi Casa Resource Center SCOREView all of the recent informational emails sent to the Westminster business community, and to subscribe to the email list, click here and choose “Westminster Business and Development News” under EMAIL NEWSLETTERS.
May 20, 2020 email May 18, 2020 email May 13, 2020 email May 7, 2020 email May 4, 2020 email April 27, 2020 email April 25, 2020 email April 22, 2020 email April 3, 2020 email April 1, 2020 email March 29, 2020 email March 27, 2020 email March 26, 2020 email March 25, 2020 email March 23, 2020 emailBeginning Wednesday, May 27, the city will be working with local restaurants to facilitate their reopening, in accordance with updated guidelines from the state and county health departments.
As Westminster businesses work to reopen, we strive to foster the economic health of our city while prioritizing the health and safety of staff and customers
Face coverings also required in Westminster when social distancing not possible