COVID-19 Business Resources

Summit Prosperity Initiative Economic Impact Survey Results Jan-March 2021

The Summit Chamber of Commerce and SPI have conducted their latest Economic Impact Survey for January through March 2021. Results of the survey are available here.
For more information on the Chamber's and SPI's recent initiatives, and to view past surveys, please visit the Summer Chamber website here.

Workplace Flow Chart for Employees with COVID-19 Symptoms

Summit County has developed a Workplace Guide for staff who are feeling sick or unwell and who are not currently on isolation or quarantine. This flow chart can be used to determine what action should be carried out by employers and their employees.
Summit County Workplace Flow Chart and Guidance

GDPH has provided a great resource to calculate isolation and quarantine time periods, see the link below:

Isolation and Quarantine Calculator

State Dial Framework, County COVID Resources, and Business Protocols

The State Dial Framework is a model for a community’s path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) does frequent press releases to keep citizens and businesses informed.
CDPHE has COVID prevention guidance for various businesses.
CDPHE public health orders can be found here.
CDPHE has developed a phone app that is available to demonstrate whether a person has been vaccinated.
Is your businesses interested in hosting a vaccination clinic on-site? Click here.
The Summit County Public Health Order can be found here.
The Summit County Business Physical Distancing Protocol Form (pdf) helps businesses identify and implement strategies to protect the health of their employees and members of the public by reducing opportunities for disease transmission. This document is no longer mandated, but is still encouraged to provide a safer business. Plans do not need to be submitted to Summit County Public Health, but may be posted at your business and distributed to all employees.
Summit County has created a fact sheet on the Six Commitments to Containment: Wear a mask; maintain physical distance; wash hands; stay home if sick; get tested if you develop symptoms; and encourage yourself and others to get a flu shot. Download the fact sheet (pdf).

If your business has questions that are not answered in this webpage, please call 970-668-9730.

What to Do if Your Employees Are Sick

All persons who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home and get tested to prevent possibly infecting others. Businesses are urged to promote this by frequently reminding staff and monitoring for illness. Summit County has guidance for employers that have employees who may have contracted COVID-19 or are confirmed cases.

Summit County has guidance for employers that have employees who may have contracted COVID-19 or are confirmed cases.

View the employer guidance for employee COVID-19 cases.
Find COVID-19 testing locations and schedules.
Summit County Workplace Flow Chart and Guidance for Employees that are sick.

Industry-Specific Guidance for Business Operations

In addition to the various guidance documents referenced above for specific businesses, the following additional guidance materials are provided to minimize COVID transmission in your business.

*Guidance listed with an asterisk is from industry resources. While this guidance may be very helpful, it is not required to be implemented, and is not necessarily endorsed by Summit County. Please refer to all applicable Summit County Public Health guidance for required protocols.

COVID-19 Capacity Limits for Rooms and Structures

Summit County Building Department Guidance

Cleaning Guidance

Agriculture

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Child Care-Centers

Children’s Day Camps & Youth Sports Camps

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Construction

- While these are no longer mandatory, they will be useful in reducing COVID on your jobsite.

Education K-12

Elective Medical Services/Dental

Indoor Events

Lodging (Short Term)

Outdoor Events

Outdoor Recreation-Based Businesses

This category includes outfitters, alpine slides, go-karts and recreational equipment rentals.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Personal Recreation: Sports, Pools, Spas Parks, Rec Centers and Gyms

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Personal Services: Hair Salon, Tattoo Shop, Nail Salon, Pastoral Services, Massage Therapy

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Places of Worship

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Real Estate

Residential Camps

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Restaurants/Bars

Retail

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Ski Industry Guidance

CDPHE Ski Resort Guidance

Temporary Structures

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Summit County Guidance and Regulations
- Relevant to businesses looking to construct temporary structures in Unincorporated Summit County

Transportation, Public & Private

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

CDC- Transportation Order

Ventilation

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Economic Development, Business Resources, and Legislative Acts

These organizations have compiled and are producing resources for Colorado businesses. More resources will be listed as they become available.

Summit County Virtual Business Forums:

Minutes from 12.10.20

Business Resources:

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Facts Sheets and FAQs for Businesses
- Information on employer tax credits, employee paid leave rights, eligibility, etc.
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
Northwest Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Startup Colorado COVID-19
Downtown Colorado Inc.
Summit County Chamber of Commerce

Financial Resources

There are a number of loans available to small businesses in the community, and those listed below are not an exhaustive list. More funding sources will be listed as they become available.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Opening in early April, this fund will provide grants to hard-hit restaurants and bars, with restaurants able to apply for grants based on lost revenue.
- Funds may be used to pay for various expenses incurred between February 15, 2020, to December 31, 2021.
- See eligibility requirements and eligible expenses that can be used as part of the Fund here.
A second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding opened on January 11, 2021
- The following links provide detailed information for each corresponding element of the federal stimulus:
  - 1st Draw PPP Loans: For qualified recipients that have not previously received a PPP loan
  - 2nd Draw PPP Loans: For qualified recipients that have previously received a PPP loan
  - Eligible PPP expenses for forgiveness have been expanded

Colorado OEDIT Business Resource Center
- This source contains a number of funding sources for small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, etc.
CARES Small Business Grant Program
- Businesses must have fewer than 25 employees and have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A preference is given for a small business that did not qualify for or receive a paycheck protection program loan; is majority owned by veterans, women, or minorities; or is in a rural area.
Colorado COVID Legal Relief
- This organization matches volunteer attorneys with Colorado businesses in need to help them make informed decisions and get back on their feet.
Energize Colorado has PPE available for sale to local businesses and nonprofits, in addition to financial resources and guidance.
Colorado OEDIT COVID-19 Alternative Funding List for Small Businesses
U.S. Small Business Association’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance (EIDL)program
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgivable Payroll Loan

Energize Colorado also provides a number of resources to help small businesses including financial resources, business guidance, free professional services, and mental health resources.

Community Planning & Economy Recovery

As part of the community’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, Summit County Government, in conjunction with local industries and public health stakeholders, has convened an advisory committee, including subcommittee support functions. One of these support committees is the Community Planning & Economy Recovery Support Function, which is focused on the community’s economic recovery and is made up of community members representing various local business industries.

Contacts for the Community Planning & Economic Recovery Support Function:

Summit County	Jim Curnutte	Jim.Curnutte@summitcountyco.gov
Summit County	April Kroner	April.Kroner@summitcountyco.gov
Retail Association	Kathy Christina	skiproperties@gmail.com
Summit County Restaurant Assoc	Jonny Greco	friscopizza@hotmail.com
Breckenridge Restaurant Assoc	Corry Mihm	cmihm@q.com
Breckenridge Lodging Assoc	Toby Babich	toby@breckenridgeresortmanagers.com
Summit Chamber	Blair McGary	blair@summitchamber.org
Breckenridge Tourism Office	Lucy Kay	lkay@gobreck.com
Summit County Builders Assoc	Marilyn Hogan	info@summitcountybuilders.org
Breckenridge Outfitters	Tim West	info@breckenridgeoutfitters.com
	Amy Kemp	amy@mountaintop-media.com
Breckenridge Grand Vacations	Nick Doran	NDoran@breckenridgegrandvacations.com