COVID-19

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Jun 15, 2020

COVID-19 brings beer boom and bust

Beer sales are up, but not all breweries are benefiting. Here's what Colorado is drinking and how the state’s fabled craft brewers are innovating to stay afloat.

Jun 12, 2020

First Southwest Bank secures grants for eight small businesses

First Southwest Bank secured the grants through the National Community Investment FundCares Initiative, a grant program designed to help small business customers of Community Development Financial Institution banks which have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Jun 12, 2020

From Illegal to Essential: Which cannabis companies will survive COVID-19

Because it’s impossible to predict the future, a focus on responsible growth, compliance and culture will help ensure the success of any cannabis business—coronavirus crisis or not.

Jun 12, 2020

How to build community for employees while working from home

COVID-19 has fast-tracked businesses to launch and enable remote workforces, yet they are discovering the challenges that come from the lack of physical presence in an office. Running meetings differently can create renewed sense of community.

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Jun 12, 2020

A COVID-19 survival guide for small businesses

Trillions of dollars are being pumped into the U.S. economy to stave off collapse, while Colorado is slowly reopening from lockdown. Here’s how economists recommend that entrepreneurs respond to these uncertain times.

Jun 10, 2020

Property management firm tackles tenant uncertainty with new liaison

Anticipating the difficulties in the event of prolonged unemployment, Atlas Real Estate designated a liaison specifically to keep communication lines open with tenants facing financial hardship.

Jun 10, 2020

Holding out hope for summer recovery: The impact of COVID-19 on tourism

Tourism in Colorado accounts for more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year, but that revenue source has ground to a halt, with tourism spending in the state down 84% year-over-year as of April 10.

Jun 10, 2020

State ag leader: Outbreak has exposed long-existing challenges

Even in the best of times, uncertainty is a fact of life for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. The repercussions of COVID-19 are just an extension of perennial concerns like weather and fluctuating market prices.

Jun 10, 2020

The future of restaurants is clouded by restrictions, fears

Along with travel-tourism, no Colorado industry has suffered more as a result of COVID-19 restrictions than restaurants. And as layoffs in state's restaurant industry surpass 150,000, uncertainty abounds. Here's what the head of the Colorado Restaurant Association had to say about it.

Jun 9, 2020

SBA issues new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

SBA, in consultation with Treasury, will promptly issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing these legislative amendments to the PPP.

Jun 9, 2020

Social media pandemic growth solutions for small businesses

Here are some surefire, helpful tips for your small business to have social media guide you through these unprecedented coronavirus waters.

Jun 9, 2020

The less said the better (sometimes)

Rather than overwhelm customers and clients with daily reminders that “we’re all in this together,” consider saying nothing. While this is not your typical public relations advice, right now, it’s worthwhile communication that will speak volumes to your audience.