The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource for our community. Below you’ll find assistance and guidance on how employees and employers can best plan and respond right now. If there is anything the BTO can provide to better serve you, please contact Tessa at tbreder@gobreck.com
NEWLY ADDED & UPDATED
Breckenridge Community Update Scheduled for Thursday, January 14 – Register Now
Join Summit County Director of Public Health Amy Wineland, Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula, Town Manager Rick Holman, Asst. Town Manager Shannon Haynes, & Breckenridge Tourism Office President/CEO Lucy Kay, for a Breckenridge Community update on January 14, 9:30-10:30am. The discussion will cover the latest updates in public health. The recorded meeting will end with Q&A. Register Now
Federal PPP Applications Re-Open Week of January 11
With the new $284 billion Congressional appropriation for small business relief, the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Borrowers may also be eligible for loan forgiveness.
1st Draw PPP: For first-time program participants.
2nd Draw PPP: Beginning January 13, 2021, for certain businesses who have previously received a PPP loan.
Breckenridge Business Revenue Reduction Rent Assistance Available For January 2021
At the December 29th Special Town Council meeting, a new rent relief program for businesses that have experienced a loss of revenue of 20% or more in 2020 was approved. Learn More or Apply Now
Summit County Moves to Level Orange on Monday, January 4
On December 31st Governor Jared Polis announced that all Colorado counties currently in Level Red restrictions, including Summit County, will be moved to Level Orange on Jan 4. Summit County has released a new public health order effective 12:01am , Monday, Jan 4, moving Summit County to level Orange.
Learn More / Read The Public Health Order / Level Orange Guidelines & Restrictions
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BTO Special Session: Best Practices & Tips for Google, FB, TripAdvisor, & More – Watch the Recording
Join BTO Digital Marketing Manager, Holly Blando, and Google Program Director at Miles Partnership, Kim Palmer, for a special session featuring tactical tips and best practices for online listings including Yelp, TripAdvisor, Facebook and, of course – Google. Your proactive efforts will help maximize your exposure on these influential consumer-facing platforms and generate incremental business at a time when it matters most. Watch the Recording
Business Guidance & Resources
BUSINESS & EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE | |
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| US Small Business Administration | 1st Draw PPP: For first-time program participants. 2nd Draw PPP: Beginning January 13, 2021, for certain businesses who have previously received a PPP loan. Borrowers from either round may also be eligible for loan forgiveness. |
| Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) EIDL Emergency Advance | |
| Maximizing Your PPP Loan Forgiveness | |
| Express Bridge Loan Program | |
| Debt Relief Program | |
| Local Assistance and Free Business Counseling | |
| US Department of Labor | Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) |
| Energize Colorado | Energize Colorado Gap Fund |
| CO Department of Labor & Employment | Work-Share Program |
| Summit County | Small Business Grant Program |
| Summit County Chamber of Commerce | COVID-19 Business Innovation Grant |
| Town of Breckenridge | Breckenridge Small Business Rent Relief Program |
INDIVIDUAL & EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE | |
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| OnwardCO | One-Stop Resource |
| CO Department of Labor & Employment | Unemployment Benefits |
| Colorado HELP Rules | |
| Connect for Health Colorado | Emergency Health Insurance Enrollment |
| Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) | Assistance Services |
| Summit Community Care Clinic | Medical, Behavioral, and Dental Services |
| Building Hope Summit County | Mental Health Resources Scholarship Information | Programa de Becas |
| Peer Support Groups: Reflect and Connect Cafe | La Hora del Cafecito Restaurant Employee Support Group Restaurant Manager Support Group | |
| Youth Support Groups: The HYPE (ages 12 – 20) | El HYPE (12 a 20 años de edad) | |
| Summit County Public Health | Public Health Orders, Local Testing Information, & Other FAQs |
Industry Research | |
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| Summit Association of Realtors | COVID-19 Updates from the National Association of REALTORS® and the Colorado Association of REALTORS® |
| ADARA | Travel Trends Tracker |
| Destination Analysts | Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Index Report |
| Inntopia Destimetrics | Covid-19 Impact Analysis |
| Skift | Travel Industry Association Guidelines |
| US Small Business Administration | Small Business Guidance |
| US Travel Association | Industry Guidance for “Travel in the New Normal” |
NON-PROFIT ASSISTANCE | |
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| Summit Foundation | Applying for Grants & Resources |
| Philanthropy Colorado | Colorado Relief Funds |
| El Pomar Foundation | Colorado Assistance Fund (CAF) |
SITUATION UPDATES | |
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| Town of Breckenridge (TOB) | Town of Breckenridge Updates |
| Summit County, CO Government | Amended Public Health Order |
| Emergency Blog | |
| Summit School District | School Updates |
| CO Department of Public Health & Environment | Colorado Updates |
| Centers for Disease Control | Situation Summary |
| World Health Organization | Coronavirus Overview |