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INDUSTRY SUBGROUP REQUESTS/QUESTIONS/OPPORTUNITIES
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DateTask ForceIndustryRequest/Question/OpportunityReply/LinkSubgroup ResponseChallenges to reopen
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4/20/20Municipalities/CountyContractors/TradesCan someone from county or municipality ETF Team come to this meeting next week to discuss response to the letter?Cathie Pagano or another representative will join the call to discuss the letter. 4/23
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4/15/20AllAre there grants/scholarships or free opportunities for business owners/managers to take online classes/webinars to continue their education while also trying to not spend money Ask others in your industry what they're doing; Region10 is a good resource; SBDC is hosting a weekly Monday webinar (https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=160400020)
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4/15/20CountyContractors/TradesA letter is being drafted to propose considerations for incentives to encourage building and a marketing message. The group will be finalizing @ 5:00pm 2/15. Please review the letter after that time. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQ_CR3IrRP48EuaTlBd16PlGJLNapEoqaPa9k00UXRw/edit?usp=sharingCathie Pagano will review letter and can work on scheduling it on BOCC agenda. Will also forward to municipalities for their consideration. 4/16
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4/10/20CountyAllFrom Betsy Holena @ Health and Human Services: Is there any valley wide information on how many people we anticipated were laid off or lost work due to COVID and its circumstances?(this is for a grant) or any idea where I could find this information? This number will help us not only request additional funding, but budget what we do have a little better.
Unemployment data by county can be found here and should be updated on April 17. https://www.bls.gov/lau/tables.htm 4/10
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4/8/20CountyAllHello everyone, I'm wondering if any one is aware of a resource for parents to use for those who don't have Internet? Some of my Spanish speaking families are struggling with teaching from home because they don't have Internet access. Has this been discussed at all? - Came from Devan Haney through IC Slack.Leslie Nichols, Superintendent “I will continue to work tirelessly to eliminate internet access problems some families are facing. Spectrum is offering two months of free service to new new customers with students. IC Connex is offering free service in their WiFi area in the City of Gunnison. IC Connex and Xtream Internet will troubleshoot particular cases to get families access. I'm working with ViaSat and HughesNet to find solutions for our families who need satellite internet. Customers can ask CenturyLink for the best speeds they can provide. The district still has Verizon hotspots available to provide internet service to families in range of cell service.” 4/10
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4/8/20CountyAllThe question from Devan Haney illustrates that we are not reaching anyone who doesn't have access to the internet. If they have a cell phone could we help get them unlimited data to help them access resources better? Or how can we help these families through isolation? Last, is there a point person who can reach this population?Leslie Nichols, Superintendent “I will continue to work tirelessly to eliminate internet access problems some families are facing. Spectrum is offering two months of free service to new new customers with students. IC Connex is offering free service in their WiFi area in the City of Gunnison. IC Connex and Xtream Internet will troubleshoot particular cases to get families access. I'm working with ViaSat and HughesNet to find solutions for our families who need satellite internet. Customers can ask CenturyLink for the best speeds they can provide. The district still has Verizon hotspots available to provide internet service to families in range of cell service.” 4/10
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4/1/20State/RegionalAllAre cleaning protocols available for us to be able to continue working (those allowed) or to implement when we begin to reopenhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/ This is the most current protocol.
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3/30/20Private/UtilityContractors/TradesWhat kind of incentives could HOA's/utilites offer to give owners confidence to build? (Tap fees?)Chris & Roman will check with their municipalities on this (CB & Mt CB); Mike will check with GCEA & Atoms; Russ Forest will check with City of Gunnison on this; Ashley will contact Marlene Crosby for County
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3/30/20MunicipalitiesContractors/TradesWhat kind of incentives could the city/towns offer to give owners confidence to build?Speaking for Gunnison, We have not seen any disinterest or lack of confidence yet. People are certainly interested in moving forward with building projects.
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3/30/20FederalContractors/TradesRe: CARES Act: Contractors work flow currently has a resonable backlog. Prior to June 30th (date in the CARES Act) contractors won't likely see loss in revenue. But after June 30th contractors could see a signifcant decline. Does the loss of revenue need ot occur before June 30th? Can the terms of forgiveness consider a different window of time? SBA loans are open until Sept 30th at the moment and the dates may change as the crisis continues.
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3/30/20CountyContractors/TradesWhat kind of incentives could the County offer to give owners confidence to build?The county and municipalities are working on addressing the letter sent to the Economic Task Force and will get back to you soon. 4/19
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State/RegionalContractors/TradesMontrose beta testing Zoom inspections. Possibly local resources or remote inspections.DORA Plumbing and Electrical inspections will resume 3/27/20--inspectors will not go to sites if anyone is quarantined or isolated in structure
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State/RegionalContractors/TradesIs the decision to halt inspections local or state level? Can we get this removed as Hinsdale is allowing inspections…?DORA (State of CO) made decision--no local involvement.
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State/RegionalContractors/TradesMaintain Trades as Essential Business - keep local authorities inline with Fed CISAThe best they have to advocate for themselves now (if they are being faced with a local restriction) is to fill out the Critical Business Self Certification Form, and deliver to their local authorities. As noted in the form: "Local officials should use their own judgment and authority for implementation and guidance. Similarly, critical infrastructure industry partners will use their own judgment, informed by this list, to ensure continued operations of critical infrastructure services and functions. All decisions should appropriately balance public safety while ensuring the continued delivery of critical infrastructure services and functions. It is important to note, this document is voluntary and not a requirement of any state order and merely created to assist both critical businesses and law enforcement to comply with public health orders. Therefore, the lack of this document does not imply non-compliance with any state order. At the same time, because it is a self certification, the mere presence of the document does not imply compliance either. The letter in no way intends to provide relief for moving violations or safety violations." https://covid19.colorado.gov/sites/covid19/files/Critical%20Business%20Self%20Certification.pdf
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State/RegionalContractors/TradesGrants - Financial Support for keeping Employees Paid and employedUnemployment information is now all here, with PUA guidance: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/unemployment; Grants we know of currently are at coloradosbdc.org/covid and on choosecolorado.com/covid19/ - both pages also link to the OEDIT Alternative Business Funding resources worksheet that continues to be built out here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18B-l5Rz8XE14Bn9LdQ1a8oDOpi6kKB1p0v2L_qQtVBE/edit?usp=sharing 4/16
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State/RegionalContractors/TradesUnemployment benefits for employees as a temporary resource during work stoppageUnemployment information is now all here, with PUA guidance: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/unemployment 4/16
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Private/UtilityContractors/TradesFor our tourists who want to support and partake, is there a general site that they can go to - to see exactly how to support, shop, participate in our Valley from afar in one easy to use space?The CB/Mt CB Chamber's open/closed list is below; working on getting donations available for all businesses and linked here; send your website or phone number and open/closed status ("open" is a relative term these days) to cbinfo@cbchamber.com to get on and update the list.- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xlx1exlwbAGA-vZUWLVNGyQs6ySNezrSYwTnqsz2LDo/edit?usp=sharing
cbinfo@cbchamber.com
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MunicipalitiesContractors/TradesLetter from County & incentive to keep building projects going: 1. Can we create a cohesive note with permit incentive from the County/Municipalities to encourage homes to continue being built -- letter to our clients to assure them...? County Commissioners sign? 2. We can draft this - Julia Kidd is willing to help.The letter sent to the ETF is being worked by the county and municipalities. 4/19
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FederalContractors/TradesDarcie,I have heard from a few folks who would appreciate an attorney or accountant on the next contractor meeting who could explain the different federal and state programs such as the PPP. Many are trying to give good advice to employees. Should they apply for unemployment or should employers keep them on payroll via PPP. Why would a business choose one program over another etc - Mike WrightNancy Murphy joined call to explain the programs.
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FederalContractors/TradesGrants - Financial Support for keeping Employees Paid and employedPaycheck Protection Program still being rolled out and a lot of info to parse through. https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
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FederalContractors/TradesIdea of building incentives from government agencies ie: discounted permits and fees and from lending institutions with attractive construction loan packagesHave not seen this other than applying for disaster loan from SBA
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CountyContractors/TradesCould we get Public Health to bless these travelers IF they adhere to health checks (meaning no travel if symptomatic) and distancing practices?Currently the Public Health Orders do not support travel in and out of the County. Individuals that are wanting to work in the County have to remain in the County. Waivers have been granted for only those companies where there can be a drop off with no contact.
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CountyContractors/TradesMontrose beta testing Zoom inspections. Possibly local resources or remote inspections.DORA Plumbing and Electrical inspections will resume 3/27/20--inspectors will not go to sites if anyone is quarantined or isolated in structure
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CountyContractors/TradesIs the decision to halt inspections local or state level? Can we get this removed as Hinsdale is allowing inspections…?DORA Plumbing and Electrical inspections will resume 3/27/20--inspectors will not go to sites if anyone is quarantined or isolated in structure
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CountyContractors/TradesLetter from County & incentive to keep building projects going: 1. Can we create a cohesive note with permit incentive from the County/Municipalities to encourage homes to continue being built -- letter to our clients to assure them...? County Commissioners sign? 2. We can draft this - Julia Kidd is willing to help.Yes, letter can be reviewed and considered by Board of County Commissioners. Cathie Pagano and Crystal Lambert will coordinate that review once letter is received.
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CountyContractors/TradesMaintain Trades as Essential Business - keep local authorities inline with Fed CISALocal contractors are currently allowed to operate with exemption. 4/8
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