Economic Recovery Resources for Colorado Businesses

Economic Recovery Resources for Colorado Businesses

Do you know a business that has been impacted by the wildfires? Numerous agencies and organizations are working to help Colorado businesses in their journey toward economic recovery. DCI will continue to update this page with information regarding disaster recovery as it becomes available. DCI will also update this page with a list of Colorado businesses that have been affected by wildfires and are in need of support.

The Colorado SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Network: The SBDC centers can help businesses through every step of their economic recovery. SBDC resources include:

• Business Recovery Intake Form
• SBDC Disaster Relief Flyer
• 20 Insurance Questions to Ask your Agent
  
• Post Disaster Flow Chart
• Business Plan Outline for Financial Assistance
• Disaster Relief Center (DRC) Resources 
• Check Your Status With the BBB
• VA Loan Guidance on Natural Disasters
• BBVA Compass Bank Disaster Relief Program

Additional Resources:

• El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center: Resources for personal and business recovery 719.444.8300

• Pikes Peak Regional Business Recovery Team: Developed a Needs Assessment Survey to identify what businesses affected by the fires need to recover lost revenues.
  

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to help workers who lost their jobs, and self-employed individuals who are unable to work, recover from the effects of the Waldo Canyon wildfires.

• El Paso County Bar Association Offers "Ask A Lawyer” for Waldo Canyon Fire Victims
  

• Colorado Division of Insurance has a website devoted to helping residents begin to deal with insurance issues after a disaster.

• ACCION Offers Recovery Loans for businesses impacted by wildfires
  

• Cumulus is offering free ads on its six radio stations