Second Public Meeting Coming in February The city of Aurora invites you to join us for our second public meeting to discuss the study, multimodal strategies and potential improvements along the corridor. Havana Street Corridor Study – Virtual Public Meeting No. 2 When: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register in advance for
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FOR RELEASE: JAN. 8, 2021 Contact: Luc Hatlestead Public Information Officer Direct: 303-734-5466; Cell: 720-635-9350 Email: [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY Communication Services 5334 South Price Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 O 303-795-5467 F 303-734-5470 arapahoegov.com LITTLETON, CO, Jan. 8, 2020—Applications are now available for direct relief payments to Arapahoe County small businesses that have been affected
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The city of Aurora is making more than $1 million in rental assistance available to help those financially impacted by COVID-19. The Rental Assistance Program began in 2020 after the city heard from residents that lease payments were among their top concerns during the COVID-19 crisis, and the program is now open for its third
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Whether you’re looking to apply for unemployment benefits, need housing, education, or food assistance, or you’re a small business owner hit hard by the pandemic, here’s a look at some of the resources we’ve put together to help all Coloradans get through this time. 🏠 Rental and mortgage support: https://cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance 💡 Utilities assistance: https://www.energyoutreach.org/ 💼 Unemployment insurance: https://cdle.colorado.gov/unemployment/faqs
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Visit Arapahoe County’s Press Release on News Flash below: December 31, 2020 County now accepting applications for its Five-Star Recovery Partner Program Late Wednesday evening, Governor Polis announced that counties under Level Red restrictions – which currently includes Arapahoe County – will move to Level Orange restrictions beginning Monday, January 4, 2021. Under these restrictions, County residents will be able
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** See attachments for program flyers in Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Amharic, along with English. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Jan. 4, 2020 Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] Aurora Restaurant Relief Grant Program opens today, Jan. 4 AURORA, Colo. – To provide economic assistance to Aurora restaurants experiencing financial stress or disrupted
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By GRANT STRINGER, Staff Writer Sentinel December 28, 2020 AURORA | Aurora restauranteurs can count on another round of emergency grants beginning Jan. 4 when the City of Aurora rolls out a million-dollar program fueled by CARES Act funds. Restaurant owners can begin applying Monday, Jan. 4 at www.auroragov.org/rr. If eligible, business owners can receive up to $10,000 for
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Dear On Havana Street & AURORA RESTAURANTS, Please apply for this relief fund on Jan. 4, 2021 if your business has NOT received any relief in the previous City of Aurora relief funding programs (AER I, II, & III). Review the flyers attached. On Jan. 4, 2021 flyers in other languages will be available. If
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City of Aurora Newsletter – This is Aurora An ordinance by the Aurora City Council to put a temporary cap on food delivery fees for third-party companies, with the goal of supporting local restaurants, will go into effect Dec. 16. The measure, sponsored by At Large Council Member Curtis Gardner and approved unanimously by the
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Community spread of the coronavirus has significantly increased in recent weeks, leaving many families wondering what their holiday season will look like this year. Having to cancel traditional plans may cause feelings of sadness and disappointment, so our experts offer advice on how you can help your family cope. Get their tips
Narrow Sidewalks on Havana Havana Street is one of the most vital roadways in Aurora. It’s an important commercial, residential and commuter corridor that connects corridor residents and businesses to the surrounding community and other major transportation corridors in the city and region. The city is launching the Havana Street Corridor Study in response to
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Call for Business Support Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ask your business question or get guidance on requirements by contacting our Business Re-Opening Task Force (Spanish Translation Available). Contact us at [email protected] or 720-713-6030. Business Recovery Webinar Series every Friday at 10 a.m. Join our Business Re-opening Task Force for our weekly webinar series for
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YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR DECEMBER FUN By the City of Aurora Parks Recreation and Open Space We want to share with you our next month of festivities and activities happening in our nature centers, pools, recreation centers and virtually! As we continue to provide programming, activities and amenities to our community, we want to reassure
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By SENTINEL COLORADO STAFF WRITERS View Full Article Here Hundreds of area restaurants and thousands of jobs are in jeopardy again as the state works to contain a renewed spread of the novel coronavirus. State and local public health experts have once again closed indoor dining in hopes of stemming the spread of the virus.
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To support the marketing efforts of small businesses struggling during COVID-19, the city of Aurora is opening a new Small Business Content Creation Studio—believed to be one of the first of its kind launched by a municipality nationwide. Currently based at The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., the studio is designed to provide Aurora
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Nov. 17, 2020 Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] Nominate an outstanding Aurora business for recognition by Dec. 31 AURORA, Colo. – The city of Aurora is accepting nominations from the community until Dec. 31 for its annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005 to
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Destination for Businesses in the Metro Area: The Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana Street continues to be a business destination and has remained leased during the pandemic. The District did see about 20 closures or relocations, but a majority of the closures or relocations were released within 3-6 months. In 2008, our properties
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2020 Havana BID Annual Report 2020 Annual Meeting & Update On Havana Street Presentation 2020 Business Watch Card Watch the Virtual Presentation here
With new information about the coronavirus coming out all the time, it can be hard to keep up. That’s why we recruited our child health experts to answer parents’ top questions about the virus and the pandemic, and it’s why we’ve kept asking them since. In fact, we’re updating questions and answers all the time ¾ so
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*Attn Aurora Business Owners* On Havana Street begged and pleaded to have a program that included rent and payroll. Please apply on November 5, 2020 and share this opportunity. Aurora, Colorado City Hall is rolling out round 3 of the Aurora Economic Resiliency program because many Aurora businesses are still struggling to stay open
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City of Aurora Rental Assistance Program Available in English and Spanish Aurora Mobile Food Pantry A collaboration of the City of Aurora and Aurora Interfaith Community Services: 720-557-6444 2-1-1 Colorado This call service will answer questions and assist with finding essential services (childcare, food, bills, etc.) Aurora Public Schools – grab and go meals available for
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COVID-19 Free Testing Sites in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties Centers for Disease Control Resource Page Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Resources Tri-County Health Department Resources City of Aurora COVID-19 Resources City of Centennial COVID-19 Resources American Heart Association COVID-19 Resources STRIDE Community Health Centers Drive thru testing locations and registration COVID-19
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Thank you to Mitzi Schindler at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for providing this helpful list to the Havana BID. Colorado Department of Labor & Employment Resources for Employers/Employees Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Resources – general/jobseekers/businesses COVID-19 Legal Resource Center – Legal Shield Telework Tomorrow by waytogo
Thank you to Mitzi Schindler at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for providing this helpful list to the Havana BID. Centennial CARES: Nonprofit Services Grant Grants to help 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that provide services to Centennial residents in response to COVID-19. Colorado COVID-19 Small Business Legal Program Volunteer lawyers helping Colorado small business during the
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Nov. 2, 2020 Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] Another city of Aurora business grant program launching Nov. 5 AURORA, Colo. – To support the resiliency of struggling businesses and nonprofits in Aurora while the community awaits vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, the city of Aurora and the Aurora City
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For Immediate Release: Winter Outdoor Grant Program Application Process for Restaurants Is Now Open From: [email protected] For Immediate Release Sunday, November 1, 2020 Conor Cahill |[email protected] Winter Outdoor Grant Program Application Process for Restaurants Is Now Open DENVER –Gov. Jared Polis, in partnership with the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA), the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, and Xcel
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Stay up to date on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Visit the State of Colorado’s resource page here Winter Outdoor Program Information from here DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis, in partnership with the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA), the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, and Xcel Energy, announced that applications are open for the Winter Outdoor Grant Program, which will
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Economic Recovery Tax and Licensing Division 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 5700 Aurora, Colorado 80012 303.739.7800 October 23, 2020 Fourth Amended Aurora Ramps Up Temporary Outdoor Expansions for Restaurants Purpose In anticipation of public health orders allowing limited on-site dining, the City of Aurora is creating a temporary program to allow restaurants and bars to
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE See the Press Release: Aurora Community Testing Site Release Media Contact: Julie Patterson Senior Communications Strategist 303.739.6617 [email protected] COVID-19 community testing site reopening Oct. 26 in Aurora Alternative rapid testing site expanding to Fridays also starting Oct. 30 AURORA, Colo. – With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases statewide, additional COVID-19 testing options
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Watch Aurora TV’s feature on Tri-County Health Issues New Emergency Public Health Orders here Please watch the other Aurora TV features from October 21, 2020: APS Delays In-Person Learning for High Schoolers Reminder about Aurora’s New Rapid COVID Testing Site Flu Shots Are More Critical Than Ever This Year Join the Medical Center of Aurora
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Gap Fund Application Open! Apply Today The Energize Colorado Gap Fund has opened for our second round of applications for our small business grant and loan program. Applications for our second round are due by October 26th. Our first round has an amazing response and we are looking forward to helping Colorado’s small businesses.
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COVID-19 testing at the community-based site at the Aurora Sports Park will wind down Sunday, Oct. 4. In its place, a new rapid testing site will open the following day, Monday, Oct. 5, in the parking lot at Restoration Christian Fellowship, 15660 E. Sixth Ave. The drive-up or walk-up testing will be offered from 9
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When it comes to the Census, billions of dollars are at stake! Check out just how many ways the results will directly impact you! Watch the feature on Aurora TV by Matt Peterson here on September 23, 2020 https://www.auroratv.org/video/aurora-census-2020 Watch the Havana BID – Trusted Voices – Chance Horiuchi Census 2020 Trusted Voices segment with
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Sep. 25, 2020 Fri 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Online Facilitated by Aurora-South Metro SBDC Topic: Tax Planning Webinar Description: Small Business Essentials Withholding Estimator Recordkeeping Identity Theft & Scams targeted to businesses & employers Interacting with the IRS Examination Process – Audits Collection Process – Payments Employer 101 Employee vs Contract Labor & 1099 Issuance
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Hello Havana Corridor Stakeholder! The Havana Street Corridor project is excited to welcome the public to read our project newsletter, join our upcoming public meeting, and provide project input through our survey. We encourage you to participate and to share this information widely with neighbors, friends, area business owners and anyone who would like to be involved. We
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Ride to Vote: Helping More People Get to the Polls on Election Day Article from the Lyft Blog here This year, no matter how you choose to cast your vote, access to transportation should not be a barrier. But in the last presidential election, it’s estimated that more than 15 million eligible voters didn’t go
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Online Event https://www.auroragov.org/news/whats_new/havana_corridor_study_public_meeting_sept__30 Havana Street Corridor Study Havana Street is one of the most vital roadways in Aurora. It’s an important commercial, residential and commuter corridor that connects corridor residents and businesses to the surrounding community and other major transportation corridors in the city and region. The city is launching the Havana Street Corridor Study
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By KARA MASON, Staff Writer – September 9, 2020 Sentinel Read Full Article Here Democratic Senate candidate John Hickenlooper, right, puts on a mask that was given to him by M Mart owner Augustine Lee while on the campaign trail Sept. 9, 2020, in Aurora, CO. Hickenlooper visited small businesses in the Havana Business Improvement
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Kaiser Permanente believes that Income-earning and wealth-building opportunities are foundational to healthy communities, supporting active living, housing stability and food security. We are seeking to advance equitable, inclusive economic opportunity for all by improving financial security, increasing income, building wealth, and reducing economic inequities across our communities. Kaiser Permanente is working with three national organizations to
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Mile High United Way Blog View Full Article Here Category: Thought Leadership – Local Business Response and Recovery from COVID-19 As the coronavirus has caused daily life to change drastically, many small businesses find themselves faced with unprecedented challenges. In order to respond to these emerging needs, Mile High United Way is pivoting our United for Business
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FREE Community Drive-up Testing (Open daily, except holidays) Visit https://www.tchd.org/827/Testing-for-COVID-19 for more details on Covid-19 resources in the Tri-County area. FREE Testing Sites Dates and Locations Things to Know before you Go Aurora Sports Park Daily from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m 19300 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Map of the Aurora Sports Park Testing Station Register online to speed up
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By Michael Abeyta August 28, 2020 at 6:20 pm Filed Under:Aurora News AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Aurora City Council Member Alison Coombs is proposing raising the minimum wage in Colorado’s third largest city. Not everyone is supporting that idea, especially some business owners. (credit: CBS) “All the people working in the city of Aurora, need a
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Enlarge The Aurora Municipal building. COURTESY CITY OF AURORA COMPANIES IN THIS ARTICLE Aurora Chamber of Commerce Aurora, NE See full profile By Ed Sealover – Senior Reporter, Denver Business Journal Nine months after Denver became the first Colorado city to raise its minimum wage above the state level, a cadre of Aurora council members is looking to
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Home news Businesses and business owners express opposition to the proposal to raise the minimum wage in Aurora City news Colorado News ByReporter Jo Ye-won 2020-08-25 A system that protects low-wage workers by setting a minimum wage by the state and forcing employers to pay wages above this level is called the ‘minimum wage system’. In 2016,
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The week kicked off yesterday! Questions? Please contact Bryce Ikemura at TDW+Co ([email protected]). Please help amplify some of these activities, and please let TDW+Co know about the stakeholder engagement you are doing around the Week of Action. Below is a list of what’s to come this week, and how you can get involved:
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The Business Advisory Board, with Council Member Coombs, would like to invite you all to join us on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm for a Business Owners Town Hall discussing Council Member Coombs’s Minimum Wage Draft Ordinance that will be introduced at M&F tomorrow. The Business Advisory Board has heard testimony at 2 scheduled meetings
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As a diverse corridor we wanted to share a useful resource from DENVER’S EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE. Multiplicity — Brenton Weyi from Denver Arts & Venues on Vimeo. Inspired by IMAGINE 2020, Denver Arts & Venues (A&V) is excited to announce the agency’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative (EDI). A&V is committed to these core values in
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By Audra StreetmanAugust 19, 2020 at 9:45 pm Filed Under: Alison Coombs, Aurora News, Mike Coffman AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says he opposes a proposal introduced by city council member Alison Coombs to raise the city’s minimum wage to $20 per hour. Coffman, a small business owner, called the proposal a “job killer”
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Support Colorado restaurants and win prizes. Great prizes! Win one of FIVE $50 restaurant gift cards weekly! Win one of EIGHT Grand Prize Colorado getaway packages throughout the summer! How to Play – Step 1: Pick a Bingo board below Step 2: Complete one of the activities in a square and mark off (edit
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