Resources for Businesses

December 12th, 2024

Homeless Outreach Team

• • City of Aurora – Contact – Emma Knight (They/Them) Homelessness Division Manager Housing and Community Services | City of Aurora, Phone: 303.739.7908, Email: [email protected]
  • Comitis Crisis Center (Comitis) – Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
  • Contact: Anna Miller Director of Business Development and Public Relations  Mile High Behavioral Health Care, Admin: 720-975-0155, Cell: 303-898-5507, Email: [email protected]
    • Aurora Day Resource Center (ADRC) – Now under Advanced Pathways – https://advancepathways.org/
    • Day Center Phone + Text Subscription: 303-343-7808, Text Advance to 38276
    • Contact – Andrew Bogage, Development Director, [email protected], Cell: 770-313-7302, https://advancepathways.org/ 
• Colfax Community Network (CCN)
• Street Outreach (Outreach)
• Aspen Center
• Transcend Recovery Support Line: 720-256-6525
  
• Please visit our website: www.milehighbehavioralhealthcare.org
• For Donation, Event, or Volunteer Inquiries, please contact Anna at 720-975-0155 or email at [email protected]
• For Street Outreach Inquiries, please contact Rochelle at 720-448-1164 or email at [email protected]
• For Community Service Inquiries, please contact Tamika at [email protected]

APD Contact & Resources

• APD Leadership Link: https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/police/executive_leadership_team
• Commander Patrick Shaker Aurora Police Department – District 1 Aurora, CO, 80045, 303-739-6950, [email protected]
• APD District 1: https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/police/district_1, District 1 Address: 13347 E. Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
  General Information: 303.739.6050
  Watch Commander: 303.739.6000
• Several special units are located at the District 1 Station. They include the Special Operations Bureau, K-9 Unit, S.W.A.T., and the Gang Intervention Unit.

• APD Team On Havana Street
  • Michael Gaskill, Commander, District One | City of Aurora Police Department, Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Phone:  303.739.6950, [email protected]
  • Lieutenant Jeremy Sexton, District One Sector, 13347 E. Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045, Phone: 303-739-1812, [email protected]
  • General inquiries, support requests: Lt. Chris Amsler, [email protected]
  • Citizen Police Academy, community outreach/events: Dulce Meraz, [email protected]
  • FIVE-O gaming trailer, youth support: Ofc. Matthew Alcorta, [email protected]
  • Aging Adult and Community of Faith liaison: Ofc. James Seneca, [email protected]
  • Community Engagement Bureau, School Resource Officer Section, Aurora Police Department, Captain Marc Paolino, 6 Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80012, 303-739-6386, [email protected]

HBID APD PAR, Police Area Representative – District 1 PAR Officers:

• [email protected] – Ofc. Spitzer

• [email protected] – Ofc. Crump
• [email protected] – Ofc. Tefera
• [email protected] – Ofc. Oulliber
• [email protected] – Ofc. Sotelo

• File a Police Report Online Here.

• GENERAL APD PAR CONTACT: Email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 303-739-1850

• Trespass Enforcement Agreement Program Information – Download the form here.

• See the Trespass Enforcement Agreement Notice Form here.

• Trespass Enforcement Agreement Program
  The purpose of the Aurora Police Department Trespass Enforcement Agreement Program is to
  allow property owners or managers to authorize Aurora Police officers to enter onto their
  property for the purpose of enforcing trespass laws against individuals who are trespassing on the
  property when no responsible party is on site. Individuals who are found by police officers to be
  on your property without authorization will be told to leave the property and not return, or be
  subject to arrest for Trespassing, or other applicable offenses. In the event a police officer arrests
  an individual(s) for trespassing, the City of Aurora Attorney’s Office may file criminal charges
  against the arrested individual(s).
  A Trespass Enforcement Agreement is valid for two years. The Trespass Enforcement
  Agreement is non-transferrable. Property owners or managers are responsible to maintain current
  contact and property information, and, in the event of terminating participation in the program,
  the return of the issued placard(s). Trespass Enforcement Agreements will be revoked for failure
  to comply with the terms of the program, including but not limited to, failure to prosecute,
  unreported ownership transfer, or failure to renew.
  The following properties are not eligible for the Trespass Enforcement Agreement Program:
  • Businesses in operation 24 hours and/or with security on-scene such as convenience stores and
  fast food restaurants.
  • Single-family detached residence.
  • Public right of ways or premises open to the public.
  • Property not within the Aurora Police Department’s jurisdiction.
  To initiate the application process, contact your designated Police Area Representative (PAR
  officer). This officer can be located on our City Webpage at AuroraGov.org. Provide the
  property address, property owner or manager name, and a daytime telephone number to your
  PAR officer. In response to an eligible property inquiry, a Trespass Enforcement Agreement
  Notice form will be emailed for completion. Upon submission of the completed form, the PAR
  officer will review the application, and if approved, the property owner or manager will receive a
  valid Trespass Enforcement Agreement Notice and “No Trespassing” placard(s). It is required
  the placard(s) be posted in a prominent location on the property, or as directed by the PAR
  officer.
  Prior to signing the Trespass Enforcement Agreement Notice, please review the following
  Trespass Criminal Statute as defined by Aurora Municipal Code Section 94-71 so you are aware
  of the applicable trespass laws pertaining to your property:
  Initials______ Date_______

How-to-Report-Crime_Flyer_APD_8.5×11 (005).pdf

• Property Search: use this tool to locate your council member, code officer, police area representative (PAR) officer, and neighborhood liaison. To use, enter your address into the search bard at the top-left of the page, then click the appropriate tab below such as My Property. Learn More Here: https://ags.auroragov.org/propinfo/propinfo.html
• NEW APD RESOURCE: Aurora Police launch transparency portal with crime stats, demographics, use of force data
  

  ·        The Aurora Police Department has launched an Online Transparency and Accountability Portal to provide the public with access to regularly updated data and information about agency demographics, crime statistics and uses of force. ·        The portal can be accessed at AuroraGov.org/APDPortal. This is an ongoing project, and additional features will be added in the future.

• NEW APD RESOURCE: Aurora Police launch transparency portal with crime stats, demographics, use of force data
• APD NEWS District 1 Blog here + Monthly APD Reports here.
• City of Aurora Code Enforcement: The District works closely with our code enforcement officer Kristin Gates, office 303.739.7446 | [email protected].
• Retail Security Tips from APD
• Get a Police Record – Learn More Here
• Make an Online Crime Report Here – If this is an emergency or a crime in progress, please call 911.
• LexisNexis Community Crime Map Tool Here
•  Call Access Aurora at 303.739.7000. Access Aurora is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday via phone. The Access Aurora desk in the Aurora Municipal Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for walk-in payments, advance appointments and in-person services. Learn More Here
• Report graffiti to Access Aurora: AuroraGov.org/ContactUs, 303.739.7000, or download the Access Aurora app

• Text-to-911

  

  Aurora’s 911 professionals can receive and respond to emergency requests sent by text message, with the support of Text-to-911 service.

  Text-to-911 offers an alternative to voice calls to 911 for people who are in a situation when a voice call may increase their danger, who have limited cellphone reception or who are hearing-impaired.

  Testing with the four major cellular-network providers – Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile – was completed June 2, 2016, and Aurora’s 911 professionals are fully trained on how to handle and respond to Text-to-911 messages. Most smaller cellphone companies rely on the cellular networks run by the tested providers.

  Text messages to 911 in Aurora will be received by Aurora911 dispatchers via their phone system, accompanied by the location of the nearest cellular tower to the sender of the text. Users are strongly encouraged to begin their text session by including a detailed address or location in their first message.  However, in times when a user is unable to provide their location, Aurora 911 has partnered with RapidSOS to empower 911 professionals with access to a collaborative information clearinghouse which provides critical device location data, and other life-saving information.

  “When seconds count, a phone call to 911 is still the fastest way to initiate a call for help during an emergency,” said Tina Buneta, Director of Aurora911. “However, situations exist where a voice call may increase danger for a caller. Text-to-911 empowers all residents and guests of our community to reach out in a quiet, discrete and undetected manner.”

  Users should understand and follow these guidelines for Text-to-911:

  • Provide address or specific location and description of the emergency in initial text message.
  • Photos and videos are not currently supported.
  • Messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger that utilize data networks are not supported, only text messages sent using cellular networks.
  • Dispatchers will reply to text messages using their phone system.
  • If Text-to-911 service is not available (using tower outside a jurisdiction that does not support Text-to-911, using a roaming cellular network, etc.), the user should receive a bounce-back text indicating an error.
  • Unlike phone calls to 911 using mobile phones, Text-to-911 requires the phone to be on a service contract with a cellular provider.
  • Text-to-911 should be treated the same as phone calls to 911 and reserved for emergencies and urgent matters, not for non-emergency questions or tips. All other public safety communication should be made via phone call to non-emergency dispatch at 303.627.3100.

  For more information about Text-to-911 service, see the FCC’s frequently asked questions.

Other Business Resources

• The MBO, SBA, The City of Aurora and SBDC has asked the BID to encourage businesses to ADD their business to the SHOP BIPOC website: A Marketplace for Colorado’s BIPOC * Small Businesses — Complete your profile or find a BIPOC-owned small business.
  • Learn more and sign up at this link: com, *Black, Indigenous and People of Color
  • ShopBIPOC connects buyers and sellers to create greater social impact.
  • ShopBIPOC highlights and supports Colorado-based Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latino/a/e/x, biracial, and multiracial people who provide goods or services.
  • By listing your business on ShopBIPOC, you are not just joining an inclusive business community, but you’re increasing your business’s profile by promoting your business to an audience of values-driven consumers. Click hereto learn about institutions that are excited to have access to ShopBIPOC.
  • If you need to make a change to information on your EXISTINGbusiness profile, please email us at [email protected].

• The Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
• Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program
• Business Loan Preparedness Checklist
• Black Business Loan Fund
• Energize Colorado Gap Fund 
• Colorado Business Resource Guide
• Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) website
• Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator

Business Energy Savings, Grants & Resources: 

• Xcel Energy Colorado, our Partners in Energy, offers Business Energy Assessments to help you understand your business’ energy use and provide energy efficiency opportunities. Start saving on utility bills and maintenance costs. Learn more at Xcelenergy.com/EnergyAssessments. On Havana Street & Partners in Energy visiting businesses in the District to share resources, savings and conduct FREE energy assessments.
• Apply Today! $10,000 grants will help improve sustainability and lower energy costs: CDPHE encourages Aurora and Commerce City businesses to apply for the Small Business Equity Fund grant program
  • $10,000 grants will help improve sustainability and lower energy costs
  • The Colorado Green Business Network will assess applications according to eligibility and application submission on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds last. Businesses that meet the following eligibility requirements should fill out an online application. Applications are reviewed as they come in. This opportunity will conclude when funding is no longer available or by August 1, 2024, whichever comes first.
  • To be eligible:
    • The business is in Aurora or Commerce City.
    • It has been in operation for two years or longer.
    • The owner lives in Colorado and manages daily operations.
    • The business pays its own utility bills.
    • It employs 50 or fewer employees.
    • The business is registered and in “good standing” with the Colorado Secretary of State.
    • It has an updated registration with the IRS (W-9 form).
    • Applications are available in English and Spanish. Visit the Small Business Equity Fund web page to learn more and apply.

• The Colorado Green Business Program is a coalition of business-oriented sustainable assistance and environmental recognition programs. The Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) is a voluntary program that encourages, supports, and rewards organizations that make the move toward the goal of true, operational sustainability. Learn More at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/co-green-business and visit our website here: https://onhavanastreet.com/colorado-green-business-network/
  • The Colorado Green Business Network Specialists are here to help! We will provide assistance in English and Spanish as well (hablamos español también). If you need support completing the application or have questions, please contact us: [email protected] – 720-968-0366

• • Small Business Equity Fund application
  • Solicitud para el Programa de Financiamiento Equitativo para Pequeñas Empresas
  • Colorado Green Business Network
  • Colorado Green Business Network – Spanish
  • Small Business Equity Fund filer
  • Small Business Equity Fund flier – Spanish

• Diversity Supplier Program now available for BID: Businesses register at: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/inclusion-and-outreach/supplier-diversity-initiative
  • Learn more here at Local Vendors (cuanschutz.edu)
  • CU Anschutz has expanded the list to include Marketing services:
  • Messaging
  • Website Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media
  • Promotional Products
  • Interpretation and Translation Services

• Community Medical Services – Community Narcan Training
• Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training
• Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Free education and Narcan kits provided to groups large and small.
• Contact for more information: