Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Adams County Reopens Mini-Grant Applications to Benefit Small Businesses

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Posted on: July 14, 2020

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County is again accepting applications for its mini-grant program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 situation. Businesses can apply for mini-grants at adamscountycovid19.org/minigrants starting today at noon.

Adams County partnered with several local Chambers of Commerce to develop these mini-grants and accepted applications for a two-week period in June. Funding has been extended to businesses with under 50 employees, up from 25, and applications will be accepted until all funds have been distributed.

“We had tremendous success with these mini-grants in June and are excited to again offer these funds to aid small businesses in Adams County,” said Mary Hodge, County Commissioner and Champion of the Business Support Response & Recovery Team. “We want to emphasize these are grants and do not have to be paid back like loans, as many small businesses aren’t in a position to take on additional debt at this time.”

Businesses can now apply for mini-grants, which are funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress, in these categories:

  • Business operations mini-grants have a maximum award value of $2,500 per business applicant to use for operational upgrades such as building safety enhancements to encourage social distancing, personal protective equipment for employees and customers, adjustments to air or filtration systems, or other costs associated with the enactment of COVID-19 specific operations plans.
  • Technology upgrades mini-grants have a maximum award value of $1,000 per business applicant to use for items like point-of-sale terminals or systems, including contactless payment systems, touchless entry and exit for a physical business location, temperature screening, and technology needs for the enactment of COVID-19 specific operations plans.
  • Compliance issues mini-grants have a maximum award value of $1,000 per business applicant to use for expenses such as legal support or guidance for operations during COVID-19, consulting support for operations during COVID-19, and expenses for preparation of variance requests to public health agencies.

Businesses previously awarded a mini-grant cannot apply for another in the same category, although they can apply to the others. If a business was previously denied a mini-grant through the application process, they may submit a new application. Businesses can apply in multiple categories but must submit a separate application for each category through the grant application portal at adamscountycovid19.org/minigrants.

To be eligible, businesses must meet these criteria:

  • 50 or fewer employees
  • Physical business located within Adams County (no home-based businesses, except for childcare facilities)
  • Business must have primarily in-person customer interactions
  • Open as of Dec. 31, 2019, or prior
  • Ability to demonstrate need for grant funds due to the impact of COVID-19
  • Must conduct legal activities and be in the best interest of the community
  • Cannot be in default or planning to default
  • Only locally owned franchises may apply

Please contact Adams County Economic Development Manager Max Daffron at 720.523.6823 or [email protected] for more information.

 

Simple Plan
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Simple Plan to Perform at Riverdale Regional Park in September

Simple Plan will perform at Riverdale Regional Park in Adams County on Saturday, Sept. 9. From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, Simple Plan has been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999.  

General admission concert tickets start at $40 and will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, at riverdaleregionalpark.org.  

Alisha Reis
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Adams County Government Names Alisha Reis Senior Deputy County Manager

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

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Pride 2023
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Bebe Rexha to Headline Concert at Adams County Pride

Bebe RexhaAdams County is excited to announce songwriter, performer, and LGBTQ+ supporter, Bebe Rexha, as the headlining act for this year’s Adams County Pride event. The much-anticipated event returns to Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, on Saturday, June 10. VIP and general admission concert tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb.

IAFE Pride Award
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Adams County Receives First Place IAFE Award for Pride Event

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts is proud to announce it received the prestigious "Non-Fair Facility Usage Award 2022" for its first-ever Pride event. The award, presented by the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE), recognizes successful events outside of the annual county fair.

U.S. Flag - Half-Staff
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Tragic Shooting in Monterey Park, California

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties immediately until sunset on January 26, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Monterey Park, California as directed by President Biden. Flags will be flown at half-staff starting immediately until sunset, January 26, 2023.  

Nikki Kimbleton
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Adams County Welcomes Nikki Kimbleton as New Communications Director

Adams County is excited to announce the hiring of Nikki Kimbleton as the new Communications director. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and crisis management, Kimbleton brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the role.

Posted on: January 17, 2023

Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio Elected Board Chair for 2023

Commissioner Lynn Baca Selected as Vice-Chair 

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2023. O’Dorisio was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018 and 2022.