Disaster Assistance Available for Small Businesses
Small, nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). "The loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by adverse weather conditions that occurred in Yuma, Douglas and Elbert Counties. SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses and dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster" announced Alfred E. Judd, Director of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center.
Below is a list of eligible counties. More information available here.
EIDL# |
Primary Counties |
Neighboring Counties |
Incident Type |
Incident Date |
Deadline |
12868 |
Yuma |
Kit Carson, Logan, Phillips and Washington in Colorado Cheyenne in Kansas; andChase and Dundy in Nebraska |
High winds, hail and a tornado |
June 14 through June 16, 2011 |
May 29, 2012 |
12869 |
Douglas & Elbert |
Arapahoe, El Paso, Jefferson, Lincoln, Park and Teller in Colorado |
Drought |
Beginning January 1, 2011 |
May 29, 2012 |
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBA's secure web site. The deadline to apply for these loans is May 29, 2012.
Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA by calling toll-free at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA's Disaster Loans website.
CNNMoney - Where the jobs are
Especially now, plentiful job opportunities are key to making a great place to live. These 25 counties have experienced the most job growth over the last 10 years.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works to relocate effective July 26
Arapahoe/Douglas Works, the provider of no-cost employment assistance services to metro-area job seekers and businesses, will move its main office from Greenwood Village to 6974 South Lima Street in Centennial, effective July 26. The workforce center’s main office will be closed on Friday, July 22 and Monday, July 25 to complete the move. It will reopen to the public on July 26 at its new location. The satellite offices in Castle Rock and at Community College of Aurora at Lowry will remain open during and after the move. Read More...
CNBC ranks Colorado No. 5 in America's Top States for Business.
The ranking analyzed 10 categories:
- Cost of Doing Business
- Workforce
- Quality of Life
- Economy
- Transportation & Infrastructure
- Technology & Innovation
- Education
- Business Friendliness
- Access to Capital
- Cost of Living
The nation’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company, CNA marked the grand opening of its Western Service Center in Douglas County in June.
The organization's Western Service Center, expected to create 300 jobs for metro Denver residents, joins CNA’s existing network of regional service centers in Chicago, Florida and Pennsylvania. http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/06/08/cna-opens-denver-service-center.html
Westmoreland Coal Co. announced their new location for its Denver-area headquarters has been selected and will be located at the Meridian International Business Center, in the Maroon V building.
The move from the Colorado Springs location to Meridian will occur in November. Westmoreland Coal leases DougCo site for new Denver-area HQ
Polystrand (Gordon Holdings) has purchased a $14m, 120,000 sq ft building in the Highfield Business Park.
Polystrand makes reinforced-thermoplastic composites, mostly for trucking – this is expected to create 240 jobs in the Douglas County area. http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_18151052
Denver area's corporate power base is shifting south from downtown
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_18252901
Colorado ranked 10th for business-friendly tax structure
Colorado has the nation’s 10th best state tax environment for entrepreneurship and small business, according to a report from the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/04/19/colorado-ranked-10th-for.html
Douglas Co. No. 7 on Forbes' richest-counties list
Douglas County is the nation's seventh-richest county, Forbes says.
Douglas County is the nation's seventh-richest county, Forbes says.
Douglas Co. No. 7 on Forbes' richest-counties list | Denver Business Journal
New Parkway To Relieve Congestion, Stimulate Growth
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. -- The final section of the RidgeGate Parkway opened Monday.The last segment to open is a 3 1/2-mile, east-west corridor from Interstate 25 to Parker. Officials hope the new parkway will relieve traffic congestion on Lincoln Avenue between I-25 and Parker Road and provide economic development stimulus to the corridor.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/26119577/detail.html
Which American city is the best educated?
Largest percentage of high school grads. Of place where more than 95% of the population had at least finished high school, three were Colorado counties (Douglas, Hinsdale and Routt) and three Nebraska counties (Wheeler, Logan and Grant).
Highlands Ranch named on Money's list of America's best small cities.
Selected by Money Magazine as number 12 in the U.S., Highlands Ranch was ranked based on job opportunity, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features that make Highlands Ranch a great community for raising a family.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL0836410.html
Douglas County Among Fastest Growing Counties in U.S. During Past Decade
Based upon 2010 Census data, Douglas County was listed as the 10th fastest-growing county in the nation, with a growth rate of 64% since April 2000. CNNMoney.com features a story about Douglas County: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/real_estate/1006/gallery.fastest_growing_US_
counties/10.html
Douglas County Ranked by Forbes Magazine Among Wealthiest Counties In the U.S.
Douglas County is ranked number eight (8) in the top 25 wealthiest U.S. Counties – reported by Forbes Magazine. Data for the Forbes list comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, which conducts the annual American Community Survey, a smaller-scale version of the decennial census. The most recent data are from the calendar year 2008 and include 1,889 counties.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/04/america-richest-counties-lifestyle-real-estate-wealthy-suburbs.html
Roxborough made BusinessWeek’s top 10 list of the USA’s Most Affordable Suburbs
Life with children is expensive, but in some places a dollar goes a lot further. Bloomberg BusinessWeek evaluated information provided by community data company OnBoard Informatics to determine the best affordable suburb in each state.
While many of the places on this year's list are near amenities such as country clubs and golf courses, the focus is not luxury, but rather communities where families can live well for less and enjoy good schools, low crime, and reasonable commutes.
7. Roxborough Park, Colo.
Nearest major city: Denver
Population: 8,211
Median family income: $94,084
Median home price: $230,000
Unemployment rate: 5.9%
Violent crime index: 16
The red rock formations near Roxborough Park, a community that developed in the 1970s, are considered some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Colorado. The 3,339-acre state park offers residents hiking and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and educational programs for Colorado geology and wildlife. The Douglas County School District is one of the best in the state.
Source: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/best-affordable-suburbs-in-america-2010
County Scores High in Overall Health
Douglas County was found to be the overall most healthy County in Colorado according to a February 17, 2010 report issued by the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Douglas County came in first with regards to the fewest people dying before the age of 75; the least number of days people report being in poor health; the fewest number of people reporting being in poor health; and the lowest rate of infants with low birth weight.
County Scores High in National Happiness Index
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index™ was developed to provide the official measure for the nation's health and well-being. It's the voice of Americans and the most ambitious effort ever undertaken to measure what people believe constitutes a good life. In the 2009 survey, the State of Colorado was 7th in the nation for overall well-being while the 6th Congressional District, which includes Douglas County, was ranked first in the state and 11th in the nation for respondents perceptions of their physical, emotional, social, and professional well-being.
Source: http://www.well-beingindex.com/files/2010WBIrankings/CO_StateReport.pdf
Douglas County - a Hot Spot for the Young and Wealthy
A 2009 Nielsen Claritas study of the highest concentrations of households with residents ages 25-34 making more than $100,000 per year ranked Douglas County Colorado number five in the nation with more than seven percent of Douglas County's 102,000 households in this category.
Douglas County Ranked Number Five in U.S. for Job Growth by CNNMoney.com
Especially in a tough economy, plentiful job opportunities are key to making a great place to live. Douglas County was ranked number five in the nation for U.S. Counties experiening the most job growth from 2000-2008, according to CNNMoney.com.
"Located midway between the state's two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs, "Dougco" attracts a highly educated and skilled workforce because of its proximity to the state's major employment hubs. A well developed transportation system that includes an airport, light rail and newly expanded freeway system along with a favorable tax rate also make Dougco a good home for businesses. The county's commitment to economic development is clearly paying off. In January, Charles Schwab announced the company would bring over 500 jobs to the area. New positions are primarily in the Information Technology sector with an average wage of $75,000 a year, according to Public Affairs Director Wendy Holmes."
