Mancos Business e-News | September 29, 2020
Deadline Tomorrow for Mancos Business and Nonprofit Grant
Mancos-based businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a $500 - $5,000 grant to help cover business loss and other expenses related to COVID 19. First round of applications are due tomorrow, September 30.

Highlights
Montezuma County Unveils Business, Nonprofit Grant Program
To be eligible for funding, businesses or non-profits must be located in Montezuma County and currently in business or working towards reopening after a COVID-19 related closure. First round applications due Oct. 15.

Free Legal Webinars for Colorado Small Businesses
Colorado COVID Legal Relief provides free legal webinars to help Colorado small businesses who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Topics include evictions, lease management, insurance and bankruptcy.

News Roundup
Renewable Energy Projects in Southwest Colorado to Receive Grants
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded grants totaling more than $177,000 to four Southwest Colorado projects and businesses to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts."

Negative Impact of Pandemic on Small Business is Weakening
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response on American small businesses is weakening. Yet there are still thousands of small businesses reeling including restaurants, bars, hotels, and gyms.

Remote 101: How To Create Meaningful Connections For New Employees
On-boarding into a new role during shelter-in-place is one of the most challenging things for new hires to experience.

Upcoming Events
E-Commerce Workshop Series from Southwest Colorado's SBDC
E-Commerce can cost less than a storefront and online customers mean people can buy from anywhere. But before you dive head first into an e-commerce site, make sure your business is ready to manage it.

How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Where: Online
When: Sept. 30, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs to Survive COVID-19

Where: Webinar
When: Oct. 8, 9 - 10 a.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Marketing Happy Hour: SEO Made Simple

Where: R Space, Durango
When: Oct. 6, 4 - 6 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Online Marketing On a Small Business Owner's Budget

Where: Webinar
When: Sept. 30, 9 - 10 a.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Resources
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Mancos, CO 81328
Phone: 970-533-7725
Fax: 970-533-7727