Northwest Douglas County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation

The 4th Quarter 2020 Douglas County Economic Development Report is now available – https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/2020-4th-quarter-economic-development-report.pdf/.   A few highlights include: Parker ranked No. 20 among RentCafe’s “Top Booming Suburbs for Renters.” The study analyzed data from Yardi Matrix for large-scale apartment buildings of 50 units or more to find what suburban areas have developed the most.…

On Monday, February 22, President Biden announced the following changes to SBA’s coronavirus relief programs to ensure equity: Specifically, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9 am ET, SBA will establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. This will give lenders and community partners more time…

Douglas County released its 2020 3rd Quarter Economic Development Report.  Some of the highlights include: Parker ranked No. 2 on Money.com’s “2020 Best Places to Live in America” list. The ranking criteria was shifted to pay more attention to cities that show great promise and stability for the foreseeable future, factoring in employment, housing, cost…

Businesses with physical locations in Douglas County and headquarters in Colorado may be eligible for COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grants through the County’s allocation of Colorado Senate Bill 20B-001 funding. Restaurants, bars and other drinking establishments, caterers, movie theatres, and gyms and recreation centers with annual revenue less than $2.5 million and a minimum of…

Christmas arrived early for Douglas County and its businesses with word from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Wed., Dec., 23, stating “Douglas County meets 10 days of stable and declining hospitalizations and may now authorize certified businesses to open.”   With this news 33 Certified COVID Best Practice Businesses – 18…