Economic Recovery Economic Development

EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES: 2 - Negative Economic Impact

PURPOSE: Regional Chamber Support

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Chambers of Commerce, Non-Lobbying 501(c)(4) with an Economic Development Driven Mission & Business League Organizations Focused on Regional Tourism Efforts

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Economic Development funded grants to regional chamber and business leagues that were impacted by the pandemic. Chambers may use funds to implement COVID-19 mitigation and infection prevention measures, including improvements to ventilation, physical barriers or partitions, signage, PPE, or consulting with professionals to develop safe reopening plans Additionally, funds may be used for their business operations to further support the business community Eligible costs may include rent/mortgage/utility payments, employee payroll, marketing, and outreach

USE OF EVIDENCE:

Evidence-based intervention programing or evaluation was unnecessary for this project.

PROMOTING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES:

This activity is focused on serving the needs of our impacted local small businesses through the support of local leagues and chambers The funding will be distributed to organizations including those that focus on targeted small business operators including (women, minorities, veterans)

PERFORMANCE REPORT:

PRIORITY CATEGORY: Economic Recovery

FUNDING AMOUNT: $678,789

MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Pikes Peak Workforce Center

PROJECT ID: PPWFC-ARPA21-01, PPWFC-ARPA21-01-PR

PROJECT STATUS: Post-Award