Hiring Veterans - It makes good business sense to hire U.S. veterans. Veterans have the training, work ethic and proven skills that will immediately add value to your business. Equally important, you'll be contributing to America's global competitiveness and the strength of our economic base. If you would like more information about hiring a U.S. veteran, please email Lonnie Tobias or call 303-271-4787 or visit Hire Vets First.
Are Layoffs In Your Future? - The State Rapid Response Team serves companies facing corporate restructuring and downsizing. The Rapid Response Team is a cooperative effort between the local Workforce Center, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and The Unemployment Insurance 
Program. The services available are designed to benefit employers and employees through the provision of information about the Dislocated Worker Program and other useful information and assistance with employment related needs. Visit the Federal web site. This flyer from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment may be helpful. You can also call the Jefferson County Workforce Center at 303-271-4720.
Checklist for Closing Your Business: 20 Things You Need to Do
by Attorney Bethany K. Laurence
Closing your business often requires more steps than starting it.
Here is the checklist for things to do. [PDF]
Free Training in Six Sigma, Lean, Quality and Yellow Belt Training
Manufacturing companies in aerospace, bioscience, energy, and information technology can train their workforce in lean principles, quality, six sigma and yellow belt resulting in improved organizational performance. Attendees will receive a certificate from the Colorado Association for Manufacturing Technology (CAMT), a well known Colorado Manufacturing training and consulting firm. The company application is brief and the employee enrollment process is simple. Funding has been awarded through the Metro Denver WIRED Initiative. Interested companies should contact Cindy Nowak, Jefferson County Workforce Center, Business Consultant at 720.218.4158 or visit www.camt.com.
Labor Marketing Information (LMI) - The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's LMI Gateway is a powerful job search, career assessment, and labor market information system. It was specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, training providers, and workforce professionals, and others seeking easily accessible job openings and labor market information.
Human Resource Issues - We know that running a successful business means employing successful people, and that not all small businesses have their own Human Resources Department. The links below give you further information on handling HR issues.
Society for Human Resource Management
Human Resource Business & Legal Reports*
*This site offers a free 14 day membership, requires paid membership afterward.
Resources For Starting a Business - Starting a business can be the scariest and most rewarding experience of a lifetime. Small business fuels our economy, and every successful entrepreneur will tell you that it all starts with a dream. If you are considering starting a business, the links below will have some information that you need to know.
Jefferson County Business Resource Center (JCBRC)
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