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"Earlier this month, we asked Colorado’s outdoor recreation businesses to participate in a survey designed to help the State understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our industry now, and into the future. Working in partnership with berbur llc, OnSight Public Affairs, and Keating Research, we have provided an overview of our initial assessment:

Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry: Covid-19 Initial Impact Assessment Results

Over 300 businesses participated in this effort, and we thank you all for taking the time to provide thoughtful feedback. The story is a sobering one.
In the two weeks between April 1-April 13:
  • 3 of 4 businesses had partially or fully shutdown operations
  • 15% of businesses reduced their workforce by over 90%
  • 25% of businesses reduced their workforce by half
  • 27% of the workforce has been let go
  • revenues were down 50% on average (25% of businesses lost over 80% of revenue)
 
Without assistance, 4 of 10 businesses say they cannot survive longer than 3 months.
 
While the results are sobering, as the State and other partners work to support employees, businesses, and communities in the months ahead, your input will help provide critical insight into response efforts and help us change the course for where we were headed earlier this month.
 
There are several federal and state resources available now, and the OREC office is working with many businesses to help support the immediate needs and to identify alternative sources of funding beyond federal assistance programs. For more information on recovery resources please access our Economic Injury Hotline at 303-860-5881, our Small Business Navigator email at oedit_sbnavigator@state.co.us, or visit Colorado's COVID-19 Business Resource Center for real time updates and links to Alternative Funding Sources and nonprofit lenders in Colorado.

Many of the relief and recovery needs that respondents identified through the survey are being presented to the Governor and our federal delegation. Much of this work is being coordinated through the Governor’s Emergency Council on Economic Stabilization and Growth. This Council is made up of industry experts from the private sector, organizations representing workers, public sector elected officials, and other leaders around the state working to get our economy moving forward.

To each of you that participated in our survey, THANK YOU. Stay healthy and safe. It will take all of us working together to stabilize this economic disruption and chart a path back towards growth for our industry.

All Forward!
 
Nathan Fey
Director"
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The Colorado Tourism Office needs your input!

"Dear Industry Partners,

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is currently conducting a statewide survey for businesses impacted by COVID-19. This study is meant to shed light on some of the unique challenges businesses are facing during these difficult times. 

The CTO would like to encourage participation from tourism businesses, as the results will help shape the actions and policies the state can take to address these needs. 

To take part in this survey, and have the voice of our industry heard, please click on the button below. Destination partners, please feel free to share this with your networks."
Take the Survey
Heading out for some fresh air? Use our Pikes Peak Outdoor COVID-19 Resources to know before you go!
Know Before You Go
Below are some ways our local outdoor industry partners are responding to the COVID-19 Crisis!
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services:
Need more tools to know before you go?
Healthy Parks has you covered!
Image: Fox Run Park. Courtesy of 3 Peaks Photography.
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services have cooperated with Healthy Parks to provide an incredible resource for knowing how busy local parks are, allowing us to spread out and flatten the curve! 
Check Your Favorite Spot!
Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC):
Check out these incredible tools, courtesy of the Trails and Open Space Coalition and their #GetoutSpreadout campaign!
Image courtesy of the Trails and Open Space Coalition
#GetoutSpreadout
Hike for Life:
Hike For Life answers questions about hiking during the
stay-at-home order!
Video: Safe Hiking During Coronavirus by Hike for Life
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA):
Many of our trails are experiencing high usage, which can lead to conflicts. MWTA is doing their part to to teach excellent
trail etiquette!
Read the Article
MotoMinded:
MotoMinded, local manufacturer, is using their 3D printing to protect first responders on the frontlines of the crisis!
See How They're Helping!
Visit Colorado Springs:
Visit COS has established a page entitled "Carry On, COS"
Visit COS has a dedicated page for social distancing in the outdoors where outdoor partners can share what they're doing during this crisis and resources for those wanting to still get outside.
Carry On, COS Outdoor Page HERE
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC:
The Chamber & EDC has established a resource page for businesses dealing with COVID-19.
To find all the myriad of resources available to your business as you deal with the economic impact of the Stay-at-home order and phases of recovery, check out the Chamber & EDC's COVID-19 page.
Resource Page HERE
Stay strong and keep up the great work everyone! We're all in this together!
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