Small Business Feature: Motherlove Herbal Company

Motherlove Herbal Company is a generational company that makes organic herbal care products for pregnant moms and babies. "I was born into this business, I have spent my entire life in and around Motherlove," says CEO Silencia Cox, "I grew up watching my mom gather herbs make the product by hand, and when I was young we would watch movies at night and label our product – it was kind of our evening activity."

Motherlove is also a certified B Corp Company. "A certification is not unlike an Organic certification. It certifies companies that use their business as a force for good – so the triple bottom line model where we focus on People, the Planet as well as Prosperity"

Click here to read the full interview with Silencia Cox, CEO of Motherlove. 
Be sure to follow Motherlove on Instagram & Facebook.

Food Safety: Train Your Staff for the Summer

Food Safety Works is a course covering basic food safety practices. The program is designed for employees who are new to the retail food industry, or as a refresher for those who have been out of the industry for a while. This curriculum is NOT intended to prepare for Certified Food Protection Manager certification.

Dates to choose from:

May 16th, 2022, 11am - 12:30pm

June 13th, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm

July 18th, 2022, 10am - 11am

2022 Tech Talent Road Show

In 2022, Denver/Front Range area employers, like employers everywhere, are struggling to find and retain IT and cybersecurity talent. Yet, CompTIA data suggests that there is a vast opportunity at hand to solve the local skills gap and fight "The Great Resignation" head-on...IF the workforce can rethink the ways in which it hires, skills and upskills tech workers for the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow. Denver/Front Range-area employers are invited to join us on May 3rd at 11AM Local Time for an interactive virtual forum! During this hour-long event, we will:

• Share new findings on the local and national tech hiring and jobs markets
• Ask attendees to share their experiences and challenges
• Give insights into emerging global best practices around the shift from "buying talent" to investing in talent

Registration

Please Contact comptiaregistration@comptia.org with questions.

Apprenticeship Information Breakfast

The NoCo Inspire Work-Based Learning Alliance would like to cordially invite you to attend the Northern Colorado Apprenticeship Pathways to Employment Recognition and Informational Breakfast. Join us to learn about apprenticeship talent development solutions in our region and how they are used as an effective tool to solve workforce challenges. The breakfast and informational event will take place on May 4th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The Desk Chair Workspace in Loveland. Attendance is offered in-person with a virtual option. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Things to Know & Upcoming Events

• The Larimer County Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance (ERAP) funds can help individuals stay in their homes by paying back rent and utilities, and more. 
• WorkLife Partnership’s Small Dollar Loans Program is an efficient, cost-effective, low-risk alternative to payroll advances and employee loan programs. 
• Colorado Climber Loan Fund now providing eligible small businesses with working capital loans between $30,000 - $500,000.  
• Free De-escalation Training for Businesses During COVID-19 – Watch videos now 
• Small Business Tax Credit Programs are available 
• Request Onsite COVID Vaccine clinic - If you're interested in hosting an onsite vaccination clinic for your employees or for the general public at your business or facility, please send a request to the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment. There is no charge, and the Health Department coordinates staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies. 

Upcoming Events: 

• Business Q&A with Larimer’s Health Department - All businesses are invited to join the County on the fourth Thursday of each month. Join the 1-hour session on Thursday, April 28 at  2 p.m via Zoom. To help make this session as informative and helpful as possible, please submit your questions in advance.

Sign up for weekly updates from the City of Fort Collins Emergency Preparedness and Security COVID-19 newsletter at fcgov.com/eps/coronavirus

Check out ForFortCollins.com for tools and resources created to help your business reopen safely and strongly while gaining support from loyal customers and community members.

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