Published: April 16, 2020 • By Justine Roberts

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CESR is dedicated to supporting Colorado鈥檚 social impact economy. Below are some resources to help students, sustainability professionals and businesses manage the impact of the pandemic.听

We will continue to update this compilation. If you have something you would like us to add to this list please send suggestions to justine.e.roberts@colorado.edu.

Job/internship hunting resources

  • CU Boulder advice on how to job hunt during COVID-19
  • - a list of all the B Corps in Colorado
  • is a hub for CO based start ups and technology with information on expanding companies and jobs

Tips for job and internship seekers

  • Look for these hashtags on LinkedIn: #stillhiring, #cornoavirushiring, #nowhiring
  • Any opportunity is a good opportunity 鈥� ask companies if you can do a micro-internship or smaller projects if they can no longer support a paid position!
  • Do personal outreach to local companies who are hiring more/doing well.
  • Consider using this time to skill-up via,, or one of the many other training platforms now available for free online!

Emergency and Relief Funds for Colorado Businesses

  • fund and links to related programs
  • COVID-19 Small Business Response Resources
  • COVID-19 Business Resource Center
  • flowchart to understand potential employment benefits
  • side-by-side comparison (Eide Bailly)

Webinars, Consulting and Virtual Discussions

  • with RiNo, Denver Public Library and CBCA on April 14 at 6:30 pm MT
  • with Plante Moran on April 22 at 11:00 am MT
  • on Fridays at 3:00 pm MT
  • (recording) Research-Backed Strategies for Improving the Synergy of Remote Work Teams presented by: Dr. Christina Lacerenza, Leeds' Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

Resource Pages from organizations focused on sustainability and corporate social responsibility

  • has a dedicated page for COVID19 resources but please see their other pages on business resources
  • resource page
  • resource page covering grant-making, supporting nonprofits, crisis communications, virtual volunteering and more
  • video calls with local experts, companies, etc.听
  • resource page
  • volunteer network started by two Leeds MBAs!

Other business resources

  • resources for employees
  • Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has a survey for businesses impacted by Coronoavirus
  • is using its platform to support business innovation in response to the pandemic
  • are organizing ways for companies and individuals with idle machinery to make a contribution
  • has resources and updates including open patents and federally funded programs
  • page with links to articles on CO during COVID19听
  • resource page
  • resources for black women owned businesses
  • COventure Forward project of CU Boulder
  • for a CU Boulder Leeds School of Business student. Now more than ever MBAs need support and students with an interest in sustainability, CSR, ESG, Natural and Organic and impact business in general need your experience and support.
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