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The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, along with Colorado State Emergency Operations Center, created the 5 Star State Certification Program. Learn more about the program and access the resources you need to determine if certification is right for your business.
Fast Facts
  • The 5 Star State Certification Program enables businesses that meet enhanced safety guidelines in qualifying counties and municipalities to open at a greater capacity.
  • Participation is optional and voluntary.
  • We’ll begin accepting applications on Feb. 3,  2021.
​El Paso County is currently in Level Orange in the state’s dial framework. Certified businesses may operate in Level Yellow.
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Resources Specific to Your Application
Before you begin the application process, we encourage you to complete the following steps:
  1. Review CDPHE’s 5 Star Certification framework to determine if the program is a good fit for your business. Participation is optional and voluntary.
  2. Review our sample mitigation plans and applications by industry:
    • General Business
    • Restaurants, Breweries, and Bars
    • Gyms & Fitness
    • Personal Services
    • Indoor Events
  3. Access additional resources, including the industry-specific mitigation strategies, below.
  4. View step-by-step instructions to submitting your mitigation plan and application here.
Mitigation Strategies by Industry
  • General business mitigation strategies
  • Gyms & fitness mitigation strategies
  • Restaurant mitigation strategies
  • Personal services mitigation strategies
  • Indoor events mitigation strategies
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) 
  • CDPHE 5 Star Certification Framework
  • CDPHE Print Materials
  • CDPHE Mask Guidance
  • CDPHE Cleaning Guidance
  • CDPHE Symptom Support Tool
  • CDPHE Employee Screening Form
  • CDPHE Guidance on Outbreak Plans
  • CDPHE Guidance of Sufficient Ventilation
Local Business Resources
  • City of Colorado Springs Economic Development
  • City of Colorado Springs: COVID-19 Response for Businesses
  • Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Small Business Resources
  • Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC COVID-19 Resources
  • El Paso County Economic Development 
  • El Paso County Public Health
  • Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

Contact Us
Can’t find the information you need? Email us at elpaso5star@safebuilt.com.
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Phone: (719) 481-3282
julie@trilakeschamber.com
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Monument, CO 80132

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    • Chamber Events Summary
    • Event Registration
    • Submit an Event
    • 4th of July Street Fair and Beer Garden
    • Annual Awards Dinner
    • Bines & Brews Beer Fest
    • Business After Hours
    • Chamber Networking Breakfast
    • Chamber Orientation
    • Community & Business Expo
    • Education Series
    • Party for the Parks
    • State of the Tri-Lakes Region
    • Quarterly Member Luncheon
    • Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
    • Travel with the Chamber: Tuscany 2023
  • News
    • News
    • Press Releases
  • EDC
    • About the Economic Development Corp.
    • Why Tri-Lakes?
    • Local Resources
    • Available Properties
    • Transportation
    • Workforce
    • Community Overview >
      • Education
      • Housing
      • Recreation
      • Quality of Life
  • Visitor Center
    • Restaurants
    • Accommodations
    • Weddings / Events
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • Downtown Monument Merchants
    • Community Links
    • Reserve a Room or Banner Space
    • Job Board
    • Things To Do
    • Classified Ads
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