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California Small Business COVID-19
Relief Grant Program
Application Round 2 Opens February 2, 2021
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 The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), will begin accepting applications for Round 2 at 8:00 am on Tuesday, February 2 and will close at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 8. Applicants who submitted all necessary documents in the first round and met eligibility requirements, but did not receive a grant, do not need to reapply; applications will be rolled over for consideration in the second round. The grant funding ranges are $5,000 to $25,000 for eligible micro and small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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$1.3 Million Approved to Assist Over 120 Businesses
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 The City of Pleasanton has approved $1.3 million to assist over 120 Pleasanton businesses, including 39 restaurants and 17 personal services businesses, as part of the Business Support Fund loan program. Qualifying businesses are encouraged to apply at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/eddsupportfund.
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Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week
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 Visit Tri-Valley announces Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week from February 19-28, 2021. The campaign will highlight 35 restaurants in the Tri-Valley, including 8 Pleasanton restaurants, with 2- and 3-course menus. Food lovers will taste their way through the Tri-Valley during this 10-day culinary celebration highlighting the passionate people who make up our deliciously diverse foodie scene. For a list of participating restaurants, click here. If you are a restaurant interested in participating in Taste Tri-Valley, contact Robin Fahr.
Taste of Tri-Valley to be featured on Pleasanton LIVE!
Tune in Thursday evening, January 28, 2021 at 7 pm for Pleasanton LIVE! to hear Robin Fahr talk about Taste Tri-Valley with host Mark Duncanson and enjoy a performance by composer and bass virtuoso Logan Kane.
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Pleasanton Commits $100,000 as City Match for
Alameda County CARES Grant Program
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 The City partnered with Alameda County and other Alameda County cities in providing financial assistance to businesses as part of the Alameda County CARES Grant Program. In November, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors established the grant program by redirecting $5 million in CARES Act funds in response to the economic, health and safety impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which closed in late November, provided eligible businesses a one-time grant of $5,000.
Up to $3 million in additional funding was authorized as matching funds for cities in Alameda County to expand the available pool of funds in participating cities. The City of Pleasanton committed $100,000 toward the city match pool, guaranteeing a minimum $200,000 for Pleasanton businesses. Since the number of grant applications submitted exceeded available funding levels, grants were awarded by lottery. One hundred ten (110) Pleasanton businesses were awarded grants, representing a total of $550,000 of financial assistance.
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Recycling & Composting:
Is Your Property in Compliance?
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State and local laws regarding recycling and composting have been updated. The
Alameda County Mandatory Composting and Recycling law requires businesses to sort materials into the proper containers.
- Organics: Food scraps, compostable paper, and plant debris ONLY. No garbage or recycling.
- Recycling: Bottles, cans, paper and cardboard ONLY. No garbage or organics.
- Garbage: Garbage ONLY. No organics or recycling.
Click here for free support including virtual assistance and trainings, how-to videos, indoor green bins, stickers, posters, and more.
See Business and Institutions Guidance and City of Pleasanton Rules
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 Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am
COVID-19 Small Business Update and Q&A
Hosted by NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | Registration
Thursday, January 28, 10:00 am
Financing your Business
Hosted by NorCal SBDC | Registration
Thursday, February 4, 3:30 pm
Pop-Up Small Business EIDL & PPP Update
Hosted by SBDC | Registration
Tuesday, February 9, 3:00 pm
Every Business is Going Online - Part 2
Hosted by SBDC | Registration
CA EDD Payroll Tax Seminars: Registration
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Stay informed! Bookmark the City's COVID-19 Business Support page to obtain useful information at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/eddcovid. We are monitoring information related to COVID-19 and will update this page with relevant changes.
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This newsletter is brought to you by the City of Pleasanton to keep our business community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To adhere to the Alameda County Public Health Department’s order to shelter in place, City of Pleasanton offices are temporarily closed and City government meetings are limited. The Permit Center located at 200 Old Bernal Avenue is open for limited in-person appointments. Visit the Permit Center webpage for more information. You may contact our staff at econdev@cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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