The Chamber office is open during regular business hours but is limiting walk-in traffic. To ensure timely service please, call ahead and schedule an appointment. The San Dimas Chamber staff can be reached at
(909) 592-3818 or by email at info@sandimaschamber.com.
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This Week's Chamber Event
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Tropical Costa Rica Trip Information on Thursday, April 22 at 10 a.m. &
Washington, D.C. Niagara Falls & New York City Trip Recorded Session Information
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Preview the trip information below:
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April Monthly Networking Luncheon
Wed., April 28, 2021
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2021 Teacher of the Year Awards
Save the Date ~ May 26, 2021
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Teacher of the Year Sponsorship Opportunities
In order to make this event a success, we are inviting businesses & individuals in the community to help us in our efforts to recognize our outstanding teachers.
Any contribution that you might be able to provide will be greatly appreciated.
Click HERE to view the Sponsorship Opportunities
If you have any questions please reach out to the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at (909) 592-3818 or email at info@sandimaschamber.com.
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NEW! ~ San Dimas Chamber Members Section
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The San Dimas Members Section has a new look and location!
Click above to view the latest on our members!
To be included in this section please email info@sandimaschamber.com.
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April Member Spotlight
Linco, Inc. Custom Picture Frames & Mat Designs
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Linco, Inc. Custom Picture Frames & Mat Designs
1. Describe your business
Linco Picture Framing Inc. was established in 1976 in Northern California and moved to San Dimas in 1986. As a full-service picture framing shop, we do both retail and commercial work. We purchased our building at 326 W. Arrow Highway in 2007 and have become the premier picture framer for the communities of San Dimas, Glendora, and La Verne….however, we ship nationwide.
As a result of COVID-19, we have pivoted our business to include the fabrication of acrylic shields and barriers for restaurants, retail businesses, offices, hospitals, banks, etc. Some recent local customers include Roady’s, Gilead, Re/Max, Ambro’s, Daily Donuts, Christian Credit Union, Bonelli Bluffs, City of West Covina, just to name a few!
This effort classified Linco as an essential business and allowed us to remain open for business and keep our staff employed throughout the pandemic.
2. What makes your business unique
At Linco, all custom framing is done on-site. We have a knowledgeable staff of six and have all the latest picture framing tools and equipment. Our huge inventory reduces the time it takes to complete any project, and our prices are lower than our competitors.
3. What do customers/clients say about your business
Linco Picture Framing has 78 5-star reviews on Yelp and 26 on Google. We are so proud of those comments and our ongoing goal is to exceed our customer’s expectations. Nothing pleases us more than knowing that we’ve turned someone’s dream project into a reality.
4. Why did you join the San Dimas Chamber
We joined the San Dimas Chamber to meet and network with other San Dimas businesses and owners. Linco’s President, Steve Lindemann, was San Dimas Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman of the Board in 2003-2004 and continues to support their efforts for the San Dimas business community.
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Last Week's Mixer Webinar Recording
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City of San Dimas and Community News
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City of San Dimas
San Dimas Homeless Prevention & Diversion Grant Program
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The City of San Dimas in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, County of Los Angeles and the State of California for the purposes of administering Measure H funds to combat homelessness was awarded funds to help implement elements of our Homeless Plan. Our Homelessness Plan includes action items that focus on homeless prevention for our residents. These funds will offer opportunities to preserve housing affordability and shelter for those that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will also assist our residents with their utility payments and grocery cards to meet their basic needs. This emergency financial assistance is designed to provide services to individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
Applicants will be required to provide documentation of their hardship and meet the criteria listed in the application. Applicants must agree to participate in the program by signing a participation and consent form, take part in a problem-solving interview, provide income verification, provide consent to participate in a follow-up interview with City staff or designee. This program is time limited and can be used for Rental Assistance, Utility payments and Groceries.
If funding is fully expended, eligible applicants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if additional funding becomes available.
Participants must live within the City of San Dimas and have a maximum household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) for Los Angeles County.
Please contact Ann Garcia at (909) 394-6282 or by email at agarcia@sandimasca.gov with any questions regarding the program.
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Funding Relief Options and Resources for Your Business
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City of San Dimas
City Council Meeting on Tue., April 13, 2021
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Foothill Gold Line Update
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Business Resources, COVID-19 Information, & Events
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Coronavirus Telebriefing Schedule for the Week of April 19, 2021
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SCORE
Upcoming Business Webinars
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Learn How to Get Traffic to Your Website with SEO
April 21st | 11am-12:30pm
ONLINE
Learn How to Get Traffic to Your Website with SEO teaches what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about and why it is important, starting with how Google and other search engines rank websites. Participants gain insights into how search engines work and what Keywords are and why they are so important, as well as how Google algorithms change and how to adjust your marketing strategy accordingly.
Strategies will be presented that attendees can implement immediately to advance their own SEO, such as creating and optimizing a traffic-building blog for your website. |
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Marketing 101:
The Essentials
April 22nd | 10am-12pm
ONLINE
Marketing 101: The Essentials will give you a BASIC overview of marketing and marketing practices. This interactive workshop will help you focus on your business and your customer base, resulting in a more comprehensive understanding of your business and how to market it. |
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Facebook Marketing
Essentials for Business
April 22nd | 1pm-3pm
ONLINE
With 2.74 billion monthly active users, Facebook is, by far, the largest of the social media platforms and is the third most-visited site behind Google and Youtube. If Facebook is not in your marketing strategy, you're missing out on opportunities to increase your reach, find new customers, and more.
Join us for a discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Facebook. |
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A Holistic Approach
to Entrepreneurship
April 23rd | 9am-11am
ONLINE
Entrepreneurs wear many hats to sustain a successful business. To perform at your peak each day, you need the best strategies to boost your mental health, multiply your energy, and grow your income.
Our expert panel is here to help. Join us for an interactive workshop filled with transformative strategies for the health of you and your business. |
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| Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. |
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Los Angeles County Development Authority Upcoming Business Webinars
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USC Price & SBDC Business Webinars
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Helping to Stop COVID-19 Webinar
Wed., April 21 at 10 a.m.
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Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Wed. April 21 at 10 a.m.
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A Guide to Small Claims Court
Do you have a Small Claims Court Hearing coming up?
Join us this Wednesday at noon to learn the basics of Small Claims: filing the case, serving court papers, preparing for trial, and collecting the money you win. This virtual forum provides information for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
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Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Thursday, April 22 at 11 a.m.
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Virtual Forum: Bankruptcy Law for Small Businesses
Questions about bankruptcy law? Join us on Thursday, April 22 at 11:00 am to learn about its application to small businesses.
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East San Gabriel Economic Partnership
Fri., April 23, 2021
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Partnership Members to Meet Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio
April 23, 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Partnership and the Foothill Chambers Alliance will host Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-48th District) via Zoom.
This is a Partnership members-only event. Partnership members are welcome to invite selected guests to join us. The event is co-sponsored with the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors.
Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio was elected in November 2016 to represent California’s 48th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, West Covina, and the San Gabriel Valley unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, including Bassett, Charter Oak, Citrus, East Arcadia, Ramona, Valinda and West La Puente.
Register Here
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Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Wed., April 28, 2021
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Virtual Event: Business Builder LA
Register now for Business Builder 2021, a virtual matchmaking event where small businesses go to find more business. The Construction and Manufacturing event is April 28!
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2021 Rebates, Incentives and Savings
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Foreclosure Prevention & Mortgage Relief Program
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The Foreclosure Prevention & Mortgage Relief Program has been developed in partnership with the LA County Board of Supervisors, NHS Center for Economic Recovery and the Department of Consumer & Business Affairs. This program will provide foreclosure counseling and mortgage relief to L.A. County property owners. If the property owner has experienced financial distress between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 as a result of COVID-19 and the property is located in a community highly impacted by COVID-19, they should consider applying for mortgage relief.
Approved applicants can receive up to $20,000 to help offset mortgage delinquencies. Program Eligibility Includes:
- Residents of LA County
- Residents of LA City are ineligible
- Property must be owner occupied
- Up to 80% Area Median Income for 1-unit property owners
- Up to 150% Area Median Income for 2-4 units property owners
- Counseling with HUD-approved counselor from partner agency required
We will begin accepting applications for this program on April 12, 2021. Have attended our one of our REQUIRED Foreclosure Prevention Workshops? If so, complete your application today.
APPLY FOR MORTGAGE RELIEF
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California Restaurant Foundation (CRF)
Resilience for Restaurants
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The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) [calrestfoundation.org], a non-profit that invests in and empowers California's restaurants and its workforce, announces a donation of more than $1.25 million from SoCalGas and other energy companies to launch the Resilience Fund [restaurantscare.org]. The fund will provide grants of up to $3,500 to single-unit restaurants, with priority given to woman- and person of color-owned restaurants.
To qualify, the restaurant must be currently open, have a staff of 50 or less, experienced a revenue loss of at least 20 percent from 2019-2020, and be based in one of the following counties: Los Angeles, Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or San Joaquin.
Please see below and attached for more information. You can also visit @SoCalGas on Twitter or socalgas.com/newsroom.
https://twitter.com/socalgas/status/1377715639742160896 [twitter.com]
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California COVID-19 Relief Grant Program - Opens April 28, 2021
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
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Round 6:
Wednesday, April 28th at 9:00 AM through Tuesday, May 4th at 5:00 PM
Notifications will begin Friday, May 7th
Eligible applicants: current waitlisted small businesses and/or nonprofits not selected in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria.
Eligible grant award: $5,000 to $25,000
Details: Applicants not selected to receive a grant in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply on this website.
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Small Business Administration
Now Open
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. |
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IFundWomen Grants Available
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IFundWomen Grants Available
IFundWomen
Deadline: April 26, 2021
Neutrogena® is teaming up with IFundWomen to give women-owned businesses in the health and wellness space a fresh start in 2021. Through this program, 10 qualified women entrepreneurs across the U.S. will each receive a $10,000 grant to support their fresh start after a challenging year in business. Applications are open through April 26. |
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Jane Walker and IFundWomen
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Deadline: Rolling basis through June 2021
As part of the First Women campaign, Jane Walker and IFundWomen have teamed up to help create more opportunities for women to achieve their goals. Jane Walker will be funding a total of 30 groundbreaking women-owned businesses through the end of the year. Businesses will be selected across the Entertainment & Film, Music, Sports, STEM, Journalism and Hospitality industries to receive a $10K grant plus a one-year Annual Coaching Membership on IFundWomen. |
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How to Identify and Apply for Small Business Grants
Small Business Majority
April 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM (PT)
One year into the pandemic, small business owners are still having to navigate changing health regulations, ongoing stay at home orders and an influx of funding options. We know that many small business owners need help to address these immediate financial concerns and to access critical resources for their employees and their businesses. |
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Jewish Free Loan Association JFLA
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Small Business loans up to $36,000 are available, with 2 guarantors.
Eligibility:
· Applicants must be permanent residents of Los Angeles or Ventura county.
· Applicants must have credit scores of 680 or better, demonstrate need, and have the ability to repay the loan.
· Two guarantors with good credit and steady income are required on each loan up to $36,000.
· Applicant must submit required documentation, by email, to JFLA prior to a virtual interview.
· Each applicant presents individual circumstances to be considered by Jewish Free Loan.
Please note that we do not offer Small Business loans to non-profit organizations. |
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SCORE
Payroll Protection Program
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SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCE
PPP Lending Program Resources for You |
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SBA ANNOUNCEMENT
Revisions to PPP Lending Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an Interim Final Rule, effective March 3rd, related to loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program. Under the Interim Final Rule, the following revisions have been made:
- Individuals who file an IRS Form 1040, Schedule C, are now allowed to calculate their maximum loan amount using gross income.
- The eligibility restriction that prevents businesses with owners who have non-financial fraud felony convictions in the last year from obtaining PPP loans has been removed.
- The eligibility restriction that prevents businesses with owners who are delinquent or in default on their Federal student loans from obtaining PPP loans has also been removed.
Borrowers can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program by downloading the First Draw PPP loan application or Second Draw PPP loan application and working with a participating PPP lender through the SBA Lender Match tool.
Read the full PPP Interim Final Rule to learn more.
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California State Treasurer’s Office
CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program
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If you're a landlord or income-eligible renter in California, have been financially impacted by COVID-19, and need help paying rent or utilities, the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program may be able to help. To check eligibility and apply, or to find an organization in your community to help, visit HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122.
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Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Tax Deadline Extended: Learn How to File for Free!
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Tax Deadline Extended: Learn How to File for Free!
The IRS announced a new deadline for filing tax returns: Monday, May 17, 2021.
If you haven't filed yet, take advantage of the free tax preparation services available through our non-profit partners across the County.
Text "TAXCREDITSLA" to 211-211 for info on filing for free and claiming credits to get the most money back in your pocket!
Watch our video in English and Spanish to learn more.
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Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Rent Assistance
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Behind on Your Rent? Here is What You Need to Know
If you are a renter who has experienced COVID-related setbacks and you are behind on your rent, there are laws that may protect you from being evicted. However, those laws may be changing soon and you’re going to have to start paying any unpaid rent back – if you haven’t already.
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CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
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Pomona Valley AJCC: L.A. County Biz Buzz - April 2021
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Business Recovery Resources
We understand managing a business is tough. Let us save you time and money. We can help find your next qualified candidate, help you apply for money-saving tax credits and help subsidize training that can upskill your workforce. What are you waiting for? Fill out our new online Employer Help Request. Once you submit an Employer Help Request, a Business Services Representative will connect you to our wide array of no-cost business services.
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Boost Your Workforce
Did you know our Youth@Work program helps employers boost their workforce capacity while also providing youth age 14-24 with work experience? Youth@Work incentivizes employers who apply to be official worksites by providing them with 100% paid interns who will each work up to 100 hours for your organization at no cost to you. You heard that right. We provide you with temporary interns and pay their wages, at absolutely no cost to you.
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Free San Dimas Chamber Laminated Business Signs
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The San Dimas Chamber is now provided FREE laminated signs for your San Dimas or Chamber Member business locations. Some restrictions apply. Please contact the San Dimas Chamber for details at (909) 592-3818 or email info@sandimaschamber.com.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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