For over 50 years, the US Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. The small business sector contributes significantly to the framework of the country's economy and, in Pleasanton, small businesses having between 1-150 employees comprise of about half of all licensed businesses. This last year was one like no other and many businesses faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We commend all Pleasanton small businesses for persevering, innovating, and working hard to recover towards a stronger economy. Thank you for being in Pleasanton and serving our community!

During the week of May 2-8, 2021, we will highlight Pleasanton small business industries on the City's inPleasanton.com social media. Celebrate with us and use #inPleasanton in your posts and follow and tag @inPleasanton on Instagram and Facebook.

Weekend on Main begins Friday, April 30 with the closure of Main Street to allow for temporary outdoor dining or displays. The street closure to vehicular traffic will occur each weekend, beginning Friday at 3:00 pm and reopening Sunday at 9:00 pm. through Labor Day. For Memorial Day (May 31) and Labor Day (September 6), the street closure will extend through Monday evening.

Interested downtown businesses may apply to set up a temporary outdoor dining area or outdoor display, with the City Planning Department. See Permit Application and email to pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov.

• Register for Zoom webinar HERE

• Register for an account in advance at sba.gov starting Friday, April 30 at 6:00 am PST
• Review Restaurant Revitalization Fund program guide
• Review Restaurant Revitalization Fund sample application (SBA Form 3172)

• Private Venue & Events - detailed guidance for meetings, receptions, and conferences. Private events held at restaurants must follow this guidance.
• Indoor Seated Live Events & Performances

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. 

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.