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August 25, 2020
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EL DORADO HILLS VIDEO DEBUT
"Have you heard?": ...what Chamber Members are saying? Check out our social media for Member highlights and also our new El Dorado Hills video for insight into our community, businesses, events, and Chamber! You'll see familiar faces, great views, and nice thoughts. We are humbly proud to serve our local businesses, nonprofits, and region for over 30 years.

Thank you to our Chamber Members for your support!
UP TO $30K SMALL BIZ & NONPROFITS GRANTS
Apply by September 3rd at 5 PM: Do not pass up this opportunity to apply for up to $30,000 in free money - not a loan - for COVID-related expenses dating back to March 1, 2020.

UPDATE: A few modifications have been made to the Small Business Relief Grant Application process to accommodate more small businesses and nonprofits.

The Small Business Grant assistance is a program aimed at assisting small businesses with the cost of business interruption caused by required closures and costs associated with business modifications and expenses due to the public health emergency and associated regulations and requirements. These costs need to meet the requirement of appropriate documentation including receipts, both paid and unpaid. Where invoices are not available bank and credit card statements can be scanned and used showing specific charge, date and vendor.  Please note that proper documentation is the responsibility of the applicant. 

Furthermore, EDC officials have removed the prohibition of franchise applications. A franchise business may apply for these funds.

Lastly, and unfortunately, we have just been informed that unfortunately the CARES Act legislation does not allow for funding compensation to replace lost revenue due to the pandemic. 

To accommodate these modifications, whether your application is submitted or not, you can re-open your application to make any necessary changes up until Sept. 3, 2020 at 5 PM.

Please contact us if you have any questions. We are your business resource.
$200K+ GENERATED & $10K+ DISTRIBUTED
El Dorado Hills Chamber CA$H Rebate Successfully Ending: The El Dorado Hills Chamber announces a successful end to the El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H Recovery Rebate program. Launched on May 1, 2020, the Rebate program offered $10 cash back for every $100 spent at local, small businesses, or the option of donating rebates to local nonprofits.

Over $200,000 was stimulated in our local economy, and over $10,000 in rebates was distributed to over 100 individuals and donated to 12 nonprofits.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber CA$H Recovery Rebate was made possible with the generous investment of our Premier Partners: Parker Development Company, El Dorado Hills Town Center, a Mansour/Nagle Partnership, Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Wells Fargo, Red Hawk Casino/Band of Miwok Indians, Group One Consulting, Village Life Newspaper, El Dorado Disposal, A.G. Spanos Corporation, Blue Shield of California, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Winn Communities.

#KeepItLocal365 #StrongerTogether #ElDoradoHillsChamber
FREE PPE AT CA WELCOME CENTER 8/31+
FREE PPE Supplies: El Dorado County businesses with 25 or fewer employees may receive free face masks at the California Welcome Center August 31st - September 18th.

No appointment is needed, just stop by the California Welcome Center at 2085 Vine Street, Ste. 105 in El Dorado Hills Town Center on Mondays or Fridays, 9 - 11 AM.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.
WELCOME BAG ITEMS DUE 9/1
Target Market Your Business to New Residents: The El Dorado Hills Chamber is pleased to continue our 5th year of Welcome Bags for new residents moving to El Dorado Hills.

 
Exclusive Benefits to our Chamber Members
FREE for promotional/swag items or just $100 for flyers/paper only
200 Items; brochures are FREE if attached to your swag
Call to action items with coupon expiring 12-31-20 & code for your ROI
Items DUE September 1, 2020 at the Chamber
Distribution Partners: North American Title Company, who distributes Welcome Bags to new residents at their closings, Heritage 55+ Community by Lennar Welcome Committee, and The California Welcome Center
 
Maximizing Your Visibility and Impact
HUGE Discounts, FREE or $1 Deals, and 50% off Coupons: Get customers motivated to buy from you! After welcoming them to our beautiful community, build that loyalty and trust for them to keep coming back to you for more AND be your testimonial to others!
Tangible items they will reuse and remember, like clips, magnets, etc. Moving is stressful, so offer something they will want to keep and remember when they need your product or service!
Remember, you wont get 200 responses, but if you get 3% of new customers as a result, that is considered successful in this direct marketing program. Ask yourself, “If I received this offer, would I use it?” This is our chance to encourage “Keep It Local” with our new residents!
 
We are happy to help network your business in creative ways.
To be included, please contact us now.
CONGRESSIONAL (IN-PERSON) LUNCH MEETING RSVP NOW FOR 9/2
You are invited to join us IN-PERSON for updates from our Congressman.

Who: Chamber Members & Affiliates
What: Congressman Tom McClintock Business Meeting with Grab N Go Lunch
Member Boxed Lunch: $15
Non-Member Boxed Lunch: $20
Where: Rolling Hills Church Auditorium, 800 White Rock Rd, EDH
When: Wednesday, September 2nd, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Why: You are invited to join our Chamber with important updates from Congressman McClintock. Safety guidelines will be in place with seating and spacing, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be provided. RSVP is required and attendance is limited, so that we can follow CDC guidelines at this in-person meeting.
Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor El Dorado County Republican Party
APPLE HILL GUIDELINES FALL 2020
Apple Hill Growers COVID-19 Guidelines:
The Apple Hill Growers look forward to welcoming visitors this harvest season. While this year will be different than years past, guests will still be able to enjoy the same, freshly harvested fall fruits and vegetables, mouth-watering baked goods, and award-winning wines. Grower farms continue to work with county officials to maximize the health and safety of all guests and employees.

Apple Hill Grower member farms look forward to welcoming you during Harvest Season 2020!
2020 VIRTUAL INSURANCE DIVERSITY SUMMIT
CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara: Mark your calendars for the 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit taking place on November 12 - 13, 2020.

As the largest insurance market in the nation with insurers collecting $310 billion in annual premiums, the Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit hosted by the California Department of Insurance is a one-of-a-kind event. The Summit includes a virtual Matchmaking Roundtable, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more!

To help make the Summit even more accessible to you, this event is being hosted free of charge and you will be able to join us from your computer or mobile device within the comfort of your home or office. We have more exciting details to follow, so stay tuned!
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
HARASSMENT TRAINING: We have partnered with the California Chamber of Commerce to bring you required California Harassment Prevention Training. Under the new law, SB 778, all employees, supervisory and non-supervisory, must be trained by January 1, 2021.
 
BUSINESS LICENSING: Remember to keep your business license current, whether you are home-based, remote, or in-person.
MEMBER PERKS: FREE JOB & COUPON LISTINGS
Employment Opportunities: Check out Job Postings from Chamber Members on our website. Send us your employment needs, and they will be posted as a benefit of your Membership.

Coupons: Did you know Chamber Member coupons and discounts are listed on our website as another benefit of your membership? Send us any coupons to be included, and we are happy to share your specials and promotions.
CHAMBER MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Child Care and Tutoring: With back-to-school time again, we compiled a partial list of our trusted, Chamber Members to assist you and your employees for childcare and tutoring needs. To add your name to the list, please contact us.
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Thank you for your investment in our Chamber! Here are ongoing spotlights of you, our valued Members:



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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Norcal SBDC offers FREE one-on-one advising, trainings and workshops, and funding assistance. The Norcal SBDC helps businesses get through the economic hardship and prepare for a stronger reopen with applying for relief, guiding through available resources, cash flow concerns, supply chain interruptions, workforce capacity, insurance coverage and more - at no cost. For up-to-date information and announcements regarding CARES, SBA loans, and policy, please visit ASKSBDC.com.
STAYING CONNECTED
Tag Us on Social Media: @ElDoradoHillsChamber and we will help with engagement, advertising, and promotion of your business or organization. #KeepItLocal365 #StrongerTogether #ElDoradoHillsChamber
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