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California is experiencing dry weather conditions and much of the state is in a drought. Fortunately, the City of Burlingame’s drinking water comes from the San Francisco Regional Water System, which includes Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and is considered to be in good condition at this time. During this first dry year, it is important that we manage our water supplies wisely in case dry conditions turn into a prolonged drought for the Bay Area.

The City of Burlingame is requesting the community to use water wisely during this dry season. Here are some ways you can help conserve water:

At this time, Public Works Department staff will continue flushing our water distribution system to ensure high quality drinking water is delivered to our community. Flushing is a standard industry maintenance practice used to clean and scour the interior of water pipes. It ensures adequate water flow and improves water quality by flushing out sediments such as iron and other mineral deposits from the water mains.

Local business Nuts for Candy on 1241 Broadway was recently featured in an SMC Strong video. Check it out here. Congratulations John and Nora Kevranian! We applaud you for your commitment to our local business community, your resilience, and your ability to innovate during this past year!

Electric bicycles, known as e-bikes, are the newest trend in transportation. They are fast, efficient, and fun. Peninsula Clean Energy is providing up to $800 off the purchase price of an e-bike for income-qualifying San Mateo County residents to make e-bikes more affordable. To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, visit PenCleanEnergy.com/ebikes.

Learn more and register here.

Learn how to apply marketing fundamentals to your own marketing efforts including:

This program is hosted by Northern California Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). Subscribe to SBDC newsletters here.

This webinar will help answer questions to assist your business recovery needs and keep commercial real estate vibrant in the Bay Area. You'll hear from a distinguished land use attorney and work through an example of how to calculate a back rent payback with a financial analyst.

Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the state’s new "Employer Vaccination Toolkit" to help make COVID-19 vaccines even more accessible for their employees.

Employers may arrange group appointments at nearby providers or set up a mobile or pop-up vaccination clinic at their workplaces by completing an online form at no financial cost to the employer.

The Toolkit also provides employers with vaccine education materials, information on COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, and other guidance for employees.

Click here to view the Employer Vaccination Toolkit. To read the full press release announcing the program, please click here. 

Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

Attend this virtual workshop with Nethra Samarawickrema and Yuri Zaitsev of "The Listening Lab"! Find more information and register here.

This workshop will provide participants with skills to help them make requests that they find difficult to make and to say no without losing connection with others. Participants will learn skills in distinguishing requests from demands and asking for support and saying no in a connected way.

Burlingame business Istanbul Market on 1199 Broadway offers a range of fresh produce and meat, pantry staples, ready-to-heat-and-eat frozen foods like manti and gozleme, fresh bread and desserts, snacks, and more, in a clean, safe, and inviting local store.

Check them out here: Istanbul Market.

Would you like to highlight your Burlingame business? Email iyee@burlingame.org.

SolMateo had a booth at the Burlingame Fresh Market two Sundays in May to promote Mental Health Awareness Month to the community. Watch this video to check out their booth and hear what they had to say!

For the second consecutive year SolMateo was unable to hold its May Signature Kitchen Tour fundraising event. Instead, SolMateo teamed up with nine local small businesses who will donate a percentage of their online sales to SolMateo benefiting mental health, homelessness, and suicide prevention. Visit solmateo.org and shop for a cause during May! Together, we can sustain and enhance valuable programs for San Mateo County residents in crisis or challenged by mental health issues.

Wondering what you can do to conserve water in your garden and yard? Join this free online webinar where an expert instructor will discuss water wise practices to conserve water, prevent stormwater pollution, and help you save money on your water bills. There will also be a Q&A session, so bring your questions! Also, one lucky attendee will win a $100 gift card to a local hardware store of their choice!

Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Register here.

Tuesday, June 15, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Register here.

Learn about HEART's unique down payment assistance program and the home-buying process at one of our free webinars in June. HEART will be joined by local experts John Souza of Meriwest Mortgage and Lee Ginsburg of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.