Upcoming Webinars & Other Updates

Upcoming Webinars

Cracking the Government Code

Presented by: SLO Chamber of Commerce

First Thursday of Each Month (May - September)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Cracking the Government Code is a new event series, from the SLO Chamber of Commerce, designed to get you answers to the questions about local and state government and share shortcuts to more quickly and easily shape the community you love. If you’re someone who wants to get involved and help craft the future you want to see, this series was designed for you.

Session 1 – Government 101 | Basics of getting involved, decoding language, procedures and practices that you’ll encounter
Session 2 – Who does what? | The differences between State vs County vs City and who has the most power to impact different issues
Session 3 – Power of the purse | Budget process, priorities and possibilities
Session 4 – Planning for the future | The impact urban planning choices have on the economy, culture and environment
Session 5 – Be the change | How ‘normal residents’ can get involved and shape their community

Each session has a $25 registration fee.

$100 registration fee for the entire series.

Customer Service in the New World

Presented by: Happy People Win

May 4, 2021 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm PST or

May 19 | 9:30 am -11:30 am PST

Much of our world went virtual over a year ago, and we've had to adapt, learn and grow whether we were ready to or not. Businesses are beginning to reopen and we're now adapting to a hybrid virtual and in-person world.

In this 2-hour virtual session, Jean Steel will brush up your interpersonal customer service skills to set your business apart from competitors making the same transition.

To register, contact Jenny Molinar at jenny@happypeoplewin.com or call 805-305-0279.

$99 registration fee for up to 25 employees.

Space is limited.

Other Information & Updates

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

The SBA announced it will begin registrations this Friday, April 30 at 6am PST and open applications next Monday, May 3 at 9am PST for the $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The purpose of this funding is to provide support to eligible entities that suffered revenue losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:

Restaurants
Food stands, food trucks, food carts
Caterers
Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products

Learn How To Apply

White House Announces Tax Credit for Small Businesses that Provide PTO for Vaccinations

President Joe Biden has announced a paid leave tax credit to employers that provide full pay for any employee who takes time off to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The tax credit is available to organizations with fewer than 500 employees and provides full pay for employees who take time to recover from the vaccination. The credit covers up to $511 per day for each vaccinated employee and is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a fact sheet to educate employers on how to claim the paid-sick-leave credit on their quarterly tax filings. Nearly half of all private-sector employers in the U.S. will be eligible for the tax credit.

View Fact Sheet

May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has created a dedicated resource page, including a Prep Day Toolkit, to help individuals and organizations identify the risk of wildfires and take action to mitigate their exposure.

Check out the resources available and see what steps you can take to protect your home or business from wildfire.

Be sure to visit our COVID-19 Resource Page to access links to other recorded webinars as well as various local and state programs, legislative updates, and other educational materials that are reliable and relevant to your business operations.

This information is general and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal or financial advice. You should consult legal counsel or other knowledgeable advisors before taking action.

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