Thursday, July 2, 2020
A Special Message from the Economic Development Manager:
Reminder - Grant Program Application Deadlines & Other State/Local Updates
Greetings Thousand Oaks restaurants and retail businesses, 

Our regular ED Newsletter will go out to all businesses next week, but I wanted to take a moment to:

  • Remind you about the County's July 8th small business grant application deadline;
  • Note the City's small business grant program application is now open; and
  • Share some information about the State's announcement yesterday and the County's corresponding action.

Please see more details about each of these items below.


Sincerely,

Haider Alawami
Ventura County Rapid Response COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program. Applications due next Wednesday, July 8th .
The Ventura County Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program offers grants of $5,000 to 1,000 eligible local small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Ventura County impacted by COVID-19.

Funds may be used for payroll support, rent and lease payments, costs for personal protective equipment, purchases related to the operation of their businesses, and extraordinary business expenses for adhering to compliance protocols for reopening (e.g., cleaning services, signage, customer interface capabilities, additional security, etc.) . The application period will be open June 24th through July 8th. See more about the County's grant program here.
City of Thousand Oaks Small Business Assistance Grant Program.
Application period now open!
Yesterday (July 1st), the City opened the application period for it's own Small Business Assistance Grant Program . The application period will run through Monday, July 20th. This program will provide financial assistance up to $10,000 to eligible, locally-owned, small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to continue operations and retain employees. The grant funds intended use is for payroll and/or rent/mortgage. To learn more about the City's Grant Program and eligibility criteria please click here.
Please note Federally-funded programs, including the County and City grant programs are required to comply with Stafford Act restrictions to prevent duplication of benefits. If your business applies for both grants (or you have received other federally-funded financial assistance related to the COVID-19 health emergency) please include information showing funds would not be used for the same purposes within the same timeframe.
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again, State Announces Additional Business Restrictions and Closures Impacting Ventura County
Yesterday (July 1st), the Governor announced   additional business restrictions and closures   in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases across California. The County of Ventura is one of the counties impacted by this announcement.

The County has issued an updated Order to reflect the Governor's announcement. The County's updated Order will be in effect for at least three weeks. A brief summary is below, but businesses are strongly encouraged to read the full Order.

  • Bars and wineries must close. (If the facility has an onsite licensed commercial kitchen, they are considered a restaurant.)
  • Restaurants must close. Drive through, take out, delivery , and outdoor dining are allowed.
  • Indoor operations for the following sectors must also close, unless they can continue their business through outdoor operations:
  • Movie Theaters
  • Family Entertainment Centers (e.g., bowling alleys, batting cages, mini golf, etc.)
  • Zoos and Museums
  • Cardrooms
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