California is preparing to get back to normal. When California fully reopens the economy, the state will move beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. On June 15, capacity and distancing restrictions were lifted for most businesses and activities.

Large-scale indoor events will have vaccination or negative test requirements for attendees through at least October 1. Read more

California will let fully vaccinated workers go maskless after Thursday, June 17, pending a vote from the state’s workplace safety board, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

The County of San Mateo, in partnership with the San Mateo County Event Center and the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA), will be distributing PPE to disadvantaged small business/non-profit organizations for the purpose of preparation and readiness for safe opening in accordance with California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

(Priority will be given to businesses located in disadvantaged communities and small businesses with high-touch interactions with the public)

You are invited to join the next Downtown Business Alliance Meeting.

This meeting is open to ALL Menlo Park businesses! There will be a continued discussion on COVID business support.

Facebook is hosting a free virtual event for small businesses across the US on Wednesday, June 16 at 10 am. During COVID-19, our focus is to help small businesses reach their audiences and recover from disruptions. In this training, you'll learn how Facebook Business Suite and the use of personalized ads can help you grow your business and reach the right audience to showcase your business offerings.

To register for the event, please visit this link.

Featured Speakers:

This Saturday, June 19 from 12 to 2 pm is your opportunity to meet and greet Menlo Park Police Chief David Norris. This will take place on Santa Cruz Avenue at the Community Park adjacent to Walgreens.

This event is sponsored by Ali Elsafy from Bistro Vida.

Hope to see you there!

Join Rotary Club on Saturday, June 19 for a free, virtual Panel Discussion to position your career and business for post-COVID success and connect business and personal perspectives.

Hear from the following panelists:

Miranda Kalinowski, Global Head of Recruiting - Facebook

• Responsible for Facebook's talent acquisition around the world

• Helped grow Facebook from 6,000 employees to over 60,000

Roy Mathew, Partner - Deloitte Consulting

 • National leader for Deloitte’s Higher Education practice

 • Led many of Deloitte’s largest global transformation programs

Shivani Sutaria, Founding Principal - Shivani Sutaria Law Offices

• Advises employers on employment law and HR issues

• Conducts investigations into workplace complaints

Dane Browner, Head of Global Sourcing and Strategy - eBay

• Global recruiting leader for technical and non-technical roles

• D&I Champion shaping org structure and brand strategy

Join the Refuge team! Working at the Refuge is a fun and rewarding experience. They are currently looking to expand their staff and

are looking to hire the following positions:

 

If interested, please apply at refugesc.com/joinourteam. If you would like to stop by the restaurant and apply in person, please do so between 2:30 and 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday. You may also send your resume to [email protected].