The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with 'Paycheck Protection Program' (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.

Lenders are required to opt-in to this program, so confirm with your lender if you are eligible to apply through this portal first.

In addition to the platform, the SBA is providing a PPP customer service team to answer questions and directly assist borrowers with their forgiveness applications. Borrowers that need assistance or have questions should call (877) 552-2692.

As our community opens up and we find ourselves packing our schedules, making up for lost trips, time with friends, and so much more we’ve missed over these last few years, it’s critical we keep making time to support patients. While the world around us may be changing, the need for blood never has. That’s why Stanford Blood Center — and the patients they serve — are counting on you to make blood donation part of your New Normal.

As a special thanks to you for donating during the month of August, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of eight Apple Watches. Plus, anyone who commits to making an additional appointment within a year will be entered to win our grand prize: a Peloton Bike plus one-year membership!

Register to donate between August 1–31, 2021 to be automatically entered to win one of eight Apple Watch SE smartwatches. To be eligible for the grand prize (Peleton Basic Bike Package), you must:

The Business Issues & Transportation committee works to keep members and the community informed about issues that could impact our city. The focus includes fostering and maintaining a strong liaison with local, state, and federal governments.

The committee meeting is this Thursday, August 12 at 8 am.

There are three updates on the agenda:

Meeting ID: 848 0360 5796

Passcode: 959502

Every eight years, California cities are required to update their Housing Element to plan for much-needed new housing.

Based on State requirements for housing in the Bay Area, Menlo Park is required to plan for over 3,000 new housing units in Menlo Park between 2023 and 2031. We will also be updating the Safety Element and creating a new Environmental Justice Element.

We need your help to identify community values and priorities for this major planning effort.

This survey is the first step in an extensive community engagement process. Your participation will be used to:

Please take the Housing Element community survey by August 22.

Feldman's Books relocated to 1075 Curtis St. in downtown Menlo Park behind the Bank of the West on August 8. It is open 7 days a week from 12 to 5 pm.

Join the open house this Saturday, August 14 from 12 to 5 pm.

Click here to view Feldman's Books' curated book collections.

A discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Instagram.

Topics include:

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