Weekly Message ~ September 2021
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Business News
-Small Business COVID-19 Relief
-SMC Grant Matching Survey
-Small Business Grant Program
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Around Menlo Park
-Take the Return to Transit Survey
-Caltrain September Discounts
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Members at Work
-Tour de Menlo 2021
-Amici's September Deal
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 8: Nonprofit Cultural Institutions |
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The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program launched its latest round of grants and it will be open for nonprofit cultural institutions. Eligible grants ranges from $5,000 – $25,000.
- Eligible nonprofit cultural institutions must complete a new application even if they already applied in Rounds 1,2, 5, or 6.
- Nonprofit cultural institutions that applied in Round 4 do not need to re-apply.
- Grants will only be available to nonprofit cultural institutions that did not receive funding in any previous rounds.
- Grants will be prioritized based on the documented percentage revenue declines based on a reporting period comparing Q2 and Q3 of 2020 versus Q2 and Q3 of 2019.
The deadline to apply is on Wednesday, September 8th.
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County of San Mateo Business Survey and Grant Matching/Pre-Application Form |
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The County of San Mateo has conducted a business survey and grant matching/pre-application form for small businesses to complete as a way to:
- Provide the County and its community partners the information needed to ensure they provide the best quality to the small business in the Peninsula
- Help the County and its partners best understand which grants their business may qualify for and to provide the highest level of assistance in applying for available grants
- Proactively match small businesses with existing and future grants
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Reminder - San Mateo County Strong's 'Small Business Grant Program’ |
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently approved a new round of grants to help small businesses that have not received any assistance from the County, State, or Federal COVID-19-relief programs in the past 12 months. The Small Business Grant Program will provide grants of up to $10,000 to each qualifying establishment to offset losses in revenue and past debt due to the COVID-19 pandemic state shutdown orders beginning in March 2020, ensure continued operation, and assist in covering current business operating expenses.
As a friendly reminder, San Mateo County Strong’s latest Small Business Grant Program is open now until Tuesday, September 7th at 5 pm.
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SamTrans Return to Transit Survey Closes Today! |
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Share your feedback and enter a drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card!
Recognizing that the Pandemic has affected commute patterns, and may continue to do so for the foreseeable future, SamTrans wants to hear from you regarding your plans for riding the bus.
This is the first of a monthly pulse survey, and should take less than five minutes to complete. The survey results will be used to improve service. The survey closes today, August 31!
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All Aboard! More Trains and 50% Off All Fares |
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Caltrain will provide historic levels of service starting August 30, offering a record 104 trains per weekday, including the return of the Baby Bullet express trains and hourly all-stop Local trains throughout the day.
As an additional incentive to riders, Caltrain is discounting all of its non-Go Pass fares by 50% during the month of September.
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Plan Now to Ride Tour de Menlo! |
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Plan now to ride Tour de Menlo, which offers three Peninsula routes for cyclists of all abilities. The three routes – 35 mile, 43 mile, and 63 mile – all offer plenty of SAG support for those who need it.
Due to post-COVID planning needs, this year’s ride begins at a new location, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1105 Valparaiso Ave. in Menlo Park, where there will be ample parking, restrooms, registration, and support.
The ride is an annual fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Menlo Park and is supported by a host of generous individual and corporate sponsors. All proceeds support:
- $228,000 to The Rotary Club of Menlo Park’s Scholarship and Academic Awards Program, which for 36 years has provided needs-based college scholarships for local high school graduates,
- $90,000 in total Grants to local community based philanthropic organizations, and
- $10,000 contribution to The Almanac's Holiday Fund, which supports 10 local nonprofits such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Life Moves, and St. Anthony’s Dining Room.
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20% OFF Items of the Month at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria!
Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
Pollo Pizza & Caesar Salad
Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of September via amicis.com or mobile app. Use 'SEP21' at checkout.
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