January 31, 2023 | Issue # 21

NEWS & UPDATES

2022 Review

$1,000,000

Small Business Grants, 133 Grants Total

$750,000

Small Business Assistance

$535,000

Community-Based

Financial Services

$500,000

Façade Improvement Program

$1,000,000

Job Training

+50

Permit Coached Small Businesses

Personalized on-site visits, phone calls, meetings & problem-solving connections.

9

Façade Improvement Projects

$25,000-$80,000 per project in business exterior upgrades

+100

Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy (FETA) Graduates

31,402 Sq. Ft.

Graffiti Removed in Commercial Corridors

716

Banners Installed

1

Topping Out Ceremony

Lorenzo Theater Fire Restoration

Round 2: Now Accepting Applications 1/18 - 3/12

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants of $2,500 to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19. Grants are a first-come, first-serve basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

Here are the grant requirements:

• Applicants must have been in business prior to 12/31/2019
• Must have had less than 5 full-time equivalent employees in 2019 and 2020
• Must have less than $50,000 (and greater than $1,000) in gross income in 2019
• Must not have received the California COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant
• Business must be operating operating or have a plan to reopen
• Business must have been significantly impacted by COVID-19
• Business must be the owner’s primary means of income

COUNTY CONTACT

Grant is being managed by the Chabot – Las Positas Community College District

Danita Romero

fiscalagent4you@clpccd.org

(925) 416-5143

Business Spotlight | Frodo Joe's

Your San Lorenzo location for top quality coffee, tea, smoothies, savory crepes, dessert crepes, sandwiches & salads.

Location:

17665 Hesperian Blvd.

San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Call:

510 - 481 - 1844

Hours:

Monday to Saturday 6 am - 5 pm

Sunday 8 am - 2 pm

Upcoming Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy (FETA)

Free & Online!

Upcoming SBDC Workshops | Free & Online

The Collective Corner | Get involved with your Business Community

Come learn, share & network with your fellow businesses!

Is your business located in Ashland or Cherryland?

Join Eden Area Business Collective (EABC) Next Meeting TBD | Online

Contact Erika | ecortez@acdsal.org

How about in San Lorenzo?

Join the San Lorenzo Business Alliance Next Meeting TBD | In-Person

Contact Gary | gary@castrovalleychamber.com

Curious about your Eden Area Business Community?

Join the Chamber of Commerce!

Contact Gary | gary@castrovalleychamber.com

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Other Business Resources | Community Locator & Welcome Packet 

Our Unincorporated community boundaries can be confusing. When opening or relocating a business it is important to verify your location.

Check out the Community Locator below!

Download Your Own

Business Welcome Packet

Your guide to doing business in Unincorporated Alameda County.

Available in English, Spanish & Chinese!

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