August 31, 2023 | ISSUE # 28

NEWS & UPDATES

"There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits." - Michael Phelps

Food Business Training

Fall FETA Workshops | Sign Up Now

The Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy – or FETA – is a free series on Food Business Entrepreneurship sponsored by ECD and the East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Sign up now for the 2023-24 FETA series consisting of a 10-part Fundamental workshop and 10-part Intermediate workshop for qualifying participants looking to launch or grow food businesses in Alameda County.

Community Input Requested

The Castro Valley Central Business District Specific Plan (CVBDSP) is being updated by Alameda County for the first time since 1996 in an effort to ensure a long-term vision for growth and prosperity in Castro Valley's downtown region. The County is seeking input from residents and the small business community prior to the Plan's completion next summer.

To learn more, provide comment, or participate in a future meeting, please visit the CVBDSP website for more information.

ECD Monthly Business Booster

Mobile Citizen App

Alameda County utilizes a Mobile Citizen app that allows the public to report issues such as potholes, graffiti, and illegal dumping to the County's Public Works Agency.

Visit the Mobile Citizen Page to Learn More

Ribbon Cutting | Nobody's Perfekt Dogs & Cats

Congratulations to Nobody's Perfekt Dogs & Cats on the opening of their new drop-in center at 3810 Castro Valley Blvd in Castro Valley! ECD joined the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and community members to celebrate the new location's ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 29th. Please stop in to visit the animals at Nobody's Perfekt every Saturday from 11:00 - 1:00!

Community Project | Hayward Acres Family Resource Center

The Hayward Acres Family Resource Center (FRC) is a project aimed at providing resources to residents of Hayward Acres - one of Alameda County's most underserved areas. Last year, ECD helped facilitate the reallocation of $750,000 to fund upgrades at Royal Sunset High School to allow the FRC to be located on school grounds.

Expected to begin operations in 2024, the FRC is a joint venture by the San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD) and community-based nonprofit La Familia, and is expected to provide health services, food distribution, housing and employment resources, and family programs.

Upcoming Events | Bring the Family!

The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

is hosting the 51st Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival!

Saturday, Sept. 9th 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, Sept. 10th 10 AM - 5 PM

Castro Valley Blvd. between Redwood Road & Santa Maria

Come one and all for an outdoor community event with artisan craft vendors, community service booths, and local entertainment

Admission is Free!

Business Spotlight | Taco La Calle

LOCATION

98 E Lewelling Blvd.

San Lorenzo, CA 94580

CALL

(510) 677-9366

HOURS

12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WEBSITE

www.tacoslacalle.com

Upcoming Public Meetings | Civic Participation

Ensure that your voice is heard by taking part in these upcoming Alameda County community meetings!

CASTRO VALLEY MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Land Use Meeting: Monday, September 11 - Virtual

General Purpose Meeting: Monday, September 18 - Castro Valley Library

Land Use Meeting: Monday, September 25 - Virtual

EDEN AREA MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 - San Lorenzo Library

FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 5 - Castro Valley Library

SUNOL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 20 - Sunol Glen School Cafeteria

UNINCORPORATED SERVICES COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 27 - San Lorenzo Library

Community Programs & Resources

The Collective Corner

Get Involved With Your Business Community



Come learn, share & network with your fellow businesses!

Curious about your Eden Area Business Community?

Join the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce!

Contact Gary Slate | gary@castrovalleychamber.com

Is your business located in Ashland or Cherryland?

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

Contact Gary Slate | gary@castrovalleychamber.com

How about in San Lorenzo?

Join the San Lorenzo Business Alliance Next Meeting Oct. 19 | In-Person Meeting

Contact Janella Anguiano | janella_sells@yahoo.com

Business Resources

Have you met PAM?

PAM is an interactive public access map that allows users to check the zoning of any business or residents in the Unincorporated County.

If you own or are looking to purchase property, it's important to know what uses can and cannot take place!

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Our unincorporated community boundaries can be confusing. It is important to verify your location when opening or relocating a business.



Check out the Community Locator below!

Download Your

Business Welcome Packet



Your guide to doing business in unincorporated Alameda County.

Available in English, Spanish & Chinese!

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