September 29, 2023 | ISSUE # 29

NEWS & UPDATES

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer

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Façade Improvement Program

Newly Completed Projects

BEFORE

AFTER

JP'S FAMILY RESTAURANT & SPORTS LOUNGE

3600 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley

$30,000 County Investment

BEFORE

AFTER

KOYOMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

2652 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley

$30,000 County Investment

DID YOU KNOW?

Since the start of 2022, $1.36 million in facade improvements have been provided to eligible businesses in the County's Unincorporated Area!

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Food Business Training

2023-24 FETA Workshops

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). The next upcoming Fundamental FETA series will run from February 6 to March 7, 2024, with sign-ups for that phase to begin shortly.

DID YOU KNOW?

219 aspiring food entrepreneurs from Alameda County attended the 2022-23 FETA series!

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In The Community | Castro Valley Fall Fest

On September 9th and 10th, ECD joined other departments from the Alameda County Community Development Agency (CDA) to table at the annual Castro Valley Fall Fest! CDA volunteers joined other vendors in providing resources to residents of the Unincorporated Area. A big thank you to the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing this hugely successful event!

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County Business Resource | AiMUP

Alameda County’s Administrative Minor Use Permit program – or AiMUP – has streamlined certain permitting for eligible businesses in the County’s Unincorporated Area and assist in COVID recovery efforts.

This process allows for the approval of business permits that meet County criteria for uses such as:

Outdoor dining, retail, and personal services
Community facilities
Pop-up spaces
Mobile food/retail
Musical performances

It only takes 5-10 days for most businesses to receive their permits through this program!

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Click To Apply For An AiMUP

Save The Date | Saturday Nov. 11

Alameda County is proud to partner with the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce to host the annual Castro Valley Light Parade!

Saturday, November 11th | 3 PM - 9 PM

Castro Valley Blvd. from Lake Chabot Rd to Redwood Rd

Come one and all for this memorable outdoor community event to usher in the holiday season! More information coming soon!

The Event is Free!

Visit the Chamber's Website for More Info

Business Spotlight | The Mexican

LOCATION

19950 Hesperian Blvd.

Hayward Acres, CA 94541

CALL

(510) 785-8200

HOURS

11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Mon - Sat

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday

WEBSITE

www.themexicanhayward.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, October 9 - Virtual

General Purpose Meeting: Monday, October 16 - Castro Valley Library

Land Use Meeting: Monday, October 23 - Virtual

EDEN AREA MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 10 - San Lorenzo Library

FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 3 - Castro Valley Library

SUNOL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 18 - Sunol Glen School Cafeteria

UNINCORPORATED SERVICES COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 25 - San Lorenzo Library

DID YOU KNOW?

The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) was created on April 7, 1981!

Click Here for Agendas & More Info!

Community Programs & Resources

MOBILE CITIZEN APP

Alameda County utilizes a Mobile Citizen app that allows the public to report potholes, graffiti, and illegal dumping to the County's Public Works Agency. The app can be downloaded by searching "mobile citizen" in your phone's app store.