It is Tee Time with the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce!
Hello fellow members and community friends, I am thrilled to start this letter with fabulous news.
The 24th Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament is finally here. On May 14th 2021 at Sierra Lakes Golf Club, the Chamber will be hosting its first outdoor social event of this year. There are only a few remaining spots and sponsorship opportunities are available. The event committee along with our Executive Director, Flora Dugbartey, and the staff has been working diligently to ensure all participants have a fun and memorable time. You don’t want to miss this event. Contact the Chamber’s office or visit the Chamber’s website for more information.
On April 28th, Assembly member James Ramos hosted a virtual event focused on small business legislation, services, grants and loan opportunities. The Assembly member, who is also a Chamber member, invited our Executive Director and me to join the panel in this online event. Flora provided details about the programs the Chamber has created and implemented during the Pandemic that have been beneficial to our business community. I had the opportunity to give my testimony as a micro business owner and as the Chamber Chairwoman. I would like to thank Assembly member Ramos for his invitation and for his continuous care and support of small businesses.
I would like to bring light to the RC Cares Business Relief Grant Program. The application period opened Monday, May 3rd. This grant will provide micro and small businesses with much needed funding that can be used for rent, payroll, and expenses related to continue operating or even expanding business operations. Micro businesses, 5 or fewer employees (including the owner) might be eligible to receive up to $10,000. Small businesses, 50 or fewer employees (including the owner) might be eligible for up to $20,000. For detailed information and application links visit the City of Rancho Cucamonga website.
It is fundamental to remain informed and up to date with local, regional and state information affecting our businesses and resources available to business owners. Accessibility to these resources seems at times unobtainable, making us feel extremely vulnerable. The Chamber is a valuable source of information that can assist us to continue operating our businesses during this pandemic and into the recovery process. The Chamber team is eager and ready to help you. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your inquiries.
More than ever, we are called to be proactive and to engage with those around us. I encourage you all to continue supporting our local businesses. The well-being of our businesses and the recovery of our local economy is a process that will take time and it won’t happen without a key element and that is your support.
Continue pressing forward, and supporting one another.
Remain Chamber, City, and Community Strong.
Liliana Andriani - Angel Jewelers
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
President - Chairwoman
