Wednesday, September 2, 2020
COVID-19 Response Update | New Businesses | Employment Trends | Other Special Updates
The September 2020 edition of the monthly newsletter contains important information and resources related to COVID-19 that may be helpful to our entire business community, not just current subscribers. If you received this email, and are not already subscribed to our monthly ED Newsletter, but would like to receive our newsletter, please sign-up here. 
COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
Greetings Thousand Oaks Business Community,

On August 28th, the State announced a shift from county monitoring lists to a system based on tiers tied to public health data. Ventura County was placed in Tier 1 of the State's new health order system. As a result, the County updated its order to allow hair salons, barbershops and malls to reopen indoor operations, effective August 31st, "provided they comply with strict safety protocols set out in the State's health orders." See the County's public health order webpage here.

On Monday (August 31st), Governor Newsom signed legislation protecting tenants from evictions due to COVID-19-related back rent through February 1, 2021, and extending anti-foreclosure protections in the Homeowner Bill of Rights to small landlords. For more information, see the full press release here.

In addition, the state has developed a new website providing guidance and resources for landlords, tenants, homeowners, and partners. Learn more here.

Here in the City, many businesses have already taken advantage of our new temporary outdoor dining and commercial expansion permits. To learn more about these application processes, please visit our Road to Reopening webpage.
Lastly, please consider visiting some of the following local business resources to see the ways they are supporting businesses like yours.




Kind Regards,

Haider Alawami
Economic Development Manager
Note: The following new businesses have received final approvals from the City to open for business. However, due to the current COVID-19 health emergency, some may not yet be open to the public at this time.
ExpressPoint
The logistics and supply chain company has opened a new office at 2815 Townsgate Road.
Limena Peruvian Eatery
Now open at 2388 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (previously occupied by Natas Pasteries).
Peebee & Jay's
Peebee and & Jay's has opened a new location at 520 N. Ventu Park Road.
National Veterinary Associates
New offices have opened at One Baxter Way.
Spectrum
Spectrum has opened a new retail store at North Ranch Mall, located at 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. .
Note: As expected, the economic impacts of COVID-19, including lay-offs and furloughs, continue to have a significant impact on unemployment rates.
City of Thousand Oaks
According to the California Employment Development Department, the preliminary Thousand Oaks July 2020 unemployment
rate is 10.9% (down slightly from a revised 12.4% in June 2020). The City has a total of 63,200 in the labor force with 56,400 who are employed. 
Ventura County
The California Labor Market report shows Ventura County’s July 2020 unemployment rate at 11.3% (down from a revised 12.6% in June 2020). 

A total of 2,600 non-farm jobs were added in June 2020, however, a total of 3,000 jobs were lost; amounting to a net loss of 400 jobs. Job gains consisted of:1,000 in professional and business services; 900 in educational and health services; 500 in trade, transportation and utilities; 100 in construction; and 100 in leisure and hospitality. Job losses consisted of: 2,900 in government; and 100 in information.
General Plan Update
Progress continues on the 2045 General Plan update. Don't miss the General Plan Advisory Committee's next virtual meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 24th at 6pm. The topic of discussion will be sustainability as it relates to the General Plan. Check out the website at toaks2045.org for more information about how to participate!
Thousand Oaks Police Department Business Watch Program
The Thousand Oaks Police Department recently launched the "Business Watch Program" to provide crime prevention education and services to our local business community. Participating business will have access to the latest information on effective crime prevention techniques and other local resources.
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