July 9, 2021 | Issue # 4
Alameda County Economic and Civic Development Department | NEWS & UPDATES
Any Questions | Call Us! (510) 670-6506
There are so many things to announce! Lets get to it!
We have a NEW Logo! Same team, new look! As Alameda County opens back up, we are excited to move forward and help our businesses thrive!
We are now offering Online Office Hours!
No appointment necessary
Every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm
Or call/email anytime Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Upcoming Events
Castro Valley Marketplace Grand Opening
July 10, 2021 | 1:00PM | Come celebrate with us!
How it started....
...How it's going!
Upcoming Workshop
Sponsored by Alameda County ECD & Alameda County SBDC
Introducción al negocio de los restaurantes Cómo abrir un restaurante
Cuándo: 15 de septiembre de 2021
Hora: 5: 30-7: 30 PM
Dónde: Online
¡Gratis!

Introduction to Restaurant Business, How to Start a Restaurant (Taught In Spanish)
When: September 15, 2021
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Online
Cost: Free!
Business Resources
COVID Business Relief Program & One-on-One Business Advising
Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Advances up to $15,000 available now for small businesses in low-income areas. These "advances" are similar to grants, and do not need to be repaid. Click the map button below to see if you are in the low-income area, and if you have not previously applied for EIDL
Partner Spotlight | Hayward Area Recreational District (HARD)
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, known locally as “H.A.R.D.," is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 280,000 residents. Our boundaries encompass a 100 square-mile area, which includes the City of Hayward and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview.

H.A.R.D. has been an invaluable partner in helping bring great projects to life in the unincorporated area. Recent projects include the Cherryland Community Center & Ashland Common Park.
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A Word From California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED)

Economic development is more important than ever during times of economic retraction and downturn as communities strategize for business growth and resiliency. Economic developers and the programs they implement are an investment in growing and sustaining local economies.
Pip's Pep Talk:
Did you know there are over 3,000 businesses in the Unincorporated Area? If you need help looking for your next business location in the unincorporated area, try out the Community Locator!


Call our Permit Coach for any Questions (510) 670-6506
Alameda County Economic & Civic Development Department | www.acgov.org/cda/ecd