November 30, 2023 | ISSUE #31

NEWS & UPDATES

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell

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New Business | Las Montanas

On Sunday, November 19th, the Cherryland community celebrated the grand opening of the new Las Montanas supermarket with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce.

Located in the Creekside Shopping Center, Las Montanas will provide Unincorporated Area residents with fresh groceries and exciting prepared food options.

Visit the Chamber's Website for More Info

Business Resources | Holiday Safety Tips

On November 8th, ECD and the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar on holiday safety tips for Unincorporated Area businesses. Above are several techniques the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has presented to protect customers, employees, and assets at a time of year when businesses can be vulnerable.

Food Business Training

2024 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 Fundamental FETA series will run from February 6 to March 7, with a Spanish Fundamental FETA running from March 11 to April 8th.

Learn More About The FETA Program

Community Event

Castro Valley Light Parade

On November 11th, ECD partnered with the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce to host the annual Castro Valley Light Parade.

Residents and families from across Alameda County were treated to a day of festivities culminating in a parade featuring illuminated floats decorated to usher in the holiday season.

Learn More About The Castro Valley Light Parade

Holiday Giving | ACSO Toy Drive

New Castro Valley pastry business Beard Papa's is teaming up with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) to collect toys for children in need this holiday season! Bring a new unwrapped toy to Beard Papa's now until December 15th and get two delicious mini puff pastries for free!

Toys can also be dropped off at the Sheriff's Eden Township Substation at 15001 Foothill Blvd. in San Leandro Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

View the ACSO Amazon Toy Wish List

Business Spotlight | BoaVentura de Caires

LOCATION

9309 Tesla Road

Livermore, CA 94550

CALL

(925) 606-9672

HOURS

Fri - Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon - Thurs: CLOSED

WEBSITE

boaventuravineyard.com

Join BoaVentura this weekend - Friday, Dec. 1 thru Sunday, Dec. 3 - at the Winery for their "Holidays in the Vineyards" festive wine tasting in their decorated barn! Sample some of their newest releases, pick up a couple gifts and enjoy the festivity of the season.

BoaVentura will be collecting non-perishable food items for the “Open Heart Kitchen” and well as unwrapped toys for “Toys for Tots.” Make a donation and help make someone’s holiday extra special this year!

Make a Reservation for Holidays in the Vineyards!

Business Resources | Small Business Workshops

Click Here To Register

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, December 11 - Virtual

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

EDEN AREA MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, December 12 - San Lorenzo Library

FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, December 5 - Castro Valley Library

SUNOL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

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

UNINCORPORATED SERVICES COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 6 - San Lorenzo Library

Click Here for Agendas & More Info!

Community Events & Resources

Alameda County’s Administrative Minor Use Permit program – or AiMUP – has streamlined certain permitting for eligible businesses in the Unincorporated Area and assists in COVID recovery efforts. This allows for the approval of business permits 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!

Click For More Information

Click To Apply For An AiMUP

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.