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August 17, 2021 | Issue # 5
NEWS & UPDATES
Any Questions | Call Us! (510) 670-6506
Exciting New Projects
The Village Green Mixed-Use Project is approved by the Planning Commission at the corner of Hesperian Blvd. and Paseo Grande | Developer - Demmon Partners
This Mixed-Use Development is coming to Ashland at 16490 E14th Street, Ashland | Developer - Hopewealth LLC
Upcoming Workshops
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!
There's a Better Way to Grow Revenue With a CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
When: September 22, 2021
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
Where: Online
Cost: Free!
Food Enterpreneurial Training Academy (FETA)
When: Mondays & Wednesdays
Starting September 13 - October 13
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Online
Cost: Free!
Facade Improvement Program Underway!
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Projects & Award Amounts
Follow our progress on Facebook @AlamedaCountyECD #EdenUpgradeFIP
Sushiland - Cherryland
$80,000
19740 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
CV Lumber - Castro Valley
$80,000
2495 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Hot Tropics - San Lorenzo
$80,000
17389 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Theo's Cheesesteak - Ashland
$25,000
15696 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578
3 Steve's Winery - East County
$25,000
5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
Central Blueprint - Ashland
$25,000
17132 E 14th St, Hayward, CA 94541
Lake Chabot Public Market - Castro Valley
$25,000
18911 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Lorenzo Theater Update - On the mend!
  • Rebuilding San Lorenzo's treasure
  • Shoring in place
  • Temporary roof in place
  • Structural repair of concrete, trusses and roof is underway
  • Looking forward to rebirth as an entertainment/restaurant attraction
Business Resources
Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loans (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
COMING SOON: CA Relief Grant - Round 9
New Applicants and Waitlisted applicants from certain previous rounds.

Application Window: Thursday, Sept. 9th - Sept. 30th
 
Eligible applicants: current waitlisted applicants from rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria found at CAReliefGrant.com

Eligible grant award: $5,000 – $25,000

Applicants not selected to move forward in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 7 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 9. New applicants will need to apply at CAReliefGrant.com
Pip's Pep Talk:
ECD is now offering Online Office Hours!
No appointment necessary
Every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm
Or call/email anytime Monday - Friday
9am-5pm