Weekly Message ~ July 2021
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-PPP Loan Forgiveness
-Drought Town Hall on July 1st
-SRI Redevelopment Meetings
Around Menlo Park
-Oak Grove Avenue Closure Tonight
-Elevator Pitch Class by SCORE
Members at Work
-Amici's July Deal
Business News
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Loan Forgiveness
"Borrowers may be eligible for 'Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)' loan forgiveness.

A borrower can apply for forgiveness once all loan proceeds for which the borrower is requesting forgiveness have been used. Borrowers can apply for forgiveness any time up to the maturity date of the loan.

If borrowers do not apply for forgiveness within 10 months after the last day of the covered period, then PPP loan payments are no longer deferred, and borrowers will begin making loan payments to their PPP lender."

SRI Redevelopers to Host Community Meetings
"Lane Partners, which recently announced plans to redevelop the 60-acre SRI International campus in Menlo Park with hundreds of housing units, taller buildings, and public space, has announced a series of three community meetings aimed at collecting input before the development application is officially submitted.

The meetings are scheduled for:
  • Thursday, July 15, from 6 to 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 24, from 11 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday, July 28, from 6 to 7:30 pm

All of the meetings will be held at 333 Ravenswood Ave. in Menlo Park. People can RSVP to the open houses or learn more about the project at MenloParkline.com.

People may also schedule "office hour" appointments Thursdays from noon to 1 pm or follow the project on social media @MenloParkline to learn more."
Business Issues & Transportation Meeting
The Business Issues & Transportation committee works to keep members and the community informed about issues that could impact our city. The focus includes fostering and maintaining a strong liaison with local, state, and federal government.

The committee meeting is this Thursday, July 8 at 8 am.
This meeting will have an update on the Caltrain Electrification update and City projects.

Meeting ID: 860 6774 8891
Passcode: 819348
Around Menlo Park
Caltrain Electrification Notice:
Oak Grove Avenue Crossing Closure
Caltrain will be performing foundation installation work that will require the temporary closure of the Oak Grove Avenue railroad crossing in Menlo Park.

Work will take place between 7:45 pm on July 6 and 5:30 am on July 7.

Directional signs will direct vehicle and bicycle traffic to use Glenwood Avenue as a detour on the night of the closure. The crosswalks on the north and south side of Oak Grove Avenue will remain open for pedestrian traffic during construction.

Convince Me! All About the Elevator Pitch
The Elevator Pitch is NOT just another spiel!

This class is great for new business owners or seasoned entrepreneurs. It will teach you how to use the elevator pitch as a tool for creating interest and attention around your business by describing it with clarity.

A requirement to register for the class is to submit a 3-5 paragraph initial version of your Elevator Pitch. The context of the write-up should be
"Why should I care about what you are doing? Convince me!!" Send your Pitch to [email protected] and [email protected] by July 6.

Friday, July 9, 1 to 2:30 pm

Members at Work
Amici's July Deal
20% OFF Items of the Month at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria!

Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
BBQ Chicken Pizza & Spinach Salad

Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of June via amicis.com or mobile app. Use  'JUL21'  at checkout.

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 | menloparkchamber.com