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December 22, 2021 | Issue # 9
NEWS & UPDATES
Upcoming Events
THERE IS STILL TIME - REGISTER YOUR HOME/BUSINESS TODAY!
Due to popular demand, voting has been extended until New Years Day!
SUBMIT YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST DECORATIONS!
Check Out Our New Business Welcome Packet
Now in English, Spanish and Chinese!
Business Spotlights
Holiday Gifts Here! - Too Good Gourmet | 2380 Grant Avenue San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Now Open - Always Yours Bakery | 20634 Rustic Drive Castro Valley, CA 94546
Project Update
Coming Soon - Beer Baron | 20812 Baker Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Business Resources

Attention Small Business Owners!
The COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
is still available!
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2021!

New Applicants

The EIDL is a low-interest, fixed-rate, long-term loan to help overcome the effects of the pandemic by providing working capital to meet operating expenses.
 
Uses of Proceeds
Working capital to make regular payments for operating expenses, including payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, and other ordinary business expenses, and to pay business debt incurred at any time.

Maximum Loan Amount
$2 million 
 
Loan Term
30 years
Interest Rate
Businesses: 3.75% fixed
Private nonprofit organizations: 2.75% fixed
Already Applied?
need more funds
or to check your app status

On October 8th, 2021, the loan cap went from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
 
If you have already applied, click the button below, check your status!
Supplemental Resources
You may be eligible for a $10K Targeted Assistance Grant, available to businesses in low-income communities. Once you apply for EIDL, SBA will let you know if you qualify for the Targeted Grant.
Pip's Pep Talk:
Don't forget to check out the Light Parade Route Map, even if your home/business isn't participating, jump in the car and enjoy the festivities!