October 28, 2022 | Issue # 18

NEWS &UPDATES

No Tricks - Only Treats!

-APPLY NOW-

Applications CLOSE October 31st, 2022

Get up to $10,000 for your small business! Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are providing grants to small businesses in Alameda County that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.



Applicants will be notified in November

THE DETAILS

• Grant Funding Available: $11 Million ($1 Million allocated to Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County)
• Eligible businesses can receive a one-time grant
• $5,000 for home-based businesses and $10,000 for brick-and-mortar businesses
• Grants will not require repayment
• Funds are limited and not everyone who applies is guaranteed to receive funding
• If requests for all grant applications exceeds available funding, grants will be awarded by lottery

FIP FIP HOORAY!

NOTICE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE (NOFA)

Alameda County's Façade Improvement Program is accepting applications! The deadline to submit your application is October 31st 2022! 

Coming Soon! | Trainings & Workshops

Upcoming SBDC Workshops | Free & Online

Happening Now! - Advising Opportunities

One-on-One Advising with the Small Business Development Center

Free and confidential one-on-one advising with the Small Business Development Center for existing businesses and start-ups in Unincorporated Alameda County.

SBDC will help you create jobs, grow your business, or start a new one.

You can get help with:

• Business Plans

• Funding

• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

• Marketing/Advertising

• Retail

• Procurement

• Restaurant Operations

• Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights

• New Product Development

• Human Resources

• Business Start-Up/Home-Based Businesses

For more information & referral call ECD - (510) 670-6506

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Other Business Resources | Community Locator & Welcome Packet 

Sometimes our unincorporated community boundaries can be confusing. When opening or relocating a business it is important to verify your location.

Check out the Community Locator below!

Business Spotlight | Central Blueprint & Theo's Cheesesteak Shop

Central Blueprint Co. and Theo's Cheesesteak Shop are businesses located in Ashland. We are excited to promote and announce the completion of their Façade Improvement Projects!

The County provided $25,000 in improvements for each business.

A family business established in 2007.

Over time, Theo has created all types of unique cheesesteaks and introduced rice bowls for a healthier alternative.

Address: 15696 E 14th St, Ashland

Hours: 

Friday 11:30AM–10:30PM

Saturday 12–10:30PM

Sunday 12–10PM

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11:30AM–10:30PM

Wednesday 11:30AM–10:30PM

Thursday 11:30AM–10:30PM

Phone: (510) 674-9224

Printing - Planroom - Scanning 

Wide Format Printer sales-service-supplies

Address: 17132 E 14th St, Ashland

Hours: 

Friday 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM 

Phone: (510) 276-3375

In Other News | Event Partnership with Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce is now managing the 3 signature events for the County

Light Parade – November 12, 2022

Famfest – TBD 2023

Showtime in San Lorenzo – TBD 2023

The Light Parade registration is now live!

Pip the Permit Ghost Penguin wants to you to have a happy & safe Halloween!