May 25, 2023 | ISSUE # 25

NEWS & UPDATES

Do something today that your

future self will thank you for!

Business Permit Coach | Pip is here to help!

We wanted to re-introduce your permit coach, Pip the Permit Penguin

Now available in stress ball form!

providing you personalized assistance with business permitting solutions, connections & information.

When to Call ECD Permit Coach

• When you don't know where to start
• When you are stuck
• When you need assistance looking for a location

Upcoming Events | Bring the Family!

Castro Valley / Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

is hosting this year's Showtime in San Lorenzo!

JUNE 24th, 2023 | 6 PM - 10 PM

377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Come one, come all for an outdoor movie event.

Admission is free, don't forget your blanket or low chair!

Business Spotlight | Crossroads Speciality Foods

LOCATION:

3300 E Castro Valley Blvd

Ste B, Castro Valley, CA 94546

HOURS & SCHEDULE:

Monday - Sunday 8 AM-8 PM

CALL:

(510) 582-2231

Upcoming Workshops | Free & Online

In this workshop, business owners should expect to learn strategies for navigating online marketing opportunities, communicating their brand, and creating healthy habits for staying engaged online.

In this workshop, you will explore Bay Area options for funding your business through lower barrier loans. We will introduce the steps for preparing and applying for a loan, with all attendees receiving a summary of each lender present at the event.

Creating a business structure (i.e. operating legally) is the first step towards selling food or produce in compliance with local laws. This process may sound confusing, but it doesn't have to be!

This two-part workshop will compare different business structures, distinguish between risk and liability in running a business, and explore permitting needs for your food or agriculture venture.

Join us for a workshop to seek input on the development on the State Digital Equity Plan and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment 5-Year Action Plan.

Presented by: #OaklandUndivided Tech Exchange, City of San Francisco Digital Equity, San Francisco Tech Council, the California Department of Technology, and the California Public Utilities Commission.

The Collective Corner

Get involved with your Business Community

Come learn, share & network with your fellow businesses!

Curious about your Eden Area Business Community?

Join the Chamber of Commerce!

Contact Gary | gary@castrovalleychamber.com

Is your business located in Ashland or Cherryland?

Join Eden Area Business Collective (EABC) Next Meeting TBD | Online

Contact Erika | ecortez@acdsal.org

How about in San Lorenzo?

Join the San Lorenzo Business Alliance Next Meeting July 20th | In-Person meeting

Contact Janella | janella_sells@yahoo.com

Business Resources

Have you met PAM?

PAM is an interactive public access map that allows users to check the zoning of any business or residents in the Unincorporated County.

If you own or are looking to purchase property, it's important to know what uses can and cannot take place!

Sponsored By:

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!

Download Your

Business Welcome Packet

Your guide to doing business in Unincorporated Alameda County.

Available in English, Spanish & Chinese!

We are on Instagram! @Explore_UnincorpALCO

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