by Shatera Sangster | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19
Great news, chamber members! The California Relief Grant Program, which awards direct grants ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 to small businesses impacted by the pandemic, recently received an additional $2.1 billion in new funding―a fourfold increase over the $500... by Shatera Sangster | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Let’s be real for a second: Masks suck. They’re uncomfortable, especially in the Central Valley heat, and they prevent you from doing a lot of the normal things you’re used to doing with the people you love. But here’s the reality: Wearing a mask is still... by Shatera Sangster | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday that he will be rolling out a new strategy to open up the state again, which should help millions of California residents and business owners who have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media briefing, Newsom unveiled... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
Hey, freelancers and gig workers: Did you know that, under the CARES Act, unemployment benefits will now include a $600 weekly bonus? The benefit is even available to folks who don’t normally qualify for unemployment benefits. Here’s how Mother Jones described... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
During an emergency meeting on March 25, the Fresno City Council voted to pass two emergency ordinances in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—both of which have an impact on the surrounding business community. The council implemented an emergency ordinance that makes... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
Senate Democrats have worked across the aisle to secure a $2 trillion dollar investment in American workers, have funded a Marshall Plan for hospitals, a small business rescue plan, emergency appropriations and more. Here is short rundown of the funding package to... 