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Chamber Insider
Tips and resources to help your business.Friday, January 15, 2021The California Chamber of Commerce and nearly 200 allied business organizations including the Montebello Chamber of Commerce representing all sectors of the economy and employing millions of California workers sent a letter this week to Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature calling for specific and immediate actions to curb the impact of the current pandemic-related economic crisis as well as address the underlying causes of an ongoing exodus of employers to other states. Read moreMonday, January 11, 2021On December 21st, Congress approved a new COVID-19 stimulus bill which includes another round of PPP forgivable loans (called PPP2). PPP2 loans are available to both previous recipients and first time borrowers, and also for community groups. A total of $325 billion is available through March 31, 2021, and the application portal opens on Monday, January 11, 2021. Read moreRobert Moutrie, CalChamberMonday, January 11, 2021As of November 30, 2020, the new Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) 21-page COVID-19 Emergency Standard is in effect across California, covering virtually every employer and workplace in the state. Read moreMonday, January 11, 2021As we navigate through the COVID-19 health crisis, here are some essential resources you'll need for your business (this post is being continually updated so check back again soon): Read moreTuesday, January 5, 2021The first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is now open. On November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom and the State Legislature announced the allocation of $500 million available to small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is administered by California's Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Read moreYating Campbell Office of Public AffairsFriday, December 4, 2020California business owners needing financial assistance can receive immediate tax relief from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) in the form of automatic filing extensions, interest-free payment plans, or a hiring tax credit of up to $100,000 to offset income or sales and use taxes. Read moreAni MinasianThursday, November 19, 2020PPE Unite™, a unique partnership between State, local, and private entities has been developed to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) for small businesses to promote economic recovery while encouraging general public health and safety. Read moreThursday, November 19, 2020The California Rebuilding Fund is an economic recovery loan program to support California’s small businesses—especially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state. Read moreThursday, November 19, 2020The Healthy Stores Refrigeration Program supports small businesses and neighborhoods by offering free energy-efficient refrigerators to independent grocery and corner stores. These refrigerators allow grocers to expand their healthy food options and may help them save money on their energy bill. Read moreAni MinasianThursday, November 19, 2020The Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program is a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee. The program aims to connect experienced, event-ready Los Angeles County businesses with opportunities to compete for contracts related to Super Bowl LVI. Read more