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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.

Ani Minasian

COVID-19 Business Resources

Statewide (and worldwide) mandates and public anxiety regarding COVID-19 can have a real economic impact on our business community so we have compiled a list below of resources and suggestions to help you combat and cope during this time.

Growth Opportunities for Small Businesses Offered by Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is offering a free business growth education and mentorship program for small businesses in Fall 2020. The program is an opportunity to access financial, capital, and powerful networking opportunities for growing businesses.

Yesenia Flores

Sponsors Needed for Doggy Waste Stations

The City of Montebello’s Department of Recreation and Community Services is offering a great sponsorship opportunity for businesses, all while helping keep our parks clean. The new city program would place doggy waste bag stations in the City’s parks and each station will bear a plaque with the name of the sponsor or a beloved pet’s name if desired. Individuals may choose to sponsor more than one.

Yesenia Flores

Required Harassment Training for Companies with 5 or More Employees

Effective January 1, 2019, California made a substantial change to mandatory sexual harassment prevention training. Now employers with five or more employees must provide this training to all supervisors and employees by January 1, 2020.

Ani Minasian

2019 Dream Big Awards to Recognize Small Businesses, Application Process Opens March 4th

Dream Big Awards program honors the achievements of small businesses and highlights their contributions to America’s economic growth.

BLVD MRKT Accepting Applications for Restaurant Incubator Program

BLVD MRKT, the new food hall to be built on the corner of Whittier Blvd. and 6th Street in Downtown Montebello, is currently accepting applications for its incubator program.

Ani Minasian

2019 Labor Law Posters Already Need Update

Less than a month into the new year, 2019 labor law posters released at the start of the year are already outdated. A new poster, "California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment," must be posted in addition to the mandatory notices which were in effect at the start of the year.

Ani Minasian

SBA All Small Mentor-Protege Program

You have the perfect product or service to sell to government - but have heard that the government procurement process is a nightmare. The SBA Small Mentor-Protege Program may be your solution.

Free Energy-Efficient Upgrades for Montebello Businesses

Between March 1st and April 30th of this year, highly-skilled energy efficiency experts contracted by SCE will be available to evaluate Montebello business facilities at no charge and to identify energy-saving opportunities.