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In this edition:
*Making Sense of Mondays - 'The benefits of high-level collaboration'
*Welcome New Members & Thank you to our Renewing Members!
*Chamber Members Events & News - Advertise here & reach 1,300+
*Covid-19 Resources - Now in Orange Tier - What changed
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Have you completed?
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This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant & Coach
Check out the new Making Sense of Mondays Series:
Hanging with the Right People #2
“Can you really fill your sales funnel with better clients and faster closings by making the most of your relationships? My experience in business, especially these last 12 years, screams at me, a resounding, YES!!!
Have you ever asked a fellow businessperson how things are going? Typical answers are “we are swamped” or “we are so busy”. My response is normally, “Wow. That sounds amazing. Are you profitable?”
If you forget the rest of this article and only remember the words; PROFIT and PLEASURE, I will have done my job.
Who among us does not want to be profitable? As you know there is a huge difference between being busy in business and being profitable. Let's challenge you to take a closer look at your business..."Read more
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We do solar on projects that we are reroofing to insure you do not have leaks. We also install WUI gutter screens for fire safety.
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Chamber Members Events & News
Members advertise here for FREE
97.7 The River and Roger Farah of Cross Country Mortgage are teaming up to recognize local community heroes in the North Bay. Nominate your Hero at www.977TheRiver.com.
North Bay Credit Union - Lock in historic low home loan rates - Read more
Rohnert Park FC - Be a sponsor & market your business - Deadline May 31
Rohnert Park Soccer Club - Be a sponsor & market your business
The Lime Foundation - 6th Annual Believe in the Dream Fundraiser - Sept 9
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Now in the Orange Tier - What Changed
Great news! Sonoma County has moved to the Orange Tier - here's what changed:
Opening Up for Outdoor Operations:
Opening Up for Indoor Operations: ·
Increased Capacity:
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- Updated Gatherings effective April 15, 2021
- Added private events and indoor seated live events and performances effective April 15, 2021
- Updated Family Entertainment Centers
- Added Fairs to Amusement Parks
On June 15, California will fully open its economy if two criteria are met:
1. Equitable vaccine availability: If vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years or older who wish to be inoculated.
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2. Consistently low burden of disease: Hospitalizations are stable and low, and specifically, hospitalizations among fully vaccinated individuals are low.
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Remember to Update Your Safety Plan - Click here to go to EDB site for info
Build Consumer Confidence - Post your Sonoma Safe certification - More info
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Sonoma County COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Information
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Between 30 to 40 percent of people who have COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms and don't know they have it.
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COVID-19 is highly transmissible. This is even more true now with new variants spreading throughout California and and the rest of the world.
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Increasing testing gives us a truer picture of community spread.
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We can also advance to the orange tier by testing more. If we continue to test at a high rate compared to other counties, our case rate could be adjusted at or below the orange tier threshold of 3.9 new daily cases.
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Testing is easier and more comfortable than in the fall.
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Testing is free, fast, confidential and appointments are easier to make than ever
Sonoma County COVID-19 Vaccine Information Website
The supply of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States is currently limited and the County of Sonoma is following State and Federal guidelines for distribution. Priority administration of the vaccine has been determined by a number of factors including risk of exposure from work or living environments, as well as vulnerabilities due to age and medical conditions.
Vaccine Distribution - Phases and Population Details - Click here
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
On February 23rd, Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package
providing urgent relief for the small businesses of CA. The package provides $2 billion
– a four-fold increase over the $500 million currently being distributed – for grants
up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted by the pandemic, and allocates $50 million of this total for non-profit cultural institutions.
- If you have already applied, you do NOT need to anything at this time.
- Round 6 - New Applicants - Application date to be announced
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Reopens
Deadline Extended to May 31st
Lending institutions are now accepting applications
If you received PPP in Round 1, you may prefer to apply again through your existing lender. However, this is not a requirement; some lenders are not offering the PPP this time or delaying the opening date.
Getting started with PPP Round 2
Need help? Have questions?
If you received help from SBDC before on the PPP or EIDL, please contact the SBDC Advisor who helped you!
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ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL) & EIDL Advance
- You can apply for an EIDL through December 31, 2021.
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One loan only per business (you cannot apply for a second). However, if you borrowed less than you were eligible for, you may request an increase on your existing loan.
- EIDL Advances (grants up to $10K) will re-open for a second round to businesses in low-income communities who received an EIDL advance in the first round. The SBA will notify businesses if they are eligible.
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Workplace Exposure and Outbreak
"What should I do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19?"
AB 685 (Chapter 84, Statutes of 2020) is a California law that requires employers to notify employees who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and to report workplace outbreaks of COVID-19 to their local health department.
Notify Employees of Workplace Outbreaks
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Notice to your employees and the employer of subcontracted workers that they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Information about benefits & options.
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A disinfection & safety plan.
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More on this topic from Jay G. Putnam, Attorney at Law
NEW COVID LAW REQUIRES 24-HOUR WRITTEN NOTICE - "Effective January 1, employers are required to provide written notification to employees, within 24 hours, of COVID-19 exposures in the workplace. They are further required to notify local health authorities in the event of an “outbreak.”...Read more
See the Jay's website for several detailed newsletters explaining the potent protection such policies offer employers.
Jay G. Putnam is a Petaluma labor lawyer who has specialized in representing California employers for over 39 years. His practice is devoted to preventing lawsuits against his clients, without sacrificing workplace authority or management prerogatives. He has a remarkable record of success.
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Harassment Prevention Training
Do you have 5+ employees?
You should have completed training 1/1/2021!
Supervisors two hours / Nonsupervisory one hour
Online Training offered by CalChamber
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Supvs - $35.19 / NonSupvs - $20.79
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