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In this edition:
*Holiday Lights - Advance Reservation Required - Limited spots
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Deadline Jan 1, 2021
*Making Sense of Mondays: New Series - It's Time to Activate not Hibernate
*Welcome New Members & Thank yous for Membership Renewals
*Chamber Members Events & News - Support our members
*Covid-19 Resources - Regional Stay Home Order activated Sat, Dec 12
New & 'Not So New' Member Orientation - TODAY - Maximize membership
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This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant and Coach
We know all are so distracted with the Stay Home Order and more, so we are sharing last week's article that has lots of great information.
Check out this new Making Sense of Mondays Series:
It's Time to Activate not Hibernate
“Moans of despair and hopelessness filled the halls of Santa’s workshop. The faces of countless elves fell in disbelief, and the North Pole shuddered as Santa’s horrendous announcement regarding Christmas was heard by all.
“Due to this year’s dreadful flying conditions, bad weather, thick fog,” began Santa, “and for safety’s sake, we are strongly considering the cancelation of Christmas.”
Canceling Christmas! Who does such a thing? Only an evil villain like FROST or the GRINCH would even consider such a horrible idea. Something must be done and fast!.....Read more
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Chamber Members Events & News
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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.
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We have the answer - Gift Certificates are available in $50, $100 & $200.
Sam's Mediterranean Cafe & Deli wants you to join him in spreading holiday cheer! Come by and add your coupons or discount offers to the tree in his restaurant! His customers would love to support your businesses too!
St. Joseph Health - Path to Hope Live educational series, which focuses on suicide prevention and resilience-building - Dec 17 - “Resilience-Building for Entrepreneurs” - Flyers: English / Spanish
Other Announcements
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What does this mean for local businesses?
Under the order, the following sectors are allowed to remain open with safety precautions:
- Critical infrastructure (when remote option is not possible)
- Schools
- Non-urgent medical and dental care
- Child care and pre-K
The following sectors will have additional modifications in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing:
- Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only for the purpose of facilitating physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise, without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
- Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity, and 35% of capacity for standalone grocery stores, with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Shopping centers: Allow indoor access at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
- Hotels and lodging: Allow for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures, treatment measures, provide accommodation for essential workers, or providing housing solutions, including measures to protect homeless populations.
- Restaurants: Allow only for take out or delivery.
- Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
- Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor activities only.
- Entertainment production: Industries, studios, and other related establishments such as establishments that provide content for professional broadcast can operate without live audiences.
Under the order, the following operations will be required to cease both indoor and outdoor services:
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Personal care services
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums
- Movie theaters (except drive-in)
- Wineries, bars, breweries, and distilleries (with exception for production, manufacturing, distribution, and retail sale for off-site consumption)
- Family entertainment centers
- Cardrooms and satellite wagering
- Limited services
- Live audience sports
- Amusement parks
Links to additional information:
Recently announced Financial Programs:
Small Business Relief Grant: $500 million in grants will soon be available for small businesses in California. Sign up here to receive updates when the program officially launches.
Main Street Small Business Tax Credit: Allows a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use taxes.Eligible businesses must have 100 or fewer employees as of Dec. 31, 2019, and suffered a 50% decrease or more in income tax gross receipts, when comparing Q2 2020 to Q2 2019
Tax Relief & Extensions: Taxpayers returns due between Dec. 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 (for all but the largest taxpayers) will be extended.
CURA Project - Covid-19 Urgent Response & Aid: Community project delivering supportive services, healthcare navigation and emergency financial assistance to Latinx and Indigenous residents of Sonoma County most affected by Covid-19.
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