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In this edition:

*Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Reopens
*California Relief Grant - Round 1 ended, What's Next?
*Workplace Exposure & Outbreak - Employer Guidance Packet
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Deadline Jan 1, 2021
*Making Sense of Mondays Article - 'More Than Another Resolution #2'
*Welcome New Members & Thank you for renewing
*Chamber Members Events & News - Support our members
*Covid-19 Resources - Vaccine Rollout & Additional Resources
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Reopens
Thank you Sonoma County Economic Development Board for this info.

The Small Business Administration and US Department of Treasury released new guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP provides cash-flow assistance through 100% federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

U.S. Small Business Administration reopens the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15th. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19th, to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.

Key PPP Updates:

  • PPP borrowers can set their PPP loan’s covered period to be any length between 8 and 24 weeks to best meet their business needs;
  • PPP loans will cover additional expenses, including operations expenditures, property damage costs, supplier costs, and worker protection expenditures;
  • The Program’s eligibility is expanded to include 501(c)(6)s, housing cooperatives, direct marketing organizations, among other types of organizations;
  • The PPP provides greater flexibility for seasonal employees;
  • Certain existing PPP borrowers can request to modify their First Draw PPP Loan amount; and
  • Certain existing PPP borrowers are now eligible to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. 

Borrower eligibility for a Second Draw PPP Loan:

  • Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses;
  • Has no more than 300 employees; and
  • Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020.

Additional PPP and CARES Information:
California Relief Grant

Round 1 has ended and they anticipate notifications to be made from January 15 to 22. Applicants not selected in Round 1 do NOT need to apply again when Round 2 opens. No date announced yet when Round 2 applications open.

Please let us know if you receive a grant, we would love to hear from you.

Here is a link to the CAReliefGrant.com website.
Workplace Exposure and Outbreak
Thank you Sonoma County Economic Development Board for this info.

"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

Upon identifying a COVID-19 case in the workplace, you need to provide the following information:

  1. Notice to your employees and the employer of subcontracted workers that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. 
  2. Information about benefits & options. 
  3. A disinfection & safety plan. 


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More on this topic from Jay G. Putnam, Attorney at Law

Watch this video interview from Paul Benton, Managing Director of The Light Digital with Jay G. Putnam, Attorney at Law on what employers need to know heading into 2021. This interview was conducted on January 5: Click here to watch.

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.
Harassment Prevention Training

Did you know businesses with 5+ employees must complete training by 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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This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant & Coach
 
Check out this new Making Sense of Mondays Article:
Essential Moves in Reaching New Heights

You will find this article and others here on our website.
 
Below is an excerpt, click here to read the entire article:
 


"“Andy, when we stop dreaming, we start dying. You have to keep dreaming.”
 
Didn’t see that coming!
 
Celebrating your 50th birthday does something to you. Especially when it interrupts your normal evaluation routine around your birthday in which you look back at your attitudes and activities in your previous year -- not your last 50.
 
This year was so different. Reviews and considerations brought thoughts of defeat accompanied by feelings of regret. How well aligned have these last fifty years been with my “My Big Life Dream”?"......Read more
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Cathy's Healthy Vibes - Looking to get healthy, lose weight or have more energy? Check out this 3-day Challenge!

City of Rohnert Park - Subscribe to Business Updates / Chat with the Chief - Jan 19

Fundemonium - Jan 18 Newsletter - Here Comes the Sun, Let's All Have Fun

Intelligent Heart, Steven Campbell - Looking Back and Looking Forward

Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Spring NxLevel Entrepreneur Training which will help your business survive & thrive / Free business advisers &
Educational workshops too - Click here to go to their calendar

Redwood Credit Union - Student Wellness Resources - Helping Students Manage Challenging Feelings & Challenging Times

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - 2021 Teen Film Festival - Deadline Feb 7

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cafe - Family Delivery Special / Corporate Delivery /
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Sonoma Media Investments: Hiring? Post a job & save 20% & Be part of 'Towns' in Sunday Press Democrat - Msg from Account Exec, Allie Murillo & Media Kit

Sonoma State University Theatre, Arts & Dance - On Stage Virtual Performances

Other Resources

Message from District Attorney Jill Ravitch on Worker's Compensation Fraud - Brochures for Employees & Employers and Posters available in Chamber Office
Vaccine Roll Out
Thank you Sonoma County Economic Development Board for this info.

Sonoma County is swiftly ramping up vaccination distribution and preparing for mass vaccine clinics. 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.

Sonoma County is currently vaccinating Phase 1A populations and preparing to expand to the much larger Phase 1B population group. Once they reach Phase 1B, the County will begin vaccinating essential workers beyond healthcare staff and residents of long-term care facilities. To see where you fit into the plan visit SoCoEmergency.org or call 211, and contact your health care provider or employer for information about signing up when it’s your turn.

For more information and updates on the Sonoma County's vaccine roll out, visit the County's vaccine distribution website.
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