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Special Announcement
It has been reported that the Bay Area Region, which Sonoma
County is part of, may be released from the Regional Stay Home
Order later today. If that happens, we will go back to the tier according
to our data, which would be the Purple Tier. It's our understanding
this would go into effect 24 hours of this announcement. We will
provide additional updates as we learn more.
Please do NOT take action until you receive an 'official' announcement.
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In this edition:
*Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Round 2 now open!
*California Relief Grant - Round 1 ended, What's Next?
*Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & EIDL Advance
*Workplace Exposure & Outbreak - Employer Guidance Packet
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Deadline Jan 1, 2021
*Making Sense of Mondays Article - 'This one thing I do'
*Welcome New Members & Thank you for renewing
*Chamber Members Events & News - Support our members
*Covid-19 Resources - Vaccine Rollout & Additional Resources
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Reopens
Thank you Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center for this info.
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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California Relief Grant
Round 1 Notifications have started
Lendistry started sending out notifications to all applicants in the first round (via text or email). Please note that Lendistry received over 300,000 applications, so it will take time and all notifications should be finished by Jan 23 (check your spam box on your email).
You may be selected, declined, or waitlisted. If no grant awarded in Round 1, your application goes to Round 2. If you are selected, you will need to complete the verification process.
Round 2 starts February 2 and ends February 8
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If you applied to Round 1, you do not need to apply again. If you successfully submitted for Round 1 and did not receive funds, your application will automatically roll over to Round 2.
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If you did not apply, you can still apply to Round 2.
- If you still have documents to upload, do it now!
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If you having technical difficulties or need to make any changes, contact Lendistry at 888-612-4370 or email [email protected].
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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
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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
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
20% Member Discount - Discount applied at check out
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:
More Than Another Resolution #3:
This one thing I do
"Living your “ONE THING” is the best thing you can do. If you could only accomplish one thing in your life, what would it be? Please take a moment to answer before you read this article.
Alex Honnold is said to be one of the world’s greatest athletes. Alex is what people in the climbing world call a “free solo” climber. His “one thing” is simple – he is a rock climber who climbs alone and without safety equipment up the steepest and most unforgiving rock walls that nature can provide. Unless you are a rock climber or a fan of rock climbers, you have probably never heard of him.
On June 3, 2017, Alex conquered his greatest challenge – He climbed EL CAP, the almost 3,000-foot-high, granite rock formation located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, alone and with no gear - FREE SOLO. That day, Alex became the first person to “FREE SOLO” the iconic El Cap. Alex’s “this one thing I do“ attitude pushed him to reach new heights.
Consider the historic figures with whom you are most familiar. Consider Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Wilbur and Orville Wright. For what are they best known?
Before you spend one more day of this new year messing around with yesterday’s unfinished business or tomorrow’s deadlines, ask yourself, for what would I like to be known?....Read more
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Aaron Long, Synergy One Lending
I love everything to do with Real Estate. I have been in real estate since 2004, originally as a realtor and switched over
to a Mortgage Loan Originator in 2013. I switched roles
because I saw too many of my clients buy homes with a
bad loan and didn’t want to let any more of my clients go through that heart ache. I could better advise my
clients as a mortgage loan originator.
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Thank you for renewing your chamber membership! |
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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.
Cathy's Healthy Vibes - Looking to get healthy, lose weight or have more energy? Check out this 3-day Challenge!
Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park - Signature event, Sharing of the Green cancelled, but still can be a supporter: Sponsor Letter & Sponsor Worksheet
Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park and Rohnert Park Public Safety - Community United 2021 - Donate the entire month of February
Other Resources
Message from District Attorney Jill Ravitch on Worker's Compensation Fraud - Brochures for Employees & Employers and Posters available in Chamber Office
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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.
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