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Maximize Your Membership
October 21, 2022
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Thank you for joining the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce! We want to invite you to get the most value from your investment. Therefore, we invite you to join us for Maximizing Your Membership.
During this FREE session, we will walk you through the membership features that can maximize your visibility through the Chamber's promotional & marketing opportunities, teach you how to navigate the member area of our website, and discuss networking with other members, among other important member topics.
Please consider joining us for this invaluable event that will help you to get the most out of your Chamber membership.
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Castro Valley Lights Parade
November 12, 2022
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Want to get involved? Register as a float, vendor, or sponsor!
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Upcoming Community Events | |
The classic Queen Tour… but seasonally inspired by the spooky fall season! Suitable and appropriate for all ages, their seasoned storytelling tour guide, Alex, shares all the great things about Lake Chabot on this one-hour narrated tour. | |
'Beyond The Veil' Spooky Tours at Meek Mansion & McConaghy House
October 22, 2022
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It’s the season for spooky stories, and nothing is spookier than when the stories are rooted in truth. Explore tales and traditions, spirits and sightings, in a guided tour through McConaghy House or Meek Mansion. Tours last approximately one hour. For a slightly less chilling experience, please book the 6:15 tour.
Space is limited! Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds support the ongoing maintenance of these historic properties. To reserve your spot, please call (510) 581-0223.
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A fun-filled Saturday featuring amazing food trucks, local small businesses, interactive demonstrations and more! East Bay SPCA has been a leader in animal welfare for over 150 years. At their Dublin Campus, they will be hosting their first annual fall festival to re-connect with neighbors and give the community a closer look at the work they do! The event will include shelter tours, animal meet & greets, face painting, kids activities, pumpkin decorating, food trucks, fall market with local businesses, and more! You are invited to join in the fun!
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$2,500 Microbusiness Covid-19 Relief Grant Program
Apply by October 19!
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The California Office of the Small Business Advocate has awarded funding to the Chabot - Las Positas Community College District for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to provide grants to microbusinesses in the counties of Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, and El Dorado.
This program will provide grants of $2,500 to microbusiness (businesses that have fewer than 5 employees and earn less than $50,000 per year) that were in operation in 2019, still in operation, and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions.
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Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant
October 10-31, 2022
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The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program launched this week on Monday, October 10! The program is providing funding to small businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible brick-and-mortar businesses can apply a one-time grant of $10,000 and eligible home-based businesses can apply for $5,000. Grant funds will not require repayment.
The program was authorized by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors when it appropriated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in response to and recovery from the public health emergency and negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to all eligible small businesses (1 to 25 employees) and is administered by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) and the Alameda County Community Development Agency’s Economic & Civic Development Department.
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Alameda County's Façade Improvement Program
October 1 - 31, 2022
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Join East Bay EDA for our 2022 Membership Meeting on Thursday, October 27. We’re looking forward to an informative presentation from Alexander Quinn, Director of Research for JLL Northern California, about current economic trends with an interactive Q&A to follow. Please stay tuned for more information, including panelist announcements and more.
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Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy
November 10 - December 20, 2022
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