This special partner communication is dedicated to providing information regarding the fluid situation surrounding the coronavirus and its impact on Sonoma County's tourism and hospitality industries.
December 31, 2020
Webinar on Coronavirus Financial Relief for Small Business

Please see the invitation below from Congressman Mike Thompson's office. 

Dear Friend,

As you may know, the latest round of Coronavirus relief was passed by Congress and signed into law. This bill included more than $300 billion for small businesses, including for the Paycheck Protection Program and other resources. That’s why next week, I will be hosting a webinar with representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) where they will provide updates and answer questions about these resources.

This webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 9:00am PT. We can offer 500 slots to participants, which will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. These slots are non-transferable. If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] with the following details:

Your name,
The name of your business,
The best email to reach you, and
Your phone number.

We will follow up with an email containing information on how to join this webinar shortly before it begins. Know that I will continue working to bring relief back to our district to help us respond to and recover from the pandemic.

Sincerely,
Mike Thompson
Member of Congress
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

The State of California has a new grant opportunity available for small businesses and nonprofits. The amount of grant funding ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Businesses are eligible based on their annual revenue as documented in their most recent tax return.

This is not a first come first serve grant. The program will prioritize distribution based on priority key factors -- for more information including application guides, deadlines, eligibility and necessary documents, visit the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website.

WHERE TO APPLY
View the list of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in Sonoma County that will be accepting grant applications.

The application closes on Friday, January 8.

GRANT WEBINARS
Grant webinars occur daily at 11AM, now through Jan 4. More information on the webinars is available here.
Sonoma County Tourism Holiday Hiatus 

Please note that Sonoma County Tourism will be closed for the holidays beginning Thursday, Dec. 24 at noon. We will reopen on Monday, Jan 4.