The California Restaurant Foundation invites independent restaurants and commercial caterers to apply for $5,000 grants to build resilience, make upgrades to technology and equipment, improve employee training/retention, and address unforeseen hardship. The Foundation anticipates awarding 278 grants statewide. Application starts June 15 to June 30, 2024.

Female small-business owners who are at least 22 years old may be eligible for an EmpowHER grant from Boundless Future Foundation. Your business must have been established within the last three years to be eligible. Grant funding is awarded as reimbursement of up to $25,000 for business-related expenses. Applications are accepted quarterly; the next deadline is June 16, 2024. 

The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund, facilitated by the Grubhub Community Fund, supports Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants nationwide amid ongoing economic challenges. The fund addresses supply chain disruptions, rising inventory costs, workforce development, and employee safety. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 are available to enhance infrastructure, e-commerce, employee benefits, and operations efficiency. Over $5 million has been distributed to 351 AAPI businesses in the past 3 years, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering vibrant community spaces. Applications close on June 22, 2024.

The Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides high-quality, no-cost business assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. Small businesses of all stages and industries are welcome. Learn more and register  for free webinars and workshops.

The City of Monterey Park has an ordinance that prohibits smoking in most public places, as outlined in Monterey Park Municipal Code Chapter 6.20. Enacted to protect public health and safety, this ordinance bans smoking in most public places, including buildings, parks, common areas, and outdoor dining areas in our City. There are some exceptions, such as designated smoking areas that meet certain requirements.

Businesses are also required under the Municipal Code to post “No Smoking” signs on their property to help enforce this important regulation. The goal of the ordinance is to protect public health and safety by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, which is known to cause serious health issues such as cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Businesses are encouraged to access the following link to a printable No Smoking sign in English, Chinese, and Spanish that they can post on their premises.

Since its establishment in 2007, Dennis Lin Optometry on 537 S. Atlantic Blvd has provided comprehensive eye care services to residents of Monterey Park and beyond. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient well-being, the practice has become a trusted name in the region.

Led by Dr. Dennis Lin, O.D., a proud native of Monterey Park, Dennis Lin Optometry ensures that every patient receives personalized care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Dr. Lin’s extensive education and training, with his Doctor of Optometry degree from the prestigious New England College of Optometry, have equipped him with the skills and expertise to address a wide range of eye care needs.

One of Dr. Lin’s specialties is Orthokeratology, or OrthoK, a non-surgical treatment that reshapes the cornea while you sleep. This innovative approach can help slow down the progression of nearsightedness, providing patients with clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts during the day.

In 2021, Dennis Lin Optometry underwent a significant transition, moving into a location previously occupied by Dr. C.K. Chan, a highly respected optometrist who had served the Monterey Park community since 1988. The move honored Dr. Chan’s legacy and allowed Dennis Lin Optometry to continue his tradition of providing high-quality care to the community.

Staffed with Chinese and Spanish speakers to better serve the community, Dennis Lin Optometry welcomes new and existing patients with open arms and strives to exceed their expectations at every turn. For more information about Dennis Lin Optometry’s services, please visit their website at  DennisLinOptometry.com

Are you looking for ways to promote your business? Be featured in an upcoming edition of Business Connect for your opportunity to share more about your business story, achievements, and new products and services. To put the spotlight on your business, contact the Economic Development team at (626) 307-1385 or econdev@montereypark.ca.gov.

加州食肆基金會(California Restaurant Foundation)正在邀請獨立餐館和商業餐飲供應商申請$5,000的贈款，以建立復原力、支持技術升級、設備升級、改善員工培訓/保留、和解決不可預見的困難。該基金會預計將在全州範圍內授予278筆贈款。申請時間為2024年6月15日至6月30日 。

年滿22歲的女性小企業業主可能有資格獲得Boundless Future Foundation的 EmpowHER 補助金。公司必須在過去三年內成立才有資格。贈款資金是用來支付高達$25,000的業務相關費用。每季度接受申請;下一個截止日期是2024年6月16 日。

在Grubhub 社區基金 (Grubhub Community Fund) 的推動下，AAPISTRONG食肆基金 (AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund)在持續的經濟挑戰中為全國的亞裔美國人、夏威夷原住民和太平洋島民擁有的餐廳提供支持。該基金致力於解決供應鏈中斷、庫存成本上升、勞動力發展和員工安全等問題。贈款從$5,000到$25,000不等，用於增強基礎設施、電子商務、員工福利和運營效率。在過去三年中，已向351家亞太裔企業發放了超過500萬元，為企業家賦能並營造充滿活力的社區空間。申請截止日期為 2024 年6月22 日。

SCORE是一個幫助小企業實現目標的全國性非營利組織，也是小企業管理局 (Small Business Administration, 簡稱 SBA) 的資源合作夥伴。SCORE在全國各地設有辦事處，為小企業主提供各種服務，包括指導、研討會和其他資源。SCORE定期提供免費的網上活動，題目從創業策略到營銷與金融。參與者可以觀看網上研討會直播，或可以在自己的空餘時間從網上觀看錄影。SCORE 還提供點播互動課程，因此您可以按照自己的節奏完成每節課堂。

帕薩迪納城市學院(Pasadena City College) 的小企業發展中心(Small Business Development Center, 簡稱SBDC)為小企業和企業家提供高品質的免費商業援助。歡迎所有階段和行業的小型企業。了解更多信息並註冊參加免費網上講座和工作坊。

蒙特利公園市有一項條例禁止在大多數公共場所吸煙，如蒙特利公園市政法典第 6.20 章所述。該條例旨在保護公眾健康和安全，禁止在大多數公共場所吸煙，包括本市的建築物、公園、公共區域和戶外用餐區。但也有一些例外，例如符合某些要求的指定吸煙區。

根據《市政法》，商家還必須在其物業上張貼“禁止吸煙”標誌，以幫助執行這一重要法規。該條例的目標是通過減少接觸二手煙來保護公眾健康和安全，眾所周知，二手煙會導致嚴重的健康問題，如癌症、心臟病和肺部疾病。

自2007年成立以來，位於537 S. Atlantic Blvd 的Dennis Lin Optometry一直為蒙特利公園市及其他地區的居民提供全面的眼科護理服務。憑藉對卓越的承諾和對病人福祉的專注，該診所已成為本地值得信賴的品牌。

由紮根於蒙特利公園市多年的 Dr. Dennis Lin 眼科醫生的帶領下, Dennis Lin Optometry 確保每位顧客在熱情和支持的環境中得到專有的護理。林醫生接受過廣泛的教育和培訓，並獲得了著名的新英格蘭視光學院 (New England College of Optometry) 的視光學博士學位，使他具備了滿足各種眼科護理需求的技能和專業知識。

林醫生的專長之一是角膜塑形術，又稱OK鏡/OrthoK，這是一種非手術治療，可以在您睡覺時重塑角膜。這種創新方法可以幫助減緩近視的進展，為患者提供清晰的視力，而無需在日間戴眼鏡或隱形眼鏡。

於2021 年，Dennis Lin Optometry 經歷了重大轉變，搬進了以前由 C.K. Chan 陳照光醫生長駐的辦公室。陳醫生是一位備受尊敬的眼科醫生，自 1988 年以來一直為蒙特利公園社區服務。此舉是對陳醫生的遺產的尊重，並讓Dennis Lin Optometry延續了為社區提供優質護理的傳統。Dennis Lin Optometry具有講中文和西班牙語的員工，以更好地為社區服務。Dennis Lin Optometry 熱烈歡迎新老顧客，並努力超越他們的期望。有關Dennis Lin Optometry診所服務的更多資訊，請瀏覽其網站 DennisLinOptometry.com。

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