by Elizabeth Plante | Apr 30, 2021 | Covid-19, News
We wanted to send out this note about the opening of Round 6 of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and the SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Here are some additional details about the two respective programs: California Relief Grant...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 23, 2021 | Covid-19, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2021 Kimbley Craig, President & CEO, Monterey County Business Council We wanted to send out this note about the opening of the Restaurant Relief Fund from the SBA, which may provide some relief for your business. Here are some...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 17, 2021 | Covid-19, News
As of March 17, 2021, Monterey County is in the Red Tier for Substantial in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. On August 31, 2020, the State of California implemented a Color Tier System to help track the loosening and tightening of restrictions by County....
by Elizabeth Plante | Jan 6, 2021 | Covid-19
*Special Update * The Marina Chamber of Commerce wanted to let you know that the deadline for Round 1 applications for California’s $500 Million Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has been extended to January 13th, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. The...
by Elizabeth Plante | Dec 24, 2020 | Covid-19, News
On Monday, Dec. 21st, the Marina Chamber of Commerce held an emergency meeting for Marina businesses. The Marina Chamber of Commerce is looking at ways we can work together to help our business community survive the crisis, disseminate information, provide resources,...
by Geno Quiroz | Jul 27, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Applications to be submitted to the City with supporting documentation on or before August 31, 2020, or award of loans totaling $150,000.00, whichever occurs first. The second round of funding will consider all applications received by July 6, 2020. Thereafter,...
by Elizabeth Plante | Apr 11, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Riley Parker, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Infection Prevention Specialist, answers our most-asked questions about wearing a mask, using it properly, and limiting contamination. WATCH...
by Elizabeth Plante | Apr 10, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Update as of April 16: The SBA is currently unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on available appropriations funding. You can learn more here. If you have already applied for a loan, please check directly with the institution...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19, News
In these difficult times, we want to support your business and those in our community affected by COVID-19. Please join us in a free, new program coordinated by the Marina Chamber of Commerce. Gift Cards for Good: April 11- April 30 Customers buy a gift card to...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Gift cards have become an effective way to increase profits and, in times like these, are a nearly essential option for businesses to offer. During this shelter-in-place, most businesses are relying on new ways to bring in income while adhering to the new guidelines...
by Elizabeth Plante | Mar 31, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Update as of April 16: SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding. Applicants who have already submitted...
by Community Post | Mar 31, 2020 | Covid-19, Health & Fitness, News
From Kathy Biala, retired nurse and Board Member The most important aspect of the spread of the Coronavirus is constant hand and surface sanitizing, physical distance from other people AND not getting the virus into your body through your nose, mouth and eyes!...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 28, 2020 | Covid-19, Health & Fitness, News
The Importance of Online Community During Shelter in Place If there is one thing we learned this month, it is the value of having an online presence and community. As the Shelter in Place was enacted a few weeks ago, there were many restrictions as to how business was...
