OBMA Member & Business News

This section is for OBMA Member-specific information, events, issues, and news for small business owners in Ocean Beach.

Members, if you wish to have an announcement or article published in our Local News section for the general public, please email us your article or announcement here.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

As part of the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly redu

A message from SDG&E

HOW SDG&E IS GIVING BACK TO ITS COMMUNITIES SDG&E has donated $1 million in shareholder funds to help launch the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund (sdfoundation.org/covid19) to support local nonprofit groups that help the needy with food, rent and utility bill assistance.

A message from Ocean Beach lawyer Robert Burns

All local Courts remain essentially closed except for emergency matters until at least May 1st. See my Facebook page for updates and details.

A message from The City of San Diego Economic Department

Business Organizations - You may have heard yesterday, Mayor Faulconer announced that Cal Coast Credit Union, GoFundMe and Qualcomm have each contributed $100,000 to launch a new initiative between the City, Cal Coast Cares Foundation and San Diego Grantmakers to encourage corporate partners and individual San Diegans to donate to the Small Business Relief Fund. The fund was created at Mayor Faulconer’s urging to provide financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need is great and we remain committed to finding more support for San Diego businesses.

Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols

Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols for essential businesses must be posted no later than TUESDAY, APRIL 7th 12:00 AM Public Health Order - Addendum 1 Takeaways If you are a business providing an essential service, as defined by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, and you are currently OPEN, please review updates below:

Small Business Paycheck Protection Program (UPDATE)

The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest and mortgages, rent, and utilities. Payroll Protection Program Application This information is brought to you by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. Our office is open. Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance. Stay Healthy!

A message from Alicia Shapiro with Aliro Marketing

Facebook just announced the following ways they're helping business owners: LOTS OF BIG NEWS!! Facebook has put out an update on their business grant program for the Covid-19 crisis. Applications will open in the U.S. next week! To see eligibility: https://www.facebook.com/grantsforbusiness

OBMA Members - Update from Main Street America & Survey

Quote of the Week "This unprecedented public-private partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing capital quickly." – SBA Administrator, Jovita Carranza, announces the new Paycheck Protection Program available to small businesses and non-profits in response to the pandemic. Need help navigating these new loan programs?

Update from CDC Small Business Finance

After the signing of the CARES ACT last week, the EDIL program was updated to a simplified application process, which also includes a question if you would like to receive $10,000 in advance. If you applied for the EDIL prior to the signing of the CARES ACT last Friday, then you should apply again and you will notice the application process is easier. Small Business, Independent Contractors, Sole Proprietors, Non-Profits (501C3). As a result of the CARES Act signed last week, the UPDATED EDIL Loan was made easier with fewer application requirements and fewer underwriting requirements. You may apply for an SBA Emergency Relief Loan here: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

OBMA Member Resources Covid19 Updates

This information is brought to you by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. Your success is our goal! OBMA Team (619) 224-4906 [email protected] www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

Community Leader Checkin

Councilperson Jen Campbell is have Java with Jen on to touch base with the community. She is looking for people who want to call in with issues or questions FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 10AM-12PM See the link below to connect https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4da9ae28a5f49-java1

Message from the City of San Diego

We want to draw your attention to the recently approved City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund. The application will be available tomorrow, Friday, March 27, 2020 at 5:00PM. The City's Relief Fund will provides grant, forgivable loans, and low-interest loans for working capital. A FAQ document is attached that should help you get acquainted with it.This fund is limited so please take a moment now to share this with your network of businesses and encourage them to be ready to submit complete applications.

Relief is on the way. Things you can do now to prepare!

This information is brought to you by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Your success is our goal. OBMA Team (619) 224-4906 [email protected] www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com Relief Is On The Way! Are You Ready for Recovery? Things You Can Do NOW to be Ready Below is really helpful information in one spot. Here's an idea of what you need to get together.

A message from Johnny Caito with OB Eats

FREE Program for Restaurants See his message below... Along with running OB Eats, I also have a restaurant marketing company. I've put together a FREE curbside pickup program for local restaurants. We will run ads, deliver special offers, and promote pickup and delivery options. The only thing the restaurant would pay is the ad spend (can do as low as $5/day). Again...this is FREE! I'd like to help out as many places as I can. I live here, work here, and love OB, and I'll do whatever I can to help. If you know someone that owns, manages, or is in the restaurant space here in OB, PL, or surrounding areas, will you please share this link with them or have them reach out.

San Diego Workforce Partnership

San Diego Workforce Partnership services and guidance for workers and business impacted by COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance benefits can be claimed online or over the phone Supports are available for businesses laying off workers Future updates will be posted here San Diego, CA The San Diego Workforce Partnership expects significant impact to businesses, workers and their families related to COVID-19. We are working with our County public health officials, the State of California, and our network of career services providers and monitoring the situation closely. Below are resources and information for workers and employers: