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A Message from The County of San Diego

Accion is excited to announce that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved for us to open our 1% COVID-19 relief loan product to businesses in the entire county. Eligible businesses located throughout the county can apply for the 1% COVID-19 relief loan, starting today!

The eligibility criteria is the same as before and we have simplified the overall application process so there is no longer an invitation process to apply. Small businesses can visit the following to get started and learn more about the qualifications and requirements.

English: https://socal.accion.org/loans

Spanish: https://socal.accion.org/prestamos

Loan Information PDF

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The San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network provides a vast array of “No Cost” and “Low Cost” support to entrepreneurs and small businesses through our eight locations.

The SBDC’s top priority is to empower small business creation and growth to achieve job creation and retention, capital investments, and dynamic innovation that improves the quality of life in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

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SBDC Great Webinars Coming Up!

Instagram Strategy: Thrive in 2020! (Live)

Sept 21 at 4:00 pm

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Build Customer Loyalty with Excellent Customer Service (Live)

Sept 23 at 10:00 am

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Adapting and Recovery Guidelines for Office Building (Live)

Sept 23 at 1:00 pm

View Event Details

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Small Business Development Center Website

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Where do you get your pictures for your business social media posts?  Do you ensure that you have permission to use those images on your social media pages, and then document that permission?

If you've followed my pages for any length of time, you know I preach that you must get written permission to use someone else's image on your business social media pages due to copyright infringement.

Now, Facebook has announced that they will start to allow people take more control over the images they own and where they end up.

In an update to its rights management platform, the company is starting to work with certain partners today to give them the power to claim ownership over images and then moderate where those images show up across the Facebook platform, including on Instagram!

WORD OF ADVICE:  If you have any memes, or images that you've screenshot to use on your business pages, or any images you took off of Google, you might want to go through the posts & delete the photos before you get one of these claims against you.  There's no word yet on if they will fine anyone or just demand that they take down the photos, but just to play it safe, I'd delete them.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)

With virus cases slowing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new color-coded system for reopening the state’s economy and schools.

The new system comprises four tiers — purple, red, orange and yellow — which are based on the COVID-19 infection rate in a county and the percentage of tests in the county that are positive for COVID-19.

San Diego County falls into the red or 2nd tier of the new state system.

What this means for you today!

Counties in the red tier can allow:

• Hair salons and barbershops to reopen for indoor service with modifications to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
• Churches and other places of worship can reopen for indoor services at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.
• Restaurants can reopen for indoor dining services at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.

The red tier represents counties with daily infection rates between 4 and 7 infections per 100,000 residents or with positive test rates between 5% and 8%.

Safe Reopening Guidelines will be required, but are not currently posted on the County of San Diego website.

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Here’s information from the state ABC:

https://www.abc.ca.gov/notice-of-regulatory-relief/

In addition to selling manufacturer pre-packaged containers as provided above, ABC licensees selling beer, wine, and pre-mixed drinks or cocktails not in manufacturers containers for consumption off the licensed premises may do so when sold in conjunction with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery either by the licensee or by a meal provider. Any such alcoholic beverages must be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap and in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap (e.g., no lids with sipping holes or openings for straws).

Further, any licensee selling such beverages for off-sale consumption shall prominently post the following warning in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open container laws: Alcoholic beverages that are packaged by this establishment are open containers and may not be transported in a motor vehicle except in the vehicle’s trunk; or, if there is no trunk, the container may be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers (which does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment (Vehicle Code Section 23225)).

Further, such beverages may not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law.

“Post” means to prominently display on the premises, post online, or present in whatever manner is necessary to ensure that the consumer purchasing, or delivery person transporting, such beverages is given notice of this warning.

Click Here for PRintable Notice

Dear OBMA Members,

While economies have begun to reopen, Main Street communities still continue to face incredible challenges. Remaining resilient through the pandemic and waves of social upheaval has likely been the biggest crisis we’ve faced to date.

Today, Main Street businesses are still working hard to find answers and solutions—shifting business models, offering new services in old ways and old services in new ways, and taking on debt in hopes that the situation will soon improve.

Please take the survey to share your experiences and insights with MainStreet America.

Small Business COVID Resiliency

As we approach the five-month mark of the global pandemic within the U.S., Main Street businesses are still adapting to the ever-changing realities of operating a business during a public health crisis. Adjusting to reopening guidelines that change on a regular basis as conditions unfold, coupled with lingering safety concerns among many consumers and an economy hampered by millions of unemployed, has resulted in a highly volatile and cloudy situation for small businesses to navigate as they try to pivot to new consumer norms. 

While not always easy, making a pivot is a normal practice and one that can be highly successful for businesses. In fact, the ability to pivot is a valuable business skillset that can provide additional long-term resiliency. In this week's Main Spotlight, Matthew Wagner, Ph.D.,  NMSC Vice President of  Revitalization Programs, discusses 12 ways businesses can reimagine their business models to ensure both short-term and long-term success.

Learn More

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Next application round: August 3-10

About: 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. Majority women-owned businesses and nonprofits with annual revenues less than $5M, with at least 1 and less than 50 staff, and incorporated as a legal entity are eligible.

https://www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund/

Click Here for Grant Opportunity

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Update from City of San Diego Temporary Outdoor Business Operation Department

Save the Date – Friday, July 17th at 10:00AM Pacific Time -  Development Services will be hosting another “How To Apply for a Temporary Outdoor Business Permit” Webinar

• Follow this link: TOBOP
• You will receive an email with the Webinar’s link approximately 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

If you have not yet applied for a Temporary Outdoor Business Permit:

• Follow the instructions posted here to apply: https://www.sandiego.gov/tob

If you have already applied for a Temporary Outdoor Business Permit:

• If corrections or edits are needed, a DSD Staff Member will be reaching out to you individually.
• If no corrections are needed, a DSD Staff Member will be reaching out to you individually to let you know your permit has been issued.

If your Temporary Outdoor Business Permit has already been Issued:

• Make sure you remember to call for Inspections.
• The phone number for Inspections is located on your application.

Reminders:

For those proposing Parking Lot Uses on Private Property:

• No further action is required from you. Continue to operate per State, County, and City of San Diego guidelines.
• If you propose 50 or more occupants enclosed by a fence or barrier – you must obtain Fire Department Approval.
• If you propose a Temporary Membrane Structure (Tent) of 400 square feet or larger – you must obtain Fire Department Approval.
• Links for Fire Department Approval can be found here: https://www.sandiego.gov/tob

For those proposing Sidewalk Cafes and/or Sidewalk Retail within a Participating Business Improvement District (BID):

• Continue to work with your BID for processing.
• When proposing Sidewalk Café/Retail Only - You have the option to process through Development Services.
• When proposing Sidewalk Café/Retail and a Pedestrian Plaza – The Pedestrian Plaza portion must by processed through Development Services.
• You have the option to process the Sidewalk portion through your BID, or bundle the Sidewalk portion with the Pedestrian Plaza through Development Services.

Other Reminders:

• No Smoking or Vaping is permitted within Sidewalk Cafes, Sidewalk Retail, or Pedestrian Plazas.
• This Program does not apply to locations outside of the City of San Diego.
• At this time, this program only applies to Eating and Drinking Establishments and Retail Sales.

Temporary Outdoor Business Operation

City of San Diego

Development Services Department
1222 First Avenue
San Diego CA, 92101
[email protected]

Register Now!

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Greetings Small Businesses! Please see updated information below:

For those proposing Parking Lot Uses on Private Property:

• No further action is required from you. Continue to operate per State, County, and City of San Diego guidelines.
• If you propose 50 or more occupants enclosed by a fence or barrier – you must obtain Fire Department Approval.
• If you propose a Temporary Membrane Structure (Tent) of 400 square feet or larger – you must obtain Fire Department Approval.
• Links for Fire Department Approval can be found here: https://www.sandiego.gov/tob

For those proposing Sidewalk Cafes and/or Sidewalk Retail within a Participating Business Improvement District (BID):

• Continue to work with your BID for processing.
• When proposing Sidewalk Café/Retail Only - You have the option to process through Development Services.
• When proposing Sidewalk Café/Retail and a Pedestrian Plaza – The Pedestrian Plaza portion must by processed through Development Services.
• You have the option to process the Sidewalk portion through your BID, or bundle the Sidewalk portion with the Pedestrian Plaza through Development Services.

For all others proposing Sidewalk Cafes and/or Sidewalk Retail, and ALL Pedestrian Plazas:

• We are currently accepting applications prior to the Ordinance’s effective date here: https://www.sandiego.gov/tob
• When proposing Sidewalk Café/Retail and a Pedestrian Plaza – Please bundle both portions into one drawing. Check both boxes on the Agreement.
• You do not need to submit two separate applications.
• Applications are only accepted through the online portal - Do not drop-off physical applications to Development Services.

 If you need assistance applying online:

• Development Services will be hosting a “How to Apply for a TOBO Permit” webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
• A link will be posted on the Temporary Outdoor Business Operation Permit Website, and will be included in a follow-up email.

Friendly Reminders:

• The City Council will hear this item tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14th, 2020.
• No Smoking or Vaping is permitted within Sidewalk Cafes, Sidewalk Retail, or Pedestrian Plazas.
• This Program does not apply to locations outside of the City of San Diego.

Cheers!
 
Temporary Outdoor Business Operation City of San Diego

Development Services Department

1222 First Avenue
San Diego CA, 92101

[email protected]

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