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A Virtual Open House from the California Main Street Alliance

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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 19 for the California Main Street Fall Open House 2021! In lieu of hosting a full conference this fall, this year's Open House will provide an opportunity for California Main Streeters to learn best practices, key trends, and economic development strategies as well as a chance to hear exciting news about the future of the California Main Street Alliance as a program and Network.

Hosted Tuesday, October 19 from 9-12pm PT

Agenda

Our morning together will include: trainings, a presentation of the 2021 Work Plan and Member Engagement, CAMS Rebranding Launch, Member Roll Call, details on our 2022 conference, and more!

Get Involved

Have ideas for training topics and/or guest speakers? Kindly send your ideas to Board Member Alicia Gallo by August 24.
Email Alicia.

More Details Coming Soon!

Check out our California Main Street Alliance Facebook page to keep up-to-date on the latest conference news.

Deadline to Apply is Friday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.

The City of San Diego in partnership with The San Diego Foundation are offering the Small Business & Nonprofit Relief Fund. Here are the facts:
 

Application deadline: Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. (PT)

The grants are NOT first-come, first-served. Focus on accuracy over early.

Must be located in the city of San Diego.

Must have been in business prior to April 1, 2020.

Self-employed workers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and corporations with no more than 100 employees.

Net profits under $150,000 or gross revenue under $250,000 (as reported for 2019).

Learn more, get help, and apply on our website at SDReliefGrant.com!

Find out more and apply

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This month’s topics: electrical and power tool safety, energy-saving tips at work, on-demand energy webinars.

POWER TOOL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Chances are, you use power tools for projects at work and home. Working with power tools requires skilled instruction and training and can be deadly if not properly used or maintained.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides these power tool safety tips:

1. Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) with every power tool to protect against electric shocks.
2. Do not use power tools with an extension cord that exceeds 100 feet in length.
3. Never use power tools near live electrical wires or water pipes.
4. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling into walls where electrical wires or water pipes could be accidentally touched or penetrated.
5. If a power tool trips a safety device while in use, take the tool to a manufacturer-authorized repair center for service.
6. When working with electricity, use tools with insulated grips.
7. Appropriate protective gear should be worn when using power tools like safety goggles, dust masks and gloves as recommended for each tool.
8. Do not use power tools without the proper guards.
9. When using a wet-dry vacuum cleaner or a pressure washer, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid electric shock.
10. Safeguards on outdoor electric tools are there for a reason. Make sure that they are always in place before operating.

For more electrical safety tips, visit sdge.com/safety.

Aliro Marking has some great instructions to help make your Facebook and Instagram Accounts more secure.

I am writing today because I am noticing a lot more successful (!) malicious hacking to Facebook & Instagram accounts and wanted to pass along some detailed instructions on how you can make your personal accounts safer so you don't lose control over your business pages.
To be clear, these instructions are for your personal accounts - but it does affect your business accounts on these platforms! Here's what's happening: Hackers get into your personal Facebook account & remove you as admin from your own business page in an attempt to extort you for money to get your business page back .... or you lose control of your business page altogether.
 

For more information don't hesitate to reach out. Click here to visit Aliro Marketing on Facebook page or call (619) 203-1565.

- Alicia Shapiro

Hello,

My name is Stevani Jajo with Miramar General Engineering, the City of San Diego Contractor. We are applying for a Moratorium Waiver with the City of San Diego for Sidewalk Replacement Group 1901 (K-20-1866-DBB-6). This is a construction notice for the work needed for completion in the Ocean Beach area at the following addresses, under the instructions from the City of San Diego:

• Location 149: 4934 Niagara Avenue; removal of vulgar graffiti
• Location 150: 4874 Del Monte Avenue; removal of graffiti
• Location 166: 4801 Santa Monica Avenue
• Location 191: 4939-4845 Long Branch Avenue; fix asphalt deficient
• Location 115: 732 Cordova Street; fix lip between new & existing sidewalk panels
• Location 135: 4803 Bermuda Avenue; fix lip between new & existing sidewalk panels
• Location 334: 2141 Spray Street; flush lip between new & existing panels
• Location 339: 5041 Brighton Avenue; remove all extra concrete and backfill
• Location 341: 2090 Bacon Street on Brighton Avenue; curb repair
• Location 344: 5049 Cape May Avenue

We will be completing each location in a span of two days from the start date of each location. The impacts the neighborhood may have are as follows:

• Parking restrictions because of the presence of construction equipment and materials
• Please find alternative parking for days listed (M-F 7:30am-3:30pm)
• “No Parking” signs will be displayed 72 hours in advance of work. Cars parked in violation of signs will be TOWED.
• Temporary sidewalk and/or partial road closures, traffic re-routing, parking, and access restrictions during hours of operation.

Stevani Jajo | Administrative Assistant
Office |619.434.5900 - Fax |858.408.7191
1827 Cleveland Ave., National City, CA 91950

The County’s Small Business Stimulus Grant is now open and accepting applications! Any interested business can apply on the County’s website here: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/stimulusgrant.html

There are FAQs and application instructions on the website if anyone has questions.

Save the Date

May 20, 2021 3pm to 4pm

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan will be virtually providing a Public Safety Update about Regional & Local  issue’s emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, sharing important prevention & awareness resources & listening to the voices of the community.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83020333206

Meeting ID: 830 2033 3206  /  Passcode: 855125

Hello OBMA Members,

We are happy to share we have locked in a date for our Restaurant Revitalization event with the Small Business Development Center. We will join them on May 13 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. virtually.

The SBDC will be providing a discussion of the $28 Billion program as well as tutorial information for businesses interested in applying. You (and your business members) can register for free here: https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/14454

Register Here

SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application & Guidelines

RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND (RRF) GRANT

Application will be live within two weeks - earliest estimate is April 30th

Important Information to Note Before Applying:

• This is first come, first serve
• Best to apply as soon as it goes live as this will be competitive
• First 21 days: only women, veteran, minority and socially & economically disadvantaged businesses will be given funds (self certify you are 51% owned)
• Day 22: all businesses will be able to get funded
• You are NOT required to have a DUNS number or SAM registration to apply
• You cannot apply for this if you applied for the SVOG program
• It will be disbursed as a direct payment like the EIDL Advance (i.e. not through a bank only through SBA)

Grant Details - Click HERE for HELPFUL FLYER

• Up to $5 million per location, $10 million per entity
• Eligible entities include: Restaurants, Caterers, Inns, Taverns/Bars/Lounges, Brewpubs, Tasting Rooms, Taprooms, Food Trucks
• Flexible uses; Grant money not spent by 3/31/2023 must be returned to the federal government

Notes For Filling Out Application:

• Make sure all information matches what is on your tax forms (that is personnel names, business names and addresses match) - this will help make sure your application is able to be approved
• Sales Tax forms will help determine the 33% backup for bakeries, brewpubs, breweries, wineries and inns
• If you did receive a PPP or EIDL, your total grant request will subtract the loan amount

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Application SBA Form 3172
• Tax Verification - IRS Form 4506T
• 2019 Gross Revenue (tax filing)
• 3 months of bank statements
• 2020 Gross Revenue (tax filing or business plan if you launched in 2020)
• PPP loan approvals (if any)

Links, Information & Sample Application:

• SBA Call center support: 1-844-279-8898
• SBA site link
• Program application guide
• Draft Application form (SBA Form 3172)
• Latest webinar recording outlining application guidance
• Slide deck on details on this program and application

START NOW in Getting Everything Ready and Get Support In Applying:

Our team is here to support you in applying and answering questions. Please sign up HERE or call (415) 482-1819. If you are already working with a SBDC Advisor who assisted you with any funding source, please reach out to them.

UPCOMING RRF WEBINARS

Wednesdays May 5th & May 19th at 10:30 AM

Register Here