| You are receiving this newsletter because you are listed in the City of Rohnert Park's Emergency e-Contact Database. The City respects your time and will only send important or time-sensitive information. If you have any questions please contact us at 707-588-2290 or email [email protected]. Please be sure to visit the City's Business Resources page, currently under redesign and update. |
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| SBA Webinar on COVID Relief with Congressman Mike Thompson |
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We shared in yesterday's newsletter that the latest round of Coronavirus relief was recently passed by Congress and signed into law. This bill included more than $300 billion for small businesses, including for the Paycheck Protection Program and other resources. Congressman Mike Thompson will be hosting a webinar with representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) where they will provide updates and answer questions about these resources.
This webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 9:00am PT. The webinar has 500 slots open to participants, which will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. These slots are non-transferable. If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] with the following details: your name, the name of your business, the best email to reach you, and your phone number.
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| Follow the Facebook link below for more information on this webinar and how to register: |
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https://www.facebook.com/events/192195305730290/
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| California State Grant Program Application Opens Wednesday December 30th |
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| 500 million dollars have been allocated in order to provide grants (not loans) of up to $25,000 to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the State. |
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| The application window for this program is Wednesday (that's tomorrow!), December 30th at 8:00 am, until Friday, January 8th at 11:59 pm. Each and every application submitted during this window will be individually evaluated before grants are awarded. Approval notifications will start on January 13th, 2021. |
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| You can access the grant website by browsing to the City's homepage at rpcity.org and clicking on the bright yellow band at the top of the page or by browsing to careliefgrant.com. Eligibility requirements, application documents and other important information can be found there. |
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| For further information please leave a message with the City's Recovery Hotline at 707-588-2290 and a staff member will get back to you promptly. City staff will also be contacting micro and small businesses in Rohnert Park this week to ensure that everyone is aware of this important grant opportunity. |
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| We will continue to provide you with updates on the new federal legislation, educational webinars designed to assist your ability to access these additional resources and any other information that is timely and important for your business. Be safe, make good choices and take care of one another. |
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