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            • REOPENING GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES

              BUSINESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

              RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES

              RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

              MAJOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & RESOURCES

              LATEST UPDATES

              HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS

              TRACKING & TESTING

              COMMON FAQs

              CALL IN RESOURCES

              RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS

              RESOURCES FOR RESTAURANTS

              HOW CAN YOU HELP?


               

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              REOPENING GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES

              Blueprint for a Safer Economy

              ReStore Costa Mesa - Business Assistance Collaborative

              Orange County Guidance - Preparedness and Planning

              Costa Mesa Safer at Home

              Orange County Business Council ReOpen OC Safely

              Resilience Roadmap - California

              US Chamber Reopening Business Guidance Center


            • BUSINESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE


              CA Relief Grants - 12/30/2020

              PPP 3.0 Information

              Costa Mesa Grants

              OC Economic Recovery Opportunity

              California Grants Portal

              $5,000 OC Restaurants Grant Opportunity

              Costa Mesa Small Business Relief Grant Program

              Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

              OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program
              The OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program shall assist local small businesses in Orange County with accessing funds in order to mitigate layoffs and adhere to “social distancing” provisions established by state and federal public health entities, including California Executive Orders N-33-20(COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders). 

              Paycheck Protection Program
              This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
              Apply through lender
               
              SBA Express Bridge Loans
              Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
              Apply through current SBA Express lender
               
              SBA Debt Relief
              The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

              Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
              Provides unemployment benefits to business owners, independent contractors, self-employed and those that do not typically qualify for unemployment benefits

              Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program (DRLGP)
              California’s Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK) is offering a assistance to help you with your working capital needs.

              Facebook Small Business Grants Program
              Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses. 

              US Chamber of Commerce Financial Assistance for Small Business
              The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is compiling a list of programs providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. For nonprofit assistance, see Candid’s list of funds for coronavirus relief. 

               

            • RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

               

              OC Business & Employer Information

              Self Employed:

              If you are self employed you can apply for insurance program benefits. Visit Self-Employed/Independent Contractor to learn more
               

              Employer Reduction in Business: 

              Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program.


              Potential Closures or Layoffs:

              Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program.
               

              REOPENING GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESS - PLAN, PREPARE, AND RESPOND


              Free Zoom Basic Plan 
               

              Microsoft Teams freemium

               

              IRS EMPLOYER CREDITS 

              New employer credit available for paid family leave

              New employer credit available for paid sick leave

              Employee retention credit for businesses affected by COVID-19

               

            • MAJOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & RESOURCES


              NATIONAL
               

              USA.GOV COVID-19 RESOURCES

              DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

              U.S. OSHA

               

              CALIFORNIA

               

              COUNTY
               

              COUNTY OF ORANGE COVID-19 RESOURCES

              OC RAPID RESPONSE BUSINESS GUIDE

              HARLEY ROUDA'S COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES



              COSTA MESA
               

              MESA WATER

              - Reopen Your Business Safely: Mesa Water Advises Businesses to Flush Their Water​/

               

               

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            • CALL IN RESOURCES

               

              SBA LIVE: Business Resources, including SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Q&A


              Ask SBDC Daily Calls - COVID-19 Information


              Orange County Economic & Business Recovery Call Center 
              714) 480-6500


            • RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS

               

              ONEOC COVID Resources


            • RESOURCES FOR RESTAURANTS

               


              $5,000 OC Restaurants Grant Opportunity

              California Department of Public Health

              California Restaurant Association Resources

              California Governor


            • RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES


              EDD 


              Sick or Quarantined:

              If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. 


              Caregiving:

              If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim.


              School Closures:

              If your child’s school is closed, and you have to miss work to be there for them, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits by filing an Unemployment Insurance claim. 
              Reduced Work Hours:

              If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. 

              Unemployed:

              Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is available for people not generally qualified for unemployment benefits. File or find out if you're qualified.
               

              Orange County Rapid Response, Assistance for Dislocated Workers

              Labor and Workforce Development Agency – Resources for employers and workers including workers’ compensation and paid sick leave.

              Labor Commissioner’s Office FAQs – Employee leave options, compensation, and salary.

              Department of Fair Employment and Housing – Job protection and employment discrimination.
               

               

              Department of Fair Employment and Housing 


               

            • LATEST UPDATES

              Governorn Newsom Announces Major Reopening Rollbacks - Effective July 13th, 2020

              Governor Newsom's update on moving toward Stage 2 of reopening

              Harley Rouda's Latest Updates

              IRS Guidelines to President Donald Trump’s payroll tax deferral executive order


            • HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS


              Reopening Guidance for Businesses - Plan, Prepare, and Respond

              Beware of Scams and Fraud Schemes

              Report Price Gouging or Consumer Fraud

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            • TRACKING & TESTING


              Get Tested for COVID

              OC COVID-19 CASE COUNTS & TRACKING FIGURES 

               


            • COMMON FAQs

               

              Commonly Asked Labor and Employment Law Questions

              Employee Retention Credit – CARES Act (FAQs)

              PPP LOANS FAQs

              Labor Commissioner’s Office FAQs 

               

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              HOW CAN YOU HELP?

               

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              Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

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