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Resources and Updates January 15, 2021
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Status update as of 1/14/21. To learn more about state monitoring metrics, visit cdph.ca.gov.
Stay connected during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health
pandemic. View and share English and Spanish resources that
will help you stay up to date on all COVID-19 related issues as
they emerge.
Check out the new Business Referral Guidelines during the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health pandemic. View and share
helpful resources and learn how the Business Sector can help.
General public: to report health order violations, call (858) 694-
2900 or email SafeReopeningComplianceTeam@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Includes reporting businesses that are open and have been ordered to
close.
Employers: to notify the County of an employee with COVID-19 at your
site, complete the online COVID-19 Notification Form. Please have the
following information ready: person's name, date of birth, and contact
information.
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our January 13th telebriefing!
A recap is now available here for your convenience.
Next telebriefing will be on Wednesday, January 27th from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM for another online
forum Q&A & Public Health Order Updates.
BUSINESS UPDATES
Local Update
Champions for Health – Free Flu Shot Clinics
Champions for Health is offering free influenza immunizations to targeted communities, in
partnership with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services and United Healthcare.
These efforts are part of our ongoing programs that provide preventative and specialty medical
care to underinsured and uninsured populations in the San Diego region. In 2019, we provided
residents with 3,063 free flu vaccinations.
Upcoming dates and locations for free flu vaccinations:
• Thursday, 1/21/2021, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
El Cajon Valley School, 1035 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
• Friday, 1/29/2021, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mexican Consulate, 1549 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
• Friday, 2/12/2021, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Walk-up
Mexican Consulate, 1549 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
• Friday, 2/29/2021, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Walk-up
Mexican Consulate, 1549 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
• Friday, 3/12/2021, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Walk-up
Mexican Consulate, 1549 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
State Updates
First Application Round Ends for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of
Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), yesterday announced that Round 1 for the Small
Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has closed.
With more than 300,000 applications successfully completed, application approval notifications
will be sent out Friday, January 15 through Friday, January 22. Funds will be disbursed over a
45-day verification period beginning Friday, January 22.
A second round of applications will open at 8:00 a.m. February 2 and will run through 6:00
p.m. February 8. Applicants who submitted all necessary documents in the first round and met
eligibility requirements, but did not receive a grant, do not need to reapply; their applications will be
rolled over for consideration in the second round.
Main Street Small Business Tax Credit
Today is your last day to apply for the CA Main Street Small Business Hiring Tax Credit! The
opportunity to apply for this tax relief is January 15th by 11:59 PM.
• Tentative Amount of Credit Claimed: $53,479,157
• Tentative Amount of Unclaimed Credit: $46,520,843
* All amounts are as of 01/13/2021 5:04 PM
Reserve here: https://cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/SB1447-tax-credit.htm.
California Competes Tax Credit Applications Open
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced they are now
accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). The CCTC is an income tax
credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California.
Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by
applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on
twelve different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of
investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.
For fiscal year 2019-2020, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit
during the following periods:
• July 27, 2020 – August 17, 2020
• January 4, 2021 – January 25, 2021
• March 8, 2021 – March 29, 2021
Learn more at https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/
The Workplace: A Podcast by CalChamber
The Workplace is a podcast by CalChamber that provides expert and entertaining commentary
on issues critical to California employers and employees. Episodes include discussions about
California employment laws, legislative proposals, and national and state politics.
Federal Updates
Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn
The president-elect detailed plans for an initial effort to fight the coronavirus and a subsequent
one to address economic recovery.
Highlights:
• $400B+ directly to pandemic efforts and to safely reopen schools
• $350B to help state and local government budget shortfalls
• $1,400 direct payments to individuals
• $20 billion “national vaccine program”
• Promised to get “100 million Covid vaccine shots into the arms of the American people”
by his 100th day in office
• Public health jobs program to fund 100,000 public health workers
• Increase funding for community health centers
• Funding efforts to mitigate pandemic in prisons and jails
• Emergency paid leave to 106 million people
• Extend tax credits to many families to offset up to $8,000 in annual childcare costs
• Billions in rental aid and grants to millions of small businesses
• Increase two tax credits to provide more cash to low-income workers and families
• Expand unemployment through end of September, with an additional $400 weekly
supplement
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATES
Coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine
Stay informed about COVID-19 vaccination information by
bookmarking the County COVID-19 webpage. Information
regarding how the COVID-19 vaccine works, safety, and phases of
vaccine administration, and more can be found on this webpage.
What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side
effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may
affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. If you have pain
or discomfort, talk to your doctor about taking an over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen
or acetaminophen. Common side effects include pain and swelling in the arm where you receive
the shot.
COVID-19 Vaccine for San Diegans 65+ Coming Soon
San Diegans 65 years of age and older are the next priority group for COVID-19 vaccination.
However, due to the limited supply of doses in the region, only a few health care providers have
vaccine available for their patients in this group.
San Diegans in this age group might be able to get vaccinated if their health care providers have
doses available. The County is planning to make the vaccine available to more people when
more doses are delivered to the region.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens at Petco Park as County Seeks More Vaccinators
The County’s first-of-its-kind COVID-19 Vaccination Super Station opened Jan. 11 at Petco
Park, where about 3,500 health care professionals were scheduled to get their first dose of
the vaccine in their vehicles.
The operation is the result of a partnership between the County, UC San Diego Health, San
Diego Padres and the City of San Diego to help vaccinate thousands of the 500,000 people in
Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Governor Newsom California COVID-19 Update
• January 11: 2,466, 125 total doses shipped
• January 10: 783, 476 doses administered
• CA set the goal of 1 million more vaccinations by this weekend
• CA will be opening mass vaccination sites this week including Dodgers Stadium, Padres
Stadium, and CalExpo
All People in Phase 1A Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine
All health care personnel in Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution are now eligible
to get immunized, provided there are enough doses in the region, the County Health and
Human Services Agency announced today. The County is following federal and state guidelines
and working with the County’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group to determine
vaccine allocation.
An estimated 500,000 people in San Diego are eligible in the three tiers of Phase 1A vaccination
distribution cycle. At least 120,000 COVID-19 doses have been delivered to the region. That
figure does not include some health care providers since they receive their vaccine directly from
the manufacturer or the distributor.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
This week we would like to highlight Georgia’s Greek Cuisine, a local restaurant serving the San
Diego community on Madison Avenue in North Park! Georgia’s Greek Cuisine is following all
county of San Diego health orders. Employees go through daily health screenings before
beginning work and wear face masks, gloves when handling food, and are frequently disinfecting high touch areas around the restaurant. You can support this family-owned restaurant by ordering food for takeout or custom catering through one of the many delivery services available on their website at georgiasgreekcuisine.com. Georgia’s Greek Cuisine has been one of San Diego’s favorite Greek Restaurants since 1977! Family owned and operated, we prepare all of our authentic Greek Cuisine with the freshest ingredients and with recipes that come directly from Greece.
We are open 7 days a week from 11:00am to 8:00pm
serving lunch and dinner. At Georgia’s Greek Cuisine
you can order takeout for Greek favorites such as beef,
chicken or lamb chops, gyros, moussaka, and
spanakopita. Online ordering and delivery are available
through Doordash, Grubhub, UberEats, and Postmates.
Georgia was born and raised in Pyrgos, Greece and moved to the U.S. as a teenager to seek
better opportunities. She and her husband, Dennis, moved to San Diego in the mid 1970's
because the ocean reminded her of home country.
Georgia and Dennis started Georgia's Greek Cuisine
in 1977 on Madison Avenue in North Park. They
started a business doing what they knew best:
cooking delicious healthy meals just like in Greece.
Georgia has been greeting customers for the past 40
years and hopes that every visitor has a wonderful
experience dining in her second home.
Website: http://georgiasgreekcuisine.com/Email: info@georgiasgreekcuisine.com
Phone: (619) 523-1007
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiasGreekCuisine/
NEWS FOR BUSINESSES & EMPLOYERS
COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Grocery Store Employers
FREE online training for Grocery Store employers on implementing your COVID-19 Prevention
Plan (CPP), as required by the new Cal/OSHA standard. Due to the high number of
interested participants, we have generated this waitlist. Please fill out the form to be put
down on our waitlist. As soon as more information becomes available, we will be reaching out to
you. For any following questions, please feel free to email Joel Rubio at
jrubio0802@berkeley.edu. Thank you!
• January 21, January 27, and February 1 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Registration:
FULL
Learn more at https://lohp.berkeley.edu/covid-training-copy/.“I got my flu shot!” stickers are now available for those who
get their flu vaccine at County of San Diego Public Health
Centers!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu
shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to
develop, so get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season
begins or as soon as you can.
• Find a Flu Shot Location Using
www.VaccineFinder.org
• Flu Shot Locations
• County of San Diego Flu Clinic Locations
• Flu Vaccine Events
• Ubicaciones de Vacunas contra la Influenza
County Hosting Flu Vaccine Events in January 2021
COVID-19 is here, but so is the flu. It is more important than ever to get your yearly vaccine.
Stay healthy and protect your family this flu season!
Tubman-Chavez: Sundays, 9:30AM – 4:00PM| Event Flyer
Imperial Beach Sports Park Recreation: Biweekly on Saturdays, 9:30AM – 4:00PM| Event
Flyer
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: Biweekly on Tuesdays, 9:30AM-4:00PM| Event Flyer
Mexican Consulate: Biweekly on Tuesdays, 8:30AM-1:30PM| Event FlyerPlease visit the LOVEYOURHEARTSD.ORG for more information.
2021 in 30 Days Challenge To encourage a New Year filled with mental and physical wellness, the North San Diego Business Chamber and the Health Advisory Council have created a challenge, 2021 in 30 Days. What is the challenge? We challenge the Chamber membership and community to collectively walk, run, or hike 2,021 miles in 30 days. The challenge will begin on January 18 and run through February 18. Free and open to everyone to participate.
UCSD COVID-19 Small Business Outreach Project
The Business Safety Outreach Project is a group of UCSD-affiliated students, staff, and volunteers
who are helping small businesses interpret the new recommendations and requirements to open
safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The business safety toolkits have valuable information that
your business can use to maximize safety at the workplace.
• Information about COVID-19
• Why you should care about workplace safety
• Tips for how to keep your workplace safe
• CDC, state, and county guidelines, with sample checklists to review your business’s
compliance
• Sample documents, fliers, and other signage
• Links to additional resources
UPCOMING WEBINARS
SCORE
January 19: How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Small business grants are an entrepreneur’s dream, because they offer money that does not
have to be repaid. But finding, applying for and winning small business grants can be daunting.
In this webinar, presented by Education Director of Nav Gerri Detweiler, you’ll learn:• The main sources of grants, including both private and federal grants • Tools for researching small business grants • Application tips to increase your chances of being successful • Is there really free money to start a business? • The current state of COVID-19 small business grants U.S. Chamber of Commerce January 19: Small Business Update Time: 2:00 PM ET More relief is on the way for small businesses across the country, now that the President has signed the latest coronavirus relief deal into law. Join U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and CO— Content Director, Jeanette Mulvey, Tuesday, January 19 at 2:00 pm ET as they discuss the aid that's now available and what small businesses need to know. San Marcos Chamber of Commerce January 20: Coffee Connections Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PST Price: Members - FREE | Future Members - $10 Enjoy coffee, great conversation, build relationships, share business tips and leads. San Marcos Chamber Coffee Connections gives businesses the chance to expand, strengthen and build stronger business relationships in the City of San Marcos. Vista Chamber and Carlsbad Chamber Joint Mixer January 20: CBad Virtual Happy Hour Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST Come make new connections, develop your referral channels, and have some fun! North San Diego Business Chamber January 28: San Diego Business Summit Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Price: Members - $59 | Guests - $79
Engaging Business Minds to Achieve Success
The 2021 San Diego Business Summit offers a wealth of insight from some of San Diego's most
successful business leaders. This all-day interactive Summit will bring together business
owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders for a day of workshops, keynote speakers,
exhibitors, and networking.
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
• Monday – January 11, 2021 [PDF]
• Friday – January 8, 2021 [PDF]
• Monday – January 4, 2021 [PDF]
COVID-19 POSTERS
To request English or Spanish posters for your business, please e-mail
COVID-Business@sdcounty.ca.gov with the following details:
• Contact Information (Name, Phone, Email)
• Language materials needed English, Spanish, or both
• Number of requested items
• Address for postal delivery
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