Updated March 16 at 8:15 am
We understand that as a business there are many issues facing you at this difficult time and we want to do what we can to assist you find the information you need to make informed decisions for your and your employees. Please use the list of resources below to find the information you need.
1.Current information and links. This is a quickly evolving response and as businesses we know you need to react quickly for you employees and your operations. This is the most recent information we have received and will be updated when with new information when available.
2.US Small Business Administration (SMA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Guidance for Busineses and Employers and other important information – https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-193.The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians as it relates to the coronavirus (CVID-19) outbreak. https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/
4.SDG&E will waive late payment fees for businesses facing hardship http://www.sdgenews.com/article/sdge-suspends-service-disconnections-nonpayment-part-its-coronavirus-response
5. Adapting to the online world – If you are a small business that is new to online tools, please contact us at info@innovate78.com– we’ll put you in touch with a member of our community that has offered to help businesses get set up with Zoom and other online tools
6.If you find these resources do not have what you need, please email us at the email addresses below. Please select the city within which your businesses resides and we will answer your questions within 24 hours, and we will do our best to answer them more quickly.
a. City of Carlsbad – business@carlsbadca.gov
b. City of Escondido – atarrac@escondido.org
c. City of San Marcos – tsangster@san-marcos.net
d. City of Oceanside – mgeller@oceansideca.org
e. City of Vista – EconDev@CityofVista.com
f. San Diego North Economic Development Council – ebruvold@sdnedc.org
7.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 Claim. Reduced Hours – If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Claim.
8.The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Department is providing updates to our County here.
9.Procopio is holding a free webinar on Thursday to answer several key questions as it pertains to employment law and Covid-19. You can sign up for this free webinar here.
