COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

Business Updates

Local Updates

The County has returned to the purple tier:
Restaurants, museums, theaters and other businesses can resume outdoor operations immediately. To view Safe Reopening Steps (click here)

Free COVID-19 testing sites:
Available all over the County for anyone ages 6 months or older. To locate a testing site call 2-1-1 or to learn more 211sandiego.org 

Board Expands COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
The County Board of Supervisors voted today to expand the emergency rental assistance program for San Diegans who have suffered economic hardships due to COVID-19

State Updates

Second Application Round for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

  • 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 for California's small-business COVID-19 Relief Grant will be notified directly by email if approved for an award, waitlisted or not selected. If not approved in the first round, eligible applications will be rolled over into the next round for consideration.
  • For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, please visit CAReliefGrant.com.  

Federal Updates

Need to find a Paycheck Protection Program lender?
Lender Match connects small businesses with SBA-approved community development financial institutions, certified development companies, and other lenders

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan has been extended
The deadline for eligible small businesses, nonprofits, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors to apply has been extended to December 31, 2021.

Sign up for local and national SBA email newsletters 
Stay updated on pandemic relief and other programs for your small business.

News for Businesses and Employers

Preventing COVID-19 Infections at the Workplace

COVID-19 Training for Employers
Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. This course provides information on COVID-19 and general guidance to protect workers and prevent the spread of this infectious disease in the workplace.

COVID-19 Training for Workers
Information for workers about COVID-19 and how to prevent its spread at the workplace. COVID-19 is considered a hazard in most workplaces because the disease is widespread in the community. Workers, including employees, volunteers, temporary workers, independent contractors, and any other types of workers, are encouraged to take this course to better understand how COVID-19 spreads, what employers are required to do to protect workers, and what everyone can do to stay safe on the job and prevent the spread of this disease.

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 

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

February 1: Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccinations

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Join Mayor Todd Gloria and Council President Dr. Jennifer Campbell for a virtual town hall on COVID-19 vaccinations. Send in your questions, doubts and concerns about the vaccines and their distribution by email with the subject line "Questions for Vaccinations Town Hall" to have them answered by the expert panel.

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February 2: Shipping as a Small-Business Growth Strategy - Here’s What You Need to Know

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Join this session where Jamie Mason, FedEx Sales Director, will share expert advice on getting started with shipping, how to save time and money, and insight on how small businesses can make the most of this opportunity for growth.
You’ll learn about:

  • How to make shipping part of your long-term growth strategy
  • Saving time and money with the right shipping services
  • Simplified shipping with online tools, creating an account, ordering supplies and more
  • Shipping specialty items like perishables, electronics and dangerous goods

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs & Legal Considerations

February 4: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Legal Considerations

Time: 11:30 AM PST

The experts from Biocom California and Procopio will join the SDTA to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and the implications for businesses. Biocom will offer insights into vaccine development, availability and prioritization. Procopio will address legal considerations associated with vaccinations and answer questions from participants.

Mobilizing Small Businesses to the COVID-19 Vaccine to Communities of Color

February 10: Mobilizing Small Businesses to the COVID-19 Vaccine to Communities of Color

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30PM EST

Join us for a FREE webinar on engagement strategies for COVID-19 vaccine and promoting effective communications to minority populations through trusted resources and worksite training.

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

 Additional resources and materials are available here for your use.