California Competes

The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and California Competes Grant Program (CCGP) application period starts Monday, January 3, 2022, with $140 million in available tax credits and $120 million in grant funding. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process.  The deadline to submit applications for both programs

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2022 National Small Business Week Awards! Now Accepting Nominations The SBA Orange County Inland Empire District Office is accepting nominations for National Small Business Weeks Awards 2022. The Deadline to submit nominations is January 11, 2022. Please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at sylvia.gutierrez@sba.gov for any questions.  Learn More  Updated Guidance Regarding Applicant Deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster

California Venues Grant Program

The California Venues Grant Program (“Program”) will support eligible independent live event venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation. Grants awarded under this Program shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or 20 percent of the applicant’s gross

CalOSBA EXTENDS Round 1 Request for Proposals for Eligible Grantmaking Entities to Administer the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

Counties can now apply until November 30 California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is now accepting applications from California county governments to administer the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (MBCRG). CalOSBA will conduct no more than two rounds for grant administrators, with this first round open only to county governments.  CalOSBA is

2021 Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II Available Now

Small Businesses can reserve a credit now until November 30 The Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II will provide Covid-19 financial relief to qualified small business employers. On November 1, 2021, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration began accepting applications for tentative small business hiring credit reservation amounts through CDTFA’s online reservation

SBA Funding Programs To Help Grow Your Business!

Description: The SBA’s Orange County / Inland Empire District office, in collaboration with SCORE, invites you to join us to learn more about standard SBA programs such as the 7(a) and 504 loan programs and other funding options made possible by the CARES Act, the Economic Aid Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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Employer Vaccination Toolkit Makes COVID-19 Vaccinations More Accessible

Governor Newsom announced the state’s new Employer Vaccination Toolkit, which will create a new process for employers to request a workplace clinic or local provider partner, making COVID-19 vaccines even more accessible for their employees. The Employer Vaccination Toolkit provides employers with vaccine education materials, information on COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and other guidance for employees,

Business Consulting & Strategic Planning Services Event

This signature event will introduce the volunteer team of business department faculty, previous executives, and consulting professionals working to support local San Diego businesses. Learn how the team can help you assess your company’s positioning and planning for the post COVID-19 economy and provide recommendations for moving forward. Learn more about the program and ask