Protect Yourself from Social Security-related Scams

SCAM ALERT The Social Security Administration will never threaten, scare, or pressure you to take an immediate action. If you receive a call, text, or email that… Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social Security number Warns of arrest of legal action Demands or requests immediate payment Requires

SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series: Celebrating Native American-Owned Small Businesses with Live Online Panel

Native American small business owners to discuss how SBA’s economic relief programs helped their businesses pivot and overcome challenges WHAT:  SBA Celebrates Native American Owned Small Businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live online panel session to recognize Native American-owned small businesses and to discuss how they’ve used SBA’s critical financial resources to help them pivot and

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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

Governor Newsom Statement on October Jobs Report

Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding today’s jobs report showing that California created 96,600 new jobs in October, more new jobs than any other state: “California has again created more new jobs than any other state – averaging six figure job growth for nine months straight – an unprecedented achievement as our economy continues to recover

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 Annual Progress Report on California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program Released

The report provides an overview for year-one of the new Program 3.0. Highlights of the report include: Impact of approved tax credit projects (from big-budget films to relocating TV series). Employment and spending data from across the state. New provisions for workforce training, diversity and inclusion. COVID compliance cost data for projects in the tax

Zero-Emission Vehicle Consumer Awareness Grant RFP Released

The California 2021-22 Budget provided GO-Biz a one-time $5 million General Fund allocation to accelerate implementation of the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Market Development Strategy’s End User Pillar. Projects awarded with these funds will focus on raising awareness and improving access to ZEVs for drivers and riders in hard-to-reach or underrepresented communities through direct engagement efforts that

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

SoCalGas Provides Useful Tips to Help Customers Save Energy and Money on Utility Bills as Cold Weather Approaches

Natural gas prices are higher this winter across the country due to an increased demand for fuel LOS ANGELES – October 29, 2021 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today offered useful tips to help customers save on natural gas usage and utility bills this winter. Cooler temperatures that began early this week will continue