Dear Business Owners

We recognize that many of our Local Family Owned Small Businesses and Employers are faced with increasing uncertainty regarding the adverse impact caused by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

We are working diligently in finding all available resources. Below you will find several links we have compiled including city, county and state resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19, as well as links to available loans, information from business groups and other grant programs:

Newest Information:

INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ABOUT THE NEW SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER “PARTIAL REOPENING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES” STARTING JUNE 5TH 2020 IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY INCLUDING THE GUIDE FOR OUTDOOR DINING (effective June 5, 2020) .

Other County Resources and information for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

 

“SAN JOSE AL FRESCO”

Many businesses will be able to reopen as of Friday, June 5, by County Order. To help businesses serve customers while adhering to Social Distancing Protocols, the City of San Jose is temporarily relaxing existing regulations to allow the use of outdoor areas next to businesses. The Emergency Declaration was signed on June 4, 2020.

Other City of San Jose Resources and information for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

 

UNEMPLOYMENT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

State Resources for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

County Resources for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

City Resources for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

Grant Programs & Business Groups

 

Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association

Finally, the following Local organizations.  Businessownerspace.com (BOS) partners SBDC, AnewAmerica, MBDA, and SCORE  can help you prepare loan paperwork.

Dear ARSCSBA members,

the leadership at ARSCSBA recognizes that many of our Small Business members have faced uncertainty during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) business closures and health concerns.

We are working diligently to keep you updated of current protocols and available resources. Newest Information, Updated 4/15/22 – As of April 6, 2022, close contacts in most settings who have been exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 who are asymptomatic are no longer required to quarantine, regardless of vaccination status.

Close contacts should still:

  • Test within 3-5 days after last exposure.
  • If symptoms develop, test and stay home, AND
  • If test result is positive, follow isolation recommendations.
  • California Department of Public Health (CDPH) masking guidance also strongly recommends wearing a well-fitting mask around others for a total of 10 days, especially in indoor settings and when near those at higher risk for severe COVID-19 disease.

PLEASE VISIT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PAGE TO LEARN MORE:

https://covid19.sccgov.org/health-order-requiring-use-face-coverings-higher-risk-settings-and-rescission-prior-health-orders

Below you will find several links we have compiled including city, county and state resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19, as well as links to available loans, technical assistance providers, business training, information from business groups and other grant programs:

RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Health Links

Workplace Safety

Grants and Loans

City

County / State / Federal

Topical — Earthquakes, before and after

The following Local organizations provide ARSCSBA members with free technical assistance, business training and other resources:

Businessownerspace.com (BOS) City of San Jose CBO partners 

Prosperity Lab– Free website creation, individual assistance, Computer training and business training

San Jose Minority Business Development Agency, Government Contracting, certification of women -owned, Veteran-owned and minority-owned business and Procurement assistance

School of Arts and Culture @ MHP  Art, theater, community gathering, creativity and community empowerment.

Silicon Valley SCORE Low-cost Mentorship, training and loan packaging assistance.

Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center– Free Technical assistance and training

Somos Mayfair – Family Resource Center

TRANSPARENCY

ARSCSBA was recognized as a 501c6, business league,
in 2019 attachment determination letter.

2019- 990 disclosure
2020- 990 disclosure
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