The following businesses were awarded Benicia BOOST Round 1 grants on August 7. Qualifying businesses were eligible to receive up to $10,000 to help fill the gap caused by unexpected COVID-19 related expenses.
PPP Extension Likely
New Shutdown Orders for Businesses in Solano County
Newsom Launches Website with Free Resources for Small Businesses
The Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery launched a one-stop-shop website where businesses can learn about COVID-appropriate guidelines, source personal protective equipment and track down free resources.
BOOST Grant Applications Open Until July 13
New Face Covering Requirements
Private Grants Available Through Chamber
EIDL Portal Open for Loan Apps
PPP program closes June 30
Personal Care Services to Reopen Starting June 19
Before reopening to the public, personal care service businesses will be required to meet specific COVID-19 guidelines, including establishing a workplace specific plan, training employees and implementing screening and control measures, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, guidelines for social distancing and specific criteria for the type of service being provided. The state guidance documents can be found by visiting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 website at www.Covid19.Ca.Gov/Roadmap-Counties.
County Amends Health Order
The County has amended the existing stay-at-home health order to include industry guidance that was approved by the state on June 5. The local industry guidance is for businesses to help them prepare for reopening to the public, as well as to let the public know that businesses are implementing precautions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illness in Solano County, including COVID-19.
Main Street Lending Program Expands
Insurance Guidance During Civil Unrest
Hair Salons and Barbershops to Reopen
Business Reopening Webinars
Order Guides Outdoor Business Expansion
Restaurants, Retail get OK to Start Reopening
Business sectors that have been given permission to begin the safe reopening process in Solano County as part of the accelerated plan include destination retails stores, including bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, home furnishing, sporting goods, florists, shopping malls, swap-meets, dine-in restaurants and office-based business operations.