UPCOMING BUSINESS FORUMS & SUMMITS

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Don't Leave Money on the Table:
Get Grants to Fund Your Business
Wednesday, November 1   |   3:30 to 6:30pm
Foundry31   |   1222 67th St. Emeryville
(access parking lot at 940 Folger Ave., Berkeley)
 
Tech Futures Group SBIR/STTR Business Advisor, Chuck Eason, and City of Berkeley Small Business Expert, Vincent McCoy, explain how to find grants and submit competitive applications.  Eric Giegerich & Kate Lewis from the UC Berkeley Industry Alliances Office will discuss grants and other opportunities available at universities and national labs.  Plus, network with other startup community members at Foundry31's new R&D space.

EVENT AGENDA
3:15 - 3:30: Check In.  3:30 - 4:30: SBIR Tech & Life Science Grants.  4:30 - 5:30: Networking & Refreshments.  5:30 - 6:30: Small Businesses Grants.

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE

BUSINESS FORUM VIDEO & POWERPOINT ARCHIVE

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Business Forum: New Regulations & Resources to Support Berkeley's Nightlife Economy

Learn how the City's proposed regulations can enhance the vibrancy, management and safety of Berkeley's nightlife economy, featuring a a demonstration of the latest technology implemented in other cities.

Panel features Kieron Slaughter, Berkeley's Chief Strategist of Economic Innovation, and Michael Gibson from Patronscan.

Berkeley Business Forum:
Berkeley Measure L, Pros & Cons

The Berkeley Chamber hosted a Measure L Campaign Forum in OCT 2022 to discuss both the PROs and CONs of the $650 million general obligation bond measure for affordable housing, streets and infrastructure:

• PRO: Mayor Jesse Arreguin, co-chair, YES on Measure L campaign
• CON: Jim McGrath, chair, Berkeleyans for Better Planning

CLICK HERE to read Measure L ballot statement, City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis, City Council resolution putting measure on ballot, and Arguments in Favor and Against, and Rebuttals (scroll down!).

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Berkeley Business Forum w/ EDD:
State Disability Insurance Webinar

Review two important benefits offered by The Employment Development Department (EDD):

• Disability Insurance - Benefits paid if your employee is unable to work their regular or customary job due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy
• Paid Family Leave- Benefits paid if your employee needs time off work to care for a seriously ill family member, bond with a new child, or assist their military family member with certain qualifying events!

Berkeley Business Forum w/ AC Transit:
2022 Small Business Participation Plan

AC Transit invites local small businesses to speak with their small business advocates about how we can better serve your needs. Please join us to discuss: our small business participation plan, women and minority owned small business engagement, upcoming opportunities, and how to register on our website for contracting notifications. We hope to see you there.

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Berkeley Business Forum w/ Alameda County Transportation Commission:
Making Berkeley Safer | I80/Gilman St. Interchange

Tess Lengyel, Executive Director of the Alameda County Transportation Commission, shared information about the Interstate 80/Gilman Street Interchange Improvements project in the City of Berkeley. This vital project, with the support of state, federal and local funds, will enhance safety and provide multimodal accessibility for all. Work includes a new, elevated pedestrian/bicycle bridge, two roundabouts on either side of I-80 and it will close the gap along the Bay Trail.

ARCHIVE: Berkeley Business Forum
SBA Resources & PPP Loan Forgiveness

As our economy recovers from the pandemic, SBA remains committed to supporting small business.  Join the Chamber and SBA to get the latest on COVID-19 relief options and additional resources.  If you were a beneficiary of the Paycheck Protection Program, learn about applying for PPP forgiveness.  Register today!

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