BERKELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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  • About Us
    • About the Chamber
    • Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Circle
    • B.A.B.O. | Berkeley Alliance of Business Organizations
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Holiday Gift Fair
    • Berkeley Business Forum
    • Education Events
    • Networking Events
    • Berkeley Today & Tomorrow
    • Berkeley Visionary Awards
    • Community Calendar
  • Resources
    • Job Bank
    • Recruiting Resources
    • 2024 Election Info
    • Doing Business in Berkeley >
      • Berkeley Zero Waste Information
  • Member Directory
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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Berkeley City Council has approved $3 million for emergency relief grants to small businesses, nonprofit arts organizations, and residential tenants that are hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. We as a community are hoping to match this amount for those in need — please donate if you can!
Click here for applications and requirements.
BERKELEY BUSINESS FORUM ON OUTBREAK RESPONSES
Every Tuesday   |  10:30 to 11:30 AM
Click the icon for Zoom Call info
There has been lot of demand for these forums, so we are now hosting them weekly. This is a forum to share information, tips and support for each other as we all navigate through this difficult time. 
​Submit additional questions you would like covered on our Google Form.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act

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Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Requirements

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Office of the Governor: What is considered "essential"?
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Franchise Tax Board Postpones State Tax Deadline Until June 15th 

Guidance from Alcoholic Beverage Control to Licensees on Limitations of On-Sale Privileges
Helpful Info for Employers, Employees and all Californians as it Relates to Cornonavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak.

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State Treasurer's Summary of Financial Resources

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Tax Day is now set for July 15: Coronavirus Tax Relief

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SBA Administrative Disaster Declaration Info Sheet
SBA Disaster Loans: A Three Step Guide
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Application
​COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Resource Guide
Understanding SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Webinar Recording

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Apply for SBDC One-on-One Advising 
Zoom Workshops & Seminars
Coping with COVID19 Webinars


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Alameda Workforce Development Board Employer Resources
Alameda Workforce Development Board Employee Resources
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Rapid Response Coordinator, Javier Contreras (or Samantha Miller

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City of Berkeley’s Dedicated COVID-19 news page
​Order from the City of Berkeley's Public Health Officer
City of Berkeley Moratorium on Parking Enforcement unless it affects Public Safety 
FAQs on Health Officer Order to Shelter at Home


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The Small Business Rebuild Bond Network

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​PG&E's Moratorium on Customer Shutoffs for Non-Payment
Energy Saving Tips When Working from Home & Caring for Kids

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AC Transit Supplemental Service (600-series bus lines): Temporary Suspension
AC Transit: Rear Door Boarding & No Fare Period

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Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
For Questions, Employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center

Paid Family Leave (PFL), Unemployment Insurance
Work Sharing Program

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Employee Paid Sick Leave Info, Worker's Compensation Benefits
COVID-19 Resources Page
Guidance on how to protect workers from exposure, Workshare program

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK)
California COVID-19 Response

Senator Skinner's Telephone Town Hall Recap

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Emergency Relief for Bartenders, Bar-backs and Cocktail Servers

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Caution to Consumers: Coronavirus Scams on the Rise

RESOURCES FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS

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BUSINESSES: UPDATE YOUR HOURS & DELIVERY INFO HERE​




SBDC Webinar on Pivoting Operations to Online and Managing & Increasing Cash Flow 

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Facebook $100M Cash Grants & Ad Credits for Small Businesses

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How to Set Up Instagram Shopping

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How to Take Your Business Online      

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Dining Bond Initiative

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National Federation of Independent Businesses

Directives for continued operations

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Please post visible reminders in your store windows for social distancing.
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Station a table near the entrance of your store for pickup to limit ONE CUSTOMER at a time inside.

RESOURCES FOR WORKING FROM HOME (WFH)

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Live Answering Services

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COVID-19 Social Distancing with Kids: What to Do & Where to Go

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                             Tips for Working Remotely Amid COVID-19


HOW TO:
Set up Zoom meetings
Set up Google Hangout meetings
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WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

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UC Theatre Staff Emergency Relief Fundraiser
UC Theatre Annual Fund
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Almare Gelato Berkeley Fundraiser for Bills, Payroll, Vendors

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Berkeley Public Schools Fund: Support the School Closures/COVID-19 Assistance Campaign

HELP BERKELEY: COVID-19
Sick with COVID-19 in Berkeley? Order cooked meals from restaurants delivered free for $10/day. Ask for help.
Healthy? Come volunteer here. WE NEED DRIVERS.

BERKELEY MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Need assistance?  Offering Assistance? Click HERE

CITY OF BERKELEY COVID-19 PPE DONATIONS
Collecting donations of Personal Protective Equipment.  Items must be in sealed packages or unopened packages.  Click HERE

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OTHER RESOURCE SITES

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Alameda County Coronavirus Updates
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California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates

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CDC Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions
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​World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak

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Berkeley Lab Status Site
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UC Berkeley COVID-19 Information

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National League of Cities
Local Action Tracker

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League of California Cities: Coronavirus Resources for Cities

Even as infection spreads, so do acts of kindness:
  • The grocery chain Raley's said it would give away daily $20 bags of food to seniors and at-risk customers. Raleys.com
  • A Sikh group with chapters across California offered to do shopping runs for elderly or immunocompromised persons. Instagram
  • A charity teamed up with a BBQ joint in Bakersfield to deliver plates of food to vulnerable people. Bakersfield Californian
  • Target, Dollar General, Northgate, Safeway markets, and other retailers said they would set aside hours for senior citizens
  • Berkeleyside is highlighting the light moments in dark days with its new "Best of Times" newsletter
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.
1834 University Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone (510) 549-7000 |
[email protected]

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:30-4:30 by appointment
Friday by appointment