COVID-19 Business Support
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Last Updated: March 4, 2022
City of Pleasanton COVID-19 Information
Announcements
Alameda County is in alignment with the State of California's masking requirements which were recently updated on February 28, permitting unvaccinated individuals from going without masks in indoor public settings. This change is a result of continued improvements in local and statewide measures. See Press Release
Alameda County states that while risk of COVID exposure is down, masking indoors is still strongly recommended for everyone. Businesses may choose to protect staff and patrons and require all patrons to wear masks.
Indoor masking is still required in the following settings, regardless of vaccination status:
- Public Transportation
- Emergency Shelters and Cooling/Heating Centers
- Health Care Settings
- State and Local Correctional & Detention Facilities
- Homeless Shelters
- Long Term Care Facilities including Adult & Senior Care Facilities
Workplaces will continue to follow the COVID-19 Prevention Standards set by CalOSHA. For additional County resources, visit Home | COVID-19 | Alameda County Public Health Department (acgov.org).
Vaccination Information
The Health Officer also strongly recommends that all eligible persons in the County be vaccinated, including booster shots. Information on obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine in the County of Alameda is available here: Vaccines Guidance & Resources | COVID-19 | Alameda County Public Health (acgov.org)
Pleasanton Business Assistance Program
Through the City of Pleasanton Business Assistance Program, over $1.3 million has been provided in financial assistance to 115 Pleasanton businesses. The program sets aside approximately $3 million dollars to provide financial assistance to eligible businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about the Business Assistance Program
COVID-19 Scams & Fraud Schemes
Calls, emails, or other communications offering COVID-19 related grants or payments requesting personal financial information, advance fees, charges, including the purchase of gift cards are likely scams. Report any suspected fraud to Office of Inspector General Hotline at 800-767-0385 or online.
Resources for Businesses
U.S. Federal | California State-Level Support
Federal Resources
- Federal Disaster Loan Assistance – Declaration Details
- U.S Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
- SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers | SBA Coronavirus Relief Options
Federal Programs | Loans
For submitted application inquiries, call SBA Disaster Office at (800) 659-2955 or email questions at DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
EIDL Deferment Period extended until 2022 - see Press Release
- All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note.
- All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2021, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 18-months from the date of the note.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness application portal is open. Borrowers should complete their application and submit to their lender. Visit HERE for forgiveness terms and how to apply.
Shuttered Venue Grant Program | Restaurant Revitalization Fund | SBA Debt Relief | Cross-program Eligibility
- Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). See Employee Retention Credit Guidance. Employers would file Form 7200.
State Resources
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Employer & Employee Information | California Small Business FAQ | California State Treasurer COVID-19 Small Biz Resource List
- California Small Business Development Center COVID-19 | Webinar Channel
- California Compete Tax Credit
- Employment Development Department (EDD) | OnwardCA One-Stop Resource for those impacted by job loss
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for those ineligible for regular State UI
State Programs | Loans
- California Small Business Relief Grant Program
- For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, visit CAReliefGrant.com.
- California Rebuilding Fund
- California Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program - IBANK Available only if ineligible for EIDL or PPP funds. Apply with an approved lender.
- California Small Business Relief Payment Plan 12-month interest-free payment plan for up to $50k in sales and use tax liability.
County | Local Support 
- Alameda County Small Business Development Center One-on-One Advising | Email ACSBDC@ohlone.edu to request an advisor.
- East Bay Economic Development Alliance
- Job Loss & COVID-19 Health and Unemployment Insurance Resources
- City of Pleasanton Business Support Fund
Career and Job Seeking Assistance
- Tri-Valley Career Center Virtual Assistance for Small Businesses | Job Seekers
- Alameda County Workforce Development Board Rapid Response for Job Loss
- Who is Hiring Tri Valley Connect | LinkedIn
Other Resources
- Opportunity Fund | Small Business Relief Fund aims to raise support for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis — especially those run by women, people of color and immigrants.
City of Pleasanton Business Resource Email Newsletters - Stay informed & sign up HERE
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Archived 2020 e-Newsletters | See all e-Newsletters
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