April 21, 2020

Unemployment for Business Owners, Self-Employed

April 21, 2020

Business owners, independent contractors and others not usually eligible for state unemployment benefits can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Benicia Business

April 20, 2020

Insurance Commissioner Offers Guidance

Benicia Business

April 20, 2020

The California Insurance Commissioner has published two bulletins regarding COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims and COVID-19 insurance premium refunds

Benicia Business

April 16, 2020

Benicia Business Survey

Benicia Business

April 16, 2020

The City of Benicia has launched two business surveys to help us gauge the impact COVID-19 is having on your operations and advocate for resources. The survey is open until April 24.

Benicia Business

April 14, 2020

CA Small Business Loan Guarantee

Benicia Business

April 14, 2020

California has moved $50 million to the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program.

Benicia Business

April 13, 2020

Solano EDC CARES Video

Benicia Business

April 13, 2020

Solano EDC is creating a series of videos to support county businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

COVID-19 Survival Guide for Employers

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

California Chamber of Commerce has posted up-to-date HR guidance for employers to stay in compliance with new and altered workforce situations resulting from COVID-19.

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

Employee Retention Credit Launched

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

The Employee Retention Credit, announced March 31, encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll.

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

New: Layoff Aversion Fund

Benicia Business

April 9, 2020

The Workforce Development Board of Solano County has established a $60,000 layoff aversion fund that will award grants to small businesses.

Benicia Business

April 8, 2020

New List of Benicia Banks

Benicia Business

April 8, 2020

Benicia banks listed. Not all local banks are processing SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Most banks are handling applications only from their own customers. It’s best to call your local bank to determine if they are accepting applications. Applications are submitted online.

Benicia Business

April 8, 2020

Drive-Thru Testing Expands

Benicia Business

April 8, 2020

The Solano County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now expanding appointments to include essential employees who are currently ill and whose symptoms are consistent with COVID-19 (including fever, cough, chills, and body aches). Individuals must also live and/or work in Solano County.

Benicia Business

April 6, 2020

SBA updates to Paycheck Protection Loan

Benicia Business

April 6, 2020

On Friday, April 3, SBA issued the Final Rule for the Paycheck Protection Loan program for Small Businesses. The final rule has four changes from previously reported rulings due to the anticipated high subscription from businesses

Benicia Business

April 6, 2020

Essential Businesses Reminder

Benicia Business

April 6, 2020

Several businesses have reached out to us with questions about whether they qualify as an ”Essential Business” that can stay open under the statewide executive order.

Benicia Business

April 2, 2020

Manufacturers Repurposing for COVID-19

Benicia Business

April 2, 2020

If you are a manufacturer capable of repurposing to meet the urgent needs of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis, please consider signing up with the California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA)

Benicia Business

April 2, 2020

SBA Disaster Loans

Benicia Business

April 2, 2020

An additional financing resource available to businesses is the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). California has declared a State of Emergency, so your business is eligible for this financing program.

Benicia Business

April 1, 2020

Employee Protection

Benicia Business

April 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

City Extends Closure through May 1

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

State Tax Relief

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

Governor Newsom signed an executive order providing a 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax.

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

Paycheck Protection Loans through SBA

Benicia Business

March 31, 2020

The Payroll Protection Loan was passed as part of the Stimulus Package last Friday, March 27. The program is intended to help those businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis that are keeping employees working.

Benicia Business

March 24, 2020

COVID-19 - Community Service Phone Line

Benicia Business

March 24, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Benicia Business

March 23, 2020

COVID-19 Order Staying Evictions - March 23

Benicia Business

March 23, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.