Benicia Business
Free Workshop: Unleash the Power of Canva

Solano-Napa SBDC is hosting a free, two-part virtual Canva workshop series Sept. 9 and Sept. 16 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

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DoorDash Announces Business Disaster Relief ...

DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund, in partnership with Hello Alice, is offering grants of $5,000 to $15,000 to local small businesses facing disaster-related challenges. These funds may be used for a wide variety of needs, including rent, equipment, supplies, and payroll.

Benicia Business
Commercial Amendments will Streamline Business

To streamline the establishment of new businesses in the city, Benicia City Council has approved amendments to a range of commercial regulations, updating and clarifying certain land use regulations, classifications and definitions and establishing consistency citywide.

Benicia Business
Small Business Grant Opportunity Closes July 31

The deadline to apply for the Backing Small Business $10,000 grant program for high-impact businesses is July 31. In its fourth year, the program is supported by American Express.

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Commercial Streamlining

The Planning Commission approved proposed amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) following a public hearing. See the presentation here to learn more about the amendments and next steps before final approval.

Governor's Office launches California Rebuilding Fund

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the California Rebuilding Fund, a new public-private partnership that will leverage government backed capital to support California’s small businesses – especially the smallest under-served firms and entrepreneurs from communities that have been historically disenfranchised.

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.