Sonoma County Economic Development Board

[En Español Abajo] Enhanced COVID-19 Response Strategies! The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed a suite of actions to support those most negatively impacted by the spread of coronavirus including those in low-income, essential worker, and Latinx communities. The goal of these initiatives is to address COVID-19 disparities while reducing overall community spread, allowing the county to move out of the most-restrictive purple tier in the state’s Blueprin...t for a Safer Economy. Read Newly Adopted COVID-19 Response Strategies! https://files.constantcontact.com//1d47e565-f8c3-4307-88a7 ¡Estrategias de Respuesta Mejoradas para COVID-19! La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma aprobó un conjunto de acciones para apoyar a los más afectados por el contagio del coronavirus, como aquéllos en comunidades de bajos ingresos, de trabajadores esenciales y latinxs. El objetivo de estas iniciativas es tratar las disparidades de COVID-19, al tiempo que se reduce el contagio en la comunidad en general, lo cual permitiría al Condado salir del nivel morado -el más restringido del Plan Estatal para la Protección de la Economía. ¡Lea las Estrategias de Respuesta COVID-19 Recientemente Adoptadas! https://files.constantcontact.com//1d47e565-f8c3-4307-88a7

We are in the full swing of Manufacturing Month! Our latest activity demonstrates how Max Machinery's Meter Calibration Stand works In case you missed it, here is the recording from our event, "Interning in the Manufacturing Industry" https://youtu.be/np646jZIHHo Save the date for the next Manufacturing month installment, MFG Month - "Intro to Engineering Careers" with Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Women Investing in Stem Equity (WISE) on October 22nd. For all... upcoming events go to https://ctesonomacounty.org/virtualccl/ Manufacturing Month is made possible in partnership with CTE Foundation Sonoma County and Sonoma County Office of Education. See more

[En Español abajo] More personal care services now allowed to operate indoors with modifications. The California Department of Public Health updated their guide...lines today, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications. These services include: Esthetic and skin care services Electrology services Nail services Body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops Massage services (in non-healthcare settings) Sonoma County's health order is aligned with the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework for reopening allowing local personal care services to open with modifications immediately: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ There is no change to the state guidance for hair salons and barbershops, which are also allowed to operate indoors with modifications. More information at SoCoEmergency.org #SonomaStrong #SoCoCoronavirus #SonomaCountyRecovery ~ Más servicios de cuidado personal ahora pueden operar en interiores, con modificaciones. El Departamento de Salud Pública de California actualizó hoy sus normas, permitiendo que más servicios de cuidado personal reanuden sus operaciones en locales interiores, con modificaciones. Estos servicios incluyen: Servicios de estética y cuidado de la piel Servicios de electrología Servicios de manicura y pedicura Profesionales del arte corporal, salones de tatuajes y de piercings Servicios de masajes (en entornos no clínicos) La orden de salud del condado de Sonoma está alineada con el marco del Plan Estatal para la Protección de la Economía para la reapertura, lo cual permite que los servicios locales de cuidado personal abran sus puertas de inmediato con modificaciones. Ver la guía completa para los servicios de cuidado personal: https://covid19.ca.gov/es/safer-economy/ No hay cambios en la guía estatal para peluquerías y barberías, los cuales también pueden operar en interiores con modificaciones. Guía para peluquerías y barberías. Mas información en SoCoEmergencia.org #SonomaFuerte #SoCoCoronavirus #CondadodeSonomaRecuperación

Deadline to apply: November 15, 2020 Informational Webinar: October 28, 2020

[Español Abajo] LAST DAY TO APPLY Sonoma County Small Business Stabilization Grant Program Receive Grant Funding of $2,500 to $15,000 for Your Business... For more information www.SonomaEDB.org #SupportSmallBusiness #Covid19 #SonomaStrong ÚLTIMO DÍA PARA APLICAR Programa de Subvenciones para la Estabilización Pequeños Negocios Covid-19 del Condado de Sonoma Financiamiento de Subvenciones de entre $2,500 y $15,000 para Su Negocio Para más información www.SonomaEDB.org #ApoyePequeñosNegocios #Covid19 #SonomaFuerte

Just kicked off our second Manufacturing Month activity! Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a major Manufacturing company? In case you're still wondering, here is the recording from our event, "Interning in the Manufacturing Industry" https://youtu.be/MW7wZfcoq7w... Save the date for the next Manufacturing month installment, MFG Month - "Manufacturing with Max Precision" with Max Machinery on October 20th. For all upcoming events go to https://ctesonomacounty.org/virtualccl/ Manufacturing Month is made possible in partnership with CTE Foundation Sonoma County and Sonoma County Office of Education.

[En Español Abajo] Workplace COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines for Employers The following questions, answers, and resources can help you establish protocols to follow when an employee has symptoms of COVID-19, tests positive for COVID-19, and when an employee has been exposed to someone confirmed to have COVID-19. ... https://socoemergency.org//covid-19-workplace-exposure-gu/ Guía de Exposición Laboral para Empleadores A medida que las órdenes de salud del Refugio en el lugar del condado de Sonoma se relajan progresivamente, los empleadores que traen a los empleados de regreso al lugar de trabajo deben establecer protocolos para seguir en caso de que los empleados den positivo por COVID-19 o se expongan a alguien confirmado que tiene COVID-19. https://socoemergency.org//covid-19-guia-de-exposicion-la/ County of Sonoma

After months of pasta and beans, we’ve never been more #grateful for restaurants and their incredible crews! Treat yourself to a restaurant meal this November (or anytime) as part of The Grateful Table Dine Out. https://bit.ly/3bfRYgR

[En Español abajo] With Halloween and Dia de los Muertos quickly approaching, the County is reminding people to plan ahead and celebrate safely this year. View ...this year's guidance and some fun alternatives to replace traditional activities: https://socoemergency.org/em/novel-coronavirus/latest-news/ ~ Con las fechas de Halloween y del Día de los Muertos acercándose rápidamente, el Condado les recuerda a todos que planifiquen con anticipación y celebren sin peligros este año. Vea la guía de este año y algunas alternativas divertidas para reemplazar las actividades tradicionales: https://socoemergency.org//novel-coronavi/ultima-noticias/ #SonomaStrong #SonomaFuerte

Is your business ready for Planned Power Shutoffs? Knowing what to do during a power outage at work is key to keeping your employees and customers safe. These For additional information visit SonomaEDB.org/BusinessResources... Saber qué hacer durante un apagón eléctrico en el trabajo es clave para mantener seguros a sus empleados y clientes. Para obtener información adicional visite SonomaEDB.org/BusinessResources

[Español Abajo] APPLY TODAY! Sonoma County Small Business Stabilization Grant Program Receive Grant Funding of $2,500 and $15,000 for Your Business ... Required Information: Employers with between 1 and 30 employees Copy of Business License OR Copy of Commercial Correspondence to Business Address (e.g. utility bill), Total pre-Covid-19 and Current Employment Figures, and Annual Business Income For more information www.SonomaEDB.org #SupportSmallBusiness #Covid19 #SonomaStrong ¡APLIQUE HOY! Programa de Subvenciones para la Estabilización de Pequeños Negocios del Condado de Sonoma Financiamiento de Subvenciones de entre $2,500 y $15,000 para Su Negocio Informacion Requerida: Empleadores con entre 1 y 30 empleados Copia de la licencia comercial o Correspondencia Comercial a la Dirección del Negocio (por ejemplo, facturas de servicios públicos), Cifras de empleo totales actuales yanteriores al Covid-19 y Ingresos comerciales anuales Para más información www.SonomaEDB.org #ApoyePequeñosNegocios #Covid19 #SonomaFuerte

Manufacturing Month is off to a good start! In case you missed it, here is the recording from our kickoff event, "Saving Lives Through Engineering and Manufacturing" with Medtronic. Save the date for the next Manufacturing month installment, MFG Month - "Interning in the Manufacturing Industry" with Keysight Technologies on October 15th. For all upcoming events go to ... https://ctesonomacounty.org/virtualccl/ Manufacturing Month is made possible in partnership with CTE Foundation Sonoma County and Sonoma County Office of Education.