Briefing for the Pasadena Business Community May 15, 2020
In an effort to keep you informed of developments related to COVID-19, the City of Pasadena offers the following information to the Pasadena business community. Our goal is to disseminate accurate public health information, offer recommendations to prepare for and slow the spread of the virus, and provide links to resources for additional information. Please disseminate this information with your businesses, community partners, etc.
Business Briefing Webinar Recording Available
This week, the city hosted a webinar for restaurants and retailers and provided specific updates under the current health order. Businesses that were unable to attend the webinar can view a recording of it here as well as the slide deck here.
The city will launch a series of industry-specific Q&A's next week, beginning with a focus on restaurants and retail. Announcements for other industry specific webinars will be made through this newsletter.
City Hosted Q&A for Restaurants - Thursday, May 20
The City of Pasadena invites restaurant owners to an industry specific Q&A to talk thru questions, comments and recommendations related to phased re-openings. To participate, click here for the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97334882942 or dial-in 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 973-3488-2942.
City Hosted Q&A for Retail - Thursday, May 21
The City of Pasadena invites retailers to an industry specific Q&A to talk thru questions, comments and recommendations related to phased re-openings. To participate, click here for the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95768313708 or dial-in 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 957-8631-3708.
Quick Links & City Web Page for Guidance Documents & Other City Resources
The city has assembled quick links of all of the guidance documents and public health protocol checklists, as well as other city resources on the COVID-19 Information for Businesses web page. To view the page, click here.
New Directory for Pasadena's Small & Independent Retailers- List Your Business!
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau are collaborating on a new directory of Pasadena's small and independent retailers who are offering curbside pickup. This is a marketing opportunity for retailers to promote their business and merchandise while increasing brand loyalty and awareness with the public. To see if your business meets minimum criteria and to sign up, click here.
Helpful Links For State Business Resources:
- The State Employment Development Department (EDD) has a dedicated webpage for worker and employer issues related to COVID-19. Info for workers includes: unemployment & disability insurance, paid family leave, reduced work hours, etc. Info for employers includes: tax assistance, potential closure or layoffs, and workplace health & safety.
- EDD Tax Assistance - Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. Call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center 1-888-745-3886 (toll-free).
- OnwardCA is a new resource for the people of the state of California impacted by COVID-19. For more information, click here.
- The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) partners with Financial Development Corporations to provide loan guarantees and direct loans for small businesses that experience capital access barriers. For more info about loan programs can be found here.
Helpful Links Regarding COVID-19:
- City of Pasadena Novel Coronavirus page
- City of Pasadena COVID-19 Information for Businesses
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Information Page & Business Toolkit
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Novel Coronavirus page
- Center for Disease Control Guidelines for Workplace, Home & School
- Before travelling, please visit the Department of State Travel Advisory page
- Please call 211, the LA County hotline, for any health and human services needs.
- Follow the City of Pasadena on Social Media for frequent updates: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
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We appreciate our business community's patience, understanding, and support
as we navigate the challenges related to COVID-19.
We are a resilient community.
We are in this together.
Please stay healthy and safe.
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