It's all about the FLOW
At Advanced Flow Engineering, Nick and his team know about premier automotive performance, and they know just the right enhancements to set yours apart. This Monday, he'll not only provide insight into their manufacturing right here in CORONA, but you'll get to hear about the business behind it--it's Nick's story to how he got where he is today. Join us live on Zoom and get all of your questions answered! RSVP now to receive the login and link, and we will see you this Monday morning! bit.ly/CoffeeJul13
ACT NOW: Going Out of Business Monday
Tell Congress: Create America's Recovery Fund Now!ACT NOW: Going Out of Business Monday Across the United States, businesses and workers are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and too many are going out of business. America’s Recovery Fund will provide financial assistance to help America’s businesses retain and rehire staff, pay rent, adapt to new regulations and requirements, and pay their state and local taxes – in turn, getting our country back up and
Reminder: Restaurants Deliver Program Now Open!
Seniors can apply to receive meals, and restaurants can apply to provide them. Learn More Great Plates Delivered (formerly known as Restaurants Deliver) has two purposes: Help seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 to stay home and stay healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, and Provide essential economic stimulus to local businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.FAQs for RestaurantsFAQs for Participants
Join These Businesses on the Links
The Chamber Golf Classic is FUN--that's a given. But it's also about business, and owners, managers, and reps from THESE businesses are already signed up to participate. If you're looking for an opportunity to deepen a bond or build a new relationship, we strongly encourage you to become a part of this list before we sell out! Click here for details. 3M CoronaAdvanced Flow Engineering, Inc.CARSTAR Allstar CollisionCorona Health Care CenterCorona Regional Medical CenterEagle Glen Golf ClubExpress
Masks Available
We have two opportunities for individuals and businesses to obtain masks. 1) Riverside County has provided masks to be distributed to local businesses. Click here to register and let us know how many you need. Due to popularity and to provide for as many businesses as possible, please limit to 2 per employee. 2) Your Corona Chamber has custom reusable cloth masks available for purchase (as seen above), which say "Have a Great Day!" on them.
America's Recovery Fund
America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) represents 58 million workers. Your Corona Chamber is a proud member of Save Small Business Coalition, one of the founding members of ARFC. According to the Department of Labor, more than 20.5 million jobs were lost in April, spiking the unemployment rate to an astonishing 14.7%. The Recovery Fund is needed NOW to ensure America can get back to work! America’s Recovery Fund will provide financial assistance to help America’s businesses retain and rehire staff, pay
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Funds for RivCo Businesses, Free Masks, Flushing Your Pipes, and More
New Updates for Your Business!SHOW ME THE MONEY! Riverside County's COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program will provide small businesses with $10,000 grants. The application is set to open Wednesday, June 3rd, and we encourage businesses to apply as soon as possible. The application will be available here once open. Learn more by watching this replay of our weekly Chamber Business Briefing, where this was the main topic. The video is cued up to the start of this presentation
Help us to Reopen Riverside County
MORE TESTING KEY FACTOR IN REOPENING SOONERRiverside County has been a leader in providing access to COVID-19 testing for residents. A key factor in the State of California's decision to allow counties like ours to reopen ALL of our businesses sooner will be getting more residents tested. YOU CAN HELP OUR RECOVERY BY GETTING TESTED Testing at the county-run sites is open to anyone, whether you have symptoms or not, and there are no out-of-pocket costs to individuals. You must have an
New Member Referral Incentive
As a thank you to our wonderful members and a way to assist your marketing efforts, we are now providing a complimentary advertisement in Corona Business News! There is no limit to how many ads you can earn. New members will also receive an advertising incentive. Contact Robert today for more details and to provide any leads or introductions!
Small Business Guide to CARES Act Loans
COVID-19 and the Workplace
COVID-19 and the WorkplaceThe U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and AnswersFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave RightsFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave
Some Tax Deadlines Extended (But Not All)
Some Tax Deadlines Extended (But Not All)The State of California and the IRS have pushed income tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15th. California property taxes will still be due by April 10th. Employers directly affected by COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension from the EDD to file state payroll taxes.
New Employer Obligations Under Revised Families First Act
New Employer Obligations Under Revised Families First ActPresident Trump signed into law H.R. 6201, which expands protection benefits for employees of businesses with fewer than 500 employees to be provided two weeks of paid sick leave as well as up to 12 weeks of protected leave to care for themselves or a family member affected by COVID-19. Exemptions apply, as well as additional funding for supportive efforts for low-income individuals, food banks, free COVID-19 testing, and more. Learn more here. This
Help is Here: Vetted Resources for You
The #CoronaChamber has put together a list of 35 quality, legitimate, linked resources for you, your business, and your employees. As new information becomes available, we will get the critical data to you, so you can focus on your company. Please take the time to review. Clicking either of the images below will open a PDF document with clickable links.
Additional Resources & COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates & Additional Resources Please take the time and read all the way through. Each of the updates and resources provided here are new since previous emails. Did you miss yesterday's webinar on Funding Updates for California Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19? Catch the replay here. You can also download the slides. The next COVID-19 conference call is tomorrow, Friday, March 20th at 10:30am (NEW TIME), dial in number (800) 857-1861, participant code 8213422. Watch this video for other
How to Support Business Now
Many of you are understandably worried in these uncertain times. We are here to support your needs. As a community, we must all come together to help our business community weather tough times. You can do this in many ways: Purchase gift cards now for later useOrder take out or delivery - click here for a list of member restaurants to support as they move away from dine in opportunities Shop local/shop small onlineShare about your favorite local businesses on social media, especially any
Coronavirus Resources for Employers and Employees
Dear Chamber members and subscribers, As the situation surrounding Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to unfold, we want to assure you that the Corona Chamber is here to help. Whether it's providing accurate, up-to-date information, links to resources, or to be a sounding board or other, our team is here for you. Over the coming days and as new information surfaces, we will be in communication to share tools for you as a business owner or employee impacted by current events. It's time for
Coronavirus Resources for Employers
As new information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) becomes available, the #CoronaChamber encourages employers to monitor and heed advice from the CDC and reputable agencies to minimize the spread and protect employees and the community. It's important to strategize now how you will handle potential interruptions in your business to ensure smooth operations. Some tips to consider:If you don't yet have a plan, make one nowMake it flexible and ask for employee inputEncourage employees to stay home if they are
