Great American Takeout
Yesterday was the Great American Takeout campaign that was promoted throughout social media. We’d like to hear from the restaurants that are open if this made a significant difference.
When you have time, please email us at: info@jtowncbd.org

Much appreciation!

 

Promoting Japantown Businesses
Japantown storefronts may be closed during the shelter in place order but we can still help you promote specials/discounts/products that you are offering on your website. 

Send us a photo and a 50 word description and we will post on the JCBD and JapantownSF social media pages. Please send to info@jtowncbd.org

 

SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program for Small Businesses

Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to apply.

Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster.

The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. 

SBA DISASTER LOANS - FULL DETAILS

IMPORTANT LINKS

City of San Francisco Resources for Employers
OEWD has created a webpage that contains resources for San Francisco employers and employees concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and the page will be updated as more information is made available.

Deferred Quarterly Business Taxes for Small Businesses 
Learn more here.

Deferred Annual Small Business Licensing Fee
Learn more here.

Small Business Resiliency Fund Grants for Micro-Businesses
Learn more here.

Leasing and Legal Assistance for Landlord Negotiation 
Learn more here.

SF Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
Learn more here.

Technical Assistance Accessing SBA Loans Once Available
Learn more here.

SF Emerging Business Loan Fund
Learn more here. 

Providing Paid Sick Leave for Employees
Learn more here. 

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California State Resources for Employers
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)has resources available to businesses affected by COVID-19. For the most up-to-date state resources for businesses, visit the GO-Biz resource page. 

Delay of State Payroll Reports
Learn more here.

Partial Unemployment Insurance Claims to Keep Employees
Learn more here.

Work Sharing Program
Learn more here.

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Federal Resources for Employers 

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 
The SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses and assists with access to capital. The SBA will work directly with state and local governments to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits that have been severely impacted.
Learn more here.

Assistance to Access SBA Loans
San Francisco OEWD will provide direct technical assistance to local small businesses and nonprofits to ensure they can immediately access the Small Business Administration's (SBA) federal loan program once it becomes available. 
Learn more here.

IRS RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS
The IRS has set up a special section to help taxpayers and businesses affected by COVID-19. The page will be updated as new programs are made available.
Learn more here.

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City Resources for Employees

Workers can reach out to OEWD’s Workforce Development Division directly to learn more about the resources below and receive support from staff and a network of service providers:
Email workforce.connection@sfgov.org or call 415-701-4817 
(Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM)

Paid Sick Leave
Learn more here.

Workers and Families First Program - Up to 40 hours Additional Paid Sick Leave
Learn more here.

Health Care Coverage

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

COBRA Coverage

Covered California

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State Resources for Employees

The CA Employment Development Division (EDD) provides a variety of support and relief services to employees affected by COVID-19 in California. For the most up-to-date information, visit CA EDD’s COVID-19 resource page.

Reduced Work Hours? Partial Unemployment Available
Learn more here.

Sick or Quarantined Workers Can File a Disability Insurance Claim
Learn more here.

Up to Six Weeks of Paid Family Leave for Caregiving
Learn more here.

California Dept. of Social Services Resources
Learn more here.

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Federal Resources for Employees

IRS RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES
The IRS has set up a special section to help taxpayers and workers affected by COVID-19. The page will be updated as new programs are made available.
Learn more here.

DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: 
What benefits are you entitled to?
Learn more here.

 

SF Assessing Local Business Needs
Please take the time to fill this survey out. It only 5 minutes to complete. It will provide the Office of Small Business,OEWD, SBA, and other CIty departments info as to specific help our small business owners need now and how to reach them.