To our valued Chamber Members, Artesia businesses, employers, employees, community partners, and stakeholders:

We understand this has been a difficult time for everyone. If we are to going to persevere and overcome this challenge of COVID-19, we must do so together. Please send us your questions and concerns so we can help get you answers!

The Board of Directors is working to serve you. Stay tuned to our e-blasts by subscribing here: http://eepurl.com/gDIYdD and our social media for real time updates and announcements.

Below we have compiled a list of resources that may be helpful to navigate through the coming weeks and months. Please note this list is by no means comprehensive; it has been put together only as a helpful guide and will be updated as frequently as possible.*

Sincerely,

Chris Craig,  Interim Executive Director

info@artesiachamber.org

UPDATED 5/26/20

FEDERAL RESOURCES

• US Small Business Association
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For the most up-to-date information as the Small Business Administration implements the CARES Act, this page will have the best central information from SBA: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources. Live agents are available to guide you through the process at 1-800-659-2955.
    •  PDF: Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act: Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act final
    • CORONAVIRUS RELIEF OPTIONS:
      1. Paycheck Protection Program: An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020.
      2. Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance: This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
      3. SBA Direct Bridge Loans: Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
      4. SBA Debt Relief: The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
         • Find eligible lenders here: https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find.
    • Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
    • The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is December 16, 2020.
    • These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.
    • Businesses may contact beatriz.devis@sba.gov for questions.
    • 5/26 UPDATE: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application:  https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form–paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-application.

• CDC:
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
  • CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention.html

STATE RESOURCES

• 5/26 UPDATE: View California’s Resilience Roadmap:
• • We are now in early Stage 2, where retail, related logistics and manufacturing, office workplaces, limited personal services, outdoor museums, child care, and essential businesses can open with modifications. The state is issuing guidance to help these workplaces reopen safely.
• California Coronavirus Response: https://covid19.ca.gov/
• Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Fight the COVID-19 Surge: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.21.20-EO-N-35-20.pdf
• Cal OES News: http://www.oesnews.com/
• CA Department of Public Health Resources
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx#
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-023.aspx
• California Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Employee and Worker Guidance on Coronavirus: https://www.labor.ca.gov/
• IBank Small Business Finance Center, Disaster Relief Loan – The SBFC loan designed for Disaster Relief specifically is currently available to small businesses and nonprofits in need of assistance to overcome economic injury caused by COVID-19.
• Employment Development Department
  • https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
  • Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs — retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program.htm.
  • FAQs: https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/FAQ_-_Work_Sharing_Information_For_Employers.htm
  • California Employment Development Department Rapid Response Services for Businesses – Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will meet with you to discuss your needs, help avert potential layoffs, and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses.
  • Explore other alternatives from​ California EDD to laying off employees.
  • Work Sharing Program – Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs — retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits.
• California Franchise Tax Board Tax Relief  – Affected taxpayers have ​been granted an extension to file 2019 California tax returns and make certain payments until June 15, 2020.

LOCAL RESOURCES

• The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering FREE assistance to business owners to navigate through this crisis. Contact them with your specific questions and they will help you apply for SBA loans.

• LA County
  • For information about Coronavirus, visit: publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/.
  • To track the numbers: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
  • PDF: Department of Public Health – Health Officer Order (March 21, 2020): COVID-19_March 21-HOOrder-7_00_FINAL2
  • 5/26 UPDATE: PDF: SAFER AT HOME ORDER REVISED, ISSUED MAY 22, 2020: HOO_Order_20200522_Final
  • Small Business and Workers Aid
    • If you or someone you know are struggling to pay rent due to loss of work. Please call or email our Disaster Help Center which helps assists workers and small businesses in need of resources during this time. Here is their contact information:Website: https://lacountyhelpcenter.org/Phone: (833) 238-4450. Email: Disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov. Social Media: @LACHelpCenter   (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • The Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is one of 45 Local Workforce Development Boards in the State of California, certified by the Governor of the State of California.

• City of Artesia
  • Website: https://www.cityofartesia.us/ 
  • Coronavirus information: http://cityofartesia.us/index.aspx?nid=330

ELECTED OFFICIALS/LEGISLATORS

Dianne Fienstein, US Senator, California
Phone: (310) 914-7300
Web: https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/

Kamala Harris, US Senator, California
Phone: (310) 231 – 4494
Web: https://www.harris.senate.gov/

Linda Sanchez, Congressional Representative, District 38
Phone: 562-860-5050
Web: https://lindasanchez.house.gov/

Bob Archuleta, State Senator, District 32
Phone: (562) 406-1001
Web: https://sd32.senate.ca.gov/

Cristina Garcia, State Assembly Member, District 58
Phone: 562-861-5803
Web: https://a58.asmdc.org/

Janice Hahn, LA County Supervisor, District 4
Phone: (562) 345-4004
Web: https://hahn.lacounty.gov/

Artesia City Council

• Mayor Ali Sajjad Taj
  • Phone: 562-865-6262
  • Email

• Mayor Pro Tem Rene Trevino
  • Phone: 562-865-6262
  • Email
• Councilmember Melissa Ramoso
  • Phone: 562-865-6262
  • Email
• Councilmember Tony Lima
  • Phone: 562-865-6262
  • Email
• Councilmember Miguel Canales
  • Phone: 562-865-6262
  • Email

Food Banks

For more details of food resources near you,

visit www.feedingamerica.org OR www.foodfinders.org

NEW LIFE CHURCH FOOD DISTRIBUTION*
18800 Norwalk Blvd
Saturdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

*Artesia Residents  may contact 714-932-6599 or fpbell@juno.com  for delivery on Fridays

Disclaimer: The information in this flyer was correct at the time of its publishing. Please contact the individual locations to confirm details and/or restrictions.

Spanish_Version_17.pdf
Need_Food_English.pdf

Artesia Chamber of Commerce
17510 Pioneer Blvd #224
Artesia, CA 90701
Ph: 714-350-4629
info@artesiachamber.org
artesiachamber.org

*Disclaimer: ACC strives to make the information on this page as as timely and accurate as possible. ACC makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in its contents.