Paso Robles Economic Development NewsletterJune 2021
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Thank you for subscribing to the Economic Development newsletter. We will be providing you with information and updates related to the City’s various programs and activities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and workforce development, along with information on special topics of relevance to our local business community. Please send us your thoughts and feedback, and we thank you again for your interest in the economic vitality of our City.
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Employer Vaccination ToolkitIf you’re an employer who is interested in supporting your employees in getting vaccinated, please review the following information. This site is brought to you by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the California Department of Industrial Relations. It serves as a resource to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and bring awareness and easy access to vital programs, services and information offered by the Department of Industrial Relations. |
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CA On Track to Reopen June 15As Californians get vaccinated, the state is reopening and moving beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The purple, red, orange and yellow tiers that helped us manage COVID-19 in our counties are on track to end on June 15. While very limited measures will remain, Californians will see life getting back to normal. As such, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operations (with the limited exceptions for Mega Events). |
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"Keep It Local" Ends June 15thThe "Keep It Local" gift card program ends June 15, 2021, to coincide with the potential reopening of the state’s economy. This program is designed to generate sales revenue for local businesses and save residents money. To date, over $103,000 in revenue has been generated for local businesses. Over 75 local businesses are participating in the campaign offering 20% discounts on full-value gift cards and certificates for a wide range of goods and services. See the participating businesses here. |
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The "Pipeline" ReportCheck out the numerous projects in process in our community. The City of Paso Robles Community Development Department publishes The "Pipeline" Report with the status of Planning Entitlements and Building permits throughout the City. Click here to learn more. |
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Precision Manufacturing Boot CampThis eight-week boot camp will give local residents the opportunity to either upskill or enter a new career path through accelerated training. Gain essential skills like blueprint reading, precision measurement, lean principles and mechanical assembly. This course is in partnership with Cuesta College Engineering. Starts June 14, 2021. |
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Master the Skills of a Digital MarketerGet the employable skills, certifications, and hands-on practice you need to supercharge your earning potential in this 10-week program. This highly rated Digital Marketing Science course is fully online, combining on-demand curriculum with optional weekly live/online group sessions. |
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Online Business Certificate ProgramMOBI offers three online courses to earn a Certificate of Completion from Santa Clara University.
Topics include: - Starting a Business - Business Expansion - Quick Start Entrepreneur |
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Workforce Development SupportJobNow and VetNow programs offer learning, career, and veteran support tools, such as resume and writing labs and an extensive list of resources, in addition to in-person support, such as live job coaching, live veteran benefits eligibility, and live tutoring. An Unemployment Benefits Navigator has recently been added to JobNow to assist patrons struggling to file for unemployment benefits. Find out more at the Paso Robles City Library. |
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Community Navigator Pilot ProgramThe Community Navigator Pilot Program is designed to provide high quality support and assistance with pandemic relief programs and recovery services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Competitive grant awards will range from $1 million to $5 million for a two-year performance period. Applicants have until July 12, 2021, to submit their applications at grants.gov. |
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Emergency Broadband BenefitLow-income households who qualify can apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to get online. The program provides $3.2 billion to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide a $50 monthly discount on in-home broadband service for eligible households, as well as a one-time $100 discount on a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer for those same qualifying households. |
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SBA COVID-19 Relief OptionsCreated in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. COVID-19 portal |
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Local Business Assistance
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How To Apply for a Business LicenseFind out how to apply for a business license, including fees, taxes, and other required permits and forms. The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for providing service to the general public, business license applicants and each existing licensee. Our objective is to assist each business in obtaining the proper business license and/or permit and to ensure proper compliance to the business license code for all businesses transacting business within the city. |
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City Website Business Tools The City has recently updated the Economic Development section on the City website. Details on related programs along with specialized business development tools can be found in this section, including tools for Business Data, Smart Mapping, Demographic Data, Talent Pool, Opportunity Zone, Community Profile, and links for researching commercial property listings. |
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THE SANDBOX Paso RoblesTHE SANDBOX Paso Robles is a co-working, shared office & event space offering a variety of dedicated and private desks and offices as well as meeting spaces that are perfect for remote workers, entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, freelancers and more.
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This Month's FREE Business Training Webinars*
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A Step-by-Step Approach: Writing a one-page plan is highly useful because it forces you to be very focused and clear in your statements. As a result, it enables you to see quickly in a glance what you need to know to keep moving your business forward in the right direction. |
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Join in for an event that will motivate and connect you with like-minded women who can help you and your business grow and succeed. You’ll hear from Jessica Chang-Irish and Darla Nelson on how they stayed focused and motivated as community leaders even in the face of personal and professional challenges. |
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This training seminar will focus on how to improve your hiring process in today’s landscape. It will discuss how to attract job seekers along with the vital components of the hiring process to help you hire the most qualified candidates. |
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In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. |
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* Please Note: Links to third party training webinars are provided for educational purposes only and are neither produced nor endorsed by the City of Paso Robles. |
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