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Please click on the links below to access assistance opportunities geared towards businesses and employees in response to COVID-19:
- Local and State Orders
- Business resources
- Taxpayer information
- Work share, reduced work hour and unemployment assistance
- Workplace health and safety guidelines
- #GOWoodlandLocal Instagram Campaign
- Hiring & job seeker support
- Volunteer opportunities in Woodland and Yolo County
- Contact your Economic Development & Food Front Team
Local and State Orders
COVID-19 safety door signs available for all Woodland Businesses
Door signs are available at the links below for download or at the Community Development front desk at City Hall.
- Large posters: English version / Colorful English version / Versión en Español
- Small posters: English version / Versión en Español
Yolo County’s Roadmap to Recovery
The Roadmap to Recovery (R2R) is a proposed strategy to chart a path forward through COVID-19 that is fluid and gradual, continues to protect public health, and allows the County and cities to begin reopening various businesses and organizations.
Report COVID-19 exposure at the Workplace
Click HERE for Yolo County’s Workplace Exposure Reporting Guidance document.
Stay informed daily
- Visit the State of California's COVID page for updates, data, and more.
- Please visit the general City of Woodland COVID-19 page for a full list of updates.
Business Resources
- Water service: Water bills can be paid online. Water bills can also be paid by calling (530) 661-5831,
- Waste management service: Waste pick up and utility service providers continue delivering service without interruption.
- City of Woodland services: City Hall is fully open to the public.
Click on the above image or this link for the interactive map and list of local restaurants open for curbside and home delivery!
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Press Releases & newsletters issued by the City of Woodland for BUSINESSES & EMPLOYEES
4 June - Temporary Dining and Retail Permit for Woodland Businesses
27 May 2020 - Authorized reopening of several business sectors
20 May 2020 - Preparing to Reopen - Retail and Restaurants
13 May 2020 - Yolo County Enters Phase 2 in "Roadmap to Recovery"
6 May 2020 - *UPDATE* on non-essential businesses guidelines (Yolo County Roadmap to Recovery)
6 May 2020 - Non-essential businesses guidelines (Yolo County Roadmap to Recovery)
5 May 2020 - #GOWoodlandLocal Campaign - join in to increase your efforts as a local business!
27 April 2020 - Updates on loans and programs in response to COVID-19
22 April 2020 - Woodland Businesses and Non-Profits Give Back!
13 April 2020 - COVID-19 Business & employee resource updates
25 March 2020 - Supporting local businesses in Woodland
25 marzo de 2020 - Apoyo a empresas locales en Woodland
23 March 2020 - COVID-19 business support
23 marzo de 2020 - Apoyo comercial
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Check out our #GOWoodlandLocal campaign
COVID-19 Business Face Covering Distribution - Yolo County
While State guidance documents only encourage face coverings, Yolo County has issued a local Health Order on the use of face coverings, REQUIRING their use.
If you are a local business in need of face coverings, fill out the Form in English / formulario en español to request face coverings from Yolo County.
Financial assistance overview for local businesses (SBA loans & advances)
The following resources are available throughout California for small businesses impacted by COVID-19:
1. Paycheck Protection Program
This forgivable loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
- This is a 100% guaranteed loan for employers who maintain payroll.
- The maximum loan amount is calculated on past year’s payroll up to $10 million.
- The loan is forgivable on allowable expenses which include payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent and utilities, but at least 75% has to be for payroll. Your payments will be deferred for 6 months.
- The program opened Friday April 3rd. Details can be found HERE.
- Reach out to your lender or find a small business center to help you HERE.
2. Work Sharing Program - Apply Online
- The WS program is a temporary alternative to layoffs if the business’s production or services have been reduced. Employers are encouraged to submit an online Work Sharing (WS) Unemployment Insurance Plan Application, DE 8686 application through EDD. Submitting a WS application online is a faster and more convenient way to submit the DE 8686, as it eliminates printing and submitting a WS application by mail. However, employers will continue to have the option of submitting WS paper applications by mail if they choose not to submit it electronically. An employer must complete the application in one session as the progress cannot be saved.
3. Norcal SBDC - navigate available resources
- The SBDC helps small business owners navigate available resources, applying for economic relief (lines of credit, loans, and grants), all at no cost.
- Visit the SBDC website or call 833-275-7232
4. EIDL Loan Advance
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
- The SBA’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is a direct loan by the SBA for up to $2 million at a rate of 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits.
- Now, applicants can get an Advance on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan of up to $10,000 within 3 days of a successful application. Any advance money received does not have to be repaid.
- To apply directly online, go to the SBA Website HERE.
- US SBA 24hr Customer Service Center at: 1-800-659-2955 / 1-800-877-8339 (TTY), or you can contact the SBA by email HERE.
**PLEASE NOTE**
- If you submitted an EIDL application prior to March 30, unless you have already been approved or are currently working with a loan officer, you should re-apply using the new streamlined application portal – https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/ – if you have not done so already. The new application is streamlined and faster.
- If you submitted an EIDL application on or after March 30 but you overlooked or forgot to apply for the $10,000 EIDL Advance, you should submit another application in full rather than attempt to retrieve and edit the old one.
- Additional programs are available through the SBA for Woodland businesses that have an existing relationship with an SBA Lender and/or an existing SBA 7(a) loan:
5. SBA Express Bridge Loans
These loans enable small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
- SBA Express Bridge Loans (EBL) are now available from participating lenders. The EBL program was officially re-launched on Wednesday 4/1/2020 via a Federal Register Notice – https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-01/pdf/2020-06356.pdf.
- SBA’s web site contains new information about the program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-express-bridge-loans
- The Bridge Loan allows participating SBA Express lenders to extend up to $25,000 loans to their existing bank customers as a stop-gap solution to get funds in the hands of businesses while they await a decision on the EIDL and/or PPP applications. The loan is repaid later with proceeds from the EIDL or PPP loan.
- Ask your current business lender if they are participating. You cannot get an EBL from a lender you do not already have a business relationship with. EBL is a lender-driven program, and lenders have the discretion to use it or not.
6. SBA Debt Relief
For businesses that have existing SBA loans prior to COVID-19, the SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- If you are a current borrower under SBA 7(a), 504 loan program or a microloan, you are eligible for debt relief and SBA will cover all loan payments for 6 months. View all of SBA’s programs HERE.
For information on how to apply, for assistance on your application, and more:
- Visit the SBA’s Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources page for an extensive list of loans, loan assistance & resources, and grants.
- Visit the Lender Match page to find and connect with a lender.
- Call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 for live assistance on how to apply. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339.
- Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
Local lenders
SBA Active Lender list
- Several local lenders are offering low-interest loans in response to COVID-19. Refer to the SBA Active lender list to contact lenders offering services to the Greater Sacramento area.
Email About Loan Options
- Want to talk to an actual person about loan options? Email loans@asksbd.com to get connected with additional loan options and help with unanswered questions.
Yolo Federal Credit Union
- Yolo Federal Credit Union is offering $5k relief grants for small businesses operating in Yolo County impacted by the coronavirus. For more information please visit the Yolo Federal Credit Union website.
California IBank
- The California IBank offers low-interest and state-guaranteed business loans and microloans for small business borrowers who have been impacted by regional disasters and who need term loans or lines of credit for working capital.
The California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
- CalCAP is a loan loss reserve program which may provide up to 100% coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. Loans are available up to $5 million. If you own a small business and need a loan for start-up, expansion or working capital, you may be eligible for this program.
Assistance for small food & beverages businesses
James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation’s (JBF) mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In response to COVID-19, several resources have been gathered to support our small restaurants and culinary actors:
- JBF Micro-grants: To help bring swift economic relief to essential culinary businesses, the Foundation has launched a fund to provide micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses in need. More information on how to apply is coming soon. For immediate assistance or urgent questions, please email relief@jamesbeard.org.
Restaurants RISE
The Restaurant & Food Group by Informa Connect has launched a new digital community initiative to aid the restaurant and foodservice communities in reconnecting, reimagining and resetting business.
- Resources: Webinars and tools to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 are available HERE.
Yelp
To help local restaurants and bars, Yelp announced $25 million in relief in the form of waived advertising fees, free advertising, and products and services.
Contact your local Chambers of Commerce
The below-listed local Chambers of Commerce are working diligently with governmental agencies like the City of Woodland, and business partners to provide our local business community the best available resources. Please access the below links for more information.
Woodland Chamber of Commerce provides continued support to businesses
We encourage you to contact our local Woodland Chamber of Commerce, https://woodlandchamber.org/. The Chamber, in partnership with the City, is reaching out to its members to understand current and long term needs and impacts of COVID-19 on our local business community, and is dedicated to providing current and available information to its membership. Email staff@woodlandchamber.org to connect with this local resource.
Sacramento Metro Chamber launches COVID-19 business assistance hotline
The Rapid Response Business Triage Hotline was launched via a collaboration between Metro Chamber and Sac Asian Chamber collaboration. Trained business counselors will assist callers with general business questions, human resources, legal issues and navigation of the various financing tools, including SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program.
The number for the hotline is 833-391-1919.
- Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Mandarin.
- Business Counselors available Monday-Friday | 8-4 p.m.
- 24/7 voicemail capabilities to have your message forwarded to counselors.
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has several resources available for our local business community in English & Spanish.
Taxpayer information
California Tax Return extension
- On March 20, the Federal Treasury Secretary extended the deadline for taxes to July 15,2020.
Filing Deadline for Business Property Statements EXTENDED
- On May 6, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending the tax filing deadline for business personal property tax statements from May 7 to June 1, 2020, to avoid penalties. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2xXrl0N
City of Woodland temporary suspension of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) & commercial evictions
On March 24, the Woodland City Council passed two Ordinances:
- Ordinance 1659 - Urgency Ordinance Enacting Temporary Suspension of Transient Occupancy (TOT) Tax: This Ordinance temporarily defers the payment of TOT.
Ordinance 1660 - Urgency Ordinance Eviction Moratorium on Commercial Property Evictions - Pending Signatures. This Ordinance temporarily suspends commercial evictions.
Work share, reduced work hour, unemployment assistance, & more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127), was signed into law by the President on March 18, 2020. Among other benefits, this law provides free coronavirus testing for everyone in the United States, up to three months of paid sick leave during the public health emergency, $1 billion in emergency funding to help states process and pay unemployment benefits, and over $1 billion for various programs that prepare meals for vulnerable Americans.
Below please find links to the State of California’s website, which lists all relevant resources for businesses and employees affected by COVID-19:
Workplace health and safety guidelines
The following links provide information related to workplace health and safety guidelines:
#GOWoodlandLocal - join in on this Instagram Campaign to increase visibility of your local business
The City of Woodland invites all local businesses to participate in this free digital campaign. Follow and tag the City’s new Instagram account @GOWoodlandLocal. This platform is the landing spot to promote and share posts published by Woodland businesses across all sectors. The objective is to increase community awareness of what businesses are open, and what products/services they are offering. The success of this campaign relies on the investment of our businesses - the more that join in, the more impactful our digital reach will be to consumers. Send any questions that you may have to Stephanie Burgos (Business Engagement & Marketing): stephanie.burgos@cityofwoodland.org
Hiring & job seeking support
YoloWorks helps match job seekers with employers
- Looking for a job? Access the YoloWorks Yolo County Job Seekers Portal & OnwardCa California COVID-19 Response Job Portal
- Are you hiring? YoloWorks has dedicated resources towards disseminating jobs on their hiring portals and helping our job seekers connect with employers. Their recent post for job openings have been shared with over 12k people this past week. If you are hiring, please contact Erica Johnson, HHSA Program Coordinator from Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency: Erica.Johnson@yolocounty.org.
- Yolo County COVID-19 support hotline: As of 1 April, YoloWorks has opened up a phone hotline (English & Spanish) at 530.661.2641 (open Mon-Fri from 8-4pm) to assist Yolo County job seekers / employees with questions on unemployment benefits and navigating the available resources in response to COVID-19. Please share this resource with any job seekers and current employees affected by COVID-19.
Volunteer opportunities in Woodland and Yolo County
If you are interested in volunteering to help others during this time, we encourage you to visit the following websites:
- CA.gov’s Disaster Healthcare Volunteers: Looking for volunteers who are healthcare providers with an active license, public health professionals, or a member of a medical disaster response team in California.
- HandsOn Sacramento: Looking for volunteers who will support urgent needs such as staffing information hotlines or getting food to people who are in quarantine or experiencing a loss of financial resources due to unforeseen circumstances. The needs are unfolding and will change.
- Just Serve: Looking for volunteers to cover a wide range of needs.
- Yolo Food Bank: Looking for volunteers who have an automobile and are capable of delivering food to doorsteps will support the increased food needs within Yolo County.
Contact your Economic Development & Food Front team
We are here to support you, please reach out to us with any questions so that we can help guide you towards the appropriate resources.
Stephanie Burgos
Business Engagement & Marketing
stephanie.burgos@cityofwoodland.org
Cell: 530-902-8885