Martinez Chamber of Commerce & Visit Martinez

Who is excited for baseball returning to Martinez? We are! It was announced today that Ron Witmeyer is the new manager of our hometown team Martinez Sturgeon! http://www.pecosleague.com/pecosleague.asp

Congratulations to Leigh Warner on Slice of Italeigh Pizza & Cheesesteaks new location! The Chamber had a great time doing your Ribbon Cutting!

Join the Martinez Recreation Division in celebrating the annual Arbor Day event with your very own little planter kit. Each kit will include a tree seedling, a planter box, soil and two Arbor Day coloring sheets. Reserve your kit now for pick up on April 28 from 3pm-5pm at Martinez City Hall. Register online at http://t.ly/vhzY. 50 kits available. For more information, email [email protected] City of Martinez, CA - City Hall

Passion to the Streets Inc is seeking a donation of an enclosed trailer which will be used to transport food and goods to help feed homeless children and their families, as well as senior citizens. Help us spread the word by sharing this post! Email [email protected] for more info.

Today! Join the Contra Costa Economic Partnership for a convening featuring former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs. We will discuss why reducing child poverty and ...increasing access to early childhood education matters for economic recovery. Register https://zoom.us//regi/tJAoc-qqrT0rGdLhS53VZ1nFZmSaN6WFmpbe Contra Costa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Contra Costa Employment and Human Services State of California Employment Development Department California Workforce Association Contra Costa Small Business Development Center City of Pleasant Hill - Government Martinez Chamber of Commerce & Visit Martinez - California Mayor Tom Butt

Martinez Business Owners, apply for the City of Martinez Micro-Grant Program by Feb. 22nd. Today, the City of Martinez is launching a COVID-19 Small Business Micro-Grant Program for eligible retail, restaurant, and personal service storefront businesses as part of our continuing efforts to support our small businesses. Businesses must have 25 or fewer employees to be eligible, with the exception of independently owned restaurants, which have no employee limit to be eligible ...for this program. Approved by the Martinez City Council, the Micro-Grant program will provide reimbursement grants of potentially up to $5,000 per business for eligible COVID-19 related expenses, including certain expenses already incurred retroactively to the beginning of the pandemic. If awarded, the grant is not required to be paid back by the business, nor does it require a matching contribution. This program is designed to help storefront businesses continue providing food, retail goods, and personal services for our residents during this challenging time and in doing so, maintain the economic vitality of our community. The Micro-Grant application deadline is Monday, February 22, 2021. Here is the link to the guidelines, eligibility requirements, and Micro-Grant application form: https://bit.ly/3tN4du7

The City of Martinez, Main Street Martinez, and the Martinez Chamber of Commerce are assessing a possible City COVID-19 Small Business Relief Micro-Grant program. We are inviting Martinez business owners to complete a Small Business Relief Micro-Grant Survey so that we can be responsive to your needs as we consider this potential grant program. If implemented, the grant program could provide reimbursement grants between $500 up to $5,000 per businesses for eligible COVID-19 ...related expenses, retroactive to the beginning of the pandemic. Note that your answers to this survey will be kept confidential and not be shared or made available to the public. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSctrozBTtLH9XcId0/viewform

Thank you to our renewing Members for your membership. We appreciate you being there for us, and please know that the Martinez Chamber is here for you! As we enter 2021, it is more important than ever to shop locally and support our local businesses. On behalf of our Board of Directors and Chamber President, we wish you all a happy and healthy 2021! Peirano Jewelers Est. 1976 MCE Kaiser Permanente Martinez... Ashby Lumber Hospice East Bay SWS FCU Shelter, Inc. Delta Tech Service, Inc. Martinez Marina Domino's Pizza See more

Attention Martinez small business owners! Following the incredible public response to last week's launch of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and with thousands of applications submitted in the first few days alone, the State of California has EXTENDED the deadline for the first round of applications to Jan. 13, 2021. We are aware many are still having issues accessing the application and uploading documents and want to stress that this grant is not ...awarded on a "first come first serve" basis. All eligible applications submitted prior to the Jan. 13 closing date will be reviewed equally. You must apply online at https://careliefgrant.com/

The SBA announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for the #COVID19 pandemic disaster declaration has extended to , . To date, SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provide U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses working capital funds. Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds. Loans are offer...ed at affordable terms, including a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. All eligible small businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply: https://www.sba.gov/disaster

Thank you to our renewing Members for your membership even in these unprecedented times. We appreciate you being there for us and please know the Martinez Chamber is here for you! Be sure to check out our website for a list of coronavirus resources for you and your business. Please stay safe and follow the guidance from the State and County. Build-Tek, Inc. Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Service La Tapatia Mexican Cuisine: Martinez... Viano Winery Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals, inc. See more

The State of California has opened the website for the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The first round of applications will be accepted from Dec. 30th 2020 - Jan. 8th 2021. Please visit https://careliefgrant.com/ for more information and to find out what is required to submit when the application period opens on Dec. 30th.

As you may know, the latest round of Coronavirus relief was passed by Congress and signed into law. This bill included more than $300 billion for small businesses, including for the Paycheck Protection Program and other resources. That’s why next week, Congressman Mike Thompson will be hosting a #webinar with representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) where they will provide updates and answer questions about these resources. This webinar will take place on ...Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 9:00am PT. There are 500 slots available to participants, which will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. These slots are non-transferable. If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] with the following details: * Your name * The name of your business * The best email to reach you * Your phone number A follow-up email will be sent to you containing information on how to join this webinar shortly before it begins.

Every single one of us counts on small businesses as the fabric of our communities and we all have a role to play in helping them through this crisis. Here are ways to help. SHOP SMALL During this difficult time, let’s make sure we are all patronizing our local small businesses like never before. Join us in shopping small every day. We can all help small businesses by:... Shopping at a new local retailer Trying out a new local restaurant Finding unique holiday gifts from local artisans and makers Purchasing a gift card from a small business in Martinez Supporting small, local service providers SHARE ON SOCIAL Be a Small Business Champion and tell your family and friends to do the same. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #ShopSmallEveryday and tagging your favorite local businesses. A SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR LARGER COMPANIES We are continuing to call on the larger business community to marshal any available resources, talent, and unique capabilities to help small businesses in any way they can. We appreciate your support and dedication to the business community.

Don’t forget, tonight at 7pm PT I am hosting my seventeenth Virtual Town Hall. We will discuss the rising Coronavirus case rate and hear from experts, George Ru...therford, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UC San Francisco and Dr. Karen Relucio, Deputy Director of Napa County Health and Human Services-Public Health Officer. Be sure to RSVP by emailing [email protected] and I look forward to seeing you tonight! See more

#shoplocal this holiday season and support #smallbusiness. We're excited to have partnered with Downtown Martinez and Martinez Refining Company for this fun, family-friendly event. Details on how to play the Holiday Hopper coming soon!

We would like to welcome Copart as our newest member of the Martinez Chamber of Commerce. Copart Martinez Auto Auction provides salvage vehicles to a wide range of Buyers. Copart has a variety of makes including Honda, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Chrysler. Copart’s vehicle options are more than just cars! They offer a variety of boats, RVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and more. The next online Auction is on November 11, 2020, at 12pm. View the list of available vehicles here: https://www.copart.com/saleListResult/78/2020-11-11

The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County wants to help you keep your workers! If you are a small business in need of assistance due to the pandemic's adverse financial impacts, join the Workforce Development Board for a webinar on November 17 at 3 p.m. for in-depth information about their Layoff Aversion Grant Program. They will cover eligibility, reporting requirements, how to apply, and more. If you have questions before or after the November 17 webinar, cal...l the WDBCCC COVID-19 Resource Hotline at 833-320-1919 or email [email protected]. Register for the webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/layoff-aversion-fund-webinar-t See more