Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (California)

"Last Friday, representatives from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office joined the CalChamber in a free live webinar to educate employers on common wage-a...nd-hour violations and how to avoid them. The webinar is part of the Employer Outreach Series of live webinars with the Labor Commissioner’s Office that break down some of the state’s most important labor laws and include Q&A sessions with attendees."

On January 8, 2021, Cal/OSHA revised their guidance to give employers more clarity on their testing obligations, paying employees who are excluded from the workplace and how Cal/OSHA will start enforcing these standards. https://advocacy.calchamber.com//cal-osha-revises-guidanc/

Today is the first day of Stockton Restaurant Week! Support your local restaurants and get some great food, it’s a win-win! To see the participating restaurants and menus please visit: StocktonRestaurantWeek.com/

Effective January 25, San Joaquin County will be officially moved back to the Purple, or Widespread, Tier after the California Department of Public Health (CDPH...) announced that the Regional Stay-At-Home Order has been lifted in the San Joaquin Valley region due to the fact that the ICU capacity is projected to be at 15% in four weeks. The Limited Stay At-Home Order or curfew is also ended with the exit from the Regional Stay At-Home Order. http://sjready.org//Regional%20LIfted%201-25-21%20FINAL.pdf

San Joaquin County Small Business Assistance Grant Program Round 3 is Live! Apply now! The Small Business Assistance Grant Program is intended to assist businesses with up to 100 full-time employees. The maximum grant is limited to $25,000. For more info and to apply visit: https://www.sjgov.org/covid19/grants/small-business

Don't miss the Important Information From This Week & Chamber News, Friday, January 15th Edition. Get caught up on the latest COVID-19 and Chamber news! Click the link below to read it. https://stocktonchamber.org/newsletter/

Merry Christmas to all!

Have questions about the California's $500M #SmallBusiness #COVID-19 Relief Grant?? The first round of applications opens Dec 30, but webinars on how to apply are being held every day at 11 AM. Register today at http://bit.ly/38tKcPp

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is proud to be among the close to 200 groups calling on the Governor and State Legislature for COVID-19 business relief and action to prevent California employer exodus.

Happy Monday! Here is the Weekly Economic Update for January 25, 2021, brought to us by Goldstrand Planning Group. Select the link below to get caught up on the following: A streak of optimism on fiscal stimulus and vaccines boosts the markets; Yellen tells Congress to act big. Click here to read it. https://stocktonchamber.org/weekly-economic-update/

Applications are OPEN for California's $500M Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program. Eligible small businesses & nonprofits can apply TODAY, Wed 12/30 through Fri 1/8. Apply now! www.CAReliefGrant.com

Here is the Weekly Economic Update for December 14, 2020, brought to us by Goldstrand Planning Group. Select the link below to get caught up on the following: Rising number of COVID-19 cases and no progress on a stimulus bill lead to a bumpy week on Wall Street; U.K. anticipates No-Deal for Brexit. https://stocktonchamber.org/weekly-economic-update/

California’s $500M Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Website is Live! Eligible California small businesses and nonprofits can get ready to apply for grants up to $25k. Applications for round 1 begin Wednesday 12/30 and are open until Friday 1/8! For more information and to learn how to apply visit:... https://careliefgrant.com/ See more

Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions. San Joaquin County moves back to the Purple Tier. Services and activities, such as outdoor dining and personal services, may resume immediately with required modifications. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR21-030.aspx

The second round of California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will open for applications Tuesday, February 2nd. Businesses are eligible for grants up to $25,000 based on annual revenue. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 8 by 6 p.m. https://careliefgrant.com/

Don't miss the Important Information From This Week & Chamber News, Friday, January 22nd Edition. Get caught up on the latest COVID-19 and Chamber news! Click the link below to read it. https://stocktonchamber.org/newsletter/

Thank you to Board Member Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Law Firm, for presenting this important information for our members. If you missed the webinar you can watch a recording of the webinar below. Topics include: safety plans, stay at home orders, how to respond to an exposure, and COVID-19 leaves of absence. https://youtu.be/vAr2deA1Hcs

Don't miss the next webinar from Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson, on Friday, January 8th. Register now: https://bit.ly/2WrZkqI

Thank you to our new & renewing Members for your membership even in these unprecedented times. We appreciate you being there for us and please know the Stockton Chamber is here for you! Be sure to check out our website for a list of coronavirus resources for you and your business, as well as the latest updates. Please stay safe and follow the guidance from the State and County. The Stockton Chamber Staff is working remotely but is still hard at work for you! https://stocktonchamber.org/

Here is the Weekly Economic Update for December 21, 2020, brought to us by Goldstrand Planning Group. Select the link below to get caught up on the following: A rollout for a COVID-19 vaccine led to a positive reaction from the markets; stimulus talks continue. https://stocktonchamber.org/weekly-economic-update/

TODAY(12/18) at Noon! Don’t miss the Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center and Community Health Leadership Council community webinar to provide an update on Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic in our Community. The webinar will include a presentation by our county’s public health officer, Dr. Maggie Park as well as Don Wiley, President/CEO of St. Joseph's, and Scott Neeley, MD, VP & Chief Medical Officer of St. Joseph's. To join the webinar at noon, visit https://bit.ly/SJMCDecemberUpdate

"The California Rebuilding Fund is offering flexible, affordable loans and free advisory services to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health and econom...ic crisis. The loan program, which was unveiled by Governor Gavin Newsom on November 20, is a private-public partnership effort built to serve the smallest of small businesses that make up an essential part of the California economy, and focuses on historically under-banked communities." See more

On Thursday, November 12th the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Committee held a press conference at the Stockton Golf & Country Club and announced that they donated a total of $401,000.00 to 35 organizations. We encourage everyone in the community to think about an organization you are passionate about and to make a difference by getting involved. That could mean donating money or services to that organization or volunteering your time. If the whole community worked together and gave we could make a huge difference! For a full list of the organizations that received donations please visit https://stocktonchamber.org/athen/athena-donation-campaign/.

Don't miss the Important Information From This Week & Chamber News, Friday, December 11th Edition. Get caught up on the latest COVID-19 and Chamber news! Click the link below to read it. https://stocktonchamber.org/newsletter/

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Benjamin Reddish Jr. He was a great man and will be missed by his loved ones and our community. A memorial service will be held for Benjamin on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 4:00pm via Zoom. To receive a service bulletin and ZOOM link please e-mail Susie Wanden, [email protected], by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th. Include your contact information for the guest book. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to th...e Benjamin and Janie Reddish Endowed Scholarship. Online Giving Link: www.pacific.edu/makeagift Reference: Benjamin Reddish or Benjamin and Janie Reddish Endowed Scholarship

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 ATHENA Awards have been postponed until 2021. In lieu of the 2020 ATHENA Awards the ATHENA Committee, made up of the past ATHENA and Young ATHENA Recipients, will have a special announcement on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:00am. Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon... The annual ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of accomplishment, excel in their chosen business or profession, have demonstrated support for the advancement of business and professional women, have devoted time and energy to their community, and have actively mentored others. The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is dedicated to recognizing the next generation of women leaders in San Joaquin County. The award will honor an individual who has demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative in her business or profession; provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community; and clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. Nominee must be younger than 40 years old on October 1, 2019 The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is home to one of the longest running ATHENA programs in the nation, with the first Stockton ATHENA Award being presented in 1986. The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award was introduced locally in November 2010. For more information, contact the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at (209) 547-2770. ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award scoring is based on ATHENA International Guidelines. Selection Committee is made up of Past ATHENA honorees and community members who may not serve on the committee consecutive years.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce salutes our Veterans. Thank you for your bravery and service to our Country.

Don’t miss the next webinar from Chamber Board Member Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Law Firm Planning for 2021 Employment Law Changes to Be Aware Of on Friday, November 20th. For more information and to register visit: https://bit.ly/2U3MWvU

At 10:00am on Thursday, November 12th the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Committee will hold a press conference to announce the results of their 2 month long donation campaign. Tune in on Thursday to the Chamber's Facebook Live to find out how much they have contributed to local organizations!!