As of 06/15/21 the Shelter at Home Order for the entire State of California has ended and the "Blue Print for A Safer Economy" tier system has also ended. Effective 06/15/21 the State of California has fully re-opened the economy and businesses statewide. For more information, please click here. Please note: Private businesses may still have their own COVID 19 protocols in place. Also, businesses are strongly encouraged to check with the County in which their business is located to see any county guidelines that still may be in effect.
For more information on local COVID-19 guidelines, please check the County Health website of the county in which you are located.(see below for links)
Information and Resources
(Please review the entire page for information that may be important to you; this page is updated frequently.)
AnewAmerica Women’s Business Center – San Jose
- Effective June 22, 2021 the center resumed in-person operations.
AnewAmerica Women’s Business Center – Oakland
- Effective June 22, 2021 the center resumed in-person operations.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (PLEASE NOTE the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan application period ended on 12/31/21.) Please click here for important information about the program.
For more information, Click Here.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP PROGRAM ENDED on 05/31/21)
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness
For current information and guidance on guidelines for PPP Forgiveness please refer to the "Loan Details and Forgiveness" section on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program page. To access the page, please click here. PLEASE NOTE: It is important that you take direction for the forgiveness application process from the financial institution from which you obtained the PPP loan. The institution will instruct you on their process for reviewing your forgiveness application.
Potential Technology Resources Available for Small Businesses
A resource guide has been compiled for potential technology resources for small businesses during this time. Please note that any reference to a specific product, process or service or to the use of any vendor is for the information and convenience of the small business community and does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the California Department of Technology (CDT), GO-Biz, the State of California or AnewAmerica.
Preparing for Business Re-Opening and Business Operations
Effective 06/15/21 the State of California has fully re-opened the economy and businesses statewide. For more information, please click here. Please note: Private businesses may still have their own COVID 19 protocols in place. Also, businesses are strongly encouraged to check with the County in which their business is located to see any county guidelines that still may be in effect.
Bay Area County Links
Below are links to the various Bay Area counties where you can get information specific to your county. It is best to review the updated Legal Order for your County via your county's website. In addition, it is recommended that you refer to the current order and information for your county for the most current status and restrictions.
Santa Clara County
https://www.sccgov.org
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/
San Mateo County
Marin County
https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/
Santa Cruz County
http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/
San Francisco County