Statewide Updates for California Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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About this event

As new developments continue unfolding around the spread of COVID-19, many employers have questions about implications in the workplace.

Join Small Business Majority, Go-Biz, Employment Development Department (EDD) and Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) for a statewide webinar covering policy updates related to COVID-19. Learn about what the State of California and Governor Newsom are implementing to ensure public safety.

Topics of discussion:

Guidance on mass gatherings statewide
EDD guidance for businesses to apply for Unemployment Insurance work-sharing programs if a business is experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services
Small Business Development Center updates including SBA Disaster Assistance Loans
Healthcare updates for Medi-Cal & Covered California
An overview of California’s Paid Family Leave program which is accessible to workers affected by COVID-19
Resources
Q&A

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Small Business Majority

Small Business Majority is a national small business advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy.
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Michele Sutton-Riggs Deputy Director, Unemployment Insurance Branch @ Employment Development Department

Michele Sutton-Riggs is the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Deputy Director and has worked in a number of different roles in the UI Program for almost 28 years.
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Gwendy Donaker Brown VP Research & Policy @ Opportunity Fund
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Michael Daniel Regional Director @ Orange County / Inland Empire SBDC Network

Mike Daniel is the Regional Director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The Orange County Inland Empire SBDC consists of eight service centers.
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Isabel Guzman Director, Office of the Small Business Advocate @ Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Isabel Casillas Guzman brings over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, launching ventures, helping small businesses navigate the federal government, and creating policies and programs to help advance entrepreneurship and innovation.