This is an unprecedented time for our local businesses, that is why we have compiled a list of businesses that are open and need our support.
If you are a member business that is open and has been affected by COVID-19, click below to email us so we can highlighting you in an upcoming e-blast or on social media.
Family-owned eatery known for rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce, plus other Middle Eastern fare. Why eat frozen food when you can get all this flavor delivered to your door? Call in your order or order directly online for Take-Out or Delivery!
Ready to serve you our heart-warming and delicious dishes. Please continue to support us as we want to stay open for you! #toosmalltofail #spreadtheword.
Gourmet fast-casual restaurant serving up healthy and tasteful dishes from salads and juices to starters and entrees. Serving breakfast & brunch, lunch, dinner, snacks, juices & shakes!
Offers a fresh take on the classic American burger, but we’re kickin’ it up a notch and taking it Hollywood-style! Using only the freshest ingredients that are sourced locally whenever possible, we have a talent for gourmet-style burgers at honest prices.
Providing made to order fresh Chinese food is our specialty in our community. Order take out today through our website and you’ll receive our limited edition tote bag!
We are open for take-out and delivery orders! Place an order for FREE delivery or pickup through our app. Orders can also be placed through third party delivery services and over the phone.
Yes… this is a thing! Make your own #DaMicheleHollywood pasta kits now available for pickup and delivery. Call us at 323.366.2408 or email orders@damicheleusa.com to arrange logistics.
The recipes were simple, authentic classics, many of them coaxed out of Italian grandmothers, mothers, and aunts whose ideas of a recipe were a pinch of this and a sprinkle of that.
Home of the singing waiters and waitresses. We will serenade you with Italian arias, musical show tunes, classical standards. For the meantime we are open for pickup & delivery only.
We are excited to announce our Paley. Limited Menu available for pick up, or delivery through Uber Eats, Grub Hub, or Postmates! Monday – Friday 12pm – 7pm.
Order pizza, chicken wings, and mojos online: delivery & pickup. Find Shakey’s Pizza restaurant location near you, view menu. Get pizza coupons and specials!
Order from our Spitz App or www.spitzrestaurant.com. Please help support us and our staff as we get through these difficult times. All food is handled according to CDC guidelines and can be delivered via contactless delivery. Thank you and stay safe!
Versatile menu is rooted in traditional Mexican recipes and naturally accommodates a variety of preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
We have created an accessible take-away menu for pick up or delivery available daily between 12-9pm. Check out our link in bio for more information. Stay well Los Angeles!
Delivering your ready-to-eat meals, vacuum-sealed to keep for the whole week!
Every meal is made with immune-boosting ingredients, full of nutrients, healthy for the whole family!
Your one-stop shop for promotional products and business gifts. Our extensive range of promo products will ensure you find something to suit your requirements.
Los Angeles Internet Marketing Agency is built ground floor up to deliver a comprehensive suite of Website Design and Internet Marketing services that empower your business to thrive in this modern internet era.
Showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world, providing the Los Angeles community of entertainment professionals and film goers with a constant surge of monthly screening events.
The Market hosts farmers, producers and food artisans who specialize in every crop that’s grown seasonally around the state and a large variety of culinary perspectives and practices from around the globe.
Storyblaster was founded by three acclaimed creative entrepreneurs who have a unique mix of critical and commercial success in software creation and delivery, social media marketing, and all aspects of storytelling and story selling.
Dear Hollywood Chamber Members and Community Leaders,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message as we are all facing health and safety concerns as well as economic uncertainty. First and foremost, I hope that you and your family stay safe and well during this unprecedented time.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have quickly worked to move our operations online for the safety of our employees, members and the Hollywood community at large. We have made this decision so that our team members can continue supporting you and your business as best as possible.
At the Hollywood Chamber, we strive to be a leader for the Hollywood Business Community and will continue to fight for your business interests. We have quickly shifted our legislative priorities to allow us to influence COVID-19 legislation as this health and economic crisis evolves. Our primary goal will be to seek relief and recovery measures for the Hollywood Business Community, including:
Immediate cash assistance from all levels of government to businesses impacted and/or interrupted by the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,
No additional financial obligations on our impacted businesses, and
An adequate level of funding for public health, healthcare officials, and first responders to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure appropriate treatment and testing.
In addition to advocating for you at all levels of governments, we are working hard to provide you with a daily updated COVID-19 Resource Guide on our website. As a worldwide tourist destination, we know that many of you have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end, we have increased our membership outreach efforts to listen to your concerns and identify ways to best support you. I would like to ask you to please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following survey for us to learn how to best assist you in these difficult times.
As employers, many of you may be facing difficult human resources decisions. To help you address some of these common business concerns, we requested that our Chamber’s legal counsel, The Law Offices of Derek S. Yee, draft a memo. This memo, “Recommended Strategies For Employers”, is only intended to provide you with accurate, general information regarding legal rights relating to employment in California and with answers to frequently asked questions.
We truly appreciate your faith in the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and want to assure you that we always have your best interests in mind. We will continue to do the best we can to serve you and connect you with much-needed business resources. If you have any pressing concerns, please email them to COVID-19@hollywoodchamber.net and our team will respond as quickly as possible.
We understand that there is a lot of confusion about what is considered an essential service” and wish to provide a full list of businesses and organizations who will still be allowed to operate as normal:
City/County government services:
Police stations, fire stations, jails, courts, garbage/sanitation, public transportation, water, power, and gas utilities, public works construction, including construction of housing, airport and port operations;
Gas service stations, auto supply, auto repair, bicycle repair shops and related facilities;
Health care providers, including:
Hospitals, clinics, dentist, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, laboratories, healthcare suppliers, home healthcare service providers, veterinary care providers, mental health providers, physical therapist and chiropractors, cannabis dispensaries, manufacturers and suppliers;
Food Providers, including:
Grocery stores, water retailers, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, convenience stores, warehouse stores, food banks, convenience stores, take-out from restaurants, drive-thru restaurants, and delivery from restaurants, food cultivation;
Hardware stores and nurseries;
Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, custodial/janitorial workers, handyman services, funeral home workers and morticians, moving services, HVAC installers, carpenters, landscapers, gardeners, property managers, private security personnel and other service providers who provide services to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation to properties and other essential activities;
Banks, credit unions, financial institutions and insurance companies;
Organizations and businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals, (including gang prevention and intervention and domestic violence agencies);
Laundromats/laundry service;
Newspapers, magazines, television, radio, podcasts and other media services;
Educational institutions, including public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities — for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible;
Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home;
Utility companies and other businesses that supply other essential businesses with the support, services, or supplies necessary to operate, provided that strict social distancing is maintained;
Individuals or businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, beverages or goods directly to residences or businesses, including rail and trucking;
Airlines, taxis, ride sharing services, and other private transportation services providing transportation services necessary for essential activities and other purposes expressly authorized in this Order;
Home-based care for disabled persons, seniors, adults, or children;
Residential facilities and shelters for disabled persons, seniors, adults, and children;
Professional services, such as legal, payroll or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities;
Hotels, motels, shared rental units and similar facilities;
Military/Defense Contractors/FFRDC (Federally Funded Research and Development Centers);
Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted, under restrictions contained in the Order.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Guide is a comprehensive list of important resources for our members that are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The list is being updated regularly, so please continue to check back.
Staying informed and adhering to health and government regulations and advice are still the most important thing we can do right now to keep ourselves and our community safe. For additional updates look out for our weekly e-news and follow us on social media. Please feel free to contact us at COVID-19@hollywoodchamber.net with any additional questions and concerns you may have during this time.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is providing a list of weekly webinars with important updates and resources for businesses and the community. Past webinars and power point presentations are also available.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides small businesses with forgivable loans to keep their workers employed during the crisis.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan provides up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 with less paperwork.
Verizon and LISC Come Together to Support Small Businesses with Covid-19 Recovery Fund. Applications due May 20!
The Facebook Small Business Grants Program is providing $4,000 grants to Small Businesses who have within 2 to 50 employers and are experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19.
Salesforce Small Business Grants (West) is providing grants to organizations who have within 2 to 50 employers and that have been in business for at least two years.
Loans available for nonprofit organizations in the CARES Act.
FUNDING AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Researching and applying for COVID-19 related loans and other funding opportunities for your small business or nonprofit can be overwhelming and confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Below we have provided you with information to free or low-cost funding and other business assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers SBA related funding assistance to small businesses and nonprofits economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and those who have already applied you can check on the status of a loan application by calling 1-800-659-2955/1-800-877-8339 (TTY) or by e-mail at DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
LA SBDC Business Advisors are able to assist small business owners at no cost with questions about disaster preparedness and recovery. Visit their website smallbiz.org to schedule an appointment.
L.A. CARES Corps is a partnership between the City and County to provide small businesses with the help they need to apply for federal loans.
TheCalifornia Capital Access Program (CalCAP) for Small Business encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing.
L.A. County Business Concierge Services. The County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans. Visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/small-business-services/ for more business resources.
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BENEFITS & RESOURCES
If you are having difficulty with your insurance company, the California Department of Insurance recommends filing a Request for Assistance (RFA) with them. Click here to complete an RFA.
LEGAL SERVICES & STRATEGIES
LA Represents providing free COVID-19 related legal services for individuals and small businesses.
Employees who need leave to take care of children or family issues can also apply for Paid Family Leave (PFL) through State of California EDD. Use this link to register online. Do not call — the phone lines are swamped. Use the online application: Click Here
Employee Retention Credit Available for Many Businesses Financially Impacted by COVID-19. The Employee Retention Creditis a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. You can get immediate access to the credit by reducing the employment tax deposits you are otherwise required to make. Also, if your employment tax deposits are not sufficient to cover the credit, you may get an advance payment from the IRS.
Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small- and Mid-Size Businesses. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PDF) gives all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. Get details on paid leave for employees.
Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center: Online resources for taxpayers who file Form 1040 or 1040-SR, Schedules C, E, F or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.
Independent Contractor or Employee: It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. We can help.
IRS Video Portal for business: Contains A-Z information for business owners and self-employed individuals in a video format.
Small Businesses TCJA Training Materials: The IRS continues to implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This major tax legislation affects individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt government entities.Online Tax Help Online resources for small business and self-employed taxpayers:
Online resources for tax exempt and other entities:
Delay of Payment of Employer Payroll Taxes this provision would allow taxpayers to defer paying the employer portion of certain payroll taxes through the end of 2020, with all 2020 deferred amounts due in two equal installments, one at the end of 2021, the other at the end of 2022 Learn More.
Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Click here.
Southern California Funders’ Discussion on COVID-19: Providing weekly webinars on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is far-reaching and includes major implications for nonprofits and the communities that they serve.
New online nonprofit directory connects Angelenos to service opportunities. Nonprofits working to provide services during this pandemic that are in need of volunteers can join the directory. And Angelenos who are looking for a way to put their particular skill sets to work can search the website for an appropriate organization. To get involved, visit volunteer.lamayor.org and click on the button that says “Nonprofit Directory.”
5/13 Angelenos must wear face coverings when outside their homes. New guidelines on face coverings exempt children under 2 and people with certain disabilities, and build on previous action by Mayor Garcetti requiring non-medical essential business workers and customers to wear face coverings. You can learn more about the City’s guidance on face coverings here.
4/27 Mayor Garcetti announces expansion of senior meals program employing laid-off hospitality and restaurant workers.
4/20 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti. Watch now.
4/20 Starting April 20, the City is surging a deployment of street medical teamsto help fight COVID-19 among Angelenos experiencing homelessness.
4/20 Medical Relief Center is up and running at the L.A. Convention Center
4/20 Mayor Garcetti is calling for the creation of CARES Corps, a federally-funded initiative that would strengthen America’s response to COVID-19 and help accelerate economic recovery from the crisis.
4/20 Mayor Garcetti announces launch of Emergency Senior Meals Response initiative, apply here.
4/20 City’s coronavirus website highlights data and and dispels common myths
4/16 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti. Watch now.
4/10 The City’s Safer at Home order extended through May 15th.
4/10 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti. Watch now.
4/10 Mayor Garcetti launches initiative to support hospital workers and their families.Read more.
4/7 Mayor Garcetti issues an Emergency Order for Sick Paid Leave for Employees that have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. CLICK HERE to read the Order.
4/7 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti, click here to watch.
4/7 Mayor Garcetti announces expansion of City’s free COVID-19 testing program. Learn more.
4/6 Listen to regular briefings from LA City Mayor Garcetti on Podcast here.
4/2 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti, click here to watch
4/1 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti, click here to watch.
MARCH
3/31 Mayor Garcetti orders halt to rent increases on rent stabilized units. Learn more.
3/31 Mayor Garcetti launches partnership to produce 5 million masks.Learn more.
3/31 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti, click here to watch.
3/30 COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti, click here to watch.
3/24“Safer at Home” emergency order will be strictly enforced. Learn more.
3/24 Mayor Garcetti orders new restrictions, announces moratorium on Water & Power shutoffs.Learn more.
3/20 Mayor Eric Garcetti issues Safer at Home emergency order stopping non-essential activities outside of residences in response to COVID-19 Click here to learn more.
3/20 Mayor Garcetti launches online jobs portal for those who have lost their job or had their hours cut due to the COVID-19 crisis. Enter here.
3/20 Click here for an update on COVID-19 Testing.
3/19 To further combat the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Eric Garcetti has issued a “Safer at Home” emergency order — ordering all residents of the City of Los Angeles to stay inside their residences, and immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely necessary to take care of essential needs. Click here for more details.
3/19 Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced an $11 million economic relief package for small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “As part of the program, which was approved by the Los Angeles City Council, the Economic and Workforce Development Department will provide $11 million in no-fee microloans of $5,000 to $20,000 — which may be used to cover working capital. Since cash flow is critical at this unprecedented time, the program will offer relaxed underwriting with no credit score minimum, a generous allowance to meet debt service, and a 100% Loan to Value ratio. The interest rate can either be 0% for a term of six months to one year, or 3% to 5% for a term of up to five years. ” Click here to learn more & apply.
3/19: Mayor Garcetti released the L.A. City Small Business Resilience Toolkit, download a PDF copy here.
Mayor Eric Garcetti on Sunday night announced an Emergency Order to close bars, nightclubs, restaurants — with the exception of takeout and delivery — entertainment venues and gyms in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. Click here for more.(via LA Times)
Mayor Eric Garcetti relaxes parking enforcement as part of emergency response to novel Coronavirus.Clickhere for more information. (via LAMayor Press)
4/15 SEE-LA Launches Farm Box Programto Assist Families During COVID-19
4/15 Board of Supervisors Expands Eviction Moratorium, Rent Freeze to Protect Additional Renters Across Los Angeles County; Most L.A. County Tenants Facing Financial Issues Cannot Be Evicted for Nonpayment; Temporary Rent Freeze Protection Now Covers Mobilehomes in Unincorporated Areas
4/14 Free Foreclosure Prevention ServicesAvailable for Property Owners Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Pandemic; Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center Provides Property Owners with Assistance in Avoiding Foreclosures
4/7 L.A. County leading unprecedented rapid expansion of interim housing system to prevent spread of COVID-19. Learn more.
4/7 COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials-April 7 Watch now.
4/6 Everything you need to know about cloth face covers.Learn more.
4/6 LA County Health Officer issues new orders directing self-quarantine and self-isolation. Learn more.
4/2 Los Angeles County opens new drive-up testing sites, increasing COVID-19 testing capacity for residents throughout LA County. Learn more.
4/2 LA County emphasizes protections for tenants affected by COVID-19. Learn more.
4/2 COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 1, 2020 Watch now.
4/1 What you need to know about drive-up mobile testing sites.Click here.
MARCH
3/31 Attention Hotels & Motels: County of Los Angeles COVID-19: Request for quotes for Medical Shelter Rooms. Click here.
3/31 Read L.A. County’s “Safer at Home” Public Health Order
3/24 “Safer at Home” emergency order will be strictly enforced. Learn more.
3/23 L.A. County increases coronavirus testing capacity, securing 20,000 new tests. Click here to read more.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger and medical officials announce countywide closures, resident & small business assistance, updates, and precautions. Click here to watch.
A federal judge has scheduled an emergency status conference to address a lawsuit seeking to have the city and county of Los Angeles ordered to provide shelter space for the thousands of homeless at risk of contracting coronavirus. Defendants include the city and county of Los Angeles.
The Homeland Security Advisory Council at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy has published real-time SALUS maps, in Spanish and English, for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Los Angeles County. The interactive maps contain:
LAUSD Grab and Go Food Centers, Elderly Nutrition Programs, Higher Education Institutions that have or have not transitioned to online-only delivery
5/8 Governor Newsom issued an executive order extending some critical deadlines that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Newsom issued an executive order to ensure that Californians can exercise their right to vote in a safe and accessible manner during the General Election this November.
5/7 The state released updated industry guidance – including for retail, manufacturing and logistics – to begin reopening with modifications that reduce risk and establish a safer environment for workers and customers.
5/6 The state launched an interactive website to help Californians find COVID-19 community testing sites near them.
5/6 Governor Newsom issued an executive order waiving penalties on property taxes for residents and small businesses experiencing economic hardship based on COVID-19 and extending deadline for filing property tax statements.
5/6 Governor Newsom issued an executive order that creates a time-limited rebuttable presumption for accessing workers’ compensation benefits applicable to Californians who must work outside of their homes during the stay at home order.
5/1 Governor Newsom issued an executive order that temporarily broadens the capability of counties to enroll persons into the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program using various eligibility verification methods due to social distancing requirements.
APRIL
4/30 Governor Newsom issued an executive order allowing adults to obtain marriage licenses via videoconferencing rather than in person amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
4/30 California launchedcovid19.ca.gov/childcare to provide convenient access to safe and reliable child care options for working parents, including essential workers and vulnerable populations.
4/29 The Governor announced that that CalFresh recipients will receive the maximum benefits for the month of May and families with children eligible for free or reduced price meals are eligible to receive additional support thanks to the Pandemic Emergency Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT).
4/29 Philanthropy committed to a $15 million campaign to fund Farm to Family program through the end of the year.
4/29 The state expanded its Farm to Family program to help meet the growing demand at California food banks.
4/24 California is mobilizing more than 1,000 callers through the Social Bridging Project to proactively reach out to older Californians who are isolating at home.
4/24 The state is expanding Friendship Line California to provide statewide support to lonely and isolated older Californians.
4/24 California is launching a first-in-the-nation program that will enlist community restaurants to prepare and deliver meals to older Californians who are isolating at home during California’s stay at home order.
4/23 Governor Newsom issued an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including extensions for customers on several Department of Motor Vehicles deadlines and suspension of late fees for expired vehicle registrations.
4/23 Governor Newsom issued an executive order giving flexibility to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Medi-Cal providers on a variety of deadlines and requirements to ensure continuity of service to patients and customers.
4/23 Governor Newsom issued an executive order to empower schools to focus on responding to COVID-19 and to provide transparency to their communities.
4/23 Governor Newsom issued an executive order to stop debt collectors from garnishing COVID-19-related financial assistance.
4/23 Governor Newsom announced that most private student loan servicers have agreed to provide payment and other relief to borrowers, including more than 1.1 million Californians with privately held student loans.
4/21 California Volunteers’ launched the #CaliforniansForAll service initiative to connect Californians with safe volunteer opportunities and encourage those unable to physically volunteer to think creatively about ways to make a difference in their communities.
4/20 The state secured commitments from companies, business leaders, and philanthropists to provide Internet access for hundreds of thousands of households and laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets for over 70,000 students.
4/20 The California Public Utilities Commission is making $30 million available to help school districts ensure that families have Internet access and computing devices for distance learning.
4/20 The California State Transportation Agency is partnering with the City of Sacramento to convert and deploy seven transit buses to be used as super hotspots.
4/18 California negotiated master agreement template with Motel 6 which counties can now use to access these facilities for Project Roomkey.
4/17 Governor Newsom issued an executive order allowing temporary waivers to certain foster youth programsto ensure continuity of care in response to COVID-19.
4/17 Governor Newsom issued an executive order addressing upcoming admissions criteria for the CSU system, background checks for essential workers, and deadline extensions to real estate licenses and more.
4/16 Governor Newsom issued an executive order increasing health and safety standards by permitting workers at food facilities to wash their hands every 30 minutes, or as needed. (4/16/2020)
4/16 Governor Newsom issued an executive order to give two weeks of supplemental paid sick leave to certain food sector workers if they are subject to a quarantine or isolation order or medical directive.
4/15 Philanthropic partners committed to raising a $50 million to support undocumented Californians.
4/15 California invested $75 million in statewide Disaster Relief Assistance funding to provide financial support for immigrant workers affected by COVID-19.
4/15 The Employment Development Department is implementing a one-stop shop for those applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, including the self-employed and independent contractors.
4/15 The state launched a new initiative to expand call center hours at the Employment Development Department to better assist Californians with unemployment insurance applications.
4/14 Governor Newsom signed an executive order to address the release and reentry process at the Division of Juvenile Justice(DJJ) so that eligible youth serving time at DJJ can be discharged safely and expeditiously.
4/14 Governor Newsom outlined six critical indicators California will consider before modifying the stay-at-home-order and other COVID-19 interventions.
4/13 California invested $42 million to protect younger Californians who are at heightened risk for abuse and mistreatment due to COVID-19.
4/10 Governor Newsom announced the release of $100 million to support child care services, and to support child care providers who are stepping up to serve essential infrastructure workers and vulnerable populations and their children.
4/10 TheUSNS Mercy is taking non-COVID-19 patients to help decompress skilled nursing facilities in the Los Angeles area.
4/10 California is providing stipends to certified nurse assistants, licensed vocational nurses and other critical staff at nursing homesto make sure their needs are met.
4/9 The state created a program to provide doctors, nurses and other critical front-line health care workers access to no-cost or low-cost hotel rooms.
4/9 California is partnering with United Airlines, which will provide free, round-trip flights for volunteer medical professionals from across California and the country who join the state’s health care workforce.
4/9 The state will begin implementing new federal benefit payments of $600 on top of the weekly benefit received by California workers as part of the new Pandemic Additional Compensation (PAC) initiated by the CARES Act.
4/7 Governor Newsom issued an executive order that provides additional support for older adults and vulnerable young children.
4/7 Governor Newsom issued an executive order to help the state procure necessary medical suppliesto fight COVID-19.
4/7 California’s Surgeon General released new stress management playbooks for individuals, caregivers and kids.
4/7 California published a consolidated page of helplines and resources for those experiencing stress, anxiety or depression, facing substance abuse disorders, violence at home, or seeking to protect child welfare and address child abuse or neglect.
4/4 California secured 4,613 additional bedsto fight COVID-19 and is aggressively planning for a surge in hospitalizations in the coming weeks, aiming to add 50,000 beds to our existing hospital capacity of nearly 75,000 beds.
4/4 The Governor created a COVID-19 Testing Task Force, a public-private collaboration that will work with stakeholders to rapidly boost testing capacity. (4/4/2020)
4/4 California launched a new website,covid19supplies.ca.gov, to allow individuals and companies to donate, sell or offer to manufacture 13 of the most critical medical supplies including ventilators, N95 respirators and testing materials.
4/3 Governor Newsom issued an executive order allowing health care providers to use video chats and applications to provide health services without risk of penalty.
4/3 Governor Newsom signed an executive order expanding consumer protection against price gouging on critical items, such as food and medical supplies, during the COVID-19 crisis.
4/3 The state is securing thousands of isolation rooms in hotels and motels through Project Roomkey, for extremely vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness, to help flatten the curve & preserve hospital capacity.
4/3 California is the first state in the nation to secure FEMA approval for 75 percent federal cost-share for housing vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness.
4/2 Governor Newsom signed an executive order that will restrict water shutoffs to homes and small businesses while the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4/2 The state is providing $50 million in loan guarantees for small businesses that may not be eligible for federal relief.
4/2 California is also allowing small businesses to defer payment of sales and use taxes of up to $50,000, for up to 12 months.
4/2 Governor Newsom announced $17.8 million in new state initiatives to support California workers impacted by COVID-19. The allocation will come from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds with $7.8 million going to the Los Angeles region and $10 million made available statewide.
4/2 California is partnering with Google, which will be donating Chromebooks and will fund the use of 100,000 donated mobile hotspots to provide free and unlimited high-speed Internet connectivity for the remainder of the school year.
4/1 Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Providing for Expedited Resources for COVID-19 Response. Learn more.
4/1 Governor Newsom Announces Agreement Between Teachers, Classified Employees and School System Management to Support Student Instruction During COVID-19 Outbreak. Learn more.
MARCH
3/31 California launched a statewide hotline(833-544-2374) and call center in partnership with 2-1-1 to connect older Californians with essential services like food and medication.
3/31 Governor Newsom called for community members to check in on senior neighbors, friends, and family as part of the ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’
3/31 The state is urging local non-profits and faith-based organizations to call to check inon all of the older Californians in their networks.
3/31 In partnership with AARP, the state is sending a mailer to every older Californian with information and resources to adapt to the stay at order.
Governor Newsom issued an executive order to expand the health care workforceand staff at least an additional 50,000 hospital beds needed for the COVID-19 surge. (3/30/2020)
The state launched the California Health Corps– health care professionals with an active license, public health professionals, medical retirees, medical and nursing students, or members of medical disaster response teams in California are all encouraged to join and staff the surge in COVID-19 patients. (3/30/2020)
Governor Newsom signed an executive order providing relief to small businesses– it includes a 90-day extension in state and local taxes and extends licensing deadlines and requirements for a number of industries. (3/30/2020)
The state secured partnerships with leading digital and media platforms, businesses and celebrities from across the state on the COVID-19 public awareness campaign. (3/29/2020)
3/27 The Governor issued an executive order enabling the Chief Justice to take emergency actions for the state’s courts to be able to conduct business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3/27 Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Major Financial Relief Package: 90-Day Mortgage Payment Relief During COVID-19 Crisis. Governor Newsom secured support from Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo and nearly 200 state-chartered banks, credit unions, and servicers to protect homeowners and consumers. Read more and apply.
3/27 Field offices are temporarily closed to the public statewide beginning March 27. All appointments at this time have been canceled and no appointments are currently available. Please continue to check the DMV website for updates.
3/22: The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians as it relates to the cornonavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Click here.
3/19: Governor Newsom called for a Stay at Home Directive to preserve the public health and safety of all Californians; and ensure that our healthcare delivery systems are not overwhelmed. All residents have been ordered to stay inside their residences, and immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely necessary to take care of essential needs. Click here for details.
Governor Newsom signs executive Order ensuring State Funding for Schools Even in Event of Physical Closure. Click here to learn more.
IRS will waive penalties and interest on tax payments for 90 day. Click here to learn more (via Business Insider)
We are in constant communication with our largest member hospitals serving the Hollywood community, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA), Kaiser Permanente, Hollywood, and CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. They are working together and assure us they are well-prepared and all services are intact. Here you will find updates from our health care partners:
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS
Small Business Administration (SBA) UPDATE on SBA loans providing COVID-19 relief, on April 23 the House passed a $480 billion relief package that will be allocated to small businesses and healthcare providers. Here is what it entails:
$320 billion would go the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with forgivable loans to keep their workers employed during the crisis. $60 billion of this funding is specifically being set aside for small lenders and community financial institutions. $30 billion will go to community lenders, small banks, and credit unions, and the other $30 billion will be allocated for medium sized banks and credit unions.
$60 billion will be used to replenish the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan,which provides up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. (pending approval from President).
SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 with less paperwork.
LISC grants to small business – Deadline April 4! Thanks to a $2.5 million investment from Verizon, LISC is offering grants up to $10,000 to help small businesses fill urgent financial gaps until they can resume normal operations or until other more permanent financing becomes available. The first round of grants is closed, but a second round is expected to become available in April. Stay posted here for details.
The Facebook Small Business Grants Program is providing $4,000 grants to Small Businesses who have within 2 to 50 employers and are experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19.
USC Small Business Relief Grant Application is providing grants to businesses that are promoting the best interests of the community and that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Priority will be given to minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.
Salesforce Small Business Grants (West) is providing grants to organizations who have within 2 to 50 employers and that have been in business for at least two years.
Researching and applying for COVID-19 related loans and other funding opportunities for your small business or nonprofit can be overwhelming and confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Below we have provided you with information to free or low-cost funding and other business assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers SBA related funding assistance to small businesses and nonprofits economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and those who have already applied you can check on the status of a loan application by calling 1-800-659-2955/1-800-877-8339 (TTY) or by e-mail at DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
LA SBDC Business Advisors are able to assist small business owners at no cost with questions about disaster preparedness and recovery. Visit their website smallbiz.org to schedule an appointment.
L.A. CARES Corps is a partnership between the City and County to provide small businesses with the help they need to apply for federal loans.
TheCalifornia Capital Access Program (CalCAP) for Small Business encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing.
L.A. County Business Concierge Services. The County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans. Visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/small-business-services/ for more business resources.
RESTAURANT SUPPORT
REDUCED WORK HOURS (ALTERNATIVE TO LAY OFFS)
Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs — retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. Workers of employers who are approved to participate in the Work Sharing Program receive the percentage of their weekly UI benefit amount based on the percentage of hours and wages reduced, not to exceed 60 percent. Visit Work Sharing Program to learn more about its benefits for employers and employees, and how to apply.
POTENTIAL CLOSURES OR LAY OFFS
3/21: Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will meet with you to discuss your needs, help avert potential layoffs, and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses. For more information, refer to the Rapid Response Services for Businesses Fact Sheet (DE 87144RRB) (PDF) or contact your local America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM.
3/21: For Employees, if your hours have been reduced or your workplace has shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Workers who are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks are not required to actively seek work each week. However, they must remain able and available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week of benefits claimed and meet all other eligibility criteria. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week. The Governor’s Executive Order waives the one-week unpaid waiting period, so you can collect UI benefits for the first week you are out of work. If you are eligible, the EDD processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.
More information can be found at https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
3/20: If you are having difficulty with your insurance company, the California Department of Insurance recommends filing a Request for Assistance (RFA) with them. Click here to complete an RFA.
LEGAL SERVICES & STRATEGIES
LA Represents providing free COVID-19 related legal services for individuals and small businesses.
Employees who need leave to take care of children or family issues can also apply for Paid Family Leave (PFL) through State of California EDD. Use this link to register online. Do not call — the phone lines are swamped. Use the online application: Click Here
Employee Retention Credit for Employers Subject to Closure or Experiencing Economic Hardship This provision would provide a refundable payroll tax credit for 50 percent of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The credit is available to employers, including non-profits, whose operations have been fully or partially suspended as a result of a government order limiting commerce, travel or group meetings. The credit is also provided to employers who have experienced a greater than 50 percent reduction in quarterly receipts, measured on a year-over-year basis. Learn more.
Delay of Payment of Employer Payroll Taxes this provision would allow taxpayers to defer paying the employer portion of certain payroll taxes through the end of 2020, with all 2020 deferred amounts due in two equal installments, one at the end of 2021, the other at the end of 2022 Learn More.
Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Click here.
NONPROFIT SPECIFIC RESOURCES
Southern California Funders’ Discussion on COVID-19: Providing weekly webinars on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is far-reaching and includes major implications for nonprofits and the communities that they serve.
New online nonprofit directory connects Angelenos to service opportunities. Nonprofits working to provide services during this pandemic that are in need of volunteers can join the directory. And Angelenos who are looking for a way to put their particular skill sets to work can search the website for an appropriate organization. To get involved, visit volunteer.lamayor.org and click on the button that says “Nonprofit Directory.”
This information provided on this site is intended to provide accurate, general information regarding the coronavirus. Yet because laws and legal procedures are subject to frequent change and differing interpretations, and specific facts regarding a situation may differ, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce cannot ensure the information in this memo is current nor be responsible for any use to which it is put. Do not rely on this information without consulting an attorney or the appropriate agency about your rights in your particular situation.
At the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the health and well-being of our members and the community is a top priority. Like many of you, we have been closely monitoring the most recent developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, the immediate risk to residents of Los Angeles is low. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing, but we encourage you to be prepared and not to panic. The best way to be prepared is to be informed and heed the recommendations of the CDC and related government agencies.
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom and State public health experts announced the following via a press release:“Gatherings with 250 people or more should be rescheduled or canceled. Smaller gatherings can proceed if organizers implement 6 feet of social distancing.”
Since this is a situation that is evolving daily and very fluid, as a precaution the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has elected to reschedule our events in March & April which includes: the Installation Gala & Walk of Fame Celebration on March 26, the Business After Hours Mixer on March 24 and April 22, and the Heroes of Hollywood on April 23. We will update you with new dates once they are confirmed.
The following is a compilation of COVID-19 information that Assemblymember Richard Bloom’s Office shared – with a focus on the business community. I am hoping you find this helpful in highlighting a few of the resources and guidance statements available for you and your employees.
Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs — retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. Workers of employers who are approved to participate in the Work Sharing Program receive the percentage of their weekly UI benefit amount based on the percentage of hours and wages reduced, not to exceed 60 percent.
Visit Work Sharing Program to learn more about its benefits for employers and employees, and how to apply.
Potential Closure or Layoffs
Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will meet with you to discuss your needs, help avert potential layoffs, and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses. For more information, refer to the Rapid Response Services for Businesses Fact Sheet (DE 87144RRB) (PDF) or contact your local America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM.
Tax Assistance
Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-745-3886
Hearing impaired (TTY): 1-800-547-9565
Outside the U.S. or Canada: 1-916-464-3502
Resources
For more information related to disability, paid family leave, and unemployment benefits, visit our Coronavirus 2019 FAQs.
To learn about employee leave options, compensation, and salary, visit the Labor Commissioner’s Office FAQs on Coronavirus Disease.
This week, the Hollywood Chamber recognizes 25 Degrees as our Restaurant of the Week! Located inside the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 25 Degrees is an upscale American Burger Bar named after the precise temperature between a medium rare and well-done hamburger.
This year’s Installation & Awards Gala is on the horizon! Join us as we induct new board members and celebrate 60 years of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and spend an evening under the stars celebrating the year’s accomplishments and looking to new opportunities in the future.
Our featured Restaurant of the Week is Rao’s! Rao’s is a culinary national treasure. Widely acclaimed for it’s authentic, southern Neapolitan Italian cooking and its home-style family ambiance, Rao’s was honored with a pinnacle three stars from New York Times restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton, who describes the cuisine, “exquisitely simple Italian cooking.”
Corporate Menu
