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COVID-19 Tool Kit
The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce aims to provide you timely, relevant, and useful information to get you back open and operating safely. Our phone number is 415-454-4163, and our email is frontdesk@srchamber.com.
We update this page as new information becomes available and give credit to authors/sources whenever possible
Private Venues and Event Guidelines: (new April 14) new guidelines on outdoor venues with live audiences too
County will host an information session for event businesses on April 21st at 2:30pm. Zoom link here.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93329853728?pwd=MDFzdklhSXpRT0JFcTM3MFNGSDlqZz09
Meeting ID: 933 2985 3728
Passcode: 086712
New Funding Opportunities to help your business:
* Restaurant Revitalization Grants- what you need to know
* Marin County Small Business Fund - MEDA
* Grants for Nonprofit Cultural Institutions- Opens March 16th
* PPP Second Draw - Current info on SBA Website- Extended to May 31st
CA Small Business Relief Grant Funding- Round 6 Opens on April 28th
COVID-19 Financial Resources -direct link to Marin Recovers
Fiserv Back2Business Grant Program- New March 15th. Closes March 29. This grant is up to $10k for black and minority owned businesses.
SNF Grant Program- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Small Business Growth and Recovery Fund-New. Deadline is March 19th. Targeted towards businesses owned by people of color, women and veterans as well as those in lower-income communities
10k Amber Grant- New. Deadline is March 31st. Grants for women-owned businesses.
Shuttered Venues Operators Grant Program-
Vaccination Sites:
Marin County Vaccination Options
TWO places to register (Register at BOTH)
1) Marin County Vaccine Sign-up and Interest Form - County of Marin HHS
2) Sign Up for CA Vaccine at myturn.ca.gov - State of CA
Marin County Vaccination Stats Dashboard - County of Marin HHS
Vaccine FAQ - State of CA -
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ - County of Marin HHS
Phone Line to Aid with Vaccine Appointments- (833)- 641-1988
Vaccine Talks:
Marin HHS Covid-19 Events hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Talk where you can learn about the vaccines, getting vaccinated, and the truth about some myths and misinformation. Please find the meeting information below:
Topic: Marin HHS COVID-19 Vaccine Talk
Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. from March 9 until May 27, 2021
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99480065846?pwd=Q3ZJRzh4Y0J6RURiamRSQkN4NEVldz09
Meeting ID: 994 8006 5846
Passcode: 264088
Where can I get tested for free?
Marin COVID-19 Testing Information
Community Testing
If you are uninsured or cannot get a test through your medical provider, Marin County residents can access free COVID-19 testing at select community test sites listed below. Access is prioritized for those patients who do not have insurance.
Testing by LHI - Logistics Health Incorporated:
Advance appointments required; no walk-ups allowed. Make your appointment by calling (888) 634-1123 or visiting online: lhi.care / covidtesting
- San Rafael: Tuesdays - Saturdays; 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00PM – 7:00 (1177 E. Francisco Blvd)
Testing by Curative:
Advance appointments encouraged; walk-ins available as daily testing supply allows. Appointments open 3-4 days prior to scheduled testing date. Make your appointment by visiting online: curative.com. Curative offers self-collected oral fluid swab testing that is observed and directed by an on-site healthcare worker. See our Statement on Curative Testing.
- Bolinas: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Bolinas Fire Station (100 Mesa Road)
- Larkspur: Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Piper Park (250 Doherty Drive)
- Novato: Fridays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Novato Library (1720 Novato Boulevard)
- San Anselmo: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; United Market (100 Red Hill Avenue)
- San Rafael: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Marin Health and Wellness Campus (3260 Kerner Blvd)
- San Rafael: Armory "Jury Duty" Parking Lot near Marin Civic Center (Armory Drive)
- Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sausalito: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Lot #2, 50-98 Humboldt Ave.
- Tomales: Every other Wednesday (starting Jan. 27), 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Tomales Fire Station (599 Dillion Beach Road)
What are the latest regulations I need to abide by?
Where can I find PPE?
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Free Face Masks - call the Chamber office at 415-454-4163. Supply is limited but we do have stock.
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Face Masks, Hand sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, and more - Adco Marketing
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Face Masks, Social Distancing Floor Graphics, and more- BBcommunications, CharlesDHelbig@gmail.com
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Corporate Media Systems- Temperature Check Tablets call 415-457-9550
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Local Performance Masks @ https://tandbsports.com/collections/face-masks
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Contactless Point of Sale- The City POS- https://thecitypos.com/
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National Print + Promo - http://www.nationalprintpromo.net
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Minuteman Press of Marin - http://www.Minuteman-Marin.com
Where can I find COVID-19 signage for my business:
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Staples-https://www.staples.com/covid+19+safety+signs/directory
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Fast Signs- https://www.fastsigns.com/san-francisco-ca/105-san-rafael
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SpeedPro Marin- https://www.speedpro.com/san-rafael/covid-signage/
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National Print + Promo - http://www.nationalprintpromo.net
Additional supplies for my business:
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Distance Dividers-Mimi at The Party Queen 415.259.1078 | www.thepartyqueen.com
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Marin Recovers website- Status of what's open now and next phase
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Data Under $150k- list of loan amounts and what city
Other resources for your business:
Discounted Internet Opportunities( 60 days free for new users of Internet Essentials)- Comcast
What should I do if I am laying off employees?
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CURRENT - * Rapid Response Layoff Assistance Webinar Series (Wednesdays at 10 a.m.) - WANB
What can I get financial assistance if I am self-employed?
This is a partnership with CAMEO, Renaissance Center, and Legal Aid at Work. To participate in this clinic, call (415) 484-8372 or fill out the online form. A volunteer will ask you a few questions in order to set up an appointment for you with a Legal Aid At Work counselor.
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Hear what members are saying!
I’m Jan Goldberg, founding partner of Delicious Catering. We joined the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, but aside from attending a few mixers, we didn’t know how much value the Chamber would provide us as a small business until we became a Green Certified business. I began to attend meetings of the Green Committee of the Chamber, and learned about Marin Sanitary Service’s composting program and Food to Energy program. This has helped us as we try to achieve our goal of Zero Waste.
Since we are located in East San Rafael, we have joined the East San Rafael Working Group (ESRWG). When parking became a problem in our area, this group helped voice our concerns, and we have benefitted from the new parking rules on Kerner Blvd.
During the pandemic, our business has been severely affected. In order to survive, we need to trim costs as much as possible. When the bill for our Health Permit came, I called the Environmental Health office to see if we could get all or part of the fee deferred. I knew that the more businesses who contacted them, the more likely that there would be some accommodation. I reached out to Joanne Webster, and she brought the issue to the countywide group of Chambers of Commerce, who saw the value of supporting our request. The result is a deferment of half the fee for now, with the remaining fee to be paid in 3 months. I know all food businesses appreciate this!
Since COVID 19, we hear people say “We are all in this together”. As a member of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, we at Delicious Catering know that it is true!
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