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    Local Matching Marketing Funds Program
    Tuesday, January 19, 2021
    Apply to Hearst Bay Area's matching marketing fund today to start 2021 strong! Sharing the optimism of an approaching new year, we also recognize the road to ‘business as usual’ will be uncertain in the midst of this pandemic. As the voice of the Bay Area, we want to do our part to connect our readers with local businesses and organizations so that we, as a community, could recover faster and ...read more
    Categories: Community, Economic
    College of Marin- New Short Term Training Programs
    Wednesday, January 13, 2021
    Short-Term Career Training Academies Online courses and programs leading to employment and higher wages March 1-May 28, 2021 Enrollment starts Jan. 4, 2021 College Credit Trainings ($46/unit + fees. Financial aid available)  Apply to COM, then enroll in required classes through MyCOMRegister Here for Online Orientation.   Office Technology The following courses prepare you to work as a ...read more
    Categories: Education, Community, Economic
    County Health Department Waives Late Fees on Food Facility and Body Art Facilities/Practitioners
    Wednesday, January 13, 2021
    Our Environmental Health Services recognizes the severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health orders for public health and safety have had on local businesses. In addition to assisting the County’s response to the pandemic as disaster service workers, our health inspectors continue to serve businesses to ensure the safety of employees and customers. We are waiving all late ...read more
    Categories: Economic , Community
    Bank of America- Student Leaders program accepting applications
    Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    Through Student Leaders®, Bank of America recognizes high school students who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. We connect Student Leaders to tools and resources to help make communities better.As a Student Leader, you will: Work as a paid intern at a local nonprofit for eight weeksAttend the weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.*Develop leadership and career ...read more
    Categories: Community, Education
    COVID-19 Curative Drive Thru Sites
    Friday, January 08, 2021
    Marin County’s partnership with Curative Inc. is expanding to bring additional self-administered, oral swab testing to Marin. Six locations were announced on December 17, and a seventh location that will operate five days per week is set to open on Wednesday, January 6. The new drive-through testing location in San Rafael offers FDA-authorized pain-free swabbing that is self-administered. Instead ...read more
    Categories: Community, Chamber
    PG&E Offering More Than 120 College Scholarships Totaling Nearly $300,000
    Friday, January 01, 2021
    SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence that’s a PG&E customer in Northern and Central California.   More than 120 awards totaling nearly $300,000 are being made available through PG&E’s ...read more
    Categories: Education, Press Release, Community
    CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
    Wednesday, December 30, 2020
    On November 30th, 2020, the State of California announced the allocation of $500 million for COVID-19 Relief Grant for Small Businesses. Grants of up to $25,000 will be distributed to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the State of California.   Applications Open! Application Closes January 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM   Please note, this is NOT a first come first serve grant. All ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic

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