SAN ANSELMO BUSINESS UPDATE
June 29, 2020

Special 4th of July Posters

Contact the Economic Development Committee (EDC) for the new "Open for Business" branded posters to help promote our local businesses. We have two special posters for the 4th of July holiday. The campaign was designed to appeal to San Anselmo’s sense of community and connectedness, create town esprit and be light hearted in these serious times. When posted throughout Town, posters convey the sense of a vibrant, resilient, energized community and let people know that we’re open for business. If you don't see a poster that fits your type of business, please let us know and we will be happy to create one for you. To view recommended poster hanging guidelines and to see the full line of available posters, click here.

Please contact us for the  free posters. Let us deliver one to you by signing up here:  ORDER FORM  or pick up signs in Town Council Chambers lobby (weekdays).  
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"On the Avenue" Weekend Street Opening Hours Change 

In response to requests by the downtown merchants, the "On the Avenue" project, which opens portions of San Anselmo Avenue for pedestrian use, will operate on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday during the day and in the evenings. This change will allow for more convenient vehicular access to downtown stores during the daytime hours on Saturdays.

This change will only affect the closure on San Anselmo Avenue between Tamalpais and Tunstead Avenues. The closure between the Pine Street parking lot and Woodland Avenue will continue to close from Friday evenings through Sunday evenings.

We are encouraging the community to come downtown and eat, walk, shop and dine!

Additional Businesses Allowed to Open Today

The Marin County Health Department is allowing additional businesses to open today including hair salons, barbers and indoor dining at restaurants. All businesses and organizations preparing to reopen must complete a Site-Specific Protection Plan (SPP) to define how a business will reopen in a safe and clean manner for patrons and employees. 
To review the most current business reopening guidelines visit Marin Recovers 
https://marinrecovers.com/reopening-status/

Free Permits for Temporary Outdoor Uses

The Town is accepting applications for temporary outdoor dining and outdoor business activities. This allows restaurants and businesses to use outdoor spaces to resume operations in compliance with social distancing requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. The application may be found here. Contact Dmitriy Laptev in Building/Public Works or stop by Town Hall (upstairs) between 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Monday - Thursday. Don't forget to wear a mask. 

Town To Give $13,000 to Small Business Relief Fund

The Town Council approved a matching donation of $13,000 for the San Anselmo Small Business Relief Fund. The  San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is leading a fundraising effort using the San Anselmo Community Foundation as the fiscal arm, to allow private contributions to the fundraising to be tax-deductible. The County of Marin will also contribute $13,000 towards the local fundraising goals. To donate click here.
 
A percentage of funds will go towards direct assistance to qualifying small businesses and a percentage will be used to provide marketing and related support to the local business community.

Apply for $1,000 Small Business Grant by July 3

Business Licenses Extension Period Expires Tuesday

The Town Council extended the due date for business license taxes for San Anselmo businesses to June 30, 2020. Business license taxes are due July 1.  If you have questions please contact the Finance Department at (415) 258-4600 or ap@townofsananselmo.org.  The Finance Department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. upstairs in Town Hall. Don't forget to wear a mask. 

Small Business Loan Applications Available Again

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications are available. Click here to apply for the loan and the advance. All businesses and non-profits are allowed to apply again. 

The deadline for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications is June 30. There is still more than $100 billion left in the fund, so it's not too late to apply. Check with your existing bank contact the Marin SBDC for assistance. If you have already received your PPP loan and have questions about the loan forgiveness application, please contact the Marin SBDC. 

If you need free assistance, please contact the Marin Small Business Development Center (Marin SBDC) soon so they can connect you to a loan Advisor. Sign up here.

Marin SBDC Online Seminar & Training Calendar

 
The following online seminars are being offered by the Marin County Small Business Development Center at no cost! to our San Anselmo businesses. To learn more and sign up, click on the provided links.
 
Instagram:Tips & Strategies to Adapt and Connect Now
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
https://www.marinsbdc.org/events/instagram-tips-strategies-adapt-and-connect-now
 
Retail and Restaurants Lease Negotiations during COVID 19
This seminar is intended for both landlords and tenants
https://www.marinsbdc.org/events/retail-and-restaurant-lease-negotiations-during-covid-19
 
The Customer Experience in the New Dine in Reality
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
https://www.marinsbdc.org/events/customer-experience-new-dine-reality-0
 
Facebook: Tips & Strategies to Adapt and Connect Now
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
https://www.marinsbdc.org/events/facebook-tips-strategies-adapt-and-connect-now