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CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grant Program
The California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program will award funds to eligible businesses and nonprofits that have incurred costs for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave in the 2022 calendar year. Funds are limited and will be awarded based on eligibility and availability of funds.
This Program was created in accordance with California AB 152 and is administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Application portal powered by Lendistry.
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The Center's May Newsletter
Welcome to The Center’s May 2023 newsletter! This month, we’re hosting virtual and in-person events to catalyze opportunities for small business owners and their communities.
This month’s feature: Technology is driving small business recovery
The Center's April Newsletter
Welcome to The Center’s April 2023 newsletter! April is Financial Literacy Month, and we’re bringing you tools and resources to help you take charge of your financial future and get you closer to your goals.
This month’s feature: Closing the digital divide for small businesses
The Center's March Newsletter
Welcome to The Center’s March 2023 newsletter honoring Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.
This month’s feature: Women Making History: Q&A with Teresa Bazemore