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COVID-19 Business Guidelines and Resources
Guidance for Employers and Employees
This page contains resources for the City of Napa’s business community in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As this situation rapidly evolves, we are coordinating with the Napa County Public Health, business assistance partners, and stakeholders. The Economic Development Division is committed to keeping our local business community informed of all the resources that are and will become readily available.
Check out these resource flyers:
*5 Actions Community Members to Help Local Businesses*
*5 Actions Local Businesses Can Take*
For the most up-to-date information please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website (CDC), CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employees, and the County of Napa’s Public Health Division
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Orientación para empleadores y empleados
Esta página contiene recursos para la comunidad empresarial de la Ciudad de Napa en respuesta al brote de COVID-19. A medida que esta situación evoluciona rápidamente, nos estamos coordinando con la División de Salud Pública del Condado de Napa, los agencias asistencia comercial y líderes comunitarios. La División de Desarrollo Económico se compromete a mantener informada a nuestra comunidad empresarial local sobre todos los recursos que están y estarán disponibles.
Para obtener la información más actualizada, visite el sitio web del Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), la Guía de CDC para empresas y empleados (página actualmente en ingles), y la División de Salud Pública del Condado de Napa (página en ingles pero contiene recursos en español).
- COVID-19 Updates and additional partner resources
- Remote Training and Workshops
- Relief Grants and Loans
- Workforce Assistance for Employers, Employees, and Unemployed
- Tax Filings
- NEW ABC Licensing Resources
- Pick Up Priority Sign Program
Updates:
Updated 3/30/2020
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARE Act: See this document for resources, tips, and explanations of the CARE Act. Very useful!
- Napa Valley Register List of Open Businesses: Please fill out this form if your business is open for business during the shelter-in-place order. The Register will be publishing the list shortly and we will provide and update.
- Notice for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensees: Licensees with bona fide eating places (i.e. restaurants) selling beer, wine and pre-mixed cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery are required to post the following notice in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open container laws. For your convenience we’ve included an easy to print PDF for the purposes of posting on the licensed premises. Please click here to access the PDF.
- Pick-Up Priority Signs: The City of Napa is providing temporary loading zones and curbside parking instructions to businesses for delivery, take-out, and online orders through the suspension of dine-in services under the State and County orders aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Please note that the City will not install temporary Food Pick-Up Priority signs in a private lot. You can apply for this service by completing this form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tony Valadez, Parking Manager, at [email protected].
- Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulatory Relief: Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of California, Article XX, Section 22, and in furtherance of Governor Newsom’s emergency declarations and orders regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is temporarily suspending enforcement of specific legal prohibitions identified in this link: https://www.abc.ca.gov/notice-of-regulatory-relief/
- State of California Tax Extensions Due to COVID-19: During this time of need, the State of California is supporting individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 so they can focus on their health and wellbeing. If you’re a taxpayer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, review these resources for more information. Check back for updates on COVID-19 and California income and consult with a tax professional. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/covid-19/index.html
- IRS Extends Deadline for Filings to July 15, 2020: This relief only applies to federal income tax (including tax on self-employment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2020, not state tax payments or deposits or payments of any other type of federal tax. Taxpayers also will need to file income tax returns in 42 states plus the District of Columbia. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline. The IRS urges taxpayers to check with their state tax agencies for those details. For more information follow this link and consult with a tax professional: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-2020
Sites to Follow for Latest Updates:
Napa County/ Condado de Napa: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus
State of California/ Estado de California: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
Additional Partner Resources
Napa Downtown Association (DoNapa): DoNapa has a list of restaurants and shopping options that are open to takeaway, curbside, and online ordering in the downtown corridor.
Visit Napa Valley Coronavirus Toolkit: Visit Napa Valley has a toolkit containing talking points, messaging, business impact metrics, and other resources.
North Bay Workforce Alliance: The Workforce Alliance has additional resources and updates related to businesses and workers and the COVID-19 outbreak.
Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Offers free one-on-one consulting to small businesses on a variety of topics from business plans to marketing plans. Consulting can be done remotely and they also have a range of additional resources such as webinar workshops, loan information, etc.
The US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide: The website has updated resources and guidance to help small businesses cope with uncertainty.
Remote Training and Workshops
Napa-Sonoma SBDC COVID-19 Webinars:
SBDC is offering free online webinars to support businesses. Please visit their website for the most up-to-date list of events: https://www.napasonomasbdc.org/covid19-webinars
- SBDC Webinar: Emergency Cash Flow Resources & Opportunities
Northern California SBDC hosts a panel of expert advisors who will offer suggestions and answer your questions on how small businesses can cope with tight cash flow during the COVID-19 emergency. Panelists include expert financial advisors from across the Norcal SBDC network.
Date: Wednesday, March 18th | Time: 11pm (PST) | Webinar Registration link: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46392
- SBDC Webinar: Prepping to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Loans
Northern California SBDC Hosts a panel of advisors to answer your questions on how small businesses can prepare and apply for an SBA Economic Injury Loan Panelists include expert financial advisors from across the Norcal SBDC network as well as a representative from the Small Business Administration.
Date: Thursday March 19th | Time: 11pm (PST) | Webinar Registration link: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46393
- SBDC Webinar: Restaurants Responding to COVID-19
Louise Dawson, NorCal Regional SBDC Restaurant Specialist, will be hosting a webinar for the restaurant and hospitality community and industry specific information in response to COVID 19. Representatives from EDD to help restaurants manage workforce, ABC to talk about licenses that are not active for 30 days and other potential lifting of restrictions during this time, the Health Department to give best practices for those restaurants who are remaining open for to-go and delivery services and the SBA on disaster loans.
Date: Friday, March 20th | Time: 2pm (PST) | Webinar Registration link: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46394
Recording: https://vimeo.com/399542634/5401034cde
Grants and Loans Relief for Businesses
Our partners at the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center are ready to support businesses and help them engage in COVID-19 financial resources. Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster.
For more help in English, please contact: Mary Cervantes, Director of SBDC, Email: [email protected] Phone: 707-256-7253
Para ayuda en Español, contacte a: Mariana Almaraz | Email: [email protected] Phone: 707-293-6088.
State Resources
California’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians as it relates to the COVID-19 outbreak. Some key resources include
CA Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK): IBank offers loan programs for businesses affected by disasters in California. IBank, a unit within California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), offers the following loan programs for businesses from one to 750 employees (small businesses)
California Capital Access Program (CalCAP): Encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing. CalCAP is a loan loss reserve program which may provide up to 100% coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. Loans are available up to $5 million.
Federal Resources
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Napa Business are eligible to access the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Fund. The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES) Act
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist businessowners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there willbe many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers. This guide above provides information about the majorprograms and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional taxprovisions that are outside the scope of SBA.
Other Access to Capital
SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to utilize when operating their business. For more information on loans or how to connect with a lender, visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans.
IRS Tax Relief: The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus.
The Federal Government is expected to be providing further resources for employers and employees impacted by COVID-19 outbreak. Will will update this page as we know more.
Workforce Assistance for Employers, Employees, and Unemployed
Our Partners at the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay and CareerPoint Napa are ready to support employers, employees, and those that are unemployed. They are up to date on the latest COVID-19 resources and are ready to help!
For more help in English, please contact these loca/ Para ayuda en Español, contacte a:
CareerPoint Napa offers the following services for Employers, Employees, and Unemployed community members:
IMMEDIATE UPDATES
In an effort to minimize coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure, CareerPoint NAPA has cancelled all workshops & hiring events until further notice. We encourage our consumers to complete job search activities by phone or email. We are unable to offer one-to-one assistance.
REQUEST RESUME OR JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Resume and job search assistance will continue to be offered remotely by phone and email.
Times: Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.
Phone: 707-253-4134
Request Job Leads by email
Sign Up for CalJOBs
APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI), FAMILY LEAVE, OR DISABILITY BENEFITS (SDI)
If you require assistance or information applying for UI or SDI, call EDD directly or apply online.
Apply Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Apply Online for Disability Benefits (SDI)
Additional EDD resources
Helpful Phone Numbers:
- Apply by Phone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 1-866-333-4606
- Live representatives are available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Disability Insurance: 1-800-480-3287 - Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Paid Family Leave: 1-877-238-4373 - Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other Local Resources
CareerPoint North Bay: CareerPoint is a network of workforce development experts and resources for job seekers.
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay [Insert Hyperlink to website]: Workforce Alliance has a network of career centers, employment and training initiatives, and programs to support the workforce.
Workforce Alliance resources include:
State Resources
California’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians as it relates to the COVID-19 outbreak. Some key resources include:
Reduced Work Hours, Potential Closure or Layoffs, and Tax Assistance: Resource link with a variety of support services to individuals affected by COVID-19 in California
Work Sharing Program: Employers can apply for the Work Sharing Program if they are looking for alternatives to layoffs due to reduced production, services, or other conditions. This program helps you keep your trained employees so that when business conditions improve, you can avoid the expense of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees, and save your employees the hardship of becoming fully unemployed.
Partial Claims: Partial claims are for employees whose employers want to keep them but have temporarily laid them off or reduced their hours. A partial Unemployment Insurance claim can be used for any claimant who works less than their normal full-time hours, and whose employers want to keep them.
Request resume or job search assistanceResume and job search assistance will continue to be offered remotely by phone and email.
Times: Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.
Phone: 707-253-4134
Request Job Leads by email
Sign Up for CalJOBsApply for unemployment insurance (UI), family leave, or disability benefits (SDI) If you require assistance or information applying for UI or SDI, call EDD directly or apply online.
Apply Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Apply Online for Disability Benefits (SDI)
Additional EDD resources
Updated 3/20/2020
- State of California Tax Extensions Due to COVID-19: During this time of need, the State of California is supporting individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 so they can focus on their health and wellbeing. If you’re a taxpayer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, review these resources for more information. Check back for updates on COVID-19 and California income and consult with a tax professional. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/covid-19/index.html
- IRS Extends Deadline for Filings to July 15, 2020: This relief only applies to federal income tax (including tax on self-employment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2020, not state tax payments or deposits or payments of any other type of federal tax. Taxpayers also will need to file income tax returns in 42 states plus the District of Columbia. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline. The IRS urges taxpayers to check with their state tax agencies for those details. For more information follow this link and consult with a tax professional: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-2020
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulatory Relief
Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of California, Article XX, Section 22, and in furtherance of Governor Newsom’s emergency declarations and orders regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is temporarily suspending enforcement of specific legal prohibitions identified in this link: https://www.abc.ca.gov/notice-of-regulatory-relief/
Notice for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensees: Licensees with bona fide eating places (i.e. restaurants) selling beer, wine and pre-mixed cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery are required to post the following notice in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open container laws. For your convenience we’ve included an easy to print PDF for the purposes of posting on the licensed premises. Please click here to access the PDF.
Pick-Up Priority Signs: The City of Napa is providing temporary loading zones and curbside parking instructions to businesses for delivery, take-out, and online orders through the suspension of dine-in services under the State and County orders aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Please note that the City will not install temporary Pick-Up Priority signs in a private lot.
You can apply for this service by completing this form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tony Valadez, Parking Manager, at [email protected]
You can also see participating businesses on this google map.