News that Matters to You
Want to know what SBDC clients and teams have been up to, as well as learn more about trending industry topics in the region and beyond? Take a look at these stories about small business, entrepreneurs, partnering organizations, and other topics featured in San Diego and Imperial counties’ news.
“Microbusinesses” Could Receive $2,500 COVID-19 Relief Grants
By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office | “Microbusinesses” across San Diego County hurt by COVID-19 could soon be getting $2,500 boosts after County supervisors approved a grant program Tuesday funded in part by
Accessity Receives $625,000 in Federal Funding to Help Small Businesses
By Jerraryn Davis | Accesity Coordinator | Nearly 50% of California small businesses are at risk of shutting down Data shows that businesses owned by people of color have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19
Wages Increase as Does Cost of Doing Business, Job Expectations
Jan. 1 brought a $1 increase in California’s minimum wage, however some local economists say that isn’t the primary factor fueling an apparent workforce shortage as many business owners struggle to make ends meet. San
SBDC Advisor Cheryl Brown Receives Most Prestigious NECA Award
National Electrical Contractors Association honors small business advocate and instructor. The National Electrical Contractors Association celebrated San Diego and Imperial small business teacher as well as leader Cheryl Brown at their annual gala last weekend
ChargeNet ‘Supercharges’ with $6.2M in Series Seed Funding
Aligned Climate Capital leads investment as first fast EV charging stations about to debut. SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChargeNet, a software platform start-up that integrates electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, energy storage and solar power with a
Small Businesses Face Deadline to Apply for this COVID-Era Relief Program
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans helped provide a lifeline to businesses during the pandemic. The cutoff for applying for funding is Dec. 31. BY NATALLIE ROCHA | SMALL BUSINESS REPORTER, THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE As