For business questions and resources, please contact COVID-Business@sdcounty.ca.gov

Resources and Updates November 16, 2020

Online Forum Q&A Join us this Wednesday, November 18th at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM for our online forum for the

business community! These telebriefs are an opportunity to connect with County representatives and

business partners, share information, and get answers to questions you may have.

• You can pre-submit questions for the telebrief in advance here before we begin at 9:30 AM.

• You can also ask questions during the call through the online chat feature. Speakers will

answer as many questions as possible during the one-hour telebrief.

• To listen-in only, call: 1-669-900-6833 and enter the meeting ID provided.

https://zoom.us/j/157409037

Meeting ID: 157 409 037

Submit Telebriefing Questions

Status update as of 11/15/20. To learn more about state monitoring metrics, visit cdph.ca.gov.

Stay connected during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health pandemic. View and share English and Spanish resources that will help you stay up to date on all COVID-19 related issues as they emerge.

Check out the new Business Referral Guidelines during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health pandemic. View and share helpful resources and learn how the Business Sector can help.

BUSINESS UPDATES

Local Updates

Thanksgiving Guidance

Winter Holiday Guidance

Holiday Charitable Feeding Guidance

Free Flu Shots in San Diego County The influenza vaccine is now available at doctors’ offices and pharmacies throughout San Diego

County and is covered by medical insurance. To learn more, please visit our website and see the

following materials:

• Flu Vaccine Locations (English)

• Flu Shot Locations (Spanish)

• Link to the Influenza Watch was added to the Immunization Unit Home page

• Flu vs COVID-19 (English) ����

• Flu vs COVID-19 (Spanish) ����

• Flu and COVID-19 FAQs (English) ����

• Flu and COVID-19 FAQs (Spanish) ����

• CDC – Who Needs a Flu Vaccine? ����

State Update

#GratefulTable Dine Out Campaign

This November, we’re asking you to support your neighborhood restaurants and show gratitude for

the restaurant workers who make our meals possible. It’s that simple! By dining out, you’ll be helping

your favorite restaurants and their crew members. The Grateful Table Dine Out is also raising awareness and donations for the nonprofit Restaurants Care relief fund for struggling restaurant workers.

How It Works 1. Dine Out in November! Dine out al fresco, order take out, get delivery – just dine out.

2. Able to do more? Chip in to the Restaurants Care relief fund. This fund is 100% donation-

based and our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go far. Donate here.

3. You can win a $500 to your favorite restaurant! To enter, post a photo of your meal, tag the

restaurant, and use the hashtag #gratefultablesweepstakes. If you win, we’ll give you a $500

to that restaurant! You eat, our treat. Learn more.

For Restaurants 1. It’s so easy! There’s no fee, no special menu. We’re promoting all California restaurants.

2. Use our free, downloadable assets to promote your restaurant. Want to be featured? Add a

“Donate” option for your guests. Sign up here.

3. We could buy a $500 gift card to YOUR restaurant! To enter, post a photo of your meal, tag

the restaurant, and use the hashtag #gratefultablesweepstakes. If you win, we’ll give you a

$500 to that restaurant! You eat, our treat. Learn more.

NEWS FOR BUSINESSES & EMPLOYERS

Pack the Pantry

Did you know that 50% of local college students face food insecurities? During this season of giving,

help us raise money and donate food to local San Diego and Riverside county college students who

face food insecurities.

Click here to donate to a specific college.

Preventing COVID-19 Infections at the Workplace

COVID-19 Training for Employers

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect

workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread

in the community. This course provides information on COVID-19 and general guidance to protect

workers and prevent the spread of this infectious disease in the workplace.

COVID-19 Training for Workers Information for workers about COVID-19 and how to prevent its spread at the workplace. COVID-19

is considered a hazard in most workplaces because the disease is widespread in the community.

Workers, including employees, volunteers, temporary workers, independent contractors, and any

other types of workers, are encouraged to take this course to better understand how COVID-19

spreads, what employers are required to do to protect workers, and what everyone can do to stay

safe on the job and prevent the spread of this disease.

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Business community is adaptive, innovative, and resilient every day… and we want to hear from you about your success stories!

• Has your business adjusted to our new norm successfully?

• Did you provide support to the community in a profound way?

• Was a collaboration effort established to adapt safe social distancing practices?

• Any other successes you would like to share?

Share your story and photos by sending us an email to COVID-Business@sdcounty.ca.gov with

the subject line: Supporting Local Businesses. A member from our team will follow-up with you for

more information.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation November 19: Special Edition of Path Forward with CDC Director Robert Redfield Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET U.S. Chamber President Suzanne Clark and the CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield will discuss the

current state of the pandemic, where things stand in the search for a vaccine, and what businesses

should be doing to prepare for the coming months.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce November 17: Post Election Analysis: Business Lobbyists Assess What’s Next Time: 3:00 PM ET Business leaders across the country have faced innumerable challenges in 2020, from keeping their

doors open and their employees safe, to adapting to new business models. Join Women Taking The

Lead on Tuesday, November 17th at 3pm ET as we unpack the results of the 2020 elections and

tackle what’s ahead in the lame-duck session of Congress and in 2021.

Go-BIZ Get Digital California November: Digital Bootcamp Time: Different sessions at different times. Please see below. Through these training sessions, many small businesses will prep for the holiday e-commerce

shopping season. We’ll have top experts leading the workshops who specialize in a variety of topics.

Plus, many of our trainers will offer free, follow-up one-on-one help for all attendees.

There are 2 different sessions to choose from:

• Session D: Tuesdays, Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 @ 1:00pm -2:30pm

• Session E: Wednesdays, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 @ 11:00am -12:30pm

San Diego Latino Health Coalition (Español) ����

Noviembre 17: Sesión Virtual Comunitaria: La Experiencia Coronavirus Hora: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

U.S. Chamber of Commerce November 18: Blueprint: Maximizing Your Online Sales Time: 12:00 PM ET Join us this week for an interactive discussion focused on helping businesses take their e-commerce

systems to a new level. From customer outreach to product delivery, we’ll give you the tools and

insight you need to make the most of your digital sales strategy. Host Jeanette Mulvey, Content

Director at CO—, will lead the conversation that combines advice from experts with practical insights

from small business owners.

Entrepreneur November 18: Motivating Trends: Building Small-Business Resiliency in a Pandemic Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Journalist and CultureBanx CEO Kori Hale will interview renowned keynote speaker, futurist, award-

winning author, and Global Innovation Evangelist for Salesforce, Brian Solis. For nearly three

decades, Solis has helped executives of leading brands and startups understand what’s happening

and why, visualize future trends, and deliver the future they want to see.

Attendees of this webinar will learn:

• The top trends impacting SMBs via Salesforce’s annual SMB Trends Report

• Data-backed insights from new research from 2,000+ SMB leaders

• New ways to drive innovation through digital transformation

• Strategies to plan for the future and build resilience

San Diego Latino Health Coalition (English) ����

November 19: Community Education Session: The COVID-19 Experience

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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COVID-19 POSTERS

To request English or Spanish posters for your business, please e-mail

COVID-Business@sdcounty.ca.gov with the following details:

• Contact Information (Name, Phone, Email)

• Language materials needed English, Spanish, or both

• Number of requested items

• Address for postal delivery

Additional resources and materials are available here for your use.

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