City of 29 Palms Business Assistance Programs
Business Operations Assistance Program: Offers businesses the opportunity to submit for reimbursement of up to $5,000 for costs related to transitioning to outdoor business operations. Applications are due by December 21, 2020 and will be reviewed and approved on a first come first service basis while funding remains available.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Commercial Tenants: Offers rent assistance of up to $5,000 to help prevent eviction of commercial tenants financially impacted by COVID-19. Applications are due by December 21, 2020 and will be reviewed and approved on a first come first service basis while funding remains available.
To learn more about the City of 29 Palms Assistance Programs, please visit www.29palms.org or call City Hall at (760)-367-6799.
San Bernardino County COVID-Compliant Business Partner Program
To support small, local businesses and to help ensure ongoing compliance with orders and direction from the California Department of Public Health and the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, San Bernardino County has created a COVID Compliant Business Partner Program that offers partnership and support, and funding of up to $2,500 to reimburse or offset costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols. The deadline to apply has now been extended to December 13, 2020.
For more information about this program, please visit www.sbcovid19.com, or contact San Bernardino County by phone at (909)387-3911 or email at sbcovidbusiness@eda.sbcounty.gov
Upcoming Webinars by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Loans for your small business
January 7, 2021 | 10:00am – 11:00am
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Restaurant recovery: Running your restaurant in the COVID age
January 14, 2021 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
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E-Commerce webinar series
(Fridays) January 8 – 29, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:00am
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Helping your travel business recover
January 13, 2021 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
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To learn more about the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, please visit: https://inlandempiresbdc.org/
Industry Guidance from the California Department of Public Health
Listed below are industry-specific guidelines, established by the California Department of Public Health to ensure that businesses across all sectors have the necessary safety measures and protocols in place to create a safer, low-risk environment for staff and customers:
• Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation
• Family Entertainment Centers
• Gyms and Fitness Centers
• Hair Salons and Barber Shops
• Hotels, Lodging, and Short-Term Vacation Rentals
• Office Workspaces
• Personal Care Services
• Restaurants – Takeout, Drive-Through and Delivery
• Restaurants and Bars
• Retail
• Tribal Casinos
• Zoos and Museums
Additional Business Resources
• San Bernardino County COVID-Compliant Business Partner Program
•US Travel Association COVID-19 CARES Act Relief Resources
• Small Business Association
• California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is currently offering COVID-19 testing at the Twentynine Palms Community Center, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in testing location, and online appointments are required. The 29 Palms Community Center is located at 74325 Joe Davis Drive in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Book your COVID-19 test appointment online: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
Learn more about COVID-19 testing sites in San Bernardino County: https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/
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