Emergency Business Resources
Below are resources to help you as you reopen your business, and to manage and mitigate disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis. These resources are frequently updated as information becomes available. For assistance navigating business recovery resources, contact Linda DiMario. We encourage you to connect by email with our staff as we work to provide you with short- and long-term business solution.
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► California Safer at Work Business Compliance Website
One-stop-shop for up-to-date COVID-19 compliance information.
► Residential Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
The City of Irvine and our partnering nonprofits and utilities can assist residents if they are experiencing financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
► Utility Assistance During Pandemic
Irvine residents struggling to pay their utility bills due to hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive assistance from a variety of sources.

► California Rebuilding Fund Loan Program
Businesses that employed 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and had gross revenues of less than $2.5 million in 2019 are eligible to apply. This program is not associated with the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or any other SBA program. The loans are not forgivable in part or whole.
GUIDANCE RESOURCES ►
Schedule a one-on-one virtual consultation
Meet with a staff member from Congresswoman Katie Porter’s office for assistance with getting timely answers from the IRS, Social Security Administration, VA, and more.
Return-to-Work Screening - ProCare
Coronavirus Antibody Test - ARCpoint Labs
Back to Business Checklist - Fisher Phillips
Coronavirus Recovery Information - Small Business Administration:
- Arabic - العربية
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- Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) - Traditional - 中文繁軆
- English
- French - Français
- German - Deutsche
- Gujarati - ગુજરાતી
- Haitian Creole - Kreyòl Ayisyen
- Hindi - हिन्दी भाषा
- Italian - Italiano
- Japanese - 日本語
- Korean - 한국어
- Polish - Polski
- Portuguese - Português
- Russian - русский язык
- Spanish - español
- Tagalog - Tagalog
- Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt

Reopen your Building Safely - Water that sits for a few weeks becomes stagnant. Irvine Ranch Water District provides steps for refreshing the water before you open your business.

Presentation on assistance programs - Offered by the Employment Development Department to workers during to COVID-19.
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Orange County Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - Orange County residents whose employment recently ended as a result of COVID-19 are eligible to receive up to $800.00 reimbursement for essentials such as housing, utilities, childcare, and transportation costs. Dislocated workers can enroll through the Orange County One-Stop Centers located in Irvine and Garden Grove. Or call the Economic and Business Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500.

Extension for Toll Payments & Other Adjustments - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impacts, The Toll Roads have made temporary adjustments to business processes to accommodate drivers and FasTrak® accountholders.
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Key Financial Deadlines for 2021 - IRS extended deadline for filing 2019 federal tax returns for individuals is July 15. Here are some important dates that you may want to add to your 2020 reminders.

Grateful Table Dine Out
Grateful Table Dine Out campaign promotes restaurant patronage and raises funds for the California Restaurant Association Foundation’s Restaurants Care program, which provides grants to restaurant workers facing hardships. Local restaurants are encouraged to participate, and community members are encouraged to frequent local restaurants.
Destination Irvine List of Open Outdoor Dining
City of Irvine Open Al Fresco Dining
California Great Plates Delivered - Program provides economic stimulus to local restaurants & food providers for delivering meals to seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19. Irvine restaurants interested in participating may submit an online application to participate in the program.

Free Digitalization & Ecommerce Roadmap - Get help with planning your company’s digital roadmap: create a successful digital strategy, define concrete steps to launch, and manage scheduling and budget expectations.

Print & Marketing Services - Staples products to help small businesses prepare to reopen.
Export Documents - The Greater Irvine Chamber offers digital processing of export documentation for Certificates of Origin and Certificates of Free Sale through a convenient digital export documentation system, which applies legally admissible digital signatures that are fully compliant with the ESIGN Act, UET Act, SOX, and many more national regulations. For more information and pricing details, contact Pepper Russell.
WEBINARS ON DEMAND:
COVID-19: Are You Ready to Return to Work Safely?
Workplace Continuity: Preparing for Reentry and Reimagining the Workplace
OPEN FOR BUSINESS Webinar Series
This series is a supplement of the Greater Irvine Chamber's foreign direct investment initiative. Developed to introduce foreign direct investors to the Chamber's Irvine Gateway partners, information presented through this series can be applied to existing Irvine business.
Presented by CalChamber:
New Guidance on COVID-19 Notices Law
Emergency COVID-19 Rules Coming Soon
When Employees Talk Politics at Work
COVID-19: Moving Between Tiers
COVID-19: New Exposure Notice Reqs
New Law Expands CFRA to Small Business
COVID-19 Laws Employers Need to Know
COVID-19: Enforcing Mask Rules at Work
COVID-19 Positive: Employer Obligations
New Law Creates Supplemental Sick Leave
Vacation Policy Best Practices
Tips for Fostering Workplace Diversity
D&I Critical to Strong Organizations
Tips for Creating a Return to Work Plan
Remote Work: Workers’ Comp Liabilities
Remote Work: Gauging Job Performance
COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Takeaways
Tips for Reopening Your Workplace
COVID-19: Monitoring Off-Duty Workers
COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Order Explained
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
COVID-19 Workforce Reduction Guidance
COVID-19: What Employers Ask Part 3
BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Small Business Development Center Resource Guide
- Small Business Development Center Service Priority Handbook
- SoCalGas COVID-19 Support & Response
- SCE COVID-19 Support & Response
- Google Small Business Fund and other relief & recovery resources
- Google Ad Credits Small and Medium-sized Businesses
- Remote SCORE Mentors
- SCE Small Business Resources
- Small Business Development Center
- SBDC Resources for Small Businesses
- Go-BIZ FAQ for Small Businesses
- UCI Free Small Business Toolkit
EMPLOYER RESOURCES
Workplace Health and Safety
Reduced Work Hours
- Work Sharing Program - alternative to layoffs.
Potential Closure or Layoffs
OFFICIAL CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
- California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response
- California Department of Industrial Relations COVID-19 FAQs
- Orange County COVID-19 Resource Directory
- Orange County Healthcare Agency COVID-19 Response
- County of Orange Public Services Suspensions due to COVID-19
- City of Irvine COVID-19 Response
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Summary on Congressional Action on Coronavirus Response
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce - COVID-19 Response
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus.gov
CORONAVIRUS TRACKERS
- Tracking by County
- Coronavirus State by State
- State’s Daily Actions
- Daily Coronavirus Tracker
- Everything You Need to Know About California’s Response to Coronavirus
HEALTH RESOURCES
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
- Labor and Workforce Development Agency
- Labor Commissioner’s Office FAQs
- Department of Fair Employment and Housing
WORKERS RESOURCES
Unemployed
OnwardCA.org is a resource for people who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Private Work Space
Several Irvine hotels are extending a special day rate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide you with a quiet, private workspace that includes complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. Visit Destination Irvine's website for more information.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL TENANT RESOURCES
RESTAURANT RESOURCES
Restaurants are encouraged to provide takeout options to this website: https://timefortakeout.com
Local restaurants offering services: cityofirvine.org/covid-19-updates/support-local-business-during-covid-19
Restaurants and small businesses can share new gift cards, food orders, and fundraiser stickers in Stories and on their Instagram profiles.
TripAdvisor New Features for Restaurants:
- New features highlighting takeout, delivery options, and gift card purchasing.
- If you're offering takeout or delivery, add a notification to your listing here.
- If you're offering gift cards to customers, click here.
- If your restaurant is temporarily closed, Let customers know here.
- Tips on how to respond.
HOTEL & HOSPITALITY RESOURCES
California
- caltravel.org/covid19-industry-resources
- industry.visitcalifornia.com/marketing-communications/coronavirus
- calodging.com/coronavirus-information-resources
- Information for hotels interested in working with the government: go.calodging.com/