Time Is Running Out To Respond To The 2020 Census, SCV Chamber Reminds

Posted by: KHTS News Release in Business, Santa Clarita Latest News September 25, 2020 - 9:30 am 0 672 Views

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) is reminding members that California is at risk of losing two Congressional seats and millions of dollars in federal funding in infrastructure, housing, education and health programs if there isn’t an accurate count on this year’s U.S. Census.

The final date for self-response and field operations was moved from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30. We cannot let this result in an undercount in our communities.

Be counted today. Visit www.my2020census.gov to complete your census form in 10 minutes or less.

The census helps fund medical services that we need now more than ever to combat coronavirus. These include hospitals and emergency services.
Census results impact funding for federal rental assistance and affordable housing programs that many LA County residents rely on to put a roof over their family's heads.
Census data provides the resources your children’s schools rely on.
An accurate census count can lead to better roads and more public transportation.
The census decides how much political representation your community will have. Being counted ensures you have a voice in our government.

Fill out your form online at www.my2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020. It will only take 10 minutes to answer simple questions like your age and how many children you have.

Deadline to apply is Sept. 30.

COVID Resource Webinar Series: L.A. Regional COVID Fund & Voting During A Pandemic

The SCV Chamber and Supervisor Kathryn Barger have partnered to bring the SCV business community relevant and important COVID resources. This highly anticipated and much-needed series will feature high-level speakers and original content designed to support our local businesses.

The goal is to sustain, uplift and empower our local businesses by creating original content designed to support your business, according to the chamber.

The COVID Resource Webinar Series continues with a two-part presentation. Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Registration can be found at www.scvchamber.com under the Events tab.

The chamber will receive an update on the newest grant being released by the LA Regional COVID fund as well as from the LA County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk’s Office on Voting During a Pandemic.

Azusena Favela, Deputy Director for LA County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs will discuss the Recovery Fund. The fund still has over $40 million left to award, applications will be open to apply beginning Oct. 5.

Grants are available for Micro-Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and Non-Profits.

To ensure you are eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

Micro-Entrepreneurs – Eligible for $5,000 Grants

Gig Economy, Street Vendors, Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors, 1099 Workers, and Single-Member LLCs

Very Small Businesses – Eligible for $15,000 Grants

Registered For-Profit Business Entities: Yearly gross revenue of more than $100,000 but less than $1 million

Very Small Non-Profits – Eligible for $15,000 Grants

Registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) Chambers of Commerce organizations that have an annual total revenue of less than $1 million

Small Businesses – Eligible for $25,000 Grants

Registered For-Profit Business Entities: Yearly gross revenue of more than $1 million but less than $5 million

We will then be joined by Jeff Klein, Manager, Voter Education Outreach & Community Relations, who will be giving us an update on voting during a pandemic and what your options are this year.

Jeff Klein oversees civic engagement, community relations, legislation, and programs related to voters with disabilities and multilingual assistance for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Congressional Candidate Forum With Congressmember Mike Garcia And Assemblywoman Christy Smith

The chamber is hosting Congressmember Mike Garcia and Assemblywoman Christy Smith for a Congressional Candidate Forum for the 25th District.

For those who were able to join, the chamber previously held a forum between the two candidates in April before the Special Election, and now they are headed for the November Ballot.

Tune in virtually to hear what each candidate’s vision is for the 25th Congressional District, what their goals are for continuously bettering our business community and what their plans are as soon as they get into office.

The chamber requests everyone to submit their questions by Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. by emailing, [email protected].

Thank You To Our New & Returning Members

View their profiles at www.SCVChamber.com

Join the chamber in welcoming their newest members. Our membership is the lifeblood of the community.