Business

Virtual town hall with Sen. Josh Becker on help for small businesses set for Feb. 26

Many small business owners need help to address immediate financial concerns and to access critical resources for their employees and their business. Join Senator Josh

by Contributed Content
on February 24, 2021

Minimum wage in Menlo Park increases to $15.25 for 2021

  On January 1, 2021, the local minimum wage in Menlo Park will increase by $0.25 to $15.25 per hour. The official Notice to Employees

by Contributed Content
on December 30, 2020

Grants from $5,000 to $25,000 available to small businesses and non-profits

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19

by Contributed Content
on December 29, 2020

San Mateo County health officer issues strong statement condemning closure of additional businesses earlier this week

San Mateo County Health officer Dr. Scott Morrow issued the following statement yesterday: I wish to apologize to all the businesses that were closed this

by Linda Hubbard
on August 7, 2020

San Mateo County added to state COVID-19 Watch List Runway today

Local businesses may be facing new restrictions with San Mateo County being added what is now called the California COVID-19 Watch List Runway. "I’d like

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2020

Clarifications about gatherings and other COVID-19 business restrictions in San Mateo County

John M. Hutar, President & CEO of Visit San Mateo County/Silicon Valley issued the following statement on July 15: "After their June 17 announcement, San

by Linda Hubbard
on July 16, 2020

Rotary Club hosts panel discussion on new normal in business leadership on July 18

Hosted by District 5150 Rotary Means Business Fellowship this virtual event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:00 am to noon. ● 9:45

by Linda Hubbard
on July 14, 2020

State Senator Jerry Hill and California Insurance Commissioner host telephone town hall on May 28

Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and State Senator Jerry Hill for a telephone town hall on insurance issues and available resources for small businesses

by Contributed Content
on May 20, 2020

Updates on local offerings and needs during week six of shelter-in-place

How nice to see Mercedes, Juan and staff at Ladera Garden and Gifts this morning and learn that they are now taking email/phone orders. Here's

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2020

Menlo Park City Council acts to halt small business evictions through May 31

The Menlo Park City Council adopted an urgency ordinance on April 14, 2020, that temporarily prohibits the eviction of small businesses and nonprofits in Menlo

by Contributed Content
on April 21, 2020