During the course of the conference call we will be referring to documents and links on this page and the JEDE COVID-19 Resource Page.
The December 17, 2020, agenda is included within this PowerPoint. The primary discussion topics are related to the California's response to the coronavirus and COVID-19 epidemic.
We will be building upon these five COVID-19 small business recovery challenges and the work of the WGO mini-workshops:
Small businesses, especially women- and BIPOC-owned businesses, must be a priority in the state’s recovery efforts. Data continues to suggest these businesses are having the greatest challenges in accessing technical and financial assistance.
Many small businesses are concerned about being able to meet re-opening health and safety protocols. It is difficult to keep-up on changes and the wording can be too vague.
Small businesses are concerned about being sued by employees and customers for being exposed to COVID-19.
Small businesses face many challenges in accessing sufficient amounts of PPE, as well as paying for higher and ongoing additional costs of operation during the pandemic.
With traditional procurement outreach methods on hold, small businesses are finding it difficult to meet prime contractors who may be bidding on state contracts.
Partner Presentations Scheduled
Stewart Knox with Calbright Community College
Bianca Blomquist with Small Business Majority
Heidi Pickman with CAMEO
Lisa Countryman-Quiroz with Jewish Vocation Services
Dennis Sonney with CMTC
Tracy Stanhoff with the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA
Jai Sharma with the Silicon Valley Consulting Group
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting of the JEDE Small Business Roundtable is on Thursday, January 21, at 2:00 pm.