COVID-19 RESOURCES for Businesses
For the most up to date information on financial resources, please visit the North Coast Small Business Development Center.
Chamber Blog with COVID-19 News
We have created a blog where we post important information for the community and local businesses. You can read more here.
Fortuna Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program
In response to business impacts related to COVID-19, the City of Fortuna is committed to providing financial support to Fortuna's businesses to help them weather the resulting economic downturn.
On April 6, 2020, the Fortuna City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-14, which creates an emergency business loan fund for a rapid response to COVID-19 impacts on local businesses.
Loans of up to $25,000 are available to Fortuna businesses.
To apply for funding, please download and complete the following applications:
When both the RREDC loan application and the City of Fortuna application are completed, and all your information is together, please contact the Fortuna Business Improvement District (725-9261) for next steps. Please DO NOT EMAIL THE RREDC APPLICATION as email is not secure!
FBID will be taking a copy of the City of Fortuna Application when you complete it (please omit the SSN) and send it to FBID Executive Director Dianna Rios. The information will be compiled into a spreadsheet for the City Manager and the City Finance Director. Once this information is received, you will receive a link to a secure Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) website to upload the data.
As part of the loan process, you need to be working with the North Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Please contact the North Coast SBDC ( 445-9720) to request a business advisor for help with funding during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Webinars & Town Halls
Coping with COVID: Repairing Your Credit. Hosted by Alan Montague.
Governor Gavin Newsom lays out the 6 key indicators needed before the Shelter in Place order can be lifted.
Rep. Jared Huffman's virtual town hall meeting with Humboldt County Public Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich, Gregg Foster of the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, and Leila Roberts of the North Coast SBDC.
Meeting of the Fortuna City Council on 04-06-2020. Agendas and Minutes for meetings can be found at http://www.friendlyfortuna.com.
Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich answers questions from the media.
Coping with COVID: Emergency cash flow resources and opportunities
Humboldt County Public Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich on the COVID-19 pandemic and the county's response.
Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, shares ways to create your own face covering in a few easy steps.
Humboldt County Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19, March 30, 2020. In this video: DHHS Director Connie Beck, 2nd District Supervisor Estelle Fennell, Public Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal, Public Health Director Michele Stephens, moderator Thadeus Greenson (NCJ), and Sheriff’s Public Information Specialist Samantha Karges.
CalMatters recorded webinar that ran on Thursday, March 26. CalMatters assistant editor Judy Lin and California Divide reporter Nigel Duara moderated a discussion with Loree Levy, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Employment Development Department, and Lilia Garcia-Brower, California Labor Commissioner, about filing for unemployment and figuring out sick and family leave.