January 30, 2024 | ISSUE #33

NEWS & UPDATES

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." - Henry David Thoreau

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FOOD BUSINESS TRAINING

FETA AWARD WINNERS

Ron Sellers of Sellers Ice Cream (second from left) displays his 1st Place award at the recent FETA graduation ceremony

The Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy (FETA) is a free series on food business entrepreneurship sponsored by ECD and the East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC). On January 17th, ECD hosted a graduation and awards ceremony for the most recent Intermediate FETA participants. In total, 13 individuals graduated at the ceremony and three entrepreneurs received awards for their business plans as well as reimbursable grants for business expenses:

Ron Sellers of Sellers Ice Cream won 1st place and a $1500 grant

Rubelet Domingo of Crisps & Crackles won 2nd place and a $1000 grant

Peter and Natalie Laird of Mums Bakehouse won 3rd place and a $500 grant

2nd Place Winner Rubelet Domingo of Crisps & Crackles

3rd Place Winners Natalie & Peter Laird of Mums Bakehouse

The next Fundamental FETA series will run in early 2024 from February 6 to March 7, with a Spanish Fundamental FETA running from March 11 to April 8th.

Learn More About The FETA Program

RIBBON CUTTING | TERIYAKI CITY

On January 12th, ECD joined the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce, the San Leandro Chamber, and other dignitaries to celebrate the opening of Teriyaki City in San Lorenzo. The new restaurant is the second location for this franchise and is excited to serve residents throughout Alameda County. Please join us in welcoming Teriyaki City to the County's unincorporated area!

Facade Improvement Program

Newly Completed Project

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AFTER

RODRIGUE MOLYNEAUX WINERY

3053 Marina Avenue, Livermore

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

CVEA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

On January 18th, the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce held their 2024 Board Installation & Mixer at the Castro Valley Moose Lodge. The event saw the Chamber swear in their 25-member Board - including 2024 Chair Todd Anglin and 2025 Chair-Elect Janella Anguiano - as well as honor departing Board member & former Chair Julie Sumiki for her years of service. Congratulations to all new and returning Chamber Board members!

Former Chamber Chair Julie Sumiki is honored by current Chair Todd Anglin

Chamber CEO Gary Slate addresses attendees at the Board Installation

Community Engagement

San Lorenzo Business Alliance

On January 25th, the San Lorenzo Business Alliance held its first meeting of 2024 at the new Teriyaki City location at 488 Lewelling Blvd. Representatives from ECD and the CVEA Chamber joined members of the business community and local residents to help foster greater collaboration and camaraderie throughout San Lorenzo!

Business Spotlight | Crunch Fitness

LOCATION

177 Lewelling Blvd.

San Lorenzo, CA 94580

CALL

(510) 924-4200

HOURS

Mon-Fri: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

WEBSITE www.crunch.com/locations/san-lorenzo

Business Resources | Small Business Workshops

Click Here To Register

Upcoming Public Meetings | Civic Participation

Ensure that your voice is heard by taking part in these upcoming Alameda County community meetings!

CASTRO VALLEY MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Land Use Meeting: Tuesday, February 13 - Castro Valley Library

General Purpose Meeting: Tuesday, February 20 - Castro Valley Library

Land Use Meeting: CANCELED

EDEN AREA MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 13 - San Lorenzo Library

FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 8 - Castro Valley Library

SUNOL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, February 21 - Sunol Glen School Cafeteria

UNINCORPORATED SERVICES COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting: Wednesday, February 28 - San Lorenzo Library

Click Here for Agendas & More Info!

Community Events & Resources

Alameda County’s Administrative Minor Use Permit program – or AiMUP – has streamlined certain permitting for eligible businesses in the Unincorporated Area and assists in COVID recovery efforts. This allows for the approval of business permits for uses such as:

Outdoor dining, retail, and personal services
Community facilities
Pop-up spaces
Mobile food/retail
Musical performances

It only takes 5-10 days for most businesses to receive their permits through this program!

Click For More Information

Click To Apply For An AiMUP

MOBILE CITIZEN APP

Alameda County utilizes a Mobile Citizen app that allows the public to report potholes, graffiti, and illegal dumping to the County's Public Works Agency. The app can be downloaded by searching "mobile citizen" in your phone's app store.