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COVID-19
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
We Are Here For You
Fresno State and the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center are complying with the COVID-19 recommendations issued by the California State University Office of the Chancellor, the City of Fresno, and the State of California.
The WET Center facilities will be closed until further notice. The health and safety of our clients, staff and families is our first priority. We will monitor the situation closely and keep you updated. Our team will be working remotely and will still be able to assist you. Please feel free to email us at bluetechvalley @ mail.fresnostate.edu with any questions or concerns.
Feelings of uncertainty may be overwhelming for entrepreneurs and small business owners at a time like this. The following article may provide valuable information to help you through this unprecedented time.
Latest Fresno State Updates
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Daily health screenings will be required of anyone who will be coming to campus on weekdays.
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In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, most campus offices that are not essential to direct student support continue to operate remotely through spring 2021. The Fresno State Fall 2021 Planning Task Force has been meeting to work through the details that must be considered to ensure that we are able to bring students, faculty, staff and guests safely back to campus. You can learn more about the latest campus information regarding COVID-19 here.
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Fresno State COVID-19 Reporting Requirements.
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Fresno State COVID-19 General Information.
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Campus Preparedness
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Organizational Excellence Tools.
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Services & Support
Federal Support
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Department of Labor - OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan, prepare and respond to coronavirus
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Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) - Resources for Employers and Workers
State Support
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Employment Development Department (EDD) - Work Sharing Program
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CA Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK) - Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program (DRLGP)
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Department of Industrial Relations- Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus.
Additional Services and Support
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of resources for businesses.
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Are you a California manufacturer? Visit www.cmtc.com for resources and support for manufacturers who are in need of assistance as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tools to Managing Your Businesses Completely Online
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How To Take Your Company Remote: Your 10-Step Action Plan.
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How to Manage (and Repair) Your Business' Online Reputation -Check out this article on how to properly manage your business' online reputation.
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Checklist for Managing Your Online Reputation During the COVID-19 Crisis.
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Tips on Managing a team during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers.
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COVID-19 Has My Teams Working Remotely: A Guide for Leaders.
WET Center Webinar Series
Our goal has (and will always be!) to be more a part of the online world and provide innovative resources to our diverse network of professionals, ventures, and entrepreneurs than ever before!
To counter the ever-changing news surrounding COVID-19 and help alleviate the impacts made by quarantine life, we are excited to announce that we will be kick-starting our WET Center Webinar Series. Our series will be a monthly series and will include tips and tricks on how to best work with things like websites, best social media practices, advertising, sales, how to make the best impression from behind a screen, and more.
Each webinar will take place monthly on Friday’s at 10:00 AM.
If you have recommendations or would like a certain topic covered, please email
us at bluetechvalley @ mail.fresnostate.edu
Webinars and Workshops
Click here for our full events calendar!