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COVID-19
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
CMTC & The WET Center is Here to Help!
California’s Manufacturing Network (CMN), formed and led by CMTC, provides services exclusively to Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers (SMMs) throughout California. The Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center is proudly working with CMTC in providing meaningful help to over 7,000 California manufacturers to survive, recover, and thrive as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Outreach Program is funded by the CARES Act Stimulus Package 2020 – and is managed by CMTC – California’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center.
For more information visit https://www.cmtc.com/
If you are a manufacturer and would like to learn more or receive assistance, please email gmanly @ mail.fresnostate.edu
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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Fresno State for the 2020 Fall Semester – including daily screening check.
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Fresno State COVID-19 Reporting Requirements.
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Fresno State COVID-19 General Information.
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Covid-19 Update- It has been coming on for a few weeks but is now confirmed that Fresno County, and 40 other California counties, are in Tier 1 – the most restrictive (purple) tier. Under Tier 1, restaurants are not allowed to offer indoor dining; instead, they are limited to outdoor seating or delivery/take-out service. Churches are prohibited from holding indoor worship services, and fitness clubs and gyms are only allowed to continue outdoor operations. As we have done for eight months now, we need to be smart and take precautions to be safe.
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Organizational Excellence Tools.
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California Wildfires – Anyone who is experiencing impacts from the wildfires (such as evacuation, power or internet disruptions) should fill out the Wildfire Impact Form at the Fresno State Alert website.
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Services and Support
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Governor Newsom and the Legislature announced that the State would build on its ongoing support for businesses impacted by COVID-19 by providing a new package of assistance for small businesses, including tax relief, a recovery loan program, and $500 million in grants for small businesses impacted by COVID and health and safety restrictions. Read the press announcement here.
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Department of Labor - OSHA- Check out this guide - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.
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A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers
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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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Tips on managing a team during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Checklist for Managing Your Online Reputation During the COVID-19 Crisis.
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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.
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Employment Development Department (EDD) - Work Sharing Program.
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EDD Tax Assistance.
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CA Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK) - Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program (DRLGP).
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The CARES Act has resources to assist small businesses as well as non-profits.
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SBDC has a resource page listing help for small businesses and encourages them to contact their local SBDC for assistance as well.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of resources for businesses.
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!