Business Resiliency Roundtables

The Economic Development team is hosting a Series of Business Resiliency Roundtables in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. These meetings are organized by industry and feature a guest speaker that can offer insight on industry resources. You’ll be able to also hear from your peers and share what you are doing to thrive in this new world.

RESTAURANT ROUND TABLE

Join the California Restaurant Association to learn about the various business tools and resources available to aid restaurants. Share and discuss how business models are changing and how to build future resiliency during times of growing hazards and disasters.

Speakers:

• Matt Sutton, Senior Vice President, California Restaurant Association

Date: May 19, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting

Slides: May 19, 2020 Restaurant Resiliency Round Table Presentation (pdf)

Video: May 19, 2020, Restaurant Resiliency Round Table (you tube video)

RETAIL ROUND TABLE

Join FedEx, California Retailers Association and MainStream Boutique in learning about the various business tools and resources available to aid retailers during this time.

Speakers:

• Chris Saites, FedEx

• Rachel Michelin, California Retailers Association

• Karen France, Mainstream Boutique

Date: May 1, 2020  
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting

Slides: Pending

Video: May 1, 2020, Retail Business Resiliency Round Table

FINANCIAL ROUND TABLE

Join Julie Clowes, SBA District Director, Dennis King, Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center of Silicon Valley, Andria Martinez, Grow Morgan Hill, Lourdes Arvizu and Allie Lopez both of SBDC, on a webinar discussing the financial solutions available to small businesses impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.

Date: Friday, April 10th
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting 

Slides: April 10th SBA-Grow MH Presentations (pdf)

Video Recording:

TOURISM ROUND TABLE

Join the California Travel Association to learn about the various business tools and resources available to aid businesses in the tourism sector. Share and discuss how business models are changing and how to build future resiliency during times of growing hazards and disasters.

Date: April 17, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Meeting  

Slides: April 17 Tourism Round Table (pdf)

Video Recording:

Communication Resources Round Table

Join Articulate Solutions, a long standing South County communications firm, to learn about the various tips and tricks to improve your online presence and marketing. Share and discuss how business models are changing and how to build future resiliency during times of growing hazards and disasters.

Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting  

Slides: April 22 Communications Resources (pdf)

Video Recording:

MANUFACTURING ROUND TABLE