BUSI NESS FI RST
A newsletter for the 80 Watt District-PBID July 2020
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REOPEN? Just as the flowers show us that rebirth is happening daily, our business rebirth is a time with incredible possibilities and opportunities. The 80 Watt District Board stands next to you as you move ahead. 'You've got this too!'
Calling for a 'start over,' for 2020! It's been a strange new world since the beginning of the year- and we understand that we are all changing the way to do business, but we encourage you to meet this new opportunity head on. As we constantly look for the 'good things,' you'll find a list of ideas on Page 3 to incorporate into your business and daily living. Let us know if you have ideas to share as well! Thank you to all the 'essential workers,' in health, law enforcement, government, and welfare of our homes and businesses....we appreciate all you do! May this 4th of July- be a celebration of our Country coming back together in health, safety and support of one another. God Bless America!
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SECURITY TEAM UPDATE
Sacramento Protective Services, Inc. (SPS)
SPS Security Officers are tasked with identifying and deterring criminal activity within the District, including contacted and identifying individuals who are unlawfully loitering or trespassing on private properties within the District and taking lawful enforcement action, up to arrest of the subjects. SPS officers also address illegally parked vehicles, both on private properties and public streets, within the District and coordinate the removal of these vehicles with the CHP or HB Towing: 916-339-3002
As we get closer to the Renewal Ballot count on July 14, 2020- we are looking the ways to support business in this new economy and change in the way we all do business. To continue the Security, Maintenance, Marketing, Capital Improvements within our District, we need a large vote of YES! (This vote needs to come from the Property Owner, and/or Manager who is allowed to VOTE!) Don't let the last 5 years -of improvement go to waste!
Have you sent in your ballot? VOTE YES!
SPS officers respond to all calls for service from any business within the District, 24 hours per day. We try to meet an average response time in less then (5) minutes during our standard patrol service hours. SPS Dispatch 24/7 at (916) 575-9900 Click HERE for Notice of Agency Form
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What does Re-Opening mean?... This is a time to support each other in business, daily life and for sustainability. Here are a few ideas to push your company through to the next phase of business. Resources: CLICK: Cleaning guides and Webinars for the Food industry and more CLICK: SBA Resources & Webinars CLICK: Facebook gives 6 weeks of FREE training & resources CLICK: US Chamber of Commerce FREE 'New Business Ideas' Manage Risk: Every business faces risks that could present threats to its success.Risk is defined as the probability of an event and its consequences. Risk management is the practice of using processes, methods and tools for managing these risks. CLICK: Business Continuity CLICK : Business Survival CLICK: Lead Your Business Innovation: It is important to be clear about the difference between invention and innovation. Invention is a new idea. Innovation is the commercial application and successful exploitation of the idea. CLICK:Innovation & motivation CLICK: Marketing ideas CLICK: Leading out of crisis
Getting down to business in a new way
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REPORT.... THEN DO IT AGAIN! Where do you report an abandoned vehicle or broken street light? (Mobile app 3-1-1) Do you need to file a report for theft or illegal activities? (Phone: 9-1-1) Help our teams out...(after calling SPS) in the 80 Watt District, by submitting a ticket on the web or mobile app or by calling 311 or non-emergency 916-874-5115, ext. 0.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES COVID-19 Facts from CDC COVID-19 Printable Infographic from CDC Small Business Resources from US Chamber of Commerce 80 WATT DISTRICT NEWS-JULY
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Business Advocacy Matters-July 2020
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - REBEKAH EVANS
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Supporters of a constitutional amendment to Proposition 13 would hike taxes on commercial and industrial properties by as much as $12 billion a year say they have collected enough signatures to place it on the 2020 ballot. Click here for more information
Zero Bail $0 EXTENDED: Since its enactment, law-enforcement agencies across the state have been critical of the $0 bail order, arguing that it has prevented police from keeping repeat offenders off the street. The presiding judge in Sacramento County made the decision on Friday to extend the zero bail order for this county. I've attached a copy of the order.CLICK for more info on the decision to extend and keep business anxious for their safety and security.
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Website upgrade (RFP) to be sent out in July 2020! If you'd like to participate, email to info@80WattDistrict.com CPTED grant support is available for your property upgrades. To apply for lighting, CPTED and more-email today! Committees need your participation! Join a team today and make a change!
Advocacy for business is important as you are getting so much thrown at you in this time. Here are several important things you need to be aware of from the California Chamber of Commerce:
The family leave mandate that requires any employer with one or more employees to provide 12 weeks of family leave each year for each eligible employee, has been amended into SB 1383. Please call or email your legislator NOW and request that they vote NO on SB 1383.Click the link below to log in and send your message:https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLi nks/0g0kmsWc5XzsOelMiX4cUQ
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