Pulse Beat May 2021 by City of Paramount

PULSE BEAT Paramount Chamber of Commerce (paramountchamber.com) • Serving the community since 1947 • May 2021

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Portion of Proceeds to: Paramount Education Partnership will receive a portion of the proceeds to sponsor scholarships for continuing education.

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May 2021

warnings (English and Spanish) for magnitude 4.5 or higher and is available at the Apple App and Google Play stores. Also, Android phones with updated operating systems are automatically subscribed to Android Earthquake Alerts, which uses the same technology as the MyShake App.

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Proud to serve as your Mayor

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t the Paramount City Council meeting on April 6, my fellow Councilmembers voted to appoint me as the new Mayor and Vilma Cuellar Stallings as Vice Mayor. We will each serve a one-year term. This will be my first term as Mayor. I thank my colleagues on the City Council for giving me the tremendous opportunity to faithfully serve our community in this capacity. This past year we experienced so many challenges as a community, during which the City provided strong and hopeful leadership. I am excited and optimistic to keep moving forward Memorial Day City closures with lots of positive energy. And I want to give a special thank you to For the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31, outgoing Mayor Peggy Lemons for her amazing service during this last year. City Hall and the City Yard will be closed. The We are a vibrant, giving community. It will be a great honor to lead Paramount Sheriff ’s Station will be open from the City during the next 12 months in the spirit of teamwork that has 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. always ultimately defined Paramount. There will be no street sweeping on that day and no COVID-19 Remembrance Event on May 20 makeup. There will be no trash pick-up on May 31. On May 20, join the City Council Trash pick-up will resume on Tuesday and will be for a COVID-19 Remembrance Event delayed one day: Monday’s pick-up will take place on at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in the Tuesday, Tuesday’s on Wednesday and so on through the rest of the week. Civic Center. We will honor the victims of COVID-19 with condolences before a field of American flags at 8:15 p.m. Immediately afterwards, a symbolic beam of light will be projected into the sky above our City nd remain illuminated until midnight. Community members are invited to join the ceremony at the Plaza and use flashlights or cell phones to provide their own light in memory of those lost to COVID-19. The Remembrance will also be broadcast live at YouTube.com/ cityofparamount and Facebook.com/cityofparamount.

City’s Home Improvement Program Paramount provides grants to property owners of owner-occupied, single-family homes town with our Residential Rehabilitation Program. Applicants must meet certain income requirements. Depending on the applicant’s situation, the City will pay 80-90% of improvements costs, with the homeowner paying 10-20%. The work can include new roofs, doors and windows, new stucco, garage doors and other exterior touches. To learn more, please call the Paramount Planning Department at (562) 220-2036.

Earthquake warnings Did you know that you can get alerted before an earthquake hits? Earthquake Warning California is the first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give residents crucial seconds to take cover before they feel shaking. The system uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify Californians to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” You can access this with MyShake App, a free smartphone app that provides iPhone and Android users with audio and visual

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Mayor Brenda Olmos

The Paramount Farmers Market will be temporarily located in our downtown on Friday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jackson St., west of Paramount Blvd. There will be booths featuring certified farmers, crafters from Paramount and the area and food trucks. Entry and exit points will be controlled and there will be a capacity limit due to COVID-19 restrictions. The dining area will be constantly sanitized. We hope to see you there!

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Important information from:

City of Paramount • Paramount USD • Paramount Chamber of Commerce

Paramount Education Partnership

nce you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, there are some things that you can safely start to do again that you had stopped because of the pandemic. • You can visit indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or physically distancing. • You can visit indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household without masks or distancing, unless any of those people or their household members has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. • You can travel provided you take precautions described in the LA County travel advisory.

Even if you’re fully vaccinated, you should continue to: • Take steps to protect yourself and others by wearing a well-fitting mask over your mouth and nose, washing your hands often, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces (outdoors and well-ventilated spaces are safer). • These precautions should be taken whenever you are: • In public. • Gathering with unvaccinated people from more than one other household. • Visiting with an unvaccinated person who is at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease or who lives with such a person. • Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings. • Follow your workplace guidance.

If you are a close contact to someone with COVID-19: • If you are a close contact to someone with COVID-19, you are not required to quarantine or get tested as long as you are fully vaccinated and you do not have symptoms. • Even if you do not need to quarantine, it is important that you: • Monitor your health for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from your last contact with the infected person. • Talk to Public Health if you get a call or message from “LA Public Health” or 1-833-641-0305. • Continue to protect yourself and others.

Congratulations to all our PEP scholarship recipients.

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Annual PEP Scholars named

he Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) awards annual college scholarships to local students attending a two- or four-year college or technical school through generous donations of local businesses and individuals in our community. This year, 31 scholarships were awarded for a dollar value of $101,000. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000. Selection of recipients is based on academics, an essay, outside activities, future goals and economic need. Since the PEP program began, 454 scholarships worth nearly $1.4 million have been given to students. To see the list of this year’s scholarship recipients and donors, please see this issue’s CityScape on page 11.

Scholarship Selection Committee’s hard work

he Paramount Education Partnership received 86 scholarship application this year. They were each graded according to including academic achievement, an essay, academic recommendations, extracurricular activities and financial need. The City of Paramount and the Paramount Education Partnership’s Board of Directors sincerely thank the following PEP Scholarship Selection Committee members for their time, effort and dedication: • Lourdes Aguayo, Paramount High School • Adrian Landa, Assemblymember Anthony Rendon’s Office • Dr. Myrna Morales, Paramount Unified School District • Dr. Ryan D. Smith, Paramount Unified School District • Lourdes Talamantes, Paramount Unified School District • Hector Lujan, Paramount Unified School District • Dr. Gregoire Francois, Paramount Unified School District • Dr. Manuel San Miguel (retired), Paramount Unified School District

If you develop symptoms of COVID-19: Although the risk that fully vaccinated persons become sick with COVID-19 is low: • If you do develop symptoms of COVID-19, you should stay home and away from others. • Talk to a doctor and see if you should get tested for COVID-19. Let the doctor know that you are fully vaccinated. In addition, tell your doctor if you are a close contact with someone with COVID-19. • If you do not have a doctor, call the Los Angeles County Information line at 2-1-1 This number is available 24/7.

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Watch out for tax scams! Scammers are especially active at tax time. . .

ith the tax season this year extended to mid-May because of the pandemic, beware of tax scams and fake communications claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Always remember that the first contact from the IRS generally comes through a mailed letter. It doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Also, the IRS: • Does not call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Usually the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes. • Does not threaten to bring in local police or other lawenforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. • Does not demand payment without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. • Does not ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. For a full look at different scams, visit irs.gov/uac/tax-scamsconsumer-alerts.

Tips to prevent identity theft: The fight against identity theft is an ongoing battle.

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and identity thieves are busy all the time! • Contact credit reporting agencies to request a freeze of your credit reports. • Collect mail promptly. Place a hold on your mail when you are away from home for several days. • Pay attention to your billing cycles. If bills or financial statements are late, contact the sender. • Enable the security features on mobile devices, especially if you have contacts, banking websites and applications saved. • Update sharing and firewall settings when you’re on a public wi-fi network. Consider using a virtual private network, which can give you the privacy of a secured private network. • Review your credit card and bank account statements. Promptly compare receipts with account statements. Watch for unauthorized transactions. • Store personal information in a safe place at home and at work. • Install firewalls and virus-detection software on your home computer. • Create complex passwords that identity thieves cannot guess easily. Change your passwords if a company that you do business with has a breach of its databases • Review your credit report once a year to be certain that it doesn’t include accounts that you have not opened. You can order it for free from Annualcreditreport.com. • Never leave Social Security cards, passports, birth certificates, vehicle pink slips, income tax records, checkbooks and payroll stubs in your unattended car, even in the glove compartment. Thieves breaking into vehicles are often looking for these types of documents. Keep them at home in a safe place.

Take these steps to protect yourself and your personal information that thieves seek through a variety of scams and ploys: • Shred receipts, credit offers, account statements and expired credit cards to prevent “dumpster divers” from getting your personal information.

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• Secure your Social Security number (SSN). Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your number on your checks. Only give out your SSN when absolutely necessary. • Don’t respond to unsolicited requests for personal information (your name, birthdate, Social Security number or bank account number) by phone, mail or online.

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he City of Paramount, in partnership with the Paramount Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the launch of Explore Paramount, a program designed to incentivize and encourage patrons to experience all aspects of what Paramount has to offer. Explore Paramount promotes local dining options, shopping opportunities and unique experiences in town through a “Receipts-for-Rewards” program, an online gift card portal and the Paramount Al Fresco program for safe outdoor dining. The concept behind Explore Paramount is to draw visitors to Paramount beyond a traditional “shop local” campaign. “We encourage both local residents and visitors to Explore Paramount,” said Peggy Lemons, who recently ended her term as Mayor of Paramount and who helped to create the new program. “Our local restaurants and businesses are one of a kind, and there is so much here in Paramount for shoppers to discover and enjoy—whether inperson or online.” Explore Paramount is built on a three-pronged approach: a Receipts-for-Rewards program that rewards patrons who shop and dine in Paramount; an e-gift card platform that showcases all types of local businesses, not just restaurants or traditional retail; and the Paramount Al Fresco network of safe outdoor dining options. “Both the Receipts-for-Rewards program and the online gift card platform are completely free for businesses and customers, thanks to the support from the City of Paramount,” said Barbara Crowson, Executive Director of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce. “This is a terrific opportunity for our business community to get involved.” Please visit the mobile-friendly ExploreParamount.com for more information and details about how to sign up for rewards.

a Ciudad de Paramount, en asociación con la Cámara de Comercio de Paramount, se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de Explore Paramount, un programa diseñado para incentivar y alentar a los usuarios a experimentar todos los aspectos de lo que Paramount tiene para ofrecer. Explore Paramount promueve opciones gastronómicas locales, oportunidades de compras y experiencias únicas en la ciudad a través de un programa de “Recibos por recompensas”, un portal de tarjetas de regalo en línea y el programa Paramount Al Fresco para una cena segura al aire libre.

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El concepto detrás de Explore Paramount es atraer visitantes a Paramount más allá de una campaña tradicional de “compra local”. “Alentamos tanto a los residentes locales como a los visitantes a Explore Paramount”, dijo Peggy Lemons, quien recientemente terminó su mandato como alcaldesa de Paramount y quien ayudó a crear el nuevo programa. “Nuestros restaurantes y negocios locales son únicos en su tipo, y hay mucho aquí en Paramount para que los compradores descubran y disfruten, ya sea en persona o en línea”. Explore Paramount se basa en un enfoque de tres puntos: un programa de Recibos por Recompensas que recompensa a los clientes que compran y cenan en Paramount; una plataforma de tarjetas de regalo electrónicas que muestra todo tipo de negocios locales, no solo restaurantes o minoristas tradicionales; y la red Paramount Al Fresco de opciones seguras para comer al aire libre. “Tanto el programa Receipts-for-Rewards como la plataforma de tarjetas de regalo en línea son completamente gratuitos para empresas y clientes, gracias al apoyo de la ciudad de Paramount”, dijo Barbara Crowson, directora ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio de Paramount. “Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que nuestra comunidad empresarial se involucre”. Visite ExploreParamount.com, compatible con dispositivos móviles, para obtener más información y detalles sobre cómo registrarse para obtener recompensas.

Grocery Kits will also be passed out as part of the PUSD Meals To You Bus Program from 3:30 pm-4:15 pm at four bus stop locations: 7101 Rosecrans Ave., South & Ackerfield, Downey and Andy, and Paramount Blvd. & 54th.

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Paramount Chamber of Commerce

member-to-member discounts As a Paramount Chamber of Commerce member, these discounts are extended to you by your fellow members. Visit the following businesses to receive the discounts listed below. But remember, these offers are available only to Paramount Chamber members! Attorney & Legal Services

Funeral Services

Lerma Law Office (562-272-4353): 15% discount on initial retainer fee or flat-rate service.

Palacios Funeral Home (562-972-5429): 5% off services. Hotels & Motels

Automotive

Casa Gamino (562-634-6225): 10% discount on food purchases.

Embassy Suites Hotel (562-861-1900): 15% off best available room rate (subject to availability). Ask for “Chamber rate.”

Delfin Seafood & Market (562-630-1928): 10% off any order.

Insurance

El Compa Restaurant (562-630-1068): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Herald’s Garage (562-633-2136): 15% discount on labor and a free engine light reset. Beauty Family Cutz (562-408-2733): $3 off regular haircut, 10% off color service. Marali Beauty Salon (562-964-1126): Free haircut & treatment with purchase of any chemicals. Communications Transcom Telecommunications (562-630-1200, ext. 221): 10% off equipment (business phone services). Contractors H1 Floor Covering (424/785-5551): 15% off first visit. Jones Scaffold Co. (800-266-3864): 10% off net rental of scaffold equipment.

2000 Insurance Service (562-602-0001): 25% off new business. Medical Clínica Médica Hispana (562-630-1991): 25% discount. Lakha Medical Clinic (562-602-8877): Alena Skin Care–Free consultation. Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center (562-865-9600)–10% off any laser or cosmetic surgery procedure.

Casa Adelita (562-408-2360): 10% off (may not be combined with other specials).

Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill (562-630-2802): 10% off all food purchases. Mariscos Alas (562-633-1348): 10% Chamber member discount. 15% discount for law enforcement & City employees. Mariscos El Perihuete (562-408-1661): 10% off on food purchases over $10.

Plumbing & Heating

Mariscos Mi Lindo Sinaloa #1 (562-529-5110): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (562-861-1234): 10% off HydroJet service and/or 10% off material.

Pika Tortas Ahogadas (562-529-5787): 10% discount on all regular-priced food items (excludes combo deals).

Production (Events)

El Sinaloense Restaurant (562-363-3011): 10% off on food purchases.

Data Base Services

YSL Production (323-490-6315): 20% any event services: Sound, lighting, stage, LED video, wall & truss equipment.

NEXTSTEP (877-305-6932): Free needs analysis and special Chamber member discount rate.

Printers

One Coat Roof Seal LLC (833-232-8121): 20% off each can.

Dental

Source Graphics, Inc. (562-408-2734): 10% discount on all printing.

Wellness & Health

Paramount Dental Care (800-266-3864): Free whitening. Free exam. Free cancer screening.

Real Estate

Spiritual Quest (877-535-2267): 50% off salt lamps only.

GM Properties (562-696-0200): 5% of gross commissions on closed deals will be sent to the charity of our choice in your name. Ask for Matt.

Enagic (562-833-3823): Free ionized alkaline water.

Penta Pacific Properties (562-699-1922): Free market value opinions on commercial and industrial properties.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Financial Services SG Tax Services (562-630-4004): $25 off tax preparation for Chamber members and their employees. Vicky Professional Services (562-634-1178): 20% off bookkeeping and accounting service.

The R.M. Cool Company (562-630-6000): Ask about preferred pricing for Chamber members.

Flowers

Restaurants

Diana’s Flowers (562-529-5045): Free local delivery and free balloons.

Café Corleone (562-408-6100): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Pulse Beat available only online until further notice In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce has decided to suspend hard-copy printing and distribution of the Paramount Pulse Beat until further notice. However, the full text of each new Pulse Beat will be available online each month on the Paramount Chamber of Commerce website at paramountchamber.com. If you would like to have a printed copy of the Pulse Beat, contact us and we can mail it to you, or you can pick it up at the Chamber office. If you have questions, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 562-634-3980. We at the Chamber thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times for our community, and we will keep you informed about our future plans for the publication.

Roofing

Rayvern Lighting Supply, Inc. (562-634-7020): 5% off fixtures and ballast orders (commercial distributor of lighting and fixtures).

To add your business to this section, please call the Paramount Chamber of Commerce for information: 562-634-3980.

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7300 Alondra Blvd., Suite 201A Paramount, California 90723 562-372-1382 • 562-633-6588

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O Serving our veterans since 1923 O Business meeting every second Tuesday Trusted janitorial services of the month at 6 p.m. Please check off the below listed items carefully, sign and fax to 562-634-0891 for nearly 60 years Please check off the below listed items carefully, sign and fax to 562-634-0891 ❏ Company Name ❏• Phone ❏ Approved Complete janitorial services ❏ Company Name

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Membership RENEWALS We’re very grateful that the businesses below have renewed their Paramount Chamber of Commerce memberships, making our valuable services possible.

Banc of California......................................................54 years 15954 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Paramount Iceland, Inc..............................................54 years 8041 Jackson St., Paramount, CA 90723

May 2021

Music & Lights Every Friday & Saturday night: 7- 9 pm $11 admission * $4 skate rental Every Tuesday night: 7- 8:30 pm $10 admission * Free skate rental * Live music

Iceland

8041 Jackson Street Paramount, CA 90723 www.paramounticeland.com

Casa Gamino Mexican Restaurant.................................44 years 8330 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Ward Properties........................................................37 years 16311 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Paramount Unified School District............................28 years 15110 California Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Compton Community College District......................24 years 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Bianchi Paramount Theatres.....................................22 years 7900 All America City Way, Paramount, CA 90723

Mattco Forge, Inc.......................................................22 years 16443 Minnesota Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Stater Bros.................................................................21 years

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WAREHOUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER—Long-term, fulltime and part-time. Will train. Staging equipment and materials for daily projects. Receive and process warehouse stock products. Maintain inventory. Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment. Run errands (as needed). Techcoat Contractors, 15720 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Contact: Brenda or Jessica at 562-529-5700. Apply Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Communication Workers of America..........................21 years

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN—Full-time. Experience helpful, but willing to consider an excellent new graduate who can learn quickly. Call Martha at Fobi Pharmacy: 562-630-5700.

Iden Cosmetics, Inc......................................................19 years

BARTENDER—Part-time, including evenings and weekends. Call Leroy: 562-634-9001.

8640 E. Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723 7844 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount, CA 90723 15500 Texaco Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Friends of Paramount Library...................................16 years 16254 Colorado St., Paramount, CA 90723

Busby-Stone Risk Management.................................12 years PO Box 22620, Bakersfield, CA 22620

Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship.........................9 years 6701 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

El Peri Sushi Restaurant...............................................7 years 6701 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Advocates for Family Unity.............................................6 years PO Box 393, Paramount, CA 90723

Blvd Cocktails.............................................................6 years 8410 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Grocery Outlet............................................................4 years 15719 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Medina Investments, LLC............................................4 years 8402 Florence Ave., Suite A, Paramount, CA 90723

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May 2021

BUSINESS CORNER

Types of business insurance for small businesses

here is no one-size-fits-all approach to insurance for small businesses, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some basic insurance coverage most small business owners should consider as they look at what they might need. Interestingly, a study conducted by IBM reported that more than 54% of people still want to continue working remotely after the pandemic is resolved, which means that companies must learn how to maintain company culture while their employees are scattered across various locations.

Five most common types of business insurance Although some businesses require more insurance coverage than others, the most common types of business insurance include: 1. General liability insurance—General liability insurance, sometimes referred to as business liability insurance, is designed to help protect your business from claims of bodily injury or property damage. Such claims could arise from accidents that happen during the course of normal business operations. 2. Commercial Auto Insurance—If your small business uses automobiles, trucks or vans in the course of day-to-day business, commercial auto insurance provides businesses the same protection, regardless of whether you or an employee is behind the wheel.

Adequate business insurance is necessary to protect your employees, property, assets and income.

3. Workers compensation insurance—Workers compensation insurance, often referred to as “workers comp,” is a policy that covers employees who are injured or become ill on the job. Although medical benefits mandated by each state can vary, workers comp is a requirement in most states for businesses that have employees. 4. Professional liability insurance—Professional liability insurance, sometimes called errors and omissions insurance (E&O) or professional indemnity insurance, is important coverage for professionals like accountants, consultants, service providers and others to protect their businesses from mistakes that cause a client financial loss. 5. Product liability insurance—Product liability insurance covers financial liability due to physical harm caused by product failure. For example, if your product hurts someone or damages their property, the liability coverage will help you pay for attorneys, a judgment or a settlement. This is not an all-inclusive list, but it’s a good place to start.

What is a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)? To reduce the cost of insurance to most small business owners, insurance companies offer bundled policies called BOP Insurance or Business Owner’s Policies. BOP insurance combines property and general liability coverage into one policy to help cover claims resulting from situations like fire, theft and other liability claims that could arise from your business’ daily operations. You can also speak to your insurance agent about adding other coverage to your BOP policy to address other needs, because it can be custom-made to fit your industry and your business. This can be a good strategy to reduce your overall insurance costs while ensuring your business has the coverage it needs.

How much does business insurance cost for small businesses? Because no two small businesses are the same, insurance costs will vary depending on the nature of your business, where your business is located and the industry you’re in. Here are common considerations an insurance company will take into account when they quote the cost of insurance: • Type of insurance—Commercial auto insurance will not have the same cost as professional liability, for example. • Industry—When an insurance company looks at your business, they are evaluating potential risks within your industry. For example, an industrial or construction business might have more inherent risks of accidents than a professional office. • Risk—Other factors besides your industry that could influence your risk profile. For example, if you are purchasing commercial auto insurance, your driving record (and your employees’ driving records) will directly impact your premium costs. • Location—Where your business is located also makes a difference. If your business is located in a high-crime area, you should expect your insurance premium to be higher. Or, if your business is located in an area that regularly floods, you should also expect higher premiums. • Number of employees—The more employees you have, the more annual expense you’ll have for workers comp or professional liability coverage. • Business income—Insurance companies assume that the more income your business makes, the more there is to insure. • Your deductible—In the same way that a higher deductible lowers your auto or homeowner’s insurance premium, the same is true with your business insurance.

Circumstances that will influence insurance costs • The nature of your business—What you do or what you sell makes a big difference and could impact the cost of your insurance. For example, professional

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By Ty Kiisel (Adapted from an article that first appeared on nav.com on March 5, 2021; see the author profile below and also visit nav.com)

liability insurance for a heart surgeon (e.g, malpractice insurance) is probably more expensive than professional liability insurance for an insurance agent. As a retailer, if you sell something that is easy to steal with a high dollar value like diamond engagement rings, your policy will likely be more expensive than another small business that sells more difficult-to-steal items like washing machines and refrigerators. • Your business location—If your business is located in a hurricane zone, a floodplain, or someplace susceptible to wildfire, your insurance premiums will likely be higher. Recent wildfires in California, for example, have likely impacted business insurance premiums lots of businesses. If your business is located in a higher-crime area, it could also increase the cost of your premiums. • Your prior claims history—If you’ve had business insurance before and have filed several claims over the years, you might pay higher premiums. For example, if you have delivery drivers with a history of accidents or speeding tickets, your commercial auto premiums will likely be higher than if your drivers all had spotless driving records. Although lots of variables could impact insurance costs, according to Progressive, here’s what you might expect to pay for common business insurance policies: Workers Compensation: $85/month (average cost); $68/month (median cost) Business Owner’s Policy (BOP): $80/month (average cost); $62/month (median cost) General Liability: $53/month (average cost); $46/month (median cost) Professional Liability: $46/month (average cost); $42/month (median cost) What you will pay will be determined by what’s actually going on in your business, so use the above pricing only as a guide.

How to get business insurance for your business Here are things you need to consider when you’re looking for a policy: 1. Think about your business and the potential risks you might face. Include the risks of lawsuit or other potential liability. 2. Meet with a licensed commercial insurance agent who can help you evaluate those risks and can make suggestions about the types of insurance you may need. 3. Shop around. It’s perfectly reasonable to speak with more than one insurance agent to make sure that you’re getting the coverage you need at the best possible price. 4. Do an insurance audit with your agent every year. As your business grows, your insurance needs will often change. Make sure that your current coverage is appropriate and that the price is right. Ty Kiisel is a Main Street business advocate, author and marketing veteran with over 30 years in the trenches writing about small business and small business financing. His mission at Nav is to make the maze of small business financing accessible by weaving personal experiences and other relevant anecdotes into a regular discussion of one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners today.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

May 2021

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May 2021

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May 2021

Families grow healthy with WIC! Familias crecen sanas con WIC! WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC es un programa de nutricion para mujeres, bebes y niños. South Los Angeles Health Projects WIC Program

You may qualify if you:

WIC provides:

• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby • Have a child under age 5 • Have a low to medium income* • Receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) or CalFresh (Food Stamps) benefits • Live in California

• Nutrition education and health information • Breastfeeding support • Food benefits • Referrals to medical providers and community services

Usted puede calificar si:

• Educación sobre nutrición e información de salud • Apoyo con la lactancia • Beneficios de comida • Referencias a proveedores de servicios medicos y servicios

• Está embarazada, está dando pecho o acaba de tener un bebe • Tiene un niño menor de 5 años • Tiene un ingreso bajo a mediano • Recibe beneficios de Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) o CalFresh (Estampillas de Comida) • Vive en California

WIC proporciona:

*Income levels change annually. Niveles de ingreso cambian anualmente. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Está institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

310-661-3080

Call WIC today to see if you qualify. Llama a WIC hoy para ver si calificas.

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