This is a challenging time for businesses and information about Small Business Assistance is constantly evolving. The City of Solana Beach has created a webpage specifically for businesses that addresses COVID-related issues. Click here to access the page and our growing list of potential resources.

Restaurants Open for Business. Click here for a list of Solana Beach restaurants that are ready to serve you.

The San Diego County North Economic Development Council issues an e-newsletter with the latest information and recommendations for businesses affected by COVID-19 three times a week. Click here for the 4/10 issue or click here to subscribe.

The Small Business Administration is offering economic relief for small businesses. For more information, please visit the Coronavirus Relief Options page.

California’s Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) has several programs to support small business, including a Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee, a Jump Start Loan Program and more. Many small businesses are finding the process to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans or for Disaster Relief Loans confusing and cumbersome and in recognition of this, Governor Newsom has allocated $50 million to iBank to help small businesses access these funds. For more information, please visit their iBank website.

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is offering no-cost consultations to aid small business owners with navigating the maze of forms and applications for state programs and incentives. Please call 1-877-345-4633 to speak with a specialist or visit the website.

Many banks are offering deferment of mortgage payments in this unprecedented time, including Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America. Please check with your lender for details.

Any essential businesses that are still open should follow the latest County Health Officer Order and all prescribed Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols. Click here to review the latest order. If you are uncertain whether your business and its employees are considered essential and may remain open, please refer to this list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.