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COVID-19

How can I keep my employees safe?

Answered 4 years ago

These three web pages have the most up to date and pertinent information:

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  • CA Dept of Labor safety and health guidance for workplaces
  • CA Dept of Public Health daily updates
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The Norcal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development.

As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, North Coast SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the North Coast SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation.

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    • All Services

    Specialties

    Industry-Specific Regional Programs

    • Restaurants
    • Technology
    • Int’l Trade

    Stage of Business

    • Startup
    • Growing
    • Transition
  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

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    • About Us

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    • Staff
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    North Coast SBDC
    876 7th Street
    Arcata CA 95521
    (707) 445-9720
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    North Coast SBDC Flights and Business Programs

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    • Learning Programs
    • Art as a Business
    • Child Care Business
    • E-Marketing & E-Commerce
    • E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Series
    • Small Farm Business Programs
    • 2019 Niche & Small Manufacturing Program
    • HELP EXITING YOUR BUSINESS
    • Tourism Flight 2017
    • Food Makers & Sellers
    • Business Basics
    • FINANCIAL HELP
    • Independent Bookkeeping and Accounting Series
    • Worker Owned
    • Financial Management and Bookkeeping

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