Main Street News: Return to Purple Tier Status & What it Means for You

Just announced: the Regional Stay-at-Home Order has been lifted and Contra Costa County has returned to the Purple Tier. We are glad to hear that local ICU capacity has increased, however we urge everyone to continue following health guidelines so that we can protect lives and livelihoods.

What remains in effect:

Health guidelines regarding physical distancing and use of face coverings outside the home, as well as frequent hand washing and quarantine guidance.

Occupancy caps for indoor businesses and requirements limiting close-contact gatherings of people from different households.

Significant changes now in effect:

Following state guidelines, restaurants may offer outdoor dining and hair salons, barber shops, and personal services may reopen

Outdoor social gatherings involving 25 or fewer people, from three or fewer different households, with health guidelines in place are now permitted.

For more information, please check out: Press Release (1/25/2021), Contra Costa County Openings At-a-Glance (1/25/2021), Active Contra Costa County Health Orders, Frequently Asked Questions, Prevention, plus January 22 Vaccination Town Hall (recording) and our Reopening Safely Guide.

Main Street Presents

Free Square E-commerce Program

New & Improved Tutorials AND Office Hours Are Here!

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1) Watch new & improved Square webinars for restaurants, retail, and service businesses.
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7 Ways to Support Local Safely

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Guides & Resources

Closing Soon: Grant Opportunity for Downtown Richmond Businesses

What: Grants of $5,000-$10,000, awarded on a competitive basis to help brick-and-mortar small businesses in designated Main Street districts as they work to adapt to COVID-19 and prepare for the next phases of reopening across the country. All eligible businesses located in Downtown Richmond may apply.

Apply: January 21, 9am – January 28, 4:59pm PST

Get Help: Today is your last chance to contact us to request a letter of support!

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