Message from Kelly Stroman, President/CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce,
The COVID-19 crisis is creating hard-hitting fiscal challenges that require quick, yet smart action. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration are offering options. The U.S. Government has expanded the definition of “disaster” so that help can be accessed by those affected by COVID-19. Please read and take action now. We will continue to provide topical e-blasts every few days as the COVID-19 crisis continues to wreak havoc. Stay safe, stay informed and know that we are here to help!
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- Bars, Wineries, and Brewery Tasting Rooms
- Beaches
- Bike Parks
- Car Dealerships
- Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreations including Equipment Rentals)
- Community Gardens
- Day Camps
- Dentist - (Dental clinics have been considered by the County an essential business. Therefore, for Safe in the South Bay you can complete, upload and post at all your public entry ways Appendix A )
- Drive-in Movie Theaters and Drive-in Restaurants
- Golf Courses
- Gyms/Fitness Centers
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Horse Riding/Equestrian
- Hotels for Leisure Travel
- In-person dining in restaurants
- Libraries for curbisde pick-up only
- Lower Risk Retail Store, such as Bookstores, Jewelry Stores, Furniture Stores, Toy Stores, and Clothing Stores
- Model Airplane Areas
- Museums, Galleries, Zoos, and Aquariums
- Music, Film, and Television Production
- Office Worksites
- Outdoor Museums and Galleries
- Owners of Commercial Buildings
- Personal Care Establishments
- Pickleball and Tennis Courts
- Places of Worship
- Public Trails (Walking and Hiking)
- Public Pools and Pools in Multi-Unit Residential Housing
- Restaurants (dine-in)
- Retail Guidelines
- Retail (in-person shopping)
- Shopping Centers
- Shooting and Archery Ranges
- Social Distancing Protocol
- Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Support Groups
- Trails
- Vehicle-Based Parades
- Warehousing, Manufacturing Logistics Protocol
Safe in the South Bay Pledge
Safe in the South Bay is a pledge that businesses can take to show they are following the proper protocol to safely reopen and slow the spread of COVID-19 for their employees and customers. Those that take the pledge can prominently display the Safe in the South Bay seal in their business to show that they are doing their part to advance business recovery and keep the community safe.
In accordance with the County of Los Angeles Health Officer Order, I PLEDGE that my business is in compliance with the appropriate Los Angeles County Reopening Protocol and that that my business will adhere to the following general practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19:
Health & Safety
Returning to Work
Health & Wellness Resources
COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Diagnostic Testing
Testing for all symptomatic and asymptomatic residents
- UCLA
- UCLA is proud to serve the South Bay community with medical offices available in Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach and Torrance.
- Coastal Anti-Aging Medical Group - Local onsite group testing available
- Exer Urgent Care
- Offers an FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody test at all 16 Southern CA locations. Through a blood sample, detects the presence of the virus and identifies patients who have been exposed to or recovered from COVID-19.
- Health Star Technologies - Concierege testing and consultations for individuals and groups
- Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy
- Offers local, concierge, and business testing.
- Torrance Memorial
- Offers limited testing to ONLY those patients with a Torrance Memorial physician order and a scheduled appointment.
- Kaiser Permanente
Funding
rESOURCES
View the most recent updates and articles relating to PPP, loans, and more!
- *NEW* State Compensation Insurance Fund Update for Policyholders
- *NEW* The U.S. Small Business Administration Reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program Portal
- PPP Loan Flexibility Act UPDATE
- Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) Small Business Recovery Loan Program
- Fact Sheet: Employer Assistance Grant Fund
- POWERPOINT: Employer Assistance Grant Fund
- COVID-19 Senate Stimulus Package
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- Loan Information & How to Apply