Need help preparing your business for the coronavirus? Free webinars from West Center cover employee safety, online sales, and more

MENDOCINO Co., 8/12/20 — Mendocino County has been under varying shelter-in-place orders since the novel coronavirus began to spread in March, but as the pandemic continues with a surge in local cases, many businesses are trying to figure out how to adjust in a rapidly changing public health and economic situation. Whether you are a business owner trying to figure out how to maintain safety protocols when a business tests positive, move your sales from in-store to online, or receive forgiveness for your Payment Protection Plan (PPP) loan, West Business Development Center, which provides local and often free small business consulting and services, has a variety of free webinars designed to help business owners stay afloat.

West Center serves as the local Small Business Association affiliate in Mendocino County, and provides a variety of free resources, consulting services, an online “open for business” listing, and webinars to help support local business. The organization has developed a COVID-19 resource page, and upcoming webinars are listed below. You can also get in touch for direct consulting services.