Covid 19 News

Tax Tip 2021-60 – An offer in compromise may help some taxpayers settle their tax bill

May 3, 2021

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund

April 27, 2021

Former longtime Chamber President & CEO Richard Luehrs loses battle to COVID-19

February 26, 2021

OP-ED from Steve Rosansky – Frivolous Lawsuits Prolong California’s Economic Recovery

February 25, 2021

Additional COVID-19 Relief Grants to Provide $5,000 Each to Qualified Newport Beach Small Businesses

February 10, 2021

County of Orange Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

February 1, 2021

A Message from Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag President & CEO

January 14, 2021

The Official Ring of Lights Waterfront Home Decorating Contest will light up the harbor again this year

December 2, 2020

Southern California Hospice Foundation – The effects of the coronavirus are great and we desperately need your help

November 10, 2020

IRS highlights employer credits for businesses during Small Business Week

September 25, 2020

What to do when someone steals your identity

September 25, 2020

Newport Beach Police Department issues information on EDD fraud and Identity theft

September 22, 2020

Dirty Dozen part 1: Taxpayers should be on the lookout for these scams

August 4, 2020

Coronavirus-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs – Questions and Answers

July 29, 2020

Newport Beach Chamber rolls out “Save the Economy…Wear a Mask” sign campaign for local businesses

July 17, 2020

Tax returns are due today; taxpayers who can’t pay should still file today

July 15, 2020

NBCC Video Update – Newsom orders immediate closures of previously opened businesses to combat spread of Coronavirus

July 13, 2020

All beaches in the City of Newport Beach will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5

July 2, 2020

COVID mask exemption cards are not from the government

June 30, 2020

Upcoming Webinar: Marketing Secrets of Top Brands BROUGHT TO YOU BY SPECTRUM REACH

June 18, 2020

SBA reopens application portal for disaster loans

June 16, 2020

The City of Newport Beach Small Business Relief Grant Program will provide one-time funding to local small businesses

June 8, 2020

City of Newport Beach Back to Business Program

May 27, 2020

County of Orange launches BACK2BUSINESS initiative to help small businesses meet social distancing guidelines

May 27, 2020

Credit reports are now free, every week

May 20, 2020

Employee retention credit available for businesses affected by COVID-19

May 20, 2020

Update from SBA OC/IE District Office regarding PPP Forgiveness Application and Instructions

May 18, 2020

Statewide industry guidance to reduce risk

May 13, 2020

OC Healthcare Agency offers Resilience Roadmap OC

May 13, 2020

IRS People First Initiative provides relief to taxpayers facing COVID-19 issues

May 13, 2020

Vital Urgent Care – SARS-CoV-2 Serology (COVID-19) Antibody (IgG), Test Available at No Cost

May 13, 2020

Sherman Library & Gardens Reopens

May 12, 2020

Governor Newsom Releases Updated Industry Guidance  

May 7, 2020

City Announces Partial Re-opening of Beaches for Active Recreational Use

May 6, 2020

City of Hope receives $750,000 in funding from California’s Stem Cell Agency (CIRM) for clinical trial to help medical centers to treat people who have COVID-19

May 5, 2020

The Toll Roads Extend Time to Pay Tolls, Make Other Adjustments in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

May 5, 2020

Chamber Members offer Mother’s Day Specials

May 1, 2020

Newport Chamber CEO Gives Local Business Update Amid COVID-19

May 1, 2020

Orange County Board of Supervisors issues new guidelines

April 28, 2020

Online discussion with Xiomara Escobar and Jaril Tudio – Coping with staying at home

April 28, 2020

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) – EDD will begin accepting online applications for PUA Tuesday, April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

SBA to resume funding of Paycheck Protection Program starting at 7:30am PST

April 24, 2020

Coastline College Foundation establishes Student Emergency Relief Fund to meet students’ needs

April 24, 2020

Hoag donors contribute more than $5 million to date to support Hoag’s COVID-19 Response and Research

April 23, 2020

SBA issues new guidance with respect to companies requesting PPP loans…What about large companies?

April 23, 2020

Orange County Board of Supervisors announces new rules requiring face masks for workers

April 22, 2020

Emergency Childcare for Healthcare Workers and First Responders from Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast

April 20, 2020

Treasury, IRS unveil online application to help with Economic Impact Payments – Get My Payment allows people to provide direct deposit information and gives payment date

April 20, 2020

Video discussing Orange County’s response to COVID-19 features Council Member Diane Dixon, Mayor Will O’Neil + Hoag Hospital

April 17, 2020

Taxpayers Directly Affected by COVID-19 Will Have Penalties Cancelled

April 17, 2020

SCORE online session coming on April 20th: Marketing In Times of Uncertainty

April 16, 2020

Hoag Features Live Streaming Schedule with Important Medical, Health & Fitness Topics

April 16, 2020

Video conferencing: 10 privacy tips for your business

April 16, 2020

Taxpayers should be aware of Coronavirus-related scams

April 16, 2020

8 Ways to Avoid New COVID-19 Scams

April 15, 2020

Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators the State will Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions

April 14, 2020

Here’s how much individuals will get from the Economic Impact Payments

April 14, 2020

Goodwill of Orange County has temporarily closed store and donation sites

April 13, 2020

Coronavirus Updates for the UCI Community

April 10, 2020

Non Income Tax Filers: Here is IRS info on how to get your Economic Impact Payment

April 10, 2020

IRS extends more tax deadlines to cover individuals, trusts, estates corporations and others

April 10, 2020

Chamber Member Jaril Tudio holds online webinar: Ready to Help Business Owners Through Challenging Times

April 8, 2020

Support Hoag’s efforts related to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

Newport Beach Public LIbrary Curbside Service Begins Tuesday, April 7

April 6, 2020

NEW: Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide

April 6, 2020

RSVP Now: Second National Small Business Town Hall with Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

April 2, 2020

United Way needs your help

March 31, 2020

IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19

March 31, 2020

With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

March 31, 2020

Economic Impact Payments: What you need to know

March 31, 2020

Orange County Community Services implements Economic and Business Recovery Call Center

March 30, 2020

U.S. Chamber free Interactive Workplace Flyer Builder and other resources

March 30, 2020

SBDC daily webinar for small businesses related to loan information

March 30, 2020

Struggling to Balance the Budget? Here’s How to Manage Staff Concerns the Right Way

March 30, 2020

U.S. Chamber – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know

March 30, 2020

Small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are currently eligible to apply for a long term low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 30, 2020

OC Community Resilience Fund formed to collectively support vulnerable communities most impacted by COVID-19 reaches $2 mission in contributions in just 10 days

March 30, 2020

Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There a Difference in California?

March 24, 2020

Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert Regarding False Advertising Related to Coronavirus

March 23, 2020