New business rules in effect Monday

On May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, city government, Coronavirus, UncategorizedLeave a comment

As of Monday May 18, the City will allow retail businesses to operate curb-side pickup service if they obey a set of detailed regulations. Associated manufacturers and suppliers are also included. The regulations include extensive requirements for keeping employees and customers safe while conducting transactions.

This change includes only retail businesses, and not personal service providers–so Sunnyside’s hair salons, barbers, nail salons, spas, eyelash salons, and the like will remain closed for now. Read about Sunnyside’s restaurants that are currently doing business here.

Here is the City’s full order in effect Monday May 18: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/Summary-of-Operating-Conditions-for-Curbside-Retail-051420.pdf

Here is a article in the SF Examiner about the change: “SF drafts guidelines for most retail businesses to open for curbside sales Monday”

Here’s a piece in SF Weekly about the process of Covid19-related decision-making by City government: “What’s the Plan for Reopening SF? Answers in Short Supply”

Update: Business on the Boulevard is picking up

On April 24, 2020July 22, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Coronavirus, Monterey BoulevardLeave a comment

Covid-19 crisis update: Monterey Blvd businesses that provide food are still serving the community, while hair salons and other personal service-type businesses are still closed, as per requirements of the City. News: Two previously closed restaurants, Shanghai Dumpling King and Won Kok. at the corner of Gennessee Street, are now open for pick up or delivery orders. Also, Monterey Auto Service (570 Monterey) is now open Mon-Fri (8 AM-6 PM) and Saturday mornings.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR MASK

WHEN PATRONIZING FOOD STORES

OR PICKING UP ORDERS.

Here are the details: Continue reading “Update: Business on the Boulevard is picking up” →

Covid-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund

On March 26, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Monterey Boulevard, OEWDLeave a comment

From The Office of Economic and Workforce Development [OEWD]:

Covid-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund

When an unforeseen event occurs that negatively impacts small businesses like COVID-19, the Invest In Neighborhoods Division of OEWD works with individual businesses to provide support and resources they may need to get them through this difficult time. Because of the disruptions that COVID-19 has created for our small business community, the COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund was created. It allows impacted small business owners to access up to $10,000 for employee salaries and rent. This program is administered in partnership with Northeast Community Federal Credit Union.

OEWD also works closely with other city departments to coordinate and connect recovery response between impacted businesses and City departments. View our COVID-19 Business & Employee Assistance Guide.

Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus

On March 23, 2020April 3, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Monterey Boulevard, UncategorizedLeave a comment

A survey of what’s open and how things are going for businesses on Monterey Boulevard during the coronavirus stay-at-home order, with a focus on those that serve local needs.

Railroad Expresso, 705 Monterey Blvd. Takeout only. Open limited hours: Mon-Fri 6AM to 1 PM. Sat-Sun 7 AM to 12 PM.

Owner Josepha Smith says: “Everyone has been so nice, waiting for their drinks. People are not in such a big rush!” To-go coffee containers have been popular.

Railroad_Expresso__2020_03_22 — Josepha Smith (on right) with employee Karry. Take-home coffee containers (foreground) have been very popular.

Amazing Look Salon, 719 Monterey: Closed.

Wind in the Willows (preschool), 713 Monterey: Closed.

Big Joe’s Restaurant, 717 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, says posted sign. Use Grubhub or Postmates, or call 415-333-2878.

Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey: plenty of bikes and e-bikes.

Baywheels_2020_03_23 — Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey.

Won Kok Restaurant, 700 Monterey: Closed, “until May 1” says posted sign.

Shanghai Dumpling, 696 Monterey: Closed, “until April 29” says posted sign.

Heff’s Barbers, 693 Monterey: Closed.

Sol y Luna Spa: Closed “until further notice” says posted sign.

Pho Dong Huong, 667 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, 11 AM to 2 AM. Use Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub or Doordash.

Safeway, 625 Monterey: Open 6 Am to 10 PM daily. Senior hours: Tues and Thurs 6 – 9 AM.

Manager Kevin H says: “It’s hectic, but everyone has been very respectful.” The parking lot was full on a Monday morning, but the lines inside were not too long. Cashiers all in gloves and masks, as were many customers.

safeway_2020_03_22 — Safeway, 625 Monterey Blvd.

Laundromat, 607 Monterey: Open, apparently regular hours, 7 AM to 10 PM.

Martini Cleaners, 601 Monterey: Closed “until April 7” says posted sign. Continue reading “Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus” →

Free Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

On February 19, 2020March 4, 2020 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, FreeLeave a comment

Monterey Boulevard business owners are welcome at this event!

From Ocean Avenue Association:

Free Small Business Legal Clinic

The Ocean Avenue Association is happy to promote another free legal clinic for small business owners on the avenue. Once again, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs will offer assistance to small businesses as they did in December. (You can read about it in The Ingleside Light.) Here are the details:

Clinic Details
Date: Thursday Feb. 20, 2020
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ingleside Branch Library Community Room, 1298 Ocean Ave.
Participants are encouraged to register online, or by calling (415) 543-9444 x217