We know that this is a difficult time for everyone, and are appreciate you all for continuing to be a part of the San Diego Made community. If we stick together through this, we know we will all be stronger because of it. Please see the resources we have complied for our members on this page, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@sandiegomade.org.
We want to use our social media and email following to highlight you during this time. Please use the form below to submit and image and caption on a special your running, product you’ve launched, or just a business feature. Please make sure to include your insta handle/facebook link (if applicable.) If you want to arrange a takeover on our Instagram story, please email us at info@sandiegomade.org.
San Diego Made and I Heart Indie Markets are teaming up on a Makers COVID-19 Relief Fund to help maker vendors through this difficult time.
With all events canceled until at least May, these small business owners are struggling to stay afloat, and they need your help. Every dollar raised through our GoFundMe COVID-19 Relief campaign will go directly to help a maker in need.
If you have anything to spare, please donate now. If you want to help us spread the word, please share the GoFundMe large and wide. If you are a maker in need, please share this campaign and apply for funds.
Any artist in any discipline who has been impacted by COVID19-related cancellations and closures may apply for assistance. Stipends and support will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the only limitation being how much money we are able to raise. The only requirements are (1) you demonstrate you’re an artist by sharing your resume and website, where applicable, and (2) you share this fundraiser with your own networks and provide proof of that activity via a screenshot.
This document is meant to help small businesses weather the economic storm ahead and has all info on federal loan and grant opportunities. It was developed by Ryan Kissick (Co-Founder of Good Juju Ink), with help from Christine Su (CEO of PastureMap), Simona Racek (Business Advisor at CITC, EDC, and America’s SBDC), Shamin Walsh (Managing Director at BAM Ventures), and Alejandro Cadena (CEO of Global Cadena Inc).
As part of the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.
