State of Education Event to Address Key Educational Developments and Community Initiatives in Santa Maria Valley
[SANTA MARIA, CA. April 2, 2025] - Local leaders will come together to share insights into current initiatives and future plans for supporting students, schools and workforce development in the region at the annual State of Education event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. PDT at the Santa Maria Fairpark, Fountain Pavilion, located at 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria, CA 93458. Hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber, the event will include presentations from the Santa
California Small Businesses Eligible for Paid Family Leave Grants - Online application is open
[SANTA MARIA, CA. July 1, 2024] -- Eligible small businesses across California can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. This initiative, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, aims to support small businesses in managing the additional costs incurred when employees take leave.These grants are designed to help small businesses cover expenses such as cross-training existing
