Archive for June 2021
Many employers aren’t capitalizing on new vaccine PTO tax credit
Employers can get thousands of dollars in tax credits for providing paid time off for the Covid-19 vaccine, but many aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity. Here are some tips for how to cash in.
SBA aims to raise Economic Injury Disaster Loan limit to $2M in coming months
An increase would follow the agency earlier this year raising the cap to $500,000 from its original $150,000 limit.
SFBT Monday Digest: Lyft’s new rides; Construction startup’s Chapter 11
French sporting goods company Decathlon, which has a prominent Emeryville location, recently leased a 144,408-square-foot warehouse across the freeway from the Oakland Coliseum.
SoftBank-backed Katerra blames Covid, lender, as it seeks bankruptcy protection
The SoftBank Group Corp.-backed construction company said it is proceeding with certain active projects in a number of states but has also notified key stakeholders that many of its U.S. projects will be “demobilizing.”
Experts think arrival of real self-driving cars is likely decades away — if ever
Elon Musk keeps predicting the imminent arrival of “full self-driving” Teslas, but experts aren’t sure if we will ever get the self-driving cars that he and others have promised.
How R-Zero caught the attention of Dr. Phil
Catching a break on the daytime talk show was lucky, but it was also part of the plan.
5 things to know: Area’s first Nick the Greek restaurant sets opening date
Here’s what you need to know today.
Yolo County ag-tech startup Pheronym selected for Berkeley fellowship program
Yolo County ag-tech startup Pheronym has been selected for a Berkeley fellowship program aimed at helping scientists turn research into products ready for the market.
Folsom publishing company e.Republic lists headquarters building for sale
Government technology publishing and training company e.Republic has listed its headquarters office in Folsom for sale.
Plant Power Fast Food plans more local sites after recent Sacramento debut
A majority of the quick-service eatery’s customers aren’t vegan, based on surveys conducted at other locations.