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HomeMy WebLinkAboutState of California - Gov. Office of Business and Economic Development - 10.01.234�,j1••a Prrr�r r R 7-1 '��OMlC 91'Ktiry Grant Agreement #LIIIG-2023-02 This Agreement is entered into between the Stale Agency and the Grant Recipient named below: __ _ STATE UNIT/AGENCY NAME INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT RECIPIENT NAME CITY OF FRESNO The term of this Agreement is: October 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025 The maximum grant amount for this Agreement is: $380,650.00 The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following Agreement, including exhibits which are by this reference made a part of this Agreement. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this AGREEMENT hereto. RECIPIENT GRANT RECIPIENT'S NAME BY (Aut rized Signature) DATE SIGN[ X. III PRINT D AME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING Georgeanne A. White, City Manager, City of Fresno ADDRESS 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIT/AGENCY NAME INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY (Au orized Signature) uA I t slUlvtu A L 12/15/2023 X. I r/U'r" PRINTED A E AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING Emily Desai, Deputy Director, International Affairs and Trade ADDRESS 1325 J Street, Suite 1800, Sacramento, CA 95814 1 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT b A . m� I' I �@'y9NlC IIEVit� GO -BIZ INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE LOCAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION GRANT This Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) Grant Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "AGREEMENT") dated October 1, 2023, is entered into by and between City of Fresno (hereinafter "RECIPIENT") and the International Affairs and Trade Unit within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (hereinafter, "IATU"), hereafter jointly referred to as the "Parties" or individually as the "Party." A. WHEREAS, IATU is the sponsor and the manager of this award issued to the RECIPIENT under Agreement Number LIIIG-2023-02 ("Award"); B. WHEREAS, IATU desires to retain RECIPIENT to perform and/or manage services as described in the 2023 Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Request for Proposal Announcement ("LIIIG RFP Announcement"); in Fresno County, to support the development or expansion of immigrant integration efforts, increase community trust, and enhance the organizational capacity of local governments to support immigrant populations in California. C. WHEREAS, RECIPIENT is an eligible local government, defined as 1) A California City, County, or County or City Department; 2) Has an existing Office of Immigrant Affairs/New Americans; or Designated Immigrant Affairs Liaison; or Administers public programs or benefits for immigrant populations, including but not limited to Economic Development, Work Force Development, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Refugee Resettlement Programs, Immigration Legal Services, etc.; 3) Has experience administering State grant or contract funding; and 4) Ability to meet all deadlines as outlined in the AGREEMENT; D. WHEREAS, RECIPIENT may sign a Collaborative Declaration with an eligible Third - Party Subgrantee to deliver coordinated programs and services. Eligible Third- Party Subgrantee are nonprofits approved by IATU, and that meet: 1) The requirements set forth in Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code; 2) Has experience delivering the eligible activities included in the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant; 3) Has experience administering programs or benefits for immigrant populations including, but not limited to, Economic Development, Work Force Development, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Refugee Resettlement Programs, Immigration Legal Services, etc.); 4) Has experience administering City, County, or State grant or contract funding; and 5) Ability to meet all deadlines as outlined in the AGREEMENT; E. WHEREAS, all Parties acknowledge that this AGREEMENT and the Award are only available to entities eligible for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant, as described in Exhibit D ("LIIIG RFP Announcement"); F. WHEREAS, IATU desires to retain RECIPIENT to perform and/or manage services as specified in Exhibit A ("Scope of Work and Performance Metrics") and intends to compensate 21 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I %vE%*DR's ❑FpjLf � _ T ' FCe'YdM1�LpQ�r RECIPIENT for such services, as described in Exhibit C ("Project Budget") and RECIPIENT desires to be retained by IATU to perform and/or manage such services as described set forth in Exhibit A and to be compensated as set forth in Exhibit C; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and reciprocal promises and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The parties acknowledge and agree that the recitals are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated by reference into this AGREEMENT. 2. Performance Metrics. RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the results and progress described in the Scope of Work and Performance Metrics, which is attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A. 3. Term of of Agreement. The term of this AGREEMENT shall be from October 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025. Additional time is provided for the Grant Agreement Term, but not the performance period, to amend or closeout agreements. This AGREEMENT's performance period shall be from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2025. 4. Compensation. The RECIPIENT is entitled to up to $380,650.00 as shown in Exhibit B, which is attached and hereby incorporated by reference. 5. Delivery. All materials, services, and/or deliverables required under this AGREEMENT must be completed and delivered to IATU on or before September 30, 2025. 6. Allowable Costs and Fees. Allowable costs and fees eligible for reimbursement to the RECIPIENT for the performance of this AGREEMENT must be in accordance with the LIIIG RFP Announcement, Scope of Work, and budget outlined in the AGREEMENT, including the attached exhibits. 7. Third -Party Subgrantee. RECIPIENT may subgrant to a pre -approved Third -Party Subgrantee and shall execute Exhibit B ("Collaborative Declaration"). RECIPIENT shall also provide the IATU with a copy of executed sub -agreements or Memorandum of Understanding. RECIPIENT shall not enter into any additional collaboratives without the IAUT approval. 8. Knowledge and expertise. expertise. RECIPIENT represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed/and or managed by RECIPIENT will be performed in compliance with this AGREEMENT and any attachments thereto. 9. Performance. RECIPIENT acknowledges that failure to comply with this AGREEMENT may affect future funding opportunities from the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. 31 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �,$�� 116s'S 61111E �r a l o? Iti w i �fCBNGMfC GEVLVO 10. Definitions A. To review the definitions for this grant, refer to Exhibit E, which is attached and hereby incorporated by reference. 11. Eligible Uses of Funding and Activities A. Target Populations Served Selected grantees will prioritize serving immigrants, refugees or asylees, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth, immigrants residing in rural California, and hard -to -reach immigrant populations. Any service or programming funded under LIIIG shall be accessible to immigrants regardless of immigration status, and documentation of status shall not be required. B. Non -Discrimination and Language Access All services must be provided in compliance with federal and State nondiscrimination laws, including ensuring access for individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. Provision of services to individuals with limited English language ability may include in -person interpretation and document translation and access to a language service line on telephones. C. Eligible Use of Funds Funding is available for local government staff positions to develop or expand immigrant integration efforts, increase community trust, and enhance the organizational capacity of local governments in California. The grant funding shall not replace any existing funding or required services. The applicant must provide a plan to ensure continuity of funding for proposed activities after the one-time grant is awarded for sustainability, including through public -private partnerships or other means. Applicants must create a comprehensive sustainability plan outlining strategies and timelines for maintaining and expanding the program beyond the grant period. The plan should include details on potential funding sources, partnerships, program modifications, and long-term goals to ensure the program's continuity and growth. D. Eligible Activities Eligible activities for the LI IIG funding are further defined below and include but are not limited to 1) Economic Development, 2) Social Services Navigation, 3) Intergovernmental Technical Assistance, and 4) Civic Engagement. Each activity only applies if the RECIPIENT has been approved for the corresponding activity. 1. Economic Development A. Entrepreneurship Development and Resources: i.Programs should foster and nurture the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for immigrant residents to start, manage, and grow their businesses or ventures. This involves providing entrepreneurs with the support, tools, training, and networks needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the business ecosystem. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Develop targeted business training programs for immigrant entrepreneurs, which may cover business planning, marketing, financial management, and legal compliance. 4 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT v i �ca'r?arrt acvEti% . b. Establish mentorship programs that connect immigrant entrepreneurs with successful business owners or industry experts who can provide guidance and support. c. Facilitate access to capital and financing options by partnering with financial institutions offering loans, grants, or micro -financing tailored to immigrant entrepreneurs. d. Connect immigrant entrepreneurs with local business chambers or networks to promote their products or services and with potential customers and partners. B. New Business Development and Technical Assistance: i.Programs should assist immigrant residents in identifying, evaluating, and creating opportunities to establish new businesses or ventures. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Develop best practices to integrate immigrant entrepreneurs with local economic development centers or related local business infrastructure to support emerging businesses with the necessary tools and guidance. b. Provide one-on-one business counseling and technical assistance to immigrant entrepreneurs, assisting them with business registration, licensing, permits, and other administrative processes. c. Assist with generating innovative business ideas, conducting market research, developing business plans, securing resources, and launching new enterprises. d. Establish partnerships with local business development organizations to offer specialized services and resources for immigrant -owned businesses, such as language -specific support or cultural competency training. e. Develop incubator or accelerator programs that support immigrant entrepreneurs, providing them with workspace, mentoring, access to professional networks, and assistance accessing markets. C. Apprenticeship Programs: i.Programs should develop new local apprenticeship opportunities or strengthen existing ones for immigrant residents in coordination with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Apprenticeship programs can provide individuals with industry -specific skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in a particular trade or occupation. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Collaborating with local employers to create apprenticeship programs targeting immigrant residents, offering training and employment opportunities in industries with high demand for skilled workers. These programs may be developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, such as employers, trade associations, and educational institutions, to meet a particular industry's specific workforce needs and skill requirements. b. Develop partnerships with trade unions, industry associations, and vocational training providers to ensure immigrant workers access quality apprenticeship programs. c. Support navigating the apprenticeship system, including assistance with application processes, resume building, interview skills, test preparation, and ongoing mentorship. 51 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6o�E µ9a'S Q I� m D. Professional Certification Assistance: i.Programs should assist immigrant residents in pursuing state professional licenses or other relevant professional certifications. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Providing guidance and support in gathering required documentation, preparing application materials, and navigating the licensing process. b. Collaborating with professional associations or licensing boards to streamline the licensure process for immigrant professionals, advocate for recognition of foreign credentials, and develop credential evaluation and equivalency pathways. E. Workforce Development Training: i.Programs should focus on developing workforce skills among local immigrant residents. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Industry partnerships, skill -based seminars, entrepreneurial training, licensing requirements overviews, job application workshops, job shadowing, etc. b. Collaboration with local workforce boards, community -based organizations, local employers, and industry experts to offer industry -specific training programs that address the needs of immigrant workers, including integrated education and English language literacy training that aligns with local job market demands. c. Provide job search seminars, workshops, or job application clinics that cover topics such as resume writing, interview techniques, job search strategies, and workplace communication skills. F. Digital Literacy Training: i.Programs should aim to train participants with the necessary skills to effectively use technology for finding, evaluating, organizing, creating, and communicating information. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Offer comprehensive digital literacy training programs that cover basic computer skills, internet usage, email communication, online job search techniques, and effective use of productivity tools. b. Provide training on specific software applications or platforms relevant to local job markets, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, accounting software, or project management tools. c. Include sessions on online safety, data privacy, and responsible use of social media platforms to promote digital citizenship and protect personal information. G. Financial Literacy Training: i.Programs should seek to improve critical information for immigrants about financial best practices. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Conducting financial literacy workshops or seminars covering budgeting, saving, credit management, debt reduction, investment basics, and understanding banking services. b. Collaborating with financial institutions, community organizations, or local experts to provide one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to immigrant individuals and families. 61 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ��'�'CFIIC 66V��A C. Developing culturally sensitive financial literacy materials and resources that consider immigrant communities' unique needs and challenges, such as language accessibility and cultural nuances. Social Services Navigation A. Case Management Services: i.Programs should guide, assist, and support immigrant residents in navigating government and community systems, services, and processes. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Conduct intake interviews with immigrant individuals to understand their specific needs and determine their eligibility for available services. b. Developing individualized plans to address specific needs and goals. C. Referring immigrant residents to relevant social services, including but not limited to public benefits, childcare, housing navigation and placement assistance, employment, and educational services, accessing health care, social adjustment, and immigration services. B. Education and Outreach: i.Programs should engage with immigrant residents, providing information and raising awareness about specific issues, policies, programs, or services. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Develop and distribute materials, such as brochures, flyers, and posters in multiple languages that provide information on the available public services and how to access them. b. Educate immigrant residents on the available public benefits and how to access them, including navigating the application process and where to find assistance. C. Provide information and resources on affordable housing, childcare, financial literacy, health care, transportation, and other services relevant to immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs. C. Language Services: i.Activities should provide language support and assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency to ensure effective communication and equitable access to government programs, services, information, and participation for linguistically diverse populations. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Provide interpretation and translation services to help immigrants communicate with service providers and navigate the social service system. b. Provide referrals and language class enrollment assistance to help immigrants improve their English skills, which can enhance their ability to communicate with customers, vendors, and service providers. 3. Intergovernmental Capacity and Technical Assistance A. Interagency Task Forces i.Programs should create collaborative groups or teams of representatives from multiple government agencies or departments. They are formed to address specific issues, challenges, or objectives requiring coordination and collaboration between 71 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT tip�114R'S pFr� 0 a?Mrc (it" agencies with complementary expertise and resources. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Facilitate coordination, information sharing, and collaboration among various entities. b. Help avoid duplication of services and involve exchanging data, research findings, and other relevant resources to enhance the effectiveness of immigrant integration services. B. Regular Meetings and Workshops i.Organize regular meetings, workshops, or training sessions that bring together officials from different levels of government and community leaders. These gatherings can focus on sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives. C. Cross -Jurisdictional Coordination i.Programs can establish collaborative groups or teams of representatives from different cities, counties, and nonprofit agencies. They are formed to address specific issues, challenges, or objectives requiring coordination and collaboration between agencies with complementary expertise and resources. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Partnerships that can facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and resource pooling across municipalities. b. They can also develop shared protocols, referral systems, and coordinated approaches to deliver services effectively to immigrant populations. D. Capacity Building and Training i.Programs should design activities that enhance the knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources of local government officials and staff involved in intergovernmental collaborations. These activities strengthen the intergovernmental capacity to cooperate, coordinate efforts, and address shared challenges effectively. Examples may include the following: a. Taking advantage of State training sessions, workshops, or webinars on cultural competency, language access, immigrant rights, community engagement, and service delivery improvement. b. Improving staff skills or competencies relevant to intergovernmental collaborations, such as negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, project management, policy analysis, or collaborative decision -making. E. Technical Assistance for Language Access and Cultural Sensitivity i.Provide technical assistance to local and regional agencies to improve language access and cultural sensitivity. a. This assistance can involve training sessions, workshops, or consultations to help improve language services, develop language access plans, and enhance cultural competency among staff members serving immigrant populations. F. Establish Sustainable Partnerships i.Establish partnerships with community organizations, non-profit agencies, and businesses interested in immigrant integration. Collaborating with these partners can help diversify funding streams, leverage additional resources, and share the 81 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �OV�pNOR'S pFsr�f BA @� dN responsibility for program sustainability. Examples of activities may include the following: a. Regularly evaluate the program's outcomes, impacts, and challenges. This evaluation process can help identify areas for improvement, refine program strategies, and ensure that the program remains responsive to the evolving needs of immigrant populations. b. By adapting and fine-tuning the program based on evaluation findings, local governments can increase its effectiveness and attractiveness to potential funders. 12. Termination of Agreement. Either Party may terminate this AGREEMENT upon thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice to the other Party. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, IATU agrees to compensate RECIPIENT for all allowable, unavoidable expenses reasonably incurred by RECIPIENT in the performance of its work under this AGREEMENT prior to the date of termination. RECIPIENT agrees to complete services and/or provide required deliverables through the date of termination. 13. Modification or Waiver. No part of this AGREEMENT shall be modified without the express written consent of both parties. The waiver by one Party of any breach of any term or condition of this AGREEMENT shall not be construed as a waiver of any other obligation by a Party to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. Nor shall said waiver be construed as a continuing waiver of the original breach. 14. Assignment. No part of this AGREEMENT may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of both parties. 15. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended or modified in writing and signed by all Parties. 16. Authorized Representative. A. All applicants must designate an Authorized Representative. Authorized Representatives will carry out a variety of responsibilities during the application process and grant period. B. Following the grant period, the Authorized Representative will submit performance and financial reports to GO -Biz. The Authorized Representative will also receive and distribute GO -Biz reimbursements to Third -Party Subgrantees. In addition, the Authorized Representative will serve as the principal contact for GO -Biz. Any programmatic or agreement -related issues will flow through the Authorized Representative to the Third -Party Subgrantee in their agreement. Third -Party Subgrantees are expected to contact their Authorized Representative when programmatic issues and questions arise. Likewise, GO - Biz will communicate to Authorized Representatives on program -related information. If an Authorized Representative designates staff for a portion of these responsibilities, they must provide GO -Biz with a written statement confirming they are acting on behalf of the Authorized Representative. 17. Reporting Requirements. 91 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ��yERHua•s c�F,r�.. 0� �N A. GO -Biz has the right to conduct a programmatic and financial review of any RECIPIENT entity and Third -Party Subgrantee. Authorized Representatives are responsible for submitting accurate and complete performance and financial reports. Where applicable, Authorized Representatives are responsible for collecting accurate and complete performance reports from Third -Party Subgrantees. The Authorized Representative must submit all required reports to GO -Biz once reviewed and approved. Reports will be submitted via e-mail to GO -Biz grant administrators. The reports or portions thereof provided by grantees are subject to the Public Records Act. B. GO -Biz may withhold payment if reports are not received or are deemed incomplete or inadequate. Failure to report in a timely manner may impact future eligibility for grant funding from GO -Biz. GO -Biz reserves the right to audit information submitted in a performance report by requesting additional documentation, performing on -site visits, contacting clients served, or verifying other information as necessary to verify the information contained in the reports. Any record collected will remain in the possession and control of the auditee. Program reviews may be conducted remotely or onsite. C. GO -Biz will provide the grantees with a reporting template for the submission of quarterly financial and activity reports upon execution of the grant agreement. GO -Biz will require grantees to collect, and report aggregated data that includes but is not limited to the following (see list below). Non -aggregated information collected from individuals participating in funded services shall not constitute a record subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). (Gov. Code § 12100.141, subd. (i).) Please note that each reporting item applies only if the RECIPIENT has conducted the corresponding activity. i. Type of Activity or Service Provided ii. Total Number of Individuals Served iii. Ethnicity and Race iv. Country of Origin V. Language Proficiency vi. Age Distribution vii. Gender E. Reporting Schedule: RECIPIENT will be required to follow the reporting schedule. Reports will be due two weeks after the reporting periods below: FY 2023-2024 Service Period Report Due October 1, 2023 — December 31, 2023 January 16, 2024 January 1, 2024 — March 31, 2024 Aril 15 2024 -April 1, 2024 — June 30, 2024 July 15., 2024 July 1. 2024 — September 30, 2024 October 15, 2024 10 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT `OVEjoltlS op-"r_ _ x y��fr�NGN�ip��� FY 2024 - 2025 Service Period Report Due October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025 January 15, 2025 January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025 A riI 15, 2025 April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Jul 15, 2025 July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 October 15, 2025 18. Invoicinq Re uirements. A. Selected grantees may invoice GO -Biz for quarterly expenses and must submit expense reports with the invoice. Grantees shall not exceed the award issued for services. B. RECIPIENT will submit a quarterly invoice to GO -Biz to reimburse eligible expenses incurred during each month. Invoices should be submitted within 15 calendar days after the end of each month unless otherwise specified below. RECIPIENT will be required to follow the payment schedule: FY 2023-2024 Service Period Invoice Due October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 January 16, 2024 January 1 2024 - March 31, 2024 Aril 15, 2024 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 July 15 2024 -April July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 1 October 15, 2024 FY 2024 - 2025 Service Period Invoice Due October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025 January 15, 2025 January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025 Aril 15, 2025 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 July 15, 2025 -April July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 October 15, 2025 19. Payment. A. IATU agrees to pay approved invoices within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt. In no event shall the RECIPIENT request reimbursement from IATU for obligations entered into or for costs incurred prior to the commencement date or after the expiration date of this AGREEMENT. Invoices shall be paid upon satisfactory completion of the AGREEMENT work and submittal of all reports required in this AGREEMENT as described in the AGREEMENT and the Exhibits. "Satisfactory completion" as used in this AGREEMENT means that the RECIPIENT has complied with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements of this AGREEMENT, including any requests for additional information and documentation from IATU. All Award Funds shall be used solely for the purpose of performing the work as set forth in this AGREEMENT. 20. IndemnificationfWarrant Disclaimer/Limitation of Liabilit . A. RECIPIENT shall defend, indemnify and hold IATU, and the State of California, its agents or assigns, harmless from and against all claims, damages, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from RECIPIENT'S or its agents' or assigns' breach of this AGREEMENT, or the result of RECIPIENT'S or its agents' or assigns' willful 11 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A �VENN9R'S CFFj�A�c OFCeNOMI�� misconduct or gross negligence in connection with this AGREEMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IATU, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE TO THE RECIPIENT FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT ARISE FROM THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS IATU ENGAGES IN WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR IS GROSSLY NEGLIGENT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. 21. Force Maieure. If by reason of force majeure the RECIPIENT's performance of obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT are delayed, hampered, or prevented, then the performance by the RECIPIENT may be extended for the amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term "Force Majeure" shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute, or unrest; embargo, riot, war, insurrection, or civil unrest; any act of God; any act of legally constituted authority; or any other cause beyond RECIPIENT's control which would excuse the RECIPIENT's performance as a matter of law. 22. Notice of Force Majeure. RECIPIENT agrees to give IATU written notice of an event of force majeure under this Paragraph as soon as possible, but no later than within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the Force Majeure prohibits RECIPIENT from reasonably giving notice within this period. 23. Public Records. RECIPIENT acknowledges that IATU is subject to the California Public Records Act (PRA) (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Gov. Code § 12100.141, subd. (i).) This AGREEMENT and materials submitted by RECIPIENT to IATU may be subject to a PRA request, except in the event that such documents submitted to IATU are considered confidential information and/or are exempt under the PRA. In the event records of the RECIPIENT are requested through a PRA, IATU will notify the RECIPIENT as soon as practicable that a PRA request for the RECIPIENT's information has been received, but not less than five (5) business days prior to the release of the requested information to allow the RECIPIENT to seek an injunction. IATU will work in good faith with the RECIPIENT to protect the information to the extent an exemption is provided by law. 24. Nondiscrimination. RECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and statutes related to nondiscrimination, including those acts and amendments prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, ancestry/national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability (mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status. 25. Retention of Records. RECIPIENT agrees to maintain and preserve all records related to this AGREEMENT for three (3) years after the end of the AGREEMENT or after AGREEMENT termination. 121 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �ti000R 5 irifi�.f . O l C�N�MfC I1ty��'6e 26. Severability. Should any part, term, or provision of this AGREEMENT be declared or determined by any court or other tribunal or appropriate jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, any such invalid or unenforceable part, term, or provision shall be deemed stricken and severed from this AGREEMENT. Any and all other terms of this AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect. 27. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This AGREEMENT will be governed, construed, and enforced according to the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Each Party hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any state court located within Sacramento County, State of California in connection with any matter arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated under this Agreement. 28. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any litigation between the parties concerning the terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT, the Party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to collect from the other Party all costs incurred in such dispute, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 29. Interpretation. Each Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of counsel or has refused to seek the advice of counsel. Each Party and its counsel, if appropriate, have participated fully in the review and revision of this AGREEMENT. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not apply in interpreting this AGREEMENT. The language in this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party. 30. Days. Any reference to days in this AGREEMENT, unless specifically stated to be business days (which shall be Monday through Friday and shall not include weekends or state holidays), shall mean calendar days. 31. Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this AGREEMENT shall be given in writing and shall be delivered (a) in person, (b) by certified mail, (c) by facsimile with confirmed receipt required, (d) by electronic communication with confirmed receipt required, or (e) by commercial overnight courier that guarantees next day delivery and provides a receipt, and such notices shall be addressed as set forth below, or as the applicable Party shall specify to the other Party in writing_ 32. Representation on Authority of PartiestSi natories. Each person signing this AGREEMENT represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this AGREEMENT. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the AGREEMENT and the performance of such Party's obligations hereunder have been duly authorized and that the AGREEMENT is a valid and legal agreement binding on such Party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. 33. Integration. This AGREEMENT, including any referenced attachments, exhibits, appendices, and references, constitutes the entire AGREEMENT and supersedes any other written or oral 131 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �OyfRpnR'S RF C fr r gyp � wrt ' fr�yQMlC G4VL��4'�' representations, statements, negotiations, or agreements with respect to the Award described herein. 34. Contents and Order of Precedence. Included in this AGREEMENT are the following exhibits and all exhibits are hereby incorporated by reference into this AGREEMENT: 1. Exhibit A — Scope of Work and Performance Metrics 2. Exhibit B — Collaborative Declaration 3. Exhibit C — Project Budget 4. Exhibit D — Request for Proposal Announcement 5. Exhibit E — Definitions 6. Government Agency Taxpayer ID 7. STD.21 Drug -Free Workplace Certification 141 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 60�EpH9R'S arpeF $ �G ti 9S Exhibit A — Scope of Work and Performance Metrics 151 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �AyERNOR's uFF�e�p�G .� �5'1 . 4 � y m J i /HI ` ~! THE LOCAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION GRANT (LIIIG) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATION EXHIBIT A, ATTACHMENT 1 General Information: Local Government Applicant: City of Fresno DBA if applicable): Employer/Taxpayer Identification g4-6000338 Number: Organizational DUNS (if available): �o71ss7855 Mailing Address (and physical address if it is different): Street 1: 2600 Fresno Street Room 2156 Street 2: City: Fresno County: Fresno State: California Only Zip Code: R 93721 Name and contact information of the person to be contacted regarding this _application: First and Last Name: Lance Lippincott Title: Economic Development Director Telephone Number: 559-621-7057 Email: lance.lippincott@fresno.gov Website: fresno.gov By signing, I certify that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature (electronic is acceptable) Date 7/28/2023 LA LAN C E L Datie: 023.07.28ly signedY14:11 56L-07'00' Specify the county or city (ies) in which the applicant will deliver services: County Fresno city Fresno Section 1 Instructions: In the section below, provide information that pertains to the applicant's organization, experience, and services. Respond to each part individually and label all responses accordingly (A, B, C, D, etc.). Limit responses to 750 words per section. QUESTION 1: APPLICANT OVERVIEW A. Describe the applicant's immigrant integration programming, services, or initiatives, including the types of services provided, the counties/cities served, and any other special populations the applicant currently serves. Include an analysis of the demographics and related needs of the immigrant community in the jurisdiction and describe how the proposed activities align to serve these demographics. B. Describe how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and has the required experience for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG). If the applicant intends to subgrant, include the subgrantee's eligibility in the section below. ONLY applicants intending to subgrant must complete this section. i. Describe how the subgrantee meets the eligibility and experience criteria. Include the proposed subgrantees' legal names and addresses. ii. Provide a narrative explanation that justifies the decision to select a subgrantee to fulfill the role of the primary grantee. This explanation should provide a clear justification for entrusting the subgrantee with the responsibilities and obligations associated with the grant. iii. Describe the applicant's plan and process for managing subgrantees and enhancing regional partnerships. iv. Describe the applicant's process for oversight and implementing quality control measures between the County or City and the subgrantee. C. Describe the applicant's process for seeking input on the proposed LIIG activities from the public, including but not limited to immigrant residents, community organizations, and service providers. How many individuals and/or organizations provided feedback? How was the feedback collected, and what are the top priorities? � �ga�RNaa's o x c�y�MIC 0t4w�0 A. The City of Fresno ("CITY") has been a leader in the development and implementation of immigrant inclusion policies. The Office of Community Affairs, coordinates across multiple socio-economic groups including those that contain immigrant entrepreneurs. On matters dealing with businesses, the Office of Community Affairs partners and coordinates with the Economic Development Department and their partners in the local community, like the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC), to provide support on a wide variety of issues. CITY is the largest metropolitan area in the region with a population exceeding 549,000. More than 66% of businesses in the CITY have 1-4 employees, and the CITY's largest ethnic group is Hispanics, making up almost 51 % of the population. With a bachelors and graduate attainment rate 6% below the state average. entrepreneurship is a critical pathway for many families to begin establishing generational wealth. The program design and partnership with CVIIC is deliberate, as CVIIC has established an excellent reputation of goodwill with immigrant populations in the local community. This improved communication with the business community will ultimately help spur economic prosperity to further assist in making Fresno a place where every resident and business can thrive. CITY Is a municipal government. As stated above, the CITY's Office of Community Affairs and the Economic Development Department provide support to local immigrants, and are formal departments compliant with Section II(A)(b)(i) of the eligibility standards in the LIIIG RFP. CITY has significant experience providing support for local and regional immigrant communities that are looking to start their own business. In the last year alone, the City of Fresno has launched more than $2 million In small business support grants and an additional $500,000 to assist mobile food vendors to become compliant with new regulations. This does not account for the hundreds of hours of staff time that are dedicated yearly from multiple departments providing small business support to first time entrepreneurs and immigrants. Established in Fresno in 2014, CVIIC is well prepared to serve as subgrantee. Following a model of regional coordination and collaboration, CVIIC has developed considerable experience working with mixed status Latino immigrant families in the eight San Joaquin Valley counties and established a vast network of nonprofit, public sector, and private sector partner organizations in the region. In 2020, CVIIC established the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Program that has already provided free self-employment and entrepreneurship training opportunities to six cohorts of low-income Latinos. Past participants total nearly 300 graduates. Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative 5014 East University Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 ii. Due to length restrictions, applicant incorporates by reference the responses to Sections B(i) above. Additionally CVIIC is a Fresno -based nonprofit organization that has earned the trust of immigrant families in the region, and that of other similar CBOs. iii. Regional and local partnership will be conducted through the expansion of the Central Valley immigrant entrepreneurship network that first met on June 5, 2023. The network currently involves nearly 20 partner organizations, most of them based in Fresno. °��Rwoe�s �l�O i pe f�ONoMrs n�.v�.�°4 QUESTION 2: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND SERVICES A. Describe the LIIIG activities the applicant intends to provide and how they will advance immigrant integration. Include how the applicant will serve the linguistic and cultural needs of the population it intends to serve. B. Describe how the applicant will meet the selected activities outlined in the RFP. C. Provide a comprehensive sustainability plan that outlines strategies and timelines for maintaining and expanding the program beyond the grant period. The plan should include details on potential funding sources, partnerships, program modifications, and long-term goals to ensure the program's continuity and growth. D. Detail how many staff (existing or new hires) will implement the LIIIG activities. Please include details about their scope of work and role. In addition to the written narrative, please complete the table below and attach a separate sheet if more space is needed (This question is excluded from the 750-word limit): Staff Name or "New Position or Title Scope of Work Hire" (e.g., specific duties, responsibilities, and tasks as it relates to LIIIG activities) Alicia Ramirez New Hire New Hire Economic Development Coordinator I Frontline assistance to arimmigrantentrepreneurs P (Spanish), primary liasion with CVIIC. Provision of direct services including workshops and Bilingual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Training Facilitator technical assistance to participants. Coordination of resources for immigrant entrepreneurs, Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurship Resource Coordinator including enhancement of the regional network E. How many individuals will the additional staff serve through the LIIIG, or how will intergovernmental staff be impacted? F. Describe the applicant's policies and procedures that will protect clients' confidential information. �o��RKoa's vFF��,�a �M x m t H �c*OAIIC DEIEL�� The first tranche of services to be provided are designed to accentuate the entrepreneur pipeline and are as follows: -Facilitate connections with industry professionals; -Facilitate access to capital and financing resources; -Facilitate coordination with local entrepreneurship networks and resources; -Workshops on entreprenuership tools and resources; and, -Facilitate assistance with permitting within the CITY and Fresno County. CITY is a majority -minority jurisdiction, with Hispanics making up the primary ethnic group in the metropolitan area. All communications will be provided in Spanish and English. The second tranche of services will be centered around digital literacy, an increasingly critical deficiency that is causing significant barriers to entrepreneurs. In fact, a pre -pandemic study by the Fresno Coalition for Digital Inclusion found that 21 % of those surveyed in the Central Valley had no internet at home and that 54% did not have an email address. To this end, significant support in the form of workshops is proposed to provide comprehensive digital literacy comprehension. B. Under the first part of the proposed activities (navigation), a full time staff member that is a native Spanish speaker with significant connections to the local business support community will be recruited. They will then begin building on holistic efforts previously engaged in by the CITY and CVIIC to accentuate the type and quantity of resources that can be provided. A more formalized referral process with tracking will also be explored through a collaborative partnership. The second portion of services anticipate a second full time staff member that will be conducting intensive native language digital literacy training. The training will include basic operational skills, such as computer basics, internet usage, email communications, commonly used resources, and troubleshooting issues. Training will included a benefit analysis of not just how to use these digital tools, but the benefit to doing so, and an overview of the resources that are available electronically. C. This proposal intends to create two new FTE positions, which CVIIC can continue after the LIIIG funding concludes. CVIIC's overall financial situation and its entrepreneurship -related funding are solid and largely rely on private foundation grants. Thus, CVIIC has not been dependent on State of California -related funding opportunities. Its principal entrepreneurship funder has just renewed for two years a grant for $320,000 per year. Five other entrepreneurship/economic mobility grants for a total of $435,000 have also been approved and are being implemented. That support, and others, will be used to preserve sustainability of efforts under this application. E Over the course of the year, the following activities will be carried out: -Recruit and enroll two separate 8-week cohorts of 30 Latino immigrants in Spanish -language entrepreneurship courses. -Individualized technical assistance. -Recruit and enroll in digital literacy courses up to 16 cohorts (10-15 participants) of low-income, Spanish-speaking, Latino immigrants. -Continued development of regional network of organizations. -In Fall 2023 CVIIC intends to launch a Latino immigrant entrepreneurship incubator. -Program participants will be connected and referred to partner agencies. -Connection to CVIIC's nonprofit immigration legal services network �<,t��l4R'S aF��cFo IIll i N QUESTION 3: ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY A. Describe the applicant's experience managing grant or contract awards and/or other government funding. Provide details of the organization's administrative structure and systems to manage budget, reporting, quality controls, and meet grant agreement requirements. Specify what reporting or software systems exist in the organization to collect data and manage grants. Include the process to collect and report demographic data, service impact, experienced challenges, and the reach of proposed activities. B. Describe how the applicant will manage accounting, invoicing, reporting, and general fiscal management practices necessary to meet GO-Biz's grant requirements. C. List the designated staff and supervising staff who will be involved in administering this grant and their position and scope. Staff Name or "New Position or Title Scope of Work Hire" (e.g., specific duties, responsibilities, and tasks) Lance Lippincott City of Fresno -Economic Developn o Economic Development resources Kelly Trevino City of Fresno -Economic DeveloprT o Economic Development resources Jesus Martinez, Ph.D. CVIIC-Executive Director Subgrantee service delivery oversigl Juan Carranza CVIIC-Director of Immigrant Entrepl Subgrantee service delivery oversigl 0 A. The primary point of contact for this grant will be Economic Development Director Lance Lippincott, who has more than 10 years of experience with grant and contract awards through multiple public and private entities. Also acting as a primary point of contact is Economic Development Assistant Director Kelly Trevino, who brings an additional 20+ years of experience in working with grant and contract awards. This is just a portion of the City of Fresno team who will be supporting this project, and more than 40 years of cumulative grant and contract award experience will be involved in the execution of this program. CITY utilizes multiple reporting software systems to execute grant requirements, the most responsive to this project being the following: fiscal tool -Tyler Munis; economic impacts-Implan; general survey -Survey Monkey; and general management/operations-Microsoft Teams. B. General fiscal management for this grant will be conducted in compliance with accepted governmental accounting practices and in compliance with City of Fresno Administrative Order 1-1 "Grant Award Administration." Specifically. Administrative Order 1-1 provides for coordination between the applicant City of Fresno department and the City of Fresno Finance Department, which conducts periodic and/or final audit reviews, as well as retention and management of all financial records. C's Executive Director and the Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship will be in charge of program management reporting. Accounting, bookkeeping and fiscal management are carried out by a firm, Industry Standard Inc. that ,ializes in providing a full -service package to agencies like CVIIC. 7 l� oa��NnR�s ��F�efa r IQ ��Iw C� vmic Ov4- 44 QUESTION 4: COLLABORATION A. Describe the applicant's experience working with critical, internal, and external stakeholders on immigration issues or initiatives. How will these partnerships be leveraged to advance the grant's impact? B. Describe the applicant's resources, including but not limited to in -kind, philanthropy, facilities, datasets, etc. How will the resources be leveraged to maximize the grant's impact? CITY has extensive partnerships, both locally and regionally, with stakeholders on immigration issues. Most recently, a significant effort took place for mobile food vendors, the majority of whom are immigrants, in which CITY and its multiple partners mobilized to assist with new requirements on food safety. It is integral to the program that is being pitched that CITY and CVIIC teams leverage their connections to further build an ecosystem of support for immigrant entrepreneurs. In fact, the connection and navigation aspect of this program anticipates significant growth in collaboration between local entities for the benefit of participants. With respect to immigrant integration initiatives, the CITY has served as pioneer and model for other Central Valley entities seeking to design and implement local policies that are inclusive of immigrant communities. Fresno is the only city in the region that has created dedicated staff positions to serve as liaisons with diverse immigrant communities. Fresno is also the only city in the Central Valley to make an investment in an immigrant legal defense fund. Additionally, a significant step taken by CITY was the creation in 2019 of an immigrant affairs advisory committee that is diverse in composition and draws from the expertise and knowledge of respected community leaders to inform local policies. is proposal is an additional step to strengthen Fresno's commitment to its immigrant residents and to continue serve as a valuable resource to other Central Valley governments seeking to engage in similar activities. B. The City of Fresno Economic Development Department will support this project primarily through the in -kind expenditure of salaries and benefits of associated staff. In addition, the CITY will make available relevant (non -confidential) datasets and other in -kind resources to help ensure a positive outcome for participants. As explained in the prior section, the CITY will also look to leverage its relationships with local and regional partners in support of a holistic and sustainable effort. b RMaR s oFF,4 L °c°Han►le u0E�°� Section 2 Implementation Plan: Outline an implementation plan for this grant with clear goals and objectives. Goals are broad, general, intangible, and abstract. A goal describes the final impact or outcome that you wish to bring about. Ensure the goals are linked to the purpose within the grant terms. In contrast to the goal, an objective is narrow, precise, tangible, concrete, and can be measured. Use the S.M.A.R.T. method of writing your objectives: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time -Bound. - GOALS/OBJECTIVES Service Term (Include service term): MONTHNEAR TO BE COMPLETED (E.G., 08/2023) Example GOAL: Increase the economic integration of immigrant entrepreneurs into the local. community and economy. 5/2024 Example Objective 1: Establish mentorship programs that connect 10/2023 immigrant entrepreneurs with successful business owners or industry experts. _ Example Objective 2: Organize networking events that allow 2/2024 immigrant entrepreneurs to promote their products or services. { I. se regional organizational capacity, accessibilit a Objective 1: Establishment of regular meetings between entities prov Objective 2: Formation of a book of organizations (Spanish), with co Objective 3: Coordination between public and nonprofit partners on a 12/2023 5/2024 2/2024 2) GO Increase. the digital capacity antt'effectiveness;nf immigr- - 1/2024 Objective 1: Establish regular workshops for immigrant entrepreneu Objective 2: Provide ongoing support to businesses on electronic to( Ongoing Objective 3: f _OAL: _ pacity of Latino entrepr __ Objective 1: Recruit and enroll first cohort of Latino immigrant entreF 2/2024 Objective 2: Recruit and enroll second cohort of Latino immigrant el 6/2024 Objective 3: Objective 3: Provide access to CVIIC's Latino immigranj Ongoing Qa—pk s DFF�e 1 �e°NoMIC Section 3 Project Budget: Provide a proposed budget and include staff and operational expenses details. Applicants shall complete the attached Project Budget (Exhibit A, Attachment 2) and outline the costs associated with hiring or extending staff capacity. The budget should include staffing costs, allowable operational expenditures, and a narrative to support the proposed budget. All implementation costs must be directly tied to the performance of eligible work. 10 A C1 f FR�rSy� kA w l 0�� .TERRY P. DYER MAYOR July 21, 2023 Dee Dee Myers, Director Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Director Myers: As the City of Fresno's Mayor, I am pleased to present the City of Fresno's (City) Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant application to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. As you know, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars disbursed in 2020 and 2021 highlighted a lack of awareness among minority -owned businesses of the Act's myriad programs and grant opportunities. Through comprehensive community outreach, the City has determined this lack of knowledge and access to information — coupled with digital, as well as basic, literacy issues — was causing many in our minority small business community to miss out on these valuable resources. Since taking office in 2021, "inclusive economic development" has remained a key component of my "One Fresno" vision. As such, my Administration has taken immediate steps to better understand and address the barriers facing minority business owners. While we have made significant progress in making sure our local business community has access to much needed resources, there is still more work to be done. The City is grateful for this opportunity to partner with the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CV1IC) to further our collective work to ensure improved access and understanding among Fresno's minority business owners. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and please contact me or Lance Lippincott, the City's Economic Development Director at Lance.Lipincott(ri)fre5tio.g_ov, with any questions. Sincerely, 3 yer ayor City of Fresno • 2600 Fresno Street • Fresno, California 93721-3600 (559) 621-8000 • www.fi•esno.gov July 21, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by joining the immigrant entrepreneur program to help deliver much needed financial literacy and business acumen to entrepreneurs within the Central Valley with a focus of the rural communities. Access Plus Capital, a CDFI dedicated to provided capital to underinvested communities, is fully supportive of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, VP of Lending Access Plus Capital 1025 Fulton St., Fresno CA 93721 STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0031 (916) 319-2031 FAX (916) 319-2131 E-MAIL Assemblymember.Ara mbu la @ assembly ca. gov July 24, 2023 Gfifornin Z.egishtfurr 0 DR. JOAQM ARAMBULA ASSEMBLYMEMBER, THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT DISTRICT OFFICE HUGH BURNS STATE BUILDING 2550 MARIPOSA MALL, ROOM 5031 FRESNO, CA 93721 (559)445-5532 FAX (559) 445-6006 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom It May Concern: I write in strong support of the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) application submitted by the City of Fresno in partnership with the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC). As the Assemblymember for the 31s' District, I represent 62 percent of the City of Fresno as well as much of the rural and unincorporated areas in the southern and eastern portions of Fresno County. An estimated 19 percent of the city's population are immigrants, while over 900,000 immigrants live in the greater Central Valley. CVIIC since its establishment in February 2014, has been at the forefront of working as a vital advocate for immigrant integration and empowerment through its grassroots efforts, extensive network of partners, and tireless commitment to improve the life of immigrants in Fresno and our region. CVIIC undertakes multiple efforts to achieve its aims. The organization's approach includes workshops and training opportunities to equip community partners and local agencies with tools to better serve immigrants. This includes providing information on new federal and state policies; providing information on health and wellness resources; and navigating state services. This ensures that these partners and agencies are better prepared to meet the needs of immigrant communities. In addition, CVIIC has pioneered different initiatives that engage communities to seek support for much -needed changes. For example, CVIIC's Immigrant Entrepreneurs Project provides comprehensive training and support services to Latinx entrepreneurs and small business owners — this initiative not only supports these pursuits of economic success but contributes to the overall economic growth and development of their communities. CVIIC also is a critical proponent of civic engagement, and this was exemplified by their work advocating for immigrants and their families during the 2020 census. CVIIC actively promoted involvement in the census process and strongly encouraged immigrants to participate in self -advocacy. CVIIC also is a messenger for recognizing and celebrating the rich and dynamic social, cultural, historical, and economic contributions to Fresno and the Central Valley. As a longtime supporter of CVIIC's initiatives and witness to the changes they have championed in my district, I believe the LIIIG will give CVIIC the ability to further enhance their work and expand into more transformative initiatives and projects. STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0031 (916) 319-2031 FAX (916) 319-2131 E-MAIL Assembly member.Arambula ® assembly.ca.gov (4ssPxr bib C�CttXYfarnin ' 1Pgislnfurr 0 DR. JOAQM ARAMBULA ASSEMBLYMEMBER, THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT DISTRICT OFFICE HUGH BURNS STATE BUILDING 2550 MARIPOSA MALL, ROOM 5031 FRESNO, CA 93721 (559)445-5532 FAX (559) 445-6006 Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of this application. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my District Director Maria Lemus at my District Office in Fresno, at (559) 445-5532. Sincerely, Dr. Joaquin Arambula Assemblymember 31 st District STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTQCA942490027��� rBiS��S'E (916) 319-2027 FAX (916) 319-2127 DISTRICT OFFICE i 690 WEST 16TH STREET' MERCED, CA 95340 '� r (209) 726-5465 FAX (209) 726-5469 ESMERALDA SORIA CITAIR: MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTER ASSEMBLYWOMAN, TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT July 25, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 COMMITTEES AGRICULTURE BANKING AND FINANCE INSURANCE RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern: I write in support of the joint application by the City of Fresno and the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant for Local Governments under the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. This joint application has a broad base of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the Fresno region. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub of services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. This grant will allow for the expansion of an immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas I represent in the 27th Assembly District. As a former Fresno City Councilmember, I have seen firsthand the benefit of joint efforts between local government and trusted community -based organizations to ensure our immigrant communities and entrepreneurs have access to opportunity that is culturally inclusive and accessible. As an Assemblymember representing rural and remote communities in the San Joaquin Valley, I welcome the opportunity to support this joint application and eventually the joint efforts of the City of Fresno and CVIIC to expand their outreach among immigrant entrepreneurs. The LIIIG will ensure equitable access to entrepreneurial mentorship and services for rural and immigrant Californians. I am in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. I have seen the impact that these organizations have had on our communities and look forward to this new initiative for continued support and opportunity for our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC joint LIIIG application with my full support. Sincerely, ESMERALDA SORIA Assemblywoman, 27th District July 20, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a national network of community organizations supporting low-income entrepreneurs of color in their own communities, and a proud partner of CVIIC, Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by in any way we can, through our support of CVIIC's program of entrepreneur training, lending, technical assistance and real estate — the four pillars of the BfWA model. Build from Within Alliance is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, w� Mihailo Temah, CEO Build from Within Alliance i' CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT POLICY CENTER 634 S Spring St, Suite 600A Los Angeles, CA 90014 Ph: 213.250.0880 www.caimmigrant.org July 25, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by connecting with CVIIC regarding any way we can support projects within this program as a statewide, immigrant rights organization that focuses on policy. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) sees as its mission building a more equitable and inclusive California for all of the immigrants that call this great state home. Among our areas of interest are supporting initiatives and projects that expand access to new economic opportunities for immigrant workers as well as ensuring these workers are provided every chance and protection necessary to thrive. Supporting this proposal will help the immigrant community in Fresno immensely and is in line with our hope for a more inclusive California. CIPC is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, J oven Supervising Movement Building Manager California Immigrant Policy Center July 20, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by joining the immigrant entrepreneur network and providing services to immigrant entrepreneurs in partnership with the City of Fresno. The Fresno Chamber is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community, and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, Scott Miller President/CEO Fresno Chamber of Commerce To promote the success of the regional business community through effective advocacy, education and relationship building. 2331 Fresno Street • Fresno, CA 93 72 1 • (559) 495-4800 • www.fresnochamber.com 1600 Fulton Street, Suite 115, Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 441-7929 • info@fmbcc.com • www.fmbcc.com Dr. Cassandra Little July 25, 2023 Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors James Archie California Governor's Office of Business and President Economic Development Streamline 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Communications Sacramento, CA 95814 Debra Bradley Vice President RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments Citizens Bank Corey Jackson To Whom it May Concern, Secrelary Scrubcan Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant James Lane Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Treasurer Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains Emerge Financial an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, Oliver Baines the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local Member at Large area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the Central Valley New City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. Market Tax Credits The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant Dr. Monique Bell entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants Member at Large and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. Fresno State University As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by (joining the immigrant Dr. Tiffany White entrepreneur network, providing services to immigrant entrepreneurs, coordinating with Member at Large the City and CVIIC on services... etc.) Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health The Fresno Metro Black Chamber Foundation is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact Mike Quick that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new Member at Large Team Quick opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant Athletics entrepreneurs. Foundation Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce FRESINGSTATE. Discovery. Diversity. Distinction. July 25, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom It May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, the Water, Energy and Technology Center can support the efforts in this LIIIG application by leveraging our network of extensive local contacts to support immigrant entrepreneurs on the path to starting healthy businesses through advising services in the water, energy, and ag technology space. We will continue our strong referral system with the City of Fresno and maintain a close working relationship with the Economic Development Department. The Water, Energy and Technology Center fully supports the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue providing high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Thank you in advance for your attention to this request, and please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, t_(�� Benjamin Francis (Jut 26, 202313:04 PDT) Benjamin Francis Interim Director & Growth Operating Partner Water, Energy and Technology Center California State University, Fresno 2911 E Barstow Ave M/S OF144 • Fresno, California 93740 C.559.278.4540 A559.278.8401 wetcenter.org THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY t", O;k�, Santa Clara University July 20, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by creating customized online training programs in Spanish and English for local immigrant entrepreneurs. The My Own Business Institute (MOBI) is a leading provider of online education for entrepreneurs in the US and abroad. Last year over 10,000 students from over 160 countries enrolled in MOBI's courses. CVIIC and MOBI have been working closely together for three years and we look forward to continuing to support their valuable and inspirational work. The My Own Business Institute at Santa Clara University is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, A"— — S. Andrew Starbird, Ph.D. Executive Director, MOBI Professor, Information Systems & Analytics My Own Business Institute (MOBI), Leavey School of Business 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California 95053-0385 408-551-3549 www.scu.edu/MOBI John Werner Director Brent Calvin CoChair, College of the Sequoias Yolanda Valdez CoChair, Cutler-Orosi JUSD July 20, 2023 S E 0 U O c ADULT EDUCATION CONSORTIUM California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Board Members Sergio Chavez, Farmersville USD George Eddy, Exeter USD Laura Gonzalez, Woodlake USD Troy Hayes, Alpaugh USD Eduardo Ochoa, Corcoran JUSD Tom Rooney, Lindsay USD Victor Rosa, Hanford JUSD Kirk Shrum, Visalia USD Lucy VanScyoc, Tulare JUHSD RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hula for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LII IG application by joining the immigrant entrepreneur network, providing referral services to immigrant entrepreneurs, providing educational services to immigrant entrepreneurs, and coordinating with the City and CVIIC on services. The Sequoias Adult Education Consortium is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVI IC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, John Werner Executive Director Sequoias Adult Education Consortium 630 S. Atwood • Visalia, California 93277 (559) 730-7347 a sequoiasadulted.com SCAE4 STATE CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CONSORTIUM July 25, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom It May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by participating in the immigrant entrepreneur network, providing services to immigrant entrepreneurs, potential adult education students and coordinating with CVIIC on services and events to promote this project. The State Center Adult Education Consortium is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Sincerely, J�w0ip,4 Sherri Watkins Executive Director State Center Adult Education Consortium ADVISORY BOARD Hon John Burton July 26, 2023 Hon. Nancy Pelosl BOARD OF DIRECTORS California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Cynthia Alvan Richard Boswf 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 W. Hardy Call( Sacramento, CA 95814 Aldin Castillo Eva Grove Letter of Support: Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments Tslon Gurmu BIII Ong Hing Luca D. Manglnl To Whom It May Concern: L m Martinez It is with great enthusiasm I write this letter in support of the joint LIIIG application of the City of MIL116110 Mercer Toni Rembe Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC). Rudy Ruano Guadalupe slordla-ortlz The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a national non-profit resource center that Usa Spiegel provides legal trainings, educational materials, and advocacy on immigration law issues. As the Alan Tafapolsky Senior Managing Attorney based in the Central Valley, I have had the opportunity to collaborate Mowueno Tendar Han James L. Warren (Reign numerous projects and initiatives with service providers and local government agencies in Allen S Weiner the region. This joint application reflects the importance of investment in the greater Fresno Roger Wu region and how impactful entrepreneurship projects have been for Central Valley residents and communities. The City of Fresno is well -positioned to not only serve local residents but to also GENERAL COUNSEL serve as a hub for entrepreneurship services and to extend these opportunities to residents and BIII Ong Hing organizations in rural and isolated areas of the Central Valley. OF COUNSEL Don Ungar ILRC has partnered with CVIIC on its entrepreneurship efforts and I have been consistently impressed with the staffs deep community engagement and dedication to providing practical EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR skillsand concrete support to residents. Their entrepreneurship work has had a positive impact Eric Cohen not only on participants but on local families and communities. The ILRC would gladly support this initiative by joining the immigrant entrepreneur network and supporting efforts to provide San Francisco 1458 Howard Street services directly to immigrant entrepreneurs. I have every confidence that the City of Fresno and Son Francisco, CA 94103 CVIIC can successfully implement the program with meaningful results. Washington, D.C. The ILRC is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC to expand and 600 141h Street, NW deepen opportunities for local immigrant entrepreneurs. If you have any questions, please do Suite 502 Washington. D.C. 20005 not hesitate to contact me at 209-600-2816 or adavenoort@iirc.or8. San Antonio Sincerely, 500 Sixth Street Suite 204 San Antonio. TX 782 3 Austin Allison Davenport 6633 East Hwy 290 Senior Managing Attorney Suite 102 Austin, TX 78723 Ilrcouilrc.org www. ilrc. org 00 0 0 A M E R I C A �S 'Valley Community Bad W"T WE . / Oly SBDC 1111 CENTRAL CA NETWORK AT CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRESNO I KINGS MADERA I TULARE July 20, 2023 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development 1325 J Street, Suite 1800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) for Local Governments To Whom it May Concern, Please accept this letter of support for the City of Fresno and Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) joint LIIIG application being submitted to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz). This joint application contains an impressive amount of support from local immigrant entrepreneur service providers, the City of Fresno, and immigrant entrepreneurs currently accessing services in the local area. As the fifth largest city in California, and the largest city in the Central Valley, the City of Fresno is the main hub for services for entrepreneurs in the surrounding areas. The City of Fresno is also positioned to act as a hub to expand the immigrant entrepreneur support system into rural areas, while providing support to participants and organizations who may be too remote to receive support. As a partner, we will support the efforts in this LIIIG application by continuing our long-standing policy of supporting CVIIC, and their efforts to encourage immigrant entrepreneurship, through the provision of counseling, technical assistance and training to the populations they serve. Valley Community Small Business Development Center is in full support of the work proposed by the City of Fresno and CVIIC. We have seen firsthand the impact that these organizations have had on our community and are excited for this new opportunity to continue to provide high -quality opportunities to our immigrant entrepreneurs. Please consider the City of Fresno and CVIIC application with our full support. Please feel free to reach out to me at richard.mostert cloviscollege.edu or my direct phone line: (559) 324-6413 if you have any questions Sincerely, R"c7&4dw Rich Mostert, Director Valley Community Small Business Development Center 390B West Fir Avenue, Suite 300 Clovis, CA 93611 7/21/23, 3:48 PM Gmail - Testimonio -rLqGmail Testimonio Ana Ruth Yanez <yanezanaruth@yahoo.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 2:40 PM Mi nombre es Ana Yanez. Desde pequefia ayude a mi mama en su restaurante y gracias a eso nacio mi amor por la cocina y a trabajar duro. Hay aprendi que to mio era la reposteria y empeze a vender postres ahi. Aunque mi mama ya no siguio con su negocio ,yo aun hacia postres. Como adulta se me hacia imposible la idea de tener mi propio negocio. Y en realidad tenia miedo al fracaso. Pero gracias a CVIIC he aprendid mucho y me a devuleto la esperanza. Aunque aun no tengo mi negocio, he aprendio ahi los pasos que debo tomar para acercarme mas a mi sueho.Hay tanta ayuda ofrecida y respaldo que le da uno animo de seguir adelante.Me alegra mucho que existan programas como estos que ayudan a uno superarse sin importar su estado migratorio y sin costo.Ya que necesitamos mucho conocimiento de los pasos que debemos tomar y lad ayudas que existen. 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Gma i I Inmigrantes Emprendedores<emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Brigida barrera. brigida barrera <galdencabin317@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 1:46 PM To: Inmigrantes Emprendedores<emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Mi nombre es BRIGIDA BARRERA, yo soy Inmigrante de El Salvador y les voy a contar un poco de mi historia aqui en Estados unidos; yo Ilegue a este pais porque mi madre me pidio a los 22 anos Ilegue con un hijo de 8 meses comence a trabajar limpiando cosas con mi madre y a los 5 meses me fui de su casa a buscar mi porvenir con mi hijo, busque trabajo de cajera en una panaderia en los angeles pero la panaderia era de galletas pars perros, comence a it a la escuela aprender mas ingles porque no sabia mucho en la universidad de El salvador donde yo cursaba 3er aho de maestra para kinder aprendi poco ingles y con eso me defendia aqui, pero a pesar que Ilegue Iegalmente me costa tanto encontrar trabajo y salir adelante pero yo nunca me daba par vencida porque tenia mi hijo y debia trabajar para salir adelante con el; siempre andaba buscando la manera de trabajar asi que me ponia a vender pupusas y tamales en mi casa con mis vecinos y conocidos asi fui buscando el sustento diario pero a la vez me iba educando poco a poco hice mi high school, saque mi licencia para preparar impuestos desde el 2013 hasta la fecha siempre hago impues a parte siempre trabaje en restaurante de cajera par 18 anos, luego me separe del padre de mis hijos a los anos me case con otra persona quien es hay mi companero de sueno porque yo siempre quise terser mi negocio de restaurante y hay dia to hemos logrado, Gracias a la pandemia tomamos la decision de movernos de ciudad porque donde viviamos en TORRANCE era muy estricto par la pandemia cerraron todo y yo me sentia muy mal par no tener una liverdad ni de salir a la calle, fue entonces que le dije a mi esposo vendamos la casa y nos vamps a Bakersfield, ahi podemos trabajar y hasta comprar casa le dije pues en el 2020 nos mudamos vendimos nuestra casa nos pusimos a trabajar siempre en restaurante porque no pudimos comprar casa en tonces en donde mi esposo trabajava le comento el distribuidor de productos que sabia de un restaurante en venta que si estaba interesado y el dijonque si que quien to vendia para hablara con el, bueno asi fue nos citamos con el dueno Ilegamos a un acuerdo para la compra par un momenta sentimos que era imposible pero nunca nos dimos par vencidos haste que se hizo la compra y a qui estamos Gracias a Dios. pero antes de eso vendiamos crepas en la calle en el invierno era muy duro el frio pero nosotros querimos emprender pasavamos par las calles y veiamos a personas con sus puestos y loncheras vendiendo comida, aguas fresca, champurrado y otras cosas asi que nosotros compramos una lonchera y comenzamos a buscar information de permisos y licencias y ahi le buscamos mochas maneras al final vendimos la lonchera y ese dinero to usamos para el Restaurante. bueno esto es un breve relato de mi historia y como Ilegamos a tener el RESTAURANTE. AHORA como me di cuenta de esta maravillosa Organization CVIiC yo siempre veo las noticias y ahi vi en univision a un senor que vende Aguas frescas se Ilaman fire water a qui en BAKERSFIELD explicando como esta oreganizacion le ayudo a comprar su lonchera y yo dije yo quiero aprender y ver como nos pueden ayudar a nosotros con nuestro negocio fue asi que me puse encontacto con ellos y me inscribi en la clase gracias par aceptarme en este proyecto del cual he aprendido mucho me han ayudado mucho a seguir los pasos de como se forma un negocio aunque yo ya tenia nombres y licencias del negocio pero hay cosas que yo no sabia porque pues tener un negocio de la noche a la manana es una gran responsabilidad y ser empleado no es to mismo que una sea el propietario y deba tomar deciciones y saber que hater en caso de q empleados no Ileguen y que seguros debes tener y mil cosas que debe saber una y organizarce en todo para que el negocio cresca bien, nosotros ahorita estamos pasando par mal momento finaciero pero gracias a CVIIC que nos informo de ACESSES + CAPITAL ya conseguimos un prestamo para poder solventar algunas cosas que nos hacen falta; mi esposo y yo estamos muy AGRADECIDOS par que nos han dado la oportunidad de aprender e informarnos todo to debemos saber acerca de como manejar un negocio. Ahora somas parte de la camara de comercio de Bakersfield y de BUSINESS WOMEN CENTER Y DE LA SBA cada dia trato de informarme mas acerca de la que es el negocio porque nosotros queremos que nuestro negocio sea exitoso par muchos anos. https:llmail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=38349l Oc46&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1771973898972094076&simpl=msg-f-.1771973898972094076 1 /1 7/24/23, 10:34 AM Gmail - Testimonio Gmail Testimonio 2 messages Carmen Garcia Witrago <wigar_86@hotmail.com> To: "lorenah.cviic@gmail.com" <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 6:29 PM Hola! Mi nombre es Carmen Garcia; soy la duena de Witrago E Creations. Por este medio me gustaria compartir a otros duenos de negocios mi experiencia con CVIIC a Inmigrantes emprendedores. Witrago E Creations es una empresa de decoraci6n de eventos y rentas que inici6 a finales del 2020 y gracias a todo el apoyo que he recibi de CVIIC empece a crecer Como negocio, ya que me han mostrado el Camino para crecer, administrar y que el negocio tome direcci6n, debido a todas las clases y cursos que imparten. Nos ensenan a administrar, a hacer marketing entre otras cocas. Todo el personal muy amables y atentos, nos gufan con tanta paciencia y dedicaci6n, nos motivan a crecer y a nunca dejar de sonar. Podria seguir compartiendo tantas cocas en las que la fundaci6n me ha ayudado que nunca terminaria. Solo me queda dar las gracias a CVIIC y al programa de Inmigrantes Emprendedores por todo el apoyo brindado. Sin ustedes nunca to habria Iogrado y mi negocio no estaria donde esta. Aun me falta crecer y mucho aprendizaje, pero con todo su apoyo estoy segura que Io lograre. Atodos los duenos de negocios pequenos les invito a confiar en la fundaci6n y pedir apoyo si to necesitan, asistan a los cursos y nunca se rindan. Atentamente: Carmen Garcia of Witrago E Creations (559)470-9935 Event Decorations, Event Planning, Fresno - Witrago E. Creations witragoevents.com Estoy en Instagram Como witrago.elegant. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=ehl8omw846ki&utm_content= 7f0005r Enviado desde mi Phone Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 9:22 AM To: Jesus Martinez <jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail. com> Carmen Garcia from Witrago Creations testimony Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone: 559 666-6442 Email: lorenah.cviicta'�.gmail.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772082322075695375&simpl=msg-f:177208232207569537..- 1/2 7/24/23, 10:34 AM Gmail - Testimonio CVIIC.org I ValleCentral.org I InmigrantesEmprendedores.org [Quoted text hidden] https: //mail. google.com/mai I/u/0/? i k=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=a I I&permth id=th read-f:1772082322075695375&simpl=msg-f:177208232207569537... 2/2 7/24/23, 10:23 AM Gmail - Venezuela Food -- Gil ai Venezuela Food 2 messages deisy VIVAS <deisydentist@hotmail.com> To: "lorenah.cviic@gmail.com" <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM Muchas gracias a la organizacion de CVIIC !!! Hoy quiero testificar que gracias a la organizacion de CVIIC hace 1 aho pudimos comenzar con nuestro Negocio de Venezuela Food , fue una subvencidn de 5000$ que nos ayudo a poder comenzar con nuestro Negocio. Tambien tengo el agradecimiento a esta Organizacion por darme toda la information con respecto a las licencias por darme tanto conocimiento para poder comenzar organizadamente con un negocio la cual yo ten[a una idea pero ellos me ayudaron la organizacion me ayudo a poder tener conocimiento completamente de Io que es la licencia del manejo administrativo de la parte de marketing y todo Io que es referente a contactar con un cliente muchas gracias Quisiera de verdad ql,e esta organizacion continue ayudando a muchlsima mas personas que necesitan de esta gran ayuda pars poder continuar con pequenas empresas y crecer a traves de estas subvenciones hoy doy testimonio que nuestro negocio esta creciendo cada dia mas estamos trabajando a traves de los FarmersMarkets y ayudado a nuestra comunidad hispana a poder crecer desde el punto de vista de una microempresa y todo esto por el apoyo de estas organizaciones que tambien esten siendo soportadas por el gobierno !!! Muchas gracias a todos a todo el equipo que son muy organizados y que nos apoyan siempre haciendo seguimiento de nuestra empresa much[simas gracias por ese gran apoyo a todos nosotros y por el apoyo a Venezuela Food. Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> To: Jesus Martinez <jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail.com> Testimonio Deisy Vivas - Venezuelan Food Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone: 559 666-6442 Email:Lorenah._qviic@gmail.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727 CVIIC.org I ValleCentral.org I InmigrantesEmprendedores. org [Quoted text hidden] Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772058274969664533&simpl=msg-f:177205827496966453... 1 /1 7/24/23, 10:21 AM Gmail - Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadorena - Eduardo Lopez Gmail Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadorena - Eduardo Lopez 2 messages Eduardo Lopez <elopersm 1 978@gmail.com> To: Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 9:36 PM Somos emprendedores salvadorenos que decidimos desde el 2018 iniciar con la comercializacion de Pan Artesanal Salvadoreiio, en nuestro proceso, conocimos de CVIIC y su programa de Inmigrantes Emprendedores 4ta Generacion del cual formamos paile, dicho programa nos ayudo a fortalecer nuestro conocimientos de legalizacion de nuestra idea de negocio, desarrollamos nuestro plan de negocios, mejoramos nuestro mercadeo digital, nuestra adnunistrac16n financiera, ademds nos brind6 enlaces para establecer contactos con organizaciones que nos brindaron tambien apoyos financieros, estamos agradecidos por el aporte de CVIIC y los consideramos parte importante de nuestro crecimiento. Gracias a todo to mencionando hemos logrado realizar inversiones en equipo de trabajo que nos ha facilitado nuestro crecimiento, ahora contamos ya con rods de 10 opciones de Platos Tipicos Salvadorenos para nuestros clientes, realizamos envios de nuestro pan artesanal en todos los Estados Unidos y estamos en desarrollo de nuestra nueva linea de trabajo que es la elaboracion de Pasteles Personalizados. Nos falta mucho por crecer pero gracias a CVIIC tenemos las bases necesarias para seguir avanzando en nuestro camino. Nuestra premisa de DESARROLLO EMPRESARIAL es: "TRABAJAR CON DISCIPLINA y esperar con PACIENCIA los frutos de nuestro esfuerzo" de esta manera estamos seguros que tendremos EXITOS EN NUESTRO EMPRENDIMIENTO Eduardo Lopez (559)5778342 La Quesadilla 100% Salvadorena https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772003498441222128&simpl=msg-f:177200349844122212... 1 /5 7/24/23, 10:21 AM Gmail -Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadorena - Eduardo Lopez https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=a II&permthid=thread-f:1772003498441222128&simpl=msg-f:177200349844122212... 2/5 7/24/23, 10:21 AM Gmail - Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadore6a - Eduardo Lopez r I !•• ■•• ■ ■ •! ai ■ • • ■■ ♦• ■ • •■ ■ i+• •■ • ■■ ■■■ +•! • ■a• •a■ ■ a■ a• !■■ • ■•■ a • ■i■ ■a■■■ ■■••• ai ■•!i • •■ a+ !+■ • ■ ■■ i■ • ■•!a!a■ • • • ai■ i• • ■ ■ ■ i • a •■+ ■ • ■ ! ■a! •■!• i !!■ •■ a■ ■ ■■ • • •• ! ■+•■ ■■ • • ■■■ ■ • • • ■■■ • ■ ■ !!! ■! • •• a •! ■ ■ •• ■ ■ •a■ • a!■ ■a a ••liaa ■•■ ■ ■ a■!••i■ •a■■■ a !• •■ !�■• •• !! •• • ■�•!• ■ • a+■ • i an !■ • i • ■a ■a■ • a a■i * • • ■• ■ •■ •• •!! i•a !•a■ + ■ ■ •! ■ai• a y1• • a • • ■ a i ■ •■••• i■ • ■■• •*.*•*■ 0a■ ■ ■a■•!! ■ •• •• ■a• • ■■ •■ ■ ■ ! • • •■ ■ ia••■i••+ a ••■• • !i +!■ •■ ■ •+ ■ • !•■ •■•■ i • ■! •■• as •■ ! ■ ■ ■ a • ■•• ■■ ■ a! ia■• ■■!••■ •■• a• !•ii■■■ ■•■ ■■ !■i ■ ■ ■ ■■a a ■ ■• as a ■!■ ■ •aa• ■ i•ia • • a •!+!i ! ii• ! a ► ►a■ ••■ ■a ■a • ■ •• ! •i ■a ■• + • ■ •! • • ■ !■!a! ■• a ■ ■■ • ■! ■■ ••!!+ as • QUESADILLA.SV L- https://mai I. goog le.com/mail/u/0/?i k=612efc7efc&view=pt&search=al I&permthid=thread-f.1772003498441222128&si m pl=msg-f:177200349844122212... 3/5 7/24/23, 10:21 AM Gmail -Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadoreha - Eduardo Lopez Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail. com> To: Jesus Martinez <jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:43 AM https://mail. google.com/mai I/u/0/? ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=a I I &permth id=thread-f:l 772003498441222128&simpl=msg-f:177200349844122212... 4/5 7/24123, 10:21 AM Gmail - Testimonial La Quesadilla 100% Salvadorena - Eduardo Lopez Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone:559 666-6442 Email:jorenah.cviic@gmaii.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727 CVIIC.org I ValleCentral.org I InmigrantesEmprendedores.org [Quoted text hidden] https://mail.goog le.com/mai I/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772003498441222128&simpl=msg-f.177200349844122212... 5/5 Un sueno imposible Soy Edgar Flores, tengo 43 ahos y soy originario de la ciudad de Mexico. Llegue a estados unidos hace 20 anos Ileno de ilusiones, suenos y con muchas ganas de salir adelante. Todos tenemos una jornada al Ilegar a este pals Ileno de oportunidades y de suenos, pero sobre todo de muchos sacrificios, retos y miedos al enfrentarse a un pais nuevo, una cultura diferente y un idioma distinto. Con tan solo 23 anos y sin realmente saber que me esperaba, comence a trabajar en la construccion como loco pars traerme a mi familia. A las cual extranaba mucho. Ellas fueron mi motivacion dia a dia pars no darme por vencido. Por ellas segui sin para un ano, hasta que logre traermelas. Sin saberlo, ahora juntos enfrentar amos nuevos retos; como donde vivir, que escuela irian, si tendriamos que comer ese dia. Asi poco a poco fuimos saliendo adelante como familia. Al tiempo me di cuenta de que aprendia rapido, pero no avanzaba en el trabajo donde estaba por no saber ingles. Entonces decidi trabajar de dia y estudiar de noche en la escuela de adultos. Incluso ahi Ilego un momento donde la maestra me dijo que ya no podian hacer nada por mi. Al principio no to comprendi, hasta que me dijeron, "tienes que it al colegio y continuar con clases de ingles mas avanzadas." Para mi fue impactante escuchar eso. Como yo, un inmigrante que trabajaba en la construccion iba a it al colegio. Fue un reto grande que tuve que enfrentar. Me anime it al colegio y tomar clases de ingles. Nuevamente sentia que me comia el mundo, pero algo mas, me hacia falta y no sabia que era; solo sabia que tenia hambre de seguir creciendo. De repente la economia quiebra, me quedo sin trabajo, tengo que dejar el colegio y me tuve que meter a trabajar al campo. Nuevamente sentia la impotencia de no poder sacar adelante a mi familia. Use esa impotencia para arreglarmelas y buscar otro trabajo en la construccion, donde aprendiera cosas nuevas y pudiera practicar mi ingles y asi fue. Poco a poco mi ambicion fue creciendo hasta que un dia me encontre sonando en grande. Yo teniendo mi propia compahfa, haciendo to que tanto me gusta. Y recorde que no hay sueno tan grande, ni sonador tan pequeno. Muchos se burlaron de mi, pero eso no me detuvo. Comence a buscar informacion de Como comenzar mi propio negocio. SER MI PROPIO JEFE. Resulta que tenia que volver a estudiar, tomar dos examenes en ingles del estado para sacar mi licencia y as[ fue. Me puse a estudiar como loco por 6 mese; tome el examen de leyes y ni yo me la creia "Lo pase." A las 2 o 3 semanas me anime y tome el examen de drywall y para mi sorpresa, no Io habia pasado. Fue un golpe bajo, pero solo to tome como experiencia y para echarle mas ganas y estudiar mas. Hasta que logre pasarlo en el segundo intento. Ahora ya tenia mi licencia, pero no sabia que hacer con ella. Me tomo casi un ano darme cuenta que ya me podia independizar pero el miedo a no saber que me esperaba, me detenia. Por meses le daba vuelta al asunto, no comprendia por que seguia trabajando para alguien mas, cuando yo tenia ese potencial de trabajar para mi. Un dia en mi casa solo, simplemente tome la decision de dar las gracias a mi jefe y no regresar mas. Al dia siguiente hice unas Ilamadas a conocidos y a la semana comence a trabajar para mi. Para Drywall Republic y desde ese dia no a parado. Despues de un ano de mucho trabajo, dedicacion y constancia mi hermano menos me platica sobre una organizacion que educa y apoya a negocios. Justo cuando necesitaba mas informacion para seguir creciendo en mi negocio, cuando estaba Ileno de dudas de como seguir y hacer las cosas bien. Llega esta gran oportunidad con CVIIC. Para mi a sido una bendicion estas clases, por que me han orientado e informado sobre las aseguranzas, leyes, IRS, prestamos, contabilidad/finanzas, publicidad, etc. Un mundo que pars mi era desconocido. Solo tengo agradecimiento para CVIIC por pensar en nosotros y ofrecer estas clases gratuitas que son una gran guia para seguir creciendo como negocio. A sido un camino largo y complicado pero ahora mas que nunca se que cuando se quiere se puede. Siempre recordando que "no hay sueno tan grande, ni sonador tan pequeno" y que to suenos si se hacen realidad con mucha dedicacion, ganas, diciplina, etc. Hoy puedo decir que hice uno de muchos de mis suenos realidad. SER MI PROPIO JEFE Y TENER MI PROPIA COMPANIA. Sin mas, les agradezco nuevamente por su compromiso y por el impacto positivo que han tenido en ml, en mi negocio de Drywall Republic y en el de mis companeros. w \-® k CDCD � CDk 2 O § \ 0 = c / = wwo k 0 Cl w 0 / 0 \ c 0 q o n g § k C 3§ 0k CDm � 0 $ 8 0 @ C q / U 70 " a ] o � k C $ J k 0 0 ° a) o $ / -0 W % 2cr CD CD q a) 3 / a 0 "' ) \ 5 q \ _ 2 E m§$ W O CD~ c cr E ® m CD W a CD 0 o a/? 0 k � n � E q§ OL 0 k$/ 2 k / � 0 § CD § @ m c ® \ a j § E C e � 7 / / n q ] § 0 m 7 § o D ) 2 0 q CD0 ° / a:3Qc J m OL 0 \ 0 M M 0� o o p § 0 2 / % :3 J 0 9 J 7 & 0 a)� @ ] CL 2 � k 0 ? 2 o a a*< ƒ CDW En a 0 0 \ ® N 0 q 0 0 o E (a) ® 2 r $ � C'J a) tn 0 cuCD � CD� < ° / � 7 7 q a k 0 0 / CD K d x / / CL a § m 3 OL < a CD\ CD J $. 7 r 0 2 n � 2 CD 2 0 0 -0U \ . 0 2 _0 / 0 A $ « A / f n 0 � 0 � 0 � cl � � � D § k 0 / \ < a ■ � Ol 00 � » w 00 NJ 0 n 0 CD CA =P » w co @ w » -0 7: }|CD /� ¥ � @ � 2 CD CD � c 0 CD ƒ D £ CDCD k a ƒ @ m � rirl \ j \ _0 3 7/24/23, 10:21 AM Gmail - CVIIC MGmail Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Mic 2 messages Gabriela Martinez <gabrielamartinezzzz1976@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 7:18 PM To: Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com>, "Lorena Hernandez (CVIIC)" <lorenah.cviic.cviic@members. mobilize.io> Hola mi nombre es GABRIELA MARTINEZ VALENCIA, CVIIC ha estado presente conmigo desde hace mucho tiempo con sus mensajes de las redadas de inmigracidn, soy una I[der comunitaria anteriormente part[cipe en un programa que ten[a Michel Obama de proveer lugares seguros para jugar y mejorar nuestros vecindarios en el Valle central de California. Desde entonos me registre en algun Iugar publico para recibir estos mensajes de civil. A traves de esta organizaci6n obtuve capacitacion para crecer mi negocio y registrar con la ciudad, pagar mis impuestos, tener una cuenta de banco comercial y cuenta personal por separado, todos Ios talleres ha sido, muy utiles, me han ayudado a salir adelante en el negocio de la familia recientemente estoy usando las ayudas de California Grant para pagar por gasolina telefono internet, y abastecer de qu[micos para limpieza. Tambien reinvert[ en un ordenador portatil una nueva aspiradora de alfombras. Una aseguranza para mi auto, tambien obtuve una tarjeta de, credito, Eh inicie mi credito en mi vida por primera vez, realmente me han cambiado la vida, su apoyo representa un enorme aporte a nuestra familia, somos inmigrantes emprendedores realizo limpieza domestica, y ayudo a organizar closets remover art[culos para donacion. Ayudo con la mudanza de casa. Mi negocio se llama GREENBUSYBEE.COM CLEANING SERVICES, (559)312-6401 y vivo en la ciudad de Fresno. Soy recien egresada del bachillerato, persigo una carrera en negocios especializandome en ventas, me inscribire en el colegio y tambien estoy en MOBI tomando clases de expansion de negocios. Tambien WEC de la universidad de padres obtuve una capacitacion para obtener mi logo para mi negocio y mas informaci6n como Ilevar mis finanzas de negocio en orden para pagar mis facturas a tiempo, evitar sanciones, conocer las reglas del gobierno con ANAALFARO., Tambien las mentoras de SBDC BELEN Y NOEMI nos ayudaron much[simo con sus consejos de vida y negocio, y todo el personal de CVIIC superamable y respetuoso que nos ayuda a salir adelante con las formas legales, ya que nosotros no to hubieramos hecho solos. Actualmente, me encuentro en e; proceso de expansion, estoy Ienta, pero llegare con mucha Paciencia crecere y prosperare para seguir apoyando a mi familia y mi comunidad. iA todo el personal de CVIICv Ies agradezco su aporte para mi crecimiento empresarial! Mach[simas gracias all doctor Jesus Martinez y demas colaboradores por creer en nosotros de verdad, gracias Tambien gracias por la plataforma de mobilze es muy util para seguir unidos y seguir creciendo. iAun me falta mucho por hacer, necesito aprender a manejar la tecnolog[a, ya que me desconecte por mucho tiempo, estoy aprendiendo de nuevo, gracias CVIIC! iEspero poder contar con sus servicios de nuevo para hacerme ciudadana muy ponto! Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> To: Jesus Martinez <jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone: 559 666-6442 Email: Iorenah.cviic[mgmail.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727 CVIIC.org I ValleCentral.org I InmigrantesEmprendedores.org [Quoted text hidden] Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1771994787045685990&simpl=msg4:177199478704568599... 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:11 AM Gmail - Fwd: GRACIAS CVIIC jInmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> G ma i I Fwd: GRACIAS CVIIC 1 message Guadalupe Garcia Cruz <1upeangelesgarcial5@gmail.com> Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 7:08 AM To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Guadalupe Garcia Cruz <lupeangelesgarcial5@gmail.com> Date: jue, 20 de jul de 2023, 3:12 p. m. Subject: GRACIAS CVIIC To: <eaniela.cviic@gmail.com> Hola mi nombre Es Guadalupe Garcia Cruz. Soy originaria del estado de Oaxaca. Mi negocio es vender comida ahutentica oaxaquena. En unos dias me Ilegara mi lonchera y se Ilamara LA ZAPOTECA( dialecto que mi esposo habla). Quiero darle las gracias a CVIIC por apoyarnos y orientarnos en las classes en como tramitar los permisos. Gracias a sus class yo pude sacar los permisos y licencias que la ciudad me pide para poder vender mis platillosy productos a todas las personas que aman la gastronomia oaxaquena. DIOS LOS BENDIGA. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772311249129519625&simpl=msg-f:1772311249129519625 1 /1 CVIIC Testimonials Experiencia con CVIIC inbox x 15 G Rosario Montano Thu, Jul 20,1:23 PM (1 day ago)14 ' tome 7A Spanish • ) English • Translate message Turnoff for: Spanish X Yo soy Maria del Rosario Montano, vivo en la pequena comumdad de Eadimart ca Tuve comacto con CVIIC pot recles sociales ya que henen diferentes ramas y una de ellas es de mmigraclon, ahf me ayudaron hater la apllcacion de ciudadanfa Para mis padres, muchas gracias por eso Mas despues me di cuenta que tenian olros programas y fue cuando descubrf Inmigrantes Emprendedores, esle programa me ha dado mucha information de las cosas que podemos hater y no eslamos entefados, este programa me esta dando la oportunidad de sonar y volar a olros honzontes que no labia que existfa. Hoy a mi edad madura creo que CVIIC Me esla dando la oportumdad de crecer como persona y lener un melor futuro economlco Gracias CVIIC y todas las personas que to forman, Pues el egwpo de mmigrantes emprendedores me han demostrado respeto y mucha paciencia El personal de CVIIC tiene of don de ayudar, de compadir conocimientos a Information Gracias Personal de Inmigranles Emprendedores Gracias, gracias grams ti (n Reply i r-) Forward i Vuriywaudirrid to me I I Iu, J W cv, I——1 I I udy ayu) u -1 , Mi nombie es BRIGIDA BAR RERA yo soy lnmigrame de EI Salvador y tes voy a cnmar on poco de mt hrsfons aqua an Esfados umidos. yo Rogue a este pals pdrque mi madre me pift a los 22 a0os Ilegoe con un hip de S Moses Comence a trabgar hmpfando casas can mt madre y a los 5 meses me fat de su Casa a buscar mi poor Nr con m1 hip. busgue tralMo de cayera on una panaderia on Ios Angeles Pero to panaderia ore de galielas Para penes. camence a n a to ascuala aprander mas Inglds polque no sabia mucho en la unkrsidad de El salva& dance yo cursaba 3er a0o de mama para kinder apfendI poco ingl6s y con era me.defeRdia agdi. 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Llegue a estados unidos hace 20 anos Ileno de ilusiones, suenos y con muchas ganas de salir adelante. Todos tenemos una jornada al Ilegar a este pals Ileno de oportunidades y de suenos, pero sobre todo de muchos sacrificios, retos y miedos al enfrentarse a un pals nuevo, una cultura diferente y un idioma distinto. Con tan solo 23 anos y sin realmente saber que me esperaba, comence a trabajar en la construccion como loco para traerme a mi familia. A las cual extranaba mucho. Ellas fueron mi motivation dia a dia pars no darme por vencido. Por ellas segui sin para un ano, hasta que logre traermelas. Sin saberlo, ahora juntos enfrentariamos nuevos retos; como donde vivir, que escuela irian, si tendriamos que comer ese dia. Asi poco a poco fuimos saliendo adelante como familia. Al tiempo me di cuenta de que aprendia rapido, pero no avanzaba en el trabajo donde estaba por no saber ingles. Entonces decidi trabajar de dia y estudiar de noche en la escuela de adultos. Incluso ahi Ilego un momento donde la maestra me dijo que ya no podian hacer nada por mi. Al principio no to comprendi, hasta que me dijeron, "tienes que it al colegio y continuar con clases de ingles mas avanzadas." Para mi fue impactante escuchar eso. Como yo, un inmigrante que trabajaba en la construccion iba a it al colegio. Fue un reto grande que tuve que enfrentar. Me anime it al colegio y tomar clases de ingles. Nuevamente sentia que me comia el mundo, pero algo mas, me hacia falta y no sabia que era; solo sabia que tenia hambre de seguir creciendo. De repente la economia quiebra, me quedo sin trabajo, tengo que dejar el colegio y me tuve que meter a trabajar al campo. Nuevamente sentia la impotencia de no poder sacar adelante a mi familia. Use esa impotencia para arreglarmelas y buscar otro trabajo en la construccion, donde aprendiera cosas nuevas y pudiera practicar mi ingles y asi fue. Poco a poco mi ambition fue creciendo hasta que un dia me encontre sonando en grande. Yo teniendo mi propia compania, haciendo to que tanto me gusta. Y records que no hay sueno tan grande, ni sonador tan pequeno. Muchos se burlaron de ml, pero eso no me detuvo. Comence a buscar information de Como comenzar mi propio negocio. SER MI PROPIO JEFE. Resulta que tenia que volver a estudiar, tomar dos examenes en ingles del estado para sacar mi licencia y asi fue. Me puse a estudiar Como loco por 6 mese; tome el examen de leyes y ni yo me la creia "Lo pase." A las 2 o 3 semanas me anime y tome el examen de drywall y para mi sorpresa, no to habia pasado. Fue un golpe bajo, pero solo to tome como experiencia y para echarle mas ganas y estudiar mas. Hasta que logre pasarlo en el segundo intento. Ahora ya tenia mi licencia, pero no sabia que hater con ella. Me tomo casi un ano darme cuenta que ya me podia independizar pero el miedo a no saber que me esperaba, me detenia. Por meses le daba vuelta al asunto, no comprendia por que seguia trabajando para alguien mas, cuando yo tenia ese potential de trabajar para mi. Un dia en mi casa solo, simplemente tome la decision de dar las gracias a mi jefe y no regresar mas. Al dia siguiente hice unas Ilamadas a conocidos y a la semana comence a trabajar para mi. Para Drywall Republic y desde ese dia no a pasado. Despues de un ano de mucho trabajo, dedicacion y constancia mi hermano menos me platica sobre una organizacion que educa y apoya a negocios. Justo cuando necesitaba mas informacion para seguir creciendo en mi negocio, cuando estaba Ileno de dudas de como seguir y hacer las cosas bien. Llega esta gran oportunidad con CVIIC. Para mi a sido una bendicion estas clases, por que me han orientado e informado sobre las aseguranzas, leyes, IRS, prestamos, contabilidad/finanzas, publicidad, etc. Un mundo que pars mi era desconocido. Solo tengo agradecimiento para CVIIC por pensar en nosotros y ofrecer estas clases gratuitas que son una gran gufa para seguir creciendo como negocio. A sido un camino largo y complicado pero ahora mas que nunca se que cuando se quiere se puede. Siempre recordando que "no hay sueno tan grande, ni sonador tan pequeno" y que to suenos si se hacen realidad con mucha dedicacion, ganas, diciplina, etc. Hoy puedo decir que hice uno de muchos de mis suenos realidad. SER MI PROPIO JEFE Y TENER MI PROPIA COMPANIA. Sin mas, les agradezco nuevamente por su compromiso y por el impacto positivo que han tenido en mi, en mi negocio de Drywall Republic y en el de mis companeros. 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Mi nombre es Marco Antonio Flores Garcia y soy originario del estado de Guanajuato. Yo arribe a esta naci6n en GAplcmie containing loge agosto del 2009 a los 19 afios despu6s de un largo proceso de migraci6n que mi papa realiz6 El apoyo de mi nescrlplion aulomel¢ally esposa a hijas y iamiliares desde el primer dla on esle pals han sido primordlales Para realizar MIS Buenos de !F1o1e' omprender AI igual, las asoclaclones y lundaciones ban sido hnportantes para featizar calla una de mis metas. desde apfender inglos. en la escuela de Adullos de Bakersfeld pasta oblenef el certiflcado GED a ingresar at categio de Bakefsfield con la ayuda del programa MEP de CS US. The Conlral VaRey Immigrant Integrallon Collaboralive (CVIIC) ha side la cefeza del pastel en la cfeacf6n de ml negocio pues sus colaboradores y sus clases me ban guiado paso a Paso Para formar Smart Sketch mi comparila de diseno y planos estructurales. CVIIC es un grupo de profesionales capacitados que aportan Codas las herramientas necesarias para emprendedores decididos a salir de su zona de confort. Con CVIIC aprendi que cada emprendedor decide su futuro y que ning0n emprendedor va a realizar sus metas si esta esperando a que otras personas Kagan lodo el 1rabajo. La inlormacion proporcionada en coda una de las clases del programa CVIIC me ayuderon a organizaf mis Ideas y plasmarlas en un plan de negocio que es la base fundamental para cualquier empresa. Las clases de asesorla legal y contabilidad fueron las clases que mas conocimiento me aportaron para terminal, el plan de negocio ya que son partes muy Imporlantes Para un negoclo exiloso. El dla 18 de Julio de 2023 SMART SKECTH LLC fue estabfecida legalmente en is Gudad de Bakersfield CA Itsla para prestar servicim a nueslra comunidad Agradezco infini lame rile a CVIIC per 9uiarme. asesoranne y promocionar to necesario para realizar mi sueno. Daniela Penasco io M_. _ Nluchas gracias Marco por comparlir su valioso leslinlonio 10 of a.h+l4 hu—�yol * h Mi nombre es Maria C Ramirez agradezco y apoyo totalmente los proyectos d CVIIC para que mas 42, L pequenos negocios o emprendedores se vean beneficiados como yo ya sus programas y clases han sido de gran ayuda para mi emprendimiento gracias a sus clases y apoyo logre tener el conocimiento y direcci6n para obtener mis permisos y licencias necesarias para empezar mi negocio y c6ntinuo aprendendiendo y siempre necesito de su apoyo gracias &, 1— IDMaria Ramirez Testimonio lib- - Ana Ruth Yanez to me - 214 P M (2, le. ag a) * <, . @ L 2:40PM (10 minutes ago) * h 7A Spanish - ) English - Translate message Turnoff for: Spanish x M oombre oma Yanez Owe Maedaayude arm mama easu reslouranie ylyacias a esa nav6 mi amor par la mina y a lrallaaW dvo. 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Tengo ma's de 10 anos involucrada en mi comunidad y se muy bien las debilidades y fortalezas de esta . Atreves de estos anos he conocido muchas organizaciones y to que hacen por la comunidad , pero en esta ocasio'n quiero hablar de una en especial, una que es una Bendici6n de Dios por asf Ilamarlo , una que se en carga de darte , ma's que de pedirte , que ayuda y to orienta y sin ma's prea'mbulos , infinitas a CvIIC que es nuestro trampolfn hacia nuestro nuestro emprendimiento en el Brea de los negocios . Ellos , su equipo, sus asesores, sus colaboradores son increfbles y simplemente las palabras me quedan cortas para describirlo . Necesitamos ma's organizaciones como esta o por to menos que CVIIC continue muchos anos ma's, para que ma's emprendedores se sigan beneficiando y esta comunidad latina y necesitada se siga empederando. Gracias nuevamente .. ATT. Una emprendedora infinitamente agradecida. 7/25/23, 11:04 AM Gmail -Apoyando a CVIIC M Gmail Apoyando a CVIIC Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Jacqueline Valverde <jvrlosmochis69@gmail.com> To: "emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com" <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 12:12 AM Hola soy Jacqueline Valverde Empece mi pequeno negocio, ya hace 2 anos, Distribuyo Liquido para todo tipo de Plagas, me parecio un buen negocio por los resultados inmediatos para radicar bichos y sobre todo porque NO tiene Olor, NO TOXICO y porque se puede Aplicar a Mascotas *t U y Plantas ; Gracias a los cursos que tome con CVIIC yo ahora tengo otra vision y sobre todo me siento mas Segura al hacer mi negocio ; sabiendo todo en cuaa as not a permisos , Aseguranza's y derechos como LLC , Gracias a todos los que conforman este grupo y GRACIAS x su tiempo y Apollo para con nosotros la generacion # 6... Atte. Jacqueline Valverde https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1772375665618820738&simpl=msg-f:1772375665618820738 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:07 AM Gmail - Testimonio Gmail Testimonio 1 message Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> EL FELIX HANDYMAN Felix <jesusfelix2281 @gmail.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Mi nombre es Jesus Felix tengo un pequeno negocio De servicios de Handyman Gracias a cviic he aprendido Que un negocio por mas pequeno que sea Se requiere tener conocimiento de las leyes Gracias a cviic por probeer las Herramiemtas Nesesarias en el conocimiento Al prober information de como correr un negocio Proveyendo informacion de abogados , Declaradores de impuestos, Agencias de Como arreglar nuestro credito Agentes de marketing Para que en un futuro nuestro negocio Este saludable para asi tener mas negocio Y poder as[ tener mas empleados Gracias gracia mil a todo el equipo de cviic!! Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772096810229237837&simpl=msg-f:1772096810229237837 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:11 AM Gmail - (no subject) GmailInmigrantes Emprendedores<emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> (no subject) 1 message Gallardo Lidia <gallardolidia67@gmail.com> Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 1:14 AM To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Mi nombre es lidia nunez de gallardo yo desde hase 3 ahos me comberti en emprendedora yo empese a vender postres por falta de economia y aora que estoy en las clases con ustedes registre mi negocio ise mi logo son muy buenas clases gracias por esos programas que ustedes ofrecen aprendi muchas cosas https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772288978522602113&simpl=msg-f:1772288978522602113 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:09 AM Gmail - Testimonio Gmail Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Testimonio 1 message Manuel Equihua<manuelequihuaperez79@gmail.com> Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 12:12 PM To: Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Hola: Nosotros somos Artesanias Royma Imports, la organisacion CIVIIC nos a ayudado con muchas encenansas, bastos aprendizajes en cuestiones de como Ilevar nuestro negocio a un mejor nivel ya que careciamos de experiencia en todo Io relacionado a contavilidad, Iicencias, experencias en el ramo comercial y ellos an cido un gran programa que nos a ayudado mucho a adquirir sabiduria y experiencia. Estaremos muy agradecidos con la organisacion CIVIIC por tan buena y hermosa capasitacion y por avernos dado la oportunidad. Gracias. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772149162305758868&simpl=msg4:1772149162305758868 1 /1 7/24/23, 10:22 AM Gmail - Marbelia Garcia / impecable house cleaning MG ma i I Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Marbelia Garcia / impecable house cleaning 2 messages Marbelia Garcia <garciamarbelia291@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM To: Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Mi nombre es Marbelia Garcia una mujer que salio de oaxaca a los 16 ahos a buscar el sueno americano en un pals de muchas oportunidades los Estados Unidos. Pero con pocas posibilidades de lograrlo sin hablar el ingles sin tener estudios academicos me quede trabajando en los Campos del valle central por 18 anos donde el sueno se fue empolvado forme mi familia mi esposo y mis 3 hijos y el deceo de emprender seguia en mi y mi impulso y mi motivacidn fueron mis hijos yo queria tener tiempo de estar con ellos sin que un patron me to prohibiera segui y segui buscando alternativas tenia la idea de hacer un negocio propio intente muchos y muchas veces pero no to lograba porque no sabemos el sistema como opera en este pals asi que afortunadamente por medio de una amistad Ilego a nuestras vidas !! Cviic!!una organizacion sin fines de lucro que fue para mi y para muchos inmigrantes emprendedores que ten!amos la idea y las ganas de comenzar nuestro propio negocio Cviic y su maravilloso personal nos capacitaron y nos Ilevaron desde cero asta el 100 con todos los tramites legales asi Como yo que me dedico a limpieza de casas residenciales y oficinas otros en comida postres y muchos mas empresas que to inmigrantes estamos haciendo que la fuerza laboral numero 1 se convierta en la fuerza empresarial numero 1. Un grande agradecimiento a Cviic por su personal, trayectoria y su capacidad de impulsar de instruir de construir y de caminar junto con nosotros asta la la realizacion de nuestras metas . Att . Impeccable house cleaning. Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:44 AM To: Jesus Martinez <Jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone: 559 666-6442 Email: iorenah.cviiccia7gmail.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727 CVIIC.org I ValleCentral.org i InmigrantesEmprendedores.org [Quoted text hidden] https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:l 772010491404609681 &simpl=msg-f:177201049140460968... 1 /1 7/21 /23, 3:54 PM Gmail - Testimonials Gma i l Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Testimonials Marco Flores <marco.flores0412@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com, daniela.cviic@gmail.com Mi nombre es Marco Antonio Flores Garcia y soy originario Apicture containing logo del estado de Guanajuato. Yo arribe a esta nacion en agosto description automatically del 2009 a los 19 afts despues de un largo proceso de generated migracion que mi papa realizo. El apoyo de mi esposa a hijas y familiares desde el primer dia en este pals han sido primordiales para realizar mis suenos de emprender. Al igual, las asociaciones y fundaciones han sido importantes para realizar cada una de mis metas, desde aprender ingles en la escuela de Adultos de Bakersfield hasta obtener el certificado GED a ingresar al colegio de Bakersfield con la ayuda del programa HEP de CSUB. The Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) ha sido la cereza del pastel en la creacion de mi negocio pues sus colaboradores y sus clases me han guiado paso a paso para formar Smart Sketch mi compania de diseno y planos estructurales. CVIIC es un grupo de profesionales capacitados que aportan todas las herramientas necesarias para emprendedores decididos a salir de su zona de confort. Con CVIIC aprendi que cads emprendedor decide su futuro y que ningun emprendedor va a realizar sus metas si esta esperando a que otras personas hagan todo el trabajo. La informacion proporcionada en cada una de las clases del programa CVIIC me ayudaron a organizar mis ideas y plasmarlas en un plan de negocio que es la base fundamental para cualquier empresa. Las clases de asesoria legal y contabilidad fueron las clases que mas conocimiento me aportaron pars terminar el plan de negocio ya que son partes muy importantes para un negocio exitoso. El dia 18 de julio de 2023 SMART SKECTH LLC fue establecida legalmente en la ciudad de Bakersfield CA y lista para prestar servicios a nuestra comunidad. Agradezco infinitamente a CVIIC por guiarme, asesorarme y promocionar to necesario para realizar mi sumo. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permmsg id=msg-f:1771972247066529300&simpl=msg-f:1771972247066529300 1 /1 7/21/23, 3:48 PM Gmail - Mi nombre es Maria C Ramirez agradezco y apoyo totalmente los proyectos d CVIIC para que mas pequenos negocios o ... P-- [.'. G ma i l Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmaii.com> Mi nombre es Maria C Ramirez agradezco y apoyo totalmente los proyectos d CVIIC para que mas pequelnos negocios o emprendedores se vean beneficiados como yo ya sus programas y clases han sido de gran ayuda para mi emprendimiento gracias a sus clases y apoyo logre tener el conocimiento y direccion para obtener mis permisos y licencias necesarias para empezar mi negocio y continuo aprendendiendo y siempre necesito de su apoyo gracias �4 Maria Ramirez <garciamaciel32@gmail.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 2:14 PM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1772066238978589685&simpl=msg-f:1772066238978589685 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:05 AM Gmail - Mi Cafesito testimony Gmail Mi Cafesito testimony 1 message littlehassan@gmail.com <littlehassan@gmail.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmaii.com> Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM Mi nombre es Evelyn Gutierrez, CEO de Mi Cafesito. CVIIC y sus talleres para ayudarnos como pequenos negocios. CVIIC me ayudo a entender como tener un negocio prospero. Me ayudaron a entender Io que es un plan de negocios y el porque es importante tenerlo. Tuve la oportunidad de conectarme con otros grupos sin fines de lucro que estan dentro de mi comunidad y que ofrecen servicios para nuestros pequenos negocios. Sus talleres me ayudaron a mirar mas ally de to que ahora tengo y ver a un futuro con muchas mas opciones. Eso sin contar con las personas tan maravillosas que trabajan en CVIIC y que siempre estan Iistos para ayudar o responder cualquier pregunta o inquietud. Fue un placer haber pertenecido al grupo de Inmigrantes Emprendedores, donde no solo aprendi muchisimas cosas para hacer mi negocio florecer, conoci gente maravillosa que al igual que yo estabamos empezando o querian empezar sus propios negocios si no que fue una de las 10 ganadoras de una de sus subvenciones de $1,000. Muchisimas gracias CVIIC Y su gran equipo que sigan muchos anos mas ayudandonos a los pequenos empresarios. Gracias por su apoyo, sus talleres y por su gran equipo en especial a Daniela con la que yo trabaje. Sent from my Phone https:Hmail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772142785898804978&simpl=msg-f:1772142785898804978 1 /1 7/24/23, 10:22 AM Gmail - Mi experiencia con Cviic M Gmail Mi experiencia con Cviic 2 messages Miriam Sanchez <sanchezvchiquitita@gmail.com> To: "lorenah.cviic@gmail.com" <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM Mi nombre es Miriam Guzman por varios anos estuve planeando mi negocio busque financiamiento y orientacion para desarrollar mis ideas pero no tuve exito, muchas veces me desanime pero despues de unos dias yo misma me decia si otros to hacen porque yo no puedo tiene que haber alguna manera para que to pueda hacer. Seguia trabajando en mi proyecto, un dia sin buscarlo en redes sociales vi una publicacion de talleres que ofrecia CVIIC con temor me inscribi pensaba sera cierto no sera algo fraudulento, fue la bendicion mas grande que recibi, desde la primer clase me di cuenta que to que busque por mucho tiempo to habia encontrado. Me encontre con personas muy amables con mucha paciencia y dedicacidn a su trabajo siempre positivos, dandome la orientacidn que necesitaba. Los talleres que nos impartieron fueron de to mejor y era el paso a paso para lograr iniciar el negocio cumpliendo con todos los requisitos necesarios que son requeridos por las leyes del estado de California. Cada tarde al terminal, la clase tomaba accidn de los que habia aprendido y durante los dias siguientes hacia todo to necesario para aplicar y obtener los permisos registrar el nombre, obtener la cuenta de banco aplicar por una tarjeta de credito para mi negocio, disenar el logo con los colores apropiados al terminar los talleres yo estaba lista mi negocio estaba legalmente listo para operar. Ademas nos dieron ayuda para aplicar algunas becas que fueron de gran ayuda para nuestros negocios. Ahora que tengo mi negocio sigo recibiendo orientacion en cualquier inquietud o duda, tengo la plena confianza de acudir a ellos para que me ayuden, siempre me reciben con una gran amabilidad y calidez. Las personas que estan realmente comprometidas y decididas con un emprendimiento CVIIC puede Ilevarlos de la mano a lograrlo ellos proporcionan todas la herramientas necesarias pero tampoco pueden hacerlo todo por nosotros, cada uno debemos tomar responsabilidad y tomar accion poniendo en practica toda la informacion que nos proporcionan en sus talleres. Toda mi gratitud y agradecimiento para el personal de CVIIC por toda su labor con los inmigrantes estan ayudandonos y apoyandonos para poder lograr nuestros objetivos. Mangonazo LLC es la prueba que todo su esfuerzo da fruto. Miriam Guzman Propietaria de Mangonazo LLC Lorena Hernandez <lorenah.cviic@gmail.com> To: Jesus Martinez <jesus@cviic.org> Cc: Juan Carranza <juan.cviic@gmail.com> Lorena Hernandez Assistant Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Phone: 559 666-6442 Email: lorenah.cviic@gmail.com 2023 North Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:43 AM https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=612cfc7efc&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772005426454164009&simpl=msg-f:177200542645416400... 1 /2 ,eaVe%. 7� % �y (J k-ocr-, 00. Hola mi nombre es Natividad Arreguin yo tengo mi negocio de instalacion de pisos comence mi negocio desde el 2019 poco antes de la pandemia crei que seria imposible comenzar con mi negocio pues como todos sabemos el comercio pard por un tiempo pero gracias a que conoci a la organizacion CIVIIC ellos fueron una parte esencial para lanzar mi negocio por que gracias a sus talleres tuve el conocimiento para hacerlo a tomado todos los cursos que he podido he aprendido mucho de cada uno de ellos gracias a CIVIIC que nos da la oportunidad de conocer diferentes organizaciones que nos orientan y nos capacitan para manejar nuestros negocios en to personal a traves de esta maravillosa organizacion me siento empoderada con todos la informacion que he obtenido por medio de ellos muchas gracias al equipo que muy amablemente estan ahi pars contestar cada una de las dudas que a tenido, mi compania ahora esta creciendo dia a dia aqui les comparto informacion de mi compania Heavenly Hardwood Floors www.heavenlyhfloors.cnin arrequinp heaveniyhfioors.com (559)556-8872 Atentamente, ?u&s u-& i ameguin 7/21/23, 3:45 PM Gmail - Plan de Negocio de Manuel Ricardo Flores Gma i I Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Plan de Negocio de Manuel Ricardo Flores 1 message M. Ricardo Flores <mricardo.floresg@gmail.com> Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 9:43 AM To: "emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com"<emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com>, "juan.cviic@gmail.com" <juan.cviic@gmail.com>, "daniela.cviic@gmail.com" <daniela.cviic@gmail.com> Cc: Jesus Tellez <jesustellezllc@gmail.com> Estimado Juan, Daniela, y Civiic Espero que este correo les encuentre bien. Quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para expresar mi mas sincero agradecimiento por brindarme la oportunidad de participar en el curso de emprendedores y por permitirme formar parte del sorteo a traves del plan de negocios que esta adjunto. Quiero expresar mi gratitud por la experiencia enriquecedora que tuve durante el curso. Los conocimientos, las estrategias y las habilidades que adquiri son de gran valor para mi desarrollo como emprendedor. El curso me proporciono una base solida y me ayudd a comprender mejor los desafios y las oportunidades que se presentan al iniciar y administrar un negocio. Ademas, agradezco enormemente la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo a traves del plan de negocios. Esto demuestra su generosidad y compromiso con el crecimiento y el exito de los emprendedores. Estoy emocionado y agradecido por la posibilidad de recibir este apoyo adicional para mi proyecto empresarial. Una vez mas, quiero expresar mi mas profundo agradecimiento a ambos por su apoyo y confianza en mi. Ha sido un privilegio ser parte de este curso y tener la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo. Estoy ansioso por aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos y trabajar arduamente para hacer realidad mi vision emprendedora. Si hay alguna manera en la que pueda contribuir o si necesitan cualquier tipo de seguimiento relacionado con el curso o el sorteo, no duden en ponerse en contacto conmigo. Estoy aquf para ayudar en to que sea necesario al igual que oportunidades de trabajar juntos en talleres que puedan servir a la comunidad, tales como de marketing. Una vez mas, muchas gracias por esta valiosa oportunidad. Saludos cordiales, Ricardo Flores Chief Marketing Officer (559) 313-7027 www.ozelotmedia.com Ozelotmedia Digital Marketing Agency Business plan FAHF July 2023.docx 90K https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1771867997357236196&simpl=msg-f:1771867997357236196 1 /1 7/21/23, 3:49 PM Gmail - Experiencia con CVIIC Gmail Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Experiencia con CVIIC Rosario Montano <marosariomontano@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 1:23 PM To: Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Yo soy Maria del Rosario Montano, vivo en la pequena comunidad de Earlimart ca. Tuve contacto con CVIIC por redes sociales ya que tienen diferentes ramas y una de ellas es de inmigracion, ahi me ayudaron hacer la aplicacion de ciudadania para mis padres, muchas gracias por eso. Mas despues me di cuenta que tenian otros programas y fue cuando descubri Inmigrantes Emprendedores, este programa me ha dado mucha informacion de las cosas que podemos hacer y no estamos enterados, este programa me esta dando la oportunidad de sonar y volar a otros horizontes que no sabia que existia. Hoy a mi edad madura creo que CVIIC. Me esta dando la oportunidad de crecer como persona, y tener un mejor futuro econdmico. Gracias CVIIC y todas las personas que to forman, Pues el equipo de inmigrantes emprendedores me han demostrado respeto y mucha paciencia. El personal de CVIIC tiene el don de ayudar, de compartir conocimientos a informacion. Gracias Personal de Inmigrantes Emprendedores. Gracias, gracias, gracias. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1771972466855978823&simpl=msg-f.1771972466855978823 1 /1 GmaiDaniela Penasco <daniela.cviic@gmail.com> Testimonio sobre el programa de emigrantes emprendedores por este programa nos a ayudado muncho con todas sus clases todas sus clases fueron muy interesantes porque uno Como inmigrantes nos vamos a las ventas de to que sea sin saber que en un futuro podemos tener problemas ellos nos ensenaron munchas cosas que podemos hacer y que no podemos hacer todo podemos aser si todo esta en regla gracias a Mic y a todo su equipo por tan bonita labor que ase a cada uno de ustedes Como quisiera saber mas la tecnologiia pero gracias a todos me e desempelnado a seguir aprendiendo mas de la tecnologia Dios los bendiga a todo el equipo de el programa de emigrantes emprededores gracias a todos por ayudar a todos los emigrantes a realizar nuestros suenos si se puede bendiciones a todos Sara Zarate <sarazarate121 @gmail.com> To: daniela.cviic@gmail.com Enviado desde mi Phone Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 12:57 PM 7/24/23, 9:07 AM Gmail - Testimonio/Emprendedor Gmail Testimonio/Emprendedor 1 message susana samaniego <susigsam@gmail.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Inmigrantes Emprendedores<emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 9:54 PM A quien corresponda: Yo soy Susana Morales empeze con unos tayeres en la fundacion para vendedores ambulantes... porque queria sacar todos los permisos para poder vender mis "Empanaditas" legalmente.... Y Io logre, tome las clases necesarias, saque permisos del condado, certificados para manipular alimentos etc. Yo queria poner mi propia cafeteria y vender mis empanaditas alli... PERO LA REALIDAD ES OTRAAL SEGUIR TOMANDO LAS CLASES ATRAVEZ DE CVIIC ME IMPULSARON A SONAR AUNMAS SIN PENSAR EN ESE MIEDO Q DERREPENTE SIENTO DETRAS DE MIS RODILLAS. YO SOY INTERPRETE MtDICO CERTIFICADATENGO 23 ANOS DE EXPERIENCIA, AL HABER RECIBIDO CONSEJO DE UNAABOGADA COMO MARINAACEVEDO EN Q TIPO DE COMPANIA ME CONVENIA. AL PODER RECIBIR UNA COTIZACION DE BELEN, PARA UN SEGURO PARA UNA COMPANIA Y AL HABER RECIBIDO TODO EL APOYO DE CVIIC PASO A PASO PARA PONER EN MARCHA ESTE PROYECTO... CLARISSA FUE PIESA CLAVE PLIES FUE QUIEN MEGIO RENGLON POR RENGLON PARA LLENAR MIS APLICACIONES Y LE AGRADEZCO DE CORAZON, NUNCA OLVIDARE SUS PALABRAS "NI MAS POBRE NI MAS RICH" GRACIAS A USTEDES ME ANIME A TENER ESA DETERMINACION Y EL DIA DE HOY YA EXISTE CAMISAMI ENTERPRISES LLC. C&S INTERPRETING. DIOS LOS BENDIGA CVIIC https://mail.google.com/mai1/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772095226754567882&simpl=msg-f:1772095226754567882 1 /1 7/21 /23, 3:52 PM Gmail - Testimonio Claudia Angulo Gmail Testimonio Claudia Angulo Igameross Igo <ceanangulo0791 @gmail.com> To: emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com Mi Nombre es. Claudia Elena Angulo Soy originaria de Ocotlan Jalisco Mexico Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 11:28 AM Naci el 26 de agosto de 1978 soy la segunda de 5 hijos . En el ano de 1995 mis padres decidieron que emigrariamos aqui a Estados Unidos y justo Ilegue a este pals el 26 de agosto de ese ano Cuando yo Ilegue era menor de edad y venia con muchas ganas de estudiar mero la verdad no pude mis papas debian mucho por cruzar a este pals asi que tres d!as despues de haber Ilegado comenzd a trabajar en los Campos de California y desde que Ilegue a este he trabajado y luchando cada dia por salir adelante Yo soy madre de 4 hijos Cristal de 25 anos Isaac de 17! Elena de 14 y Genesia de 9 anos ,yo trato cada dia de ensenarles la importancia de trabajar y luchar por conseguir sus metas y que mejor que con el ejemplo Actualmente vivo en la ciudad de Orange cove anteriormente vivi en la ciudad de san Bernardino pero por motivos de inseguridad en ese lugar me mude al valle central y aqui vivo desde hace 9 anos. Hace 3 anos comence con una idea de crear un negocio empece con apenas 2000 dolares de inversion compre 10 mesas y cien sillas par rentarlas para fiestas eventos y demas no Enia conocimiento de como se Ileva un negocio asi empece solo con las ganas de salir adelante y peor aun sin saber manejar asi que puse creativa para hacer funcionar el negocio y poquito a poquito fui adquiriendo mas mesas mas silla carpapas manteleria y muchas cosas para la decoracion luego Iuego la pandemia y pense tengo que hacer algo para que mi negocio no pare y a diferencia de otros negocios el mio siguio funcionando claro con cambios mas cuidados pero para mi fortuna fue cuando mas trabaje ya que hubo mucha demanda debido a funerales no me alegro por las muertes pero pude servir de alguna forma a las Familias en eso momentos dificiles poco a poco las cosas fueron volviendo a la normalidad y me puse manos a la obra mirar como esta mi negocio yo la verda no sabia por donde empezar asi que se me present6 la oportunidad de asistir a unos cursos que ofrece fresno state sobre finanzas desarrollo de pequehas empresas y muchos mas En una de las clases que asisti la organizacion de Civic dio un tema muy importante sobre negocios y permisos asi que me intereso y se los hice saber asi es como entre en contacto con Civic y atendi al taller de emprendedores inmigrantes y la verdad que me ha servido muchisimo yo no sabia nada sobre como Ilevar un negocio que permisos nesecito y como obtener otros ayudas ho prbstamos es una capacitacion muy completa que to ensena ayuda y brinda herramientas para el negocio estan pendientes to motivan y ayudan en todo to que pueden ho to conectan con las personas y lugares que nesecito asi que muy agradecida por todo da la ayuda y apoyo brindado termino por decir que mi negocio se llama cachisnena,s party and rentas y ala orden es un placer atender y poder contribuir en mi comunidad con mi servicio mil gracias y bendiciones a Civic por todo su apoyo Enviado desde mi Phone https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1772055811646101008&simpl=msg-f:1772055811646101008 1 /1 7/24/23, 9:10 AM Gmail - Mi historia MG ma i I Inmigrantes Emprendedores <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Mi historia 1 message Veronica Sanchez Espinoza <saev_3@hotmail.com> Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 12:19 AM To: "emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com" <emprendimiento.cviic@gmail.com> Hola soy Veronica Ramirez Yo inicie un pequeno negocio desde casa, preparando pasteles y postres para vender, por cuestiones de salud ya no pude salira trabajar. Asi que emprendi mi negocio de panaderia y reposteria. Gracias a mi padre aprendi este bendito oficio. Mi satisfaccidn en este negocio es : que cada uno de mis clientes disfruten los pasteles que se preparan en "Dulce Tradicion Orev" Este nombre es dedicado a la persona que me enseno a preparar un rico pan. Mi padre. Civic me ha ensenado mucho, he aprendido a desenvolverme, sobretodo agradezco a los especialistas por dedicar su tiempo y darnos consejos para que el negocio sea prospero . Me gustaria continuar en sus clases ya que en cada clase se aprende mucho. Gracias civic por permitirme ser parte de esta generacion de emprendedores. Dios los bendiga siempre. Bendiciones Sent from my Phone https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/?ik=3834910c46&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1772194927320551521&simpl=msg-f:1772194927320551521 1/1 Virtual Meeting Report: Continuous Challenges Faced by Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Direct Feedback from COIC's Immigrant Entrepreneurship Program Participants) Meeting Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Report provided by: Juan Carranza, Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship at CVIIC The virtual Immigrant Entrepreneurs training session allowed to gather additional feedback from immigrant entrepreneurs currently participating in CVIIC's Inmigrantes Emprendedores program regarding the challenges they encounter while establishing and running their businesses. The information collected is summarized in the report below. Key Challenges Expressed during the Meeting: 1. Credit and Grant Access: Many immigrant entrepreneurs expressed difficulty in accessing credit and securing grants to start or expand their businesses. Limited credit history and unfamiliarity with the local financial systems were cited as major obstacles. 2. Unfamiliarity with Technology: Participants mentioned struggling with adopting and effectively utilizing technology for their business operations. Lack of digital literacy and access to resources to bridge this gap were noted as hindrances. 3. Financing Options: Immigrant entrepreneurs faced challenges in identifying suitable financing options. The complexity of the financial landscape, coupled with unfamiliarity with local banking practices, made it difficult for them to access loans and other financial assistance. 4. Social Media and Online Presence: Limited understanding of social media platforms and their potential for marketing and customer outreach. Establishing and maintaining an online presence was an area where support was sought. 5. Support with Licenses and Permits: Immigrant entrepreneurs encountered difficulties navigating the complex process of obtaining licenses and permits to operate legally. The lack of awareness and guidance in this area posed a significant challenge. 6. Marketing Support: Marketing and advertising were cited as crucial aspects for business growth, but many participants felt they needed more knowledge and resources to develop effective marketing strategies. Recommendations: 2. Technology Training and Resources: Establish technology training programs to equip immigrant entrepreneurs with essential digital skills. Providing access to technology resources and mentorship can also help bridge the technology gap. 3. Diverse Financing Opportunities: Collaborate with various financial institutions to create tailored financing options that consider the unique situations of immigrant entrepreneurs, including alternative credit assessment methods. 4. Digital Marketing Workshops: organize workshops and webinars on leveraging social media and digital marketing tools to promote businesses effectively. These sessions should focus on practical tips and actionable strategies. 5. Support with Navigation of Processes to Obtain Permits & Licenses: Streamline services and simplification of processes as much as possible. Conclusion. The feedback provided by participant entrepreneurs shed light on the various challenges they face in starting and running their businesses. By addressing these challenges through targeted programs and support, we can create an inclusive environment that fosters the success of immigrant entrepreneurs and contributes to the overall economic growth of our community. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. O. 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STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Provide immigration and naturalization services IN RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE COVERAGE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. THIS POLICY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING COVERAGE PARTS FOR WHICH A PREMIUM IS INDICATED. THESE PREMIUMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT. PREMIUM COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART - OCCURRENCE ......... $879 COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY COVERAGE PART............................................................... $2,304 COMMERCIAL AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE PART .............................................. $679 IMPROPER SEXUAL CONDUCT AND PHYSICAL ABUSE COVERAGE PART ... ............... ....... Not Covered SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE PART.......................................................... $800 COMMERCIAL LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE PART.......................................................... INCLUDED TERRORISM COVERAGE (Certified Acts).............................................................................. $8 FORM(S) AND ENDORSEMENT(S) MADE A PART OF THIS POLICY AT TIME OF ISSUE:* SCHEDULE Al, CG 00 01 04 13, CG 00 33 04 13. CG 20 10 12 19, CG 20 20 11 85, CG 20 21 07 98, CG 20 26 12 19, CG 20 34 12 19, CG 21 70 01 15, CG 21 96 03 05, CG 24 07 01 96, IL 00 17 11 98, SCHEDULE Al. NIAC-AL 01 80, NIAC-EO03 GL 08 20, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-El1 GL 09 19, SCHEDULE Al. NIAC-E120 09 19, NIAC-E123 09 19, NIAC-E180 GL 01 21. NIAC-El80 LL 01 21, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-El95 GL 05 21, NIAC-E28 01 99, NIAC-E282 GL 12 21, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E29 12 09, NIAC-E34 09 18. SCHEDULE Al. NIAC-E342 GL 08 22, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E56 01 17, NIAC-E59 02 12, NIAC-E60 07 12, NIAC-E61 02 19, NIAC-GL 01 80, NIAC-LL 01 80, NIAC-NPO-001 05 20, NIAC-X1 06 18, *OMITS APPLICABLE FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS IF SHOWN IN SPECIFIC COVERAGE PART / COVERAGE FORM DECLARATIONS. COUNTERSIGNED: 05/25/2023 BY TOTAL: $4,670 CG 20 11 12 19, CG 20 12 04 13, CG 20 18 04 13. CG 20 37 12 19, CG 21 09 06 15, CG 21 47 12 07, IL 00 21 09 06, IL 02 70 07 20, IL 09 99 12 20. NIAC-EO69 GL 02 19, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-EO78 11 20, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E15 09 20, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E22 09 19, NIAC-E2512 15, NIAC-E26 11 17, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E33 GL 09 19, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E42 GL 09 19, SCHEDULE Al, NIAC-E5 07 15, NIAC-E70 03 19, NIAC-E72 01 17, NIAC-E74 03 14, SCHEDULE BA 01 50, SCHEDULE G 01 80, SCHEDULE L 01 80 (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) THESE DECLARATIONS AND THE COMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. Notice: This risk pooling contract is issued by a pooling arrangement authorized by California Corporations Code Section 5005.1. The pooling arrangement is not subject to all of the insurance laws of the State of California and is not subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner. Insurance guaranty funds are not available to pay claims in the event the risk pool becomes insolvent. NIAC-CO NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. PRODUCER: NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS CalNonprofits Insurance Services P.O. Box 640 Capitola, CA 95010 NAME OF INSURED AND MAILING ADDRESS: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative 2023 N Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93727 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 RENEWAL OF NUMBER: 2022-60673 POLICY PERIOD: FROM 07/10/2023 TO 07/10/2024 AT 12:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Provide immigration and naturalization services IN RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE COVERAGE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. LIMITS OF COVERAGE: GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMIT (OTHER THAN PRODUCTS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS) $3,000,000 PRODUCTS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS AGGREGATE LIMIT .......................... $3,000,000 PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY LIMIT ................................................. $1,000,000 EACHOCCURRENCE LIMIT................................................................................ $1,000,000 DAMAGE TO PREMISES RENTED TO YOU ....................................................... $500,000 any one premises MEDICAL EXPENSE LIMIT...................................................................................... $20,000 anyone person ADDITIONAL COVERAGES: CLASSIFICATION(S) SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATIONS SCHEDULE G PREMIUM $1,679 FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY ARE INCLUDED IN COMMERCIAL LINES COMMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS COUNTERSIGNED: 05/25/2023 BY (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) THESE DECLARATIONS AND THE COMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. NIAC-GL �® NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits, COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EXTENSION OF DECLARATIONS POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673-NPO NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org PREMISES *LOC PREMIUM CODE/CLASS BASIS 47366/Sales, Service or Consulting Organizations - 9 33,600 NOC - includes products and/or completed operations 61225/Buildings or Premises - office - premises 1 3,200 occupied by employees of the insured - NFP ADDITIONAL COVERAGES Increased Aggregate *See Common Declarations for Total Advanced Premium and Schedule 'L' for locations. COUNTERSIGNED: 5/25/2023 BY NIAC - SCHEDULE G - NPO Schedule G Page 1 RATE *ADVANCED PREMIUM 5.955 $200 181.498 $581 (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) 90 ,NONPROFITS ® INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EXTENSION OF DECLARATIONS POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673-NPO NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative PREMISES DESIGNATED PREMISES LOC/BLDG ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP 1 2023 N. Gateway Blvd. Fresno, CA 93727 COUNTERSIGNED: 05/25/2023 BY NIAC - SCHEDULE L - NPO NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org Schedule L Page 1 ADDITIONAL INSUREDS AND OTHER INTERESTS Kjo"-a e 4. (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) I NONPROFITS INSURANCE NONPROFITS INSUOF CANCE ALLIANCE L FORNIA (N AC) ALLIANCE OF CALIFORN[A www.insurancefornonprofits.org A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE FORM DECLARATIONS PRODUCER: CalNonprofits Insurance Services P.O. Box 640 Capitola, CA 95010 NAME OF INSURED AND MAILING ADDRESS: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative 2023 N Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93727 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 RENEWAL OF NUMBER: 2022-60673 POLICY PERIOD: FROM 7/10/2023 TO 7/10/2024 AT 12:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Provide immigration and naturalization services IN RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE COVERAGE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. LIMITS OF COVERAGE: PREMIUM SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL AGGREGATE LIMIT $1,000,000 $800 SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL EACH EVENT LIMIT $1,000,000 TOTAL PREMIUM: $800 FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS COVERAGE PART AND MADE PART OF THIS POLICY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE. NIAC-E02 01 17, NIAC-EO69 SSP 02 19, NIAC-El1 SSP 09 19, NIAC-E125 11 19, NIAC-E180 SSP 01 21, NIAC-E282 SSP 12 21, NIAC-E32 0117, NIAC-E33 SSP 09 19, NIAC-E342 SSP 06 22, NIAC-E42 SSP 09 19 COUNTERSIGNED: BY (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) THESE DECLARATIONS AND THE COMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. Notice: This risk pooling contract is issued by a pooling arrangement authorized by California Corporations Code Section 5005.1. The pooling arrangement is not subject to all of the insurance laws of the State of California and is not subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner. Insurance guaranty funds are not available to pay claims in the event the risk pool becomes insolvent. NIAC-SSP INONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORN[A A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org F_ COMMERCIAL LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS PRODUCER: CalNonprofits Insurance Services P.O. Box 640 Capitola, CA 95010 NAME OF INSURED AND MAILING ADDRESS: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative 2023 N Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93727 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 RENEWAL OF NUMBER: 2022-60673 POLICY PERIOD: FROM 7/10/2023 TO 7/10/2024 AT 12:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Provide immigration and naturalization services IN RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE COVERAGE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. LIMITS OF COVERAGE: GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMIT_ ...... .................................................... $ 1,000,000 EACH COMMON CAUSE LIMIT,.... ......................................................... $ 1,000,000 PREMIUM: Included FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS COVERAGE PART AND MADE PART OF THIS POLICY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE: CG 00 33 04 13 THESE DECLARATIONS AND THE COMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. Notice: This risk pooling contract is issued by a pooling arrangement authorized by California Corporations Code Section 5005.1. The pooling arrangement is not subject to all of the insurance laws of the State of California and is not subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner. Insurance guaranty funds are not available to pay claims in the event the risk pool becomes insolvent. COUNTERSIGNED: 5/25/2023 BY (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) NIAC - LL NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORN[A A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) INDEX OF FORMS ATTACHED TO THE POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 www.insurancefornonprofits.org NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Page: 1 LIABILITY FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORM NUMBER/EDITION DATE Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 04 13 Liquor Liability Coverage Form CG 00 33 04 13 Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors CG 20 10 12 19 Additional Insured - Managers or Lessors of Premises CG 20 11 12 19 Additional Insured - State or Political Subdivisions - Permits CG 20 12 04 13 Additional Insured - Mortgagee, Assignee or Receiver CG 20 18 04 13 Additional Insured - Charitable Institutions CG 20 20 11 85 Additional Insured - Volunteers CG 20 21 07 98 Additional Insured - Designated Person or Organization CG 20 26 12 19 Additional Insured - Lessor of Leased Equipment - Automatic Status - Lease CG 20 34 12 19 Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors - Completed Operations CG 20 37 12 19 Exclusion - Unmanned Aircraft CG 21 09 06 15 Employment -Related Practices Exclusion CG 21 47 12 07 Cap on Losses from Certified Acts of Terrorism CG 21 70 01 15 Silica - Exclusion CG 21 96 03 05 Products/Completed Operations Hazard Redefined CG 24 07 01 96 Common Policy Conditions IL 00 17 11 98 Nuclear Energy Liability Exclusion Endorsement (Broad Form) IL 00 21 09 08 California Changes - Cancellation and Nonrenewal IL 02 70 07 20 Disclosure Of Premium for Certified Acts of Terrorism Coverage IL 09 99 12 20 Business Auto Coverage Part Declarations NIAC-AL-NPO Member Criteria NIAC-EO03 GL 08 20 Additional Insured - Primary and Non -Contributory -for Designated Person or Organization NIAC-E02 01 17 Fiscal Sponsor Limitation NIAC-EO69 GL 02 19 Fiscal Sponsor Limitation NIAC-EO69 SSP 02 19 Professional Services - Exclusion NIAC-EO78 11 20 Fireworks Exclusion NIAC-E11 GL 09 19 Fireworks Exclusion NIAC-El1 SSP 09 19 Lead Liability - Exclusion NIAC-E120 09 19 Firearms Sublimit Endorsement NIAC-E123 09 19 Disciplinary Action NIAC-E125 11 19 Blood Testing Exclusion NIAC-E15 09 20 Communicable Disease - Exclusion NIAC-El80 GL 01 21 Communicable Disease - Exclusion NIAC-El80 LL 01 21 Communicable Disease - Exclusion NIAC-E180 SSP 01 21 Discrimination Exclusion NIAC-E195 GL 05 21 Asbestos Exclusion NIAC-E22 09 19 Additional Insured - Designated Person or Organization NIAC-E25 12 15 Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others NIAC-E26 11 17 This list of forms is not part of the actual policy, but is for your information only. Please refer to the policy(s) for actual limits, coverages and exclusions. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORN[A A Head for Insurance. A Heart far Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) INDEX OF FORMS ATTACHED TO THE POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative LIABILITY FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS Property Damage to Personal Property in the Care, Custody or Control of the Insured Cyber Incident - Exclusion Cyber Incident - Exclusion Employee Personal Auto Reimbursement Social Service Professional Liability Coverage Form Mold, Fungus Exclusion Mold, Fungus Exclusion Construction and Conversion Exclusion Anti -Stacking Condition Anti -Stacking Condition Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Hazard Exclusion Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Hazard Exclusion Trampoline Bounce House Exclusion Liberalization - GL, SSP, EBL Liberalization - LL Volunteer Medical Payments Additional Insured - Primary and Non -Contributory Endorsement for Public Entities Fundraiser and Event Endorsement Other Insurance - Coverage C Mental Anguish Endorsement Commercial General Liability Coverage Part Declarations Commercial Liquor Liability Coverage Part Declarations Nonprofits' OWN Enhancement Endorsement Improper Sexual Conduct and Physical Abuse Exclusion Business Auto Coverage Schedule Commercial General Liability Class Code Schedule Commercial General Liability Location Schedule This list of forms is not part of the actual policy, but is for your information only. Please refer to the policy(s) for actual limits, coverages and exclusions. www.insurancefornonprofits.org Page: 2 FORM NUMBER/EDITION DATE NIAC-E28 01 99 NIAC-E282 GL 12 21 NIAC-E282 SSP 12 21 NIAC-E29 12 09 NIAC-E32 01 17 NIAC-E33 GL 09 19 NIAC-E33 SSP 09 19 NIAC-E34 09 18 NIAC-E342 GL 08 22 NIAC-E342 SSP 08 22 NIAC-E42 GL 09 19 NIAC-E42 SSP 09 19 NIAC-E5 07 15 NIAC-E56 01 17 NIAC-E59 02 12 NIAC-E60 07 12 NIAC-E61 02 19 NIAC-E70 03 19 NIAC-E72 01 17 NIAC-E74 03 14 NIAC-G L-N PO NIAC-LL 01 80 NIAC-NPO-001 05 20 NIAC-X 1 06 18 SCHEDULE BA 01 80 SCHEDULE G 01 80 SCHEDULE L 01 80 NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY ENDORSEMENT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization: A. Section II —WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include: 4. Any public entity as an additional insured, and the officers, officials, employees, agents and/or volunteers of that public entity, as applicable, who may be named in the Schedule above, when you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement presently in effect or becoming effective during the term of this policy, that such public entity and/or its officers, officials, employees, agents and/or volunteers be added as an additional insured(s) on your policy, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury', "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury' caused, in whole or in part, by: a. Your negligent acts or omissions; or b. The negligent acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations. No such public entity or individual is an additional insured for liability arising out of the sole negligence by that public entity or its designated individuals. The additional insured status will not be afforded with respect to liability arising out of or related to your activities as a real estate manager for that person or organization. B. Section III — LIMITS OF INSURANCE is amended to include: 8. The limits of insurance applicable to the public entity and applicable individuals identified as an additional insured(s) pursuant to Provision A.4. above, are those specified in the written contract between you and that public entity, or the limits available under this policy, whichever are less. These limits are part of and not in addition to the limits of insurance under this policy. C. With respect to the insurance provided to the additional insured(s), Condition 4. Other Insurance of SECTION IV — COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS is replaced by the following: 4. Other Insurance a. Primary Insurance This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement: (1) That this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance as described in c. below; or NIAC-E61 02 19 Page 1 of 2 NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 (2) The coverage afforded by this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured(s)' own insurance. Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured(s) has been added as an additional insured or to other insurance described in paragraph b. below. b. Excess Insurance This insurance is excess over: 1. Any of the other insurance, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis: (a) That is Fire, Extended Coverage, Builder's Risk, Installation Risk or similar coverage for "your work"; (b) That is fire, lightning, or explosion insurance for premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (c) That is insurance purchased by you to cover your liability as a tenant for "property damage" to premises temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; or (d) If the loss arises out of the maintenance or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to the extent not subject to Exclusion g. of SECTION I — COVERAGE A — BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. (e) Any other insurance available to an additional insured(s) under this Endorsement covering liability for damages which are subject to this endorsement and for which the additional insured(s) has been added as an additional insured by that other insurance. (1) When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty under Coverages A or B to defend the additional insured(s) against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the additional insured(s) against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the additional insured(s)' rights against all those other insurers. (2) When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (a) The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (b) The total of all deductible and self -insured amounts under all that other insurance. (3) We will share the remaining loss, if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this Excess Insurance provision and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations of this Coverage Part. c. Methods of Sharing If all of the other insurance available to the additional insured(s) permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this approach each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable limit of insurance or none of the loss remains, whichever comes first. If any other the other insurance available to the additional insured(s) does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under this method, each insurer's share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of insurance to the total applicable limits of insurance of all insurers. NIAC-E61 02 19 Page 2 of 2 NONPROFITS POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 FORM: NIAC-E25 12 15 INSURANCE NAMED INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION - FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS OR CLIENT REFERRALS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization: Any person or organization that you are required to add as an additional insured on this policy, under a written contract or agreement currently in effect, or becoming effective during the term of this policy, in consideration of food contributions or client referrals you receive from them. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: 1. In the performance of your ongoing operations; or 2. In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. NIAC-E25 12 15 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CG 20 26 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organ ization(s): Any person or organization that you are required to add as an additional insured on this policy, under a written contract or agreement currently in effect, or becoming effective during the term of this policy. The additional insured status will not be afforded with respect to liability arising out of or related to your activities as a real estate manager for that person or organization. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: 1. In the performance of your ongoing operations; or 2. In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 26 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CG 20 34 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - LESSOR OF LEASED EQUIPMENT -AUTOMATIC STATUS WHEN REQUIRED IN LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YOU This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured any person(s) or organization(s) from whom you lease equipment when you and such person(s) or organization(s) have agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that such person(s) or organization(s) be added as an additional insured on your policy. Such person(s) or organization(s) is an insured only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your maintenance, operation or use of equipment leased to you by such person(s) or organization(s). However, the insurance afforded to such additional insured: 1. Only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. Will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. A person's or organization's status as an additional insured under this endorsement ends when their contract or agreement with you for such leased equipment ends. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to any "occurrence" which takes place after the equipment lease expires. C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: The most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement you have entered into with the additional insured; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 34 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CG 20 11 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - MANAGERS OR LESSORS OF PREMISES This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Designation Of Premises (Part Leased To You): Name Of Person(s) Or Organization(s) (Additional Insured): Any person or organization acting as a manager or lessor of a covered premises that you are required to name as an additional insured on this policy, under a written contract, lease or agreement currently in effect, or becoming effective during the term of this policy. Additional Premium: Included Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the premises leased to you and shown in the Schedule and subject to the following additional exclusions: This insurance does not apply to: 1. Any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to be a tenant in that premises. 2. Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 11 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CG 20 37 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location And Description Of Completed Operations Any person or organization that you are required to All insured premises and operations. add as an additional insured on this policy, under a written contract or agreement currently in effect, or becoming effective during the term of this policy. The additional insured status will not be afforded with respect to liability arising out of or related to your activities as a real estate manager for that person or organization. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at the location designated and described in the Schedule of this endorsement performed for that additional insured and included in the "products -completed operations hazard". However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 37 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL 20LIABILITY 19 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 CG Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. LESSEES O ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERSPERSON OR CONTRACTORS - SCHEDULED ORGANITION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Any person or organization that you are lirequi under to add as an additional insured on this policy, written contract or agreement currently in effect, the becoming effective during the term of this policy. additional insured status will not be afforded with respect to liability arising out of or related to your activities as a real estate manager for that person or organization. Of Covered All insured premises and operations. ns Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section it — Who is An Insured is amended person(s) or include as an additional insured the p organization(s) shown in the Schedule, butonly with respect to liability for "bodily injury", Property oPey damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) designated above. However: 1. The insurance a lies todthe extent permitted onal insured only app by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you to required by the contract or agreement provide for such additional insured. nsurance afforded to B. lth respect to the ditional insureds, the following additional ese ad exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or CG 20 10 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 2 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contractor agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 10 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 2 of 2 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CG 20 18 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - MORTGAGEE, ASSIGNEE OR RECEIVER This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Person(s) Or Organization(s) Designation Of Premises Any person or organization acting as mortgagee, assignee, or receiver with respect to locations scheduled on the policy. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to their liability as mortgagee, assignee, or receiver and arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the premises by you and shown in the Schedule. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. This insurance does not apply to structural alterations, new construction and demolition operations performed by or for that person or organization. C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 18 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 TY COMMERCIAL GENERAL 20 2BIL104 13 Named Insured: Central Valley Immig POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 CG rant Integration Collaborative THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - STATE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR SUBDIVISION OR POLITICAL S SUBDIVISION - PERMITS OR AUTHOR This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE State Or Governmental Agency Or Subdivision Or Political Subdivision: Any state or political subdivision that issues a permit or authorization to the named insured. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above. will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to 2. include as an additional insured any state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision shown in the: Schedule, subject to the following provisions: 1. This insurance applies only with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf for which the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision has issued a B. permit or authorization. This insurance does not apply to: a. "Bodily injury" "property damage' or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the federal government, state or municipality; or b. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: However: If coverage provided to the additional insured is a. The insurance afforded to such additional required by a contract or agreement, the most we insured only applies to the extent permitted will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the by law; and amount of insurance: b. If coverage provided to the additional 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or insured is required by a contract or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of agreement, the insurance afforded to such Insurance shown in the Declarations; additional insured will not be broader than whichever is less. that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional This endorsement shall not increase the insured. applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. CG 20 12 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 NONPROFITS POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 FORM: NIAC-E26 11 17 INSURANCE NAMED INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS (WAIVER OF SUBROGATION) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization: Where you are so required in a written contract or agreement currently in effect or becoming effective during the term of this policy, we waive any right of recovery we may have against that person or organization, who may be named in the schedule above, because of payments we make for injury or damage. NIAC-E26 11 17 Page 1 of 1 ®®NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heartfor Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS PRODUCER: CalNonprofits Insurance Services P.O. Box 640 Capitola, CA 95010 Item One: NAME OF INSURED AND MAILING ADDRESS: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative 2023 N Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93727 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 RENEWAL OF NUMBER: 2022-60673 POLICY PERIOD: FROM 07/10/2023 TO 07/10/2024 AT 12:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION. Provide immigration and naturalization services IN RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE COVERAGE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. Item Two: SCHEDULE OF COVERAGES AND COVERED AUTOS. This policy provides only those coverages where a charge is shown in the premium column below. Each of these coverages will apply only to those "autos" shown as covered "autos". "Autos" are shown as covered "autos" for a particular coverage by the entry of one or more of the symbols from the COVERED AUTOS Section of the Business Auto Coverage Form next to the name of the coverage. COVERED AUTOS LIMIT COVERAGES ofthem EtheCOVEREDA AUTOof the S COVERED AUTOS Section of the THE MOST WE WILL PAY FOR ANY PREMIUM the Business Auto Coverage Fonn shows ONE ACCIDENT OR LOSS .rich auras are covcrod npras LIABILITY CSL 1 $1,000,000 $1,743 HIRED AUTO 8 INCLUDED $50 NONOWNED AUTO 9 INCLUDED $200 AUTO MEDICAL PAYMENTS 2 $5,000 $111 UNINSURED MOTORIST 2 $1,000,000 $200 w COMPREHENSIVE 7+ DM. cbble ah— es Actual pplemenlal dedarabm a eaeh.o a.ae— a COVERAGE cash value or applies Io I--W sauced by $277 cost of repair preorhph—g —ITEM In hired vbmwred o whichever $500 aulTHRosEE 000LLISION is lass $402 a' 2 a COVERAGE 7,8 menus oeducunle anwmm $500 pplmwW 1�1— In each ITEM covered aula ere I nREE TOWING AND LABOR N/A $N/A for each disablement of a private passenger "auto' N/A ESTIMATED TOTAL PREMIUM $2,983 FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THIS COVERAGE PART AND MADE PART OF THIS POLICY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE: CA 00 01 10 13, CA 01 43 05 17, CA 03 05 10 13, CA 04 24 10 13, CA 04 44 10 13, CA 20 54 10 13, CA 20 55 10 13. CA 21 54 11 20, CA 23 84 10 13. CA 23 85 10 13, CA 99 23 10 13, CA 99 33 10 13, CA 99 34 10 13, IL U 001 09 03, NIAC-All 03 91. NIAC-Ell 80 BA 01 21 NIAC-E342 BA 08 22 THESE DECLARATIONS AND THE COMMON POLICY DECLARATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS, COVERAGE FORM(S) AND FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS, IF ANY, ISSUED TO FORM A PART THEREOF, COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY. Notice: This risk pooling contract is issued by a pooling arrangement authorized by California Corporations Code Section 5005.1. The pooling arrangement is not subject to all of the insurance laws of the State of California and is not subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner. Insurance guaranty funds are not available to pay claims in the event the risk pool becomes insolvent. COUNTERSIGNED: 05/25/2023 BY NIAC - AL (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NONPROFITS 0 INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org ------------ BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM NAME INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative MNO. SCHEDULE OF COVERED AUTOS YOU OWN DESCRIPTION YEAR, MODEL, TRADE NAME, VIN TERR- BODYTYPE, SERIAL NUMBER(S) 1 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf WVWKR7AUOJW907497 033 SCHEDULE BA Page 1 DEDUCTIBLES apply only if TOWING 1 coverage is provided as & LABOR indicated below. CLASS Limit per CODE OTHER THAN COLLISION Disablement COLLISION 6451 500 500 N/A D. nUTO COVERAGE IS PROVIDED ONLY IF A PREMIUM CHARGE IS NYCCTEDAMAGE AL MED UM/ NON PAY UIM COLL. COMP. OWNED HIRED LIABILITY 111 200 402 277 1 1,743 NO/H 201 50 Hired PD Hired Physical Damage Deductibles: Comprehensive: $500 Collision: $500 UM Waiver of Collision Deductible Coverage (premium included above) -- on all eligible vehicles TOWING ADDITIONAL INSURED / LOSS PAYEE: AND Except for toWng- nu Prys cvt dvrnogv toss is payvaie LABOR to you and IN 4.. x Pay named ? aL ns In:n ast maV appear e1 Nv IrtrIY of 1p¢S. See atrachad N/A 05/25/2023 Date Signature NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORN[A A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) www.insurancefornonprofits.org BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE ADDITIONAL INSURED/LOSS PAYEE EXTENSION POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673-NPO NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative ADDITIONAL INSUREDS / Additional Insured - NIAC Al Fresno Unified School District 4498 N. Brawley Fresno, CA 93722 As respects vehicle(s): N/A COUNTERSIGNED: 5/25/2023 BY Schedule All Page 1 (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) NIAC - SCHEDULE All - NPO NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA A Head for Insurance. A Heart for Nonprofits. NONPROFITS INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NIAC) INDEX OF FORMS ATTACHED TO THE POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 NAME OF INSURED: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative AUTO FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS Business Auto Coverage Form California Changes California Changes - Waiver of Collision Deductible CA - Auto Med Pay Coverage Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to us (Waiver of Subrogation) Employee Hired Autos Fellow Employee Coverage California Uninsured Motorists Coverage - Bodily Injury Exclusion of Terrorism - Auto Exclusion of Terrorism - Auto - Involving Nuclear, Biological or Chemical Terrorism Rental Reimbursement Coverage Employees as Insureds Social Service Agencies - Volunteers as Insureds California Uninsured Motorists Coverage Selection / Rejection Additional Insured Endorsement (Business Auto Coverage only) Communicable Disease - Exclusion Anti -Stacking Condition This list of forms is not part of the actual policy, but is for your information only. Please refer to the policy(s) for actual limits, coverages and exclusions. www.insurancefornonprofits.org Page 1 FORM NUMBER/EDITION DATE CA 00 01 10 13 CA 0143 05 17 CA03051013 CA04241013 CA04441013 CA20541013 CA20551013 CA 21 54 11 20 CA23841013 CA23851013 CA99231013 CA 99 33 10 13 CA99341013 IL U 001 09 03 NIAC-Al 03 91 NIAC-E180 BA 01 21 NIAC-E342 BA 08 22 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 COMMERCIAL AUTO CA99231013 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT COVERAGE This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by the endorsement. This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated below. Named Insured: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Endorsement Effective Date: 7/10/2023 SCHEDULE Coverage Designation or Description of Covered "Autos" to which this insurance applies Maximum Payment Each Covered "Auto" Premium Any One Day No. of Days Any One Period Comprehensive Any Covered "Auto" $50 30 $1500 Incl. Collision Any Covered "Auto" $50 30 $1500 Incl. Specified Causes of Loss N/A Total Premium Incl. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above. will be shown in the Declarations. A This endorsement provides only those coverages where a premium is shown in the Schedule. It applies only to a covered "auto" described or designated in the Schedule. B. We will pay for rental reimbursement expenses incurred by you for the rental of an "auto" because of "loss" to a covered "auto". Payment applies in addition to the otherwise applicable amount of each coverage you have on a covered "auto". No deductibles apply to this coverage. C. We will pay only for those expenses incurred during the policy period beginning 24 hours after the "loss" and ending, regardless of the policy's expiration, with the lesser of the following number of days: 1. The number of days reasonably required to repair or replace the covered "auto". If "loss" is caused by theft, this number of days is added to the number of days it takes to locate the covered "auto" and return it to you. Page 1 of 2 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2011 CA 99 23 10 13 POLICY NUMBER: 2023-60673 2. The number of days shown in the Schedule. D. Our payment is limited to the lesser of the following amounts: 1. Necessary and actual expenses incurred. 2. The maximum payment stated in the Schedule applicable to "any one day" or "any one period". COMMERCIAL AUTO CA99231013 E. This coverage does not apply while there are spare or reserve "autos" available to you for your operations. F. 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O O O o O O O O O O u W 0 OO C C C c� O >o6 p p - Li0 i Vr} M i/} ri i/) V4 00 M in N rl i/f to N c W V1 rl m iA 76 T, cutio p vt vi V) i. m m O _O Y O a) 4 J a] v L Y IZ u vi Ln ra C a O c — L m O C (n O VI aJ L a) v7 a) 0D a) h0 a) X 0o .N `n Y O ++ to f0 f6 n3 O mIn a) -0 O a) a) w O C m Q >O vt >O vt O N (c0 ��, ai cu V U CU V U N U ai CG = Q . d cu L O_ cuc L D- t' 7 d N d N d OU H — O U L.L a) d O N O H 0 Job Title: Bilingual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Training Facilitator - Exempt Job Description: The Immigrant Entrepreneurship Training Facilitator is responsible for providing instruction and guidance to Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs on essential entrepreneurship and digital literacy skills necessary for their business success. This position involves designing and delivering training programs focused on digital tools and entrepreneurship business principles, such as business planning, marketing, management, among other entrepreneurship related topics.The training facilitator will work closely with a diverse group of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, understanding their unique needs and tailoring the curriculum to address their specific challenges. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of digital technologies, excellent teaching skills, and a passion for empowering immigrant entrepreneurs through digital literacy and entrepreneurship education. Responsibilities: 1. Curriculum Development: Develop and update curriculum materials and lesson plans that cover various digital literacy topics, including computer basics, internet usage, social media marketing, online sales platforms, digital security, and data privacy. 2. Instruction Delivery: Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions to Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, ensuring effective transfer of digital literacy knowledge and skills. Adapt instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and language proficiency levels. 3. Needs Assessment: Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to understand the specific digital literacy challenges faced by Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. Identify knowledge gaps and develop strategies to address them through the training program. 4. Individual and Group Instruction: Provide one-on-one coaching and support to Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, offering personalized guidance and troubleshooting assistance related to digital tools and platforms. Facilitate group discussions and activities to encourage peer learning and collaboration. 5. Resource Identification: Research and recommend relevant digital tools, software applications, and online resources that can enhance the digital literacy of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. Assist in identifying free or low-cost resources suitable for entrepreneurs with limited budgets. 6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Track participant progress and performance throughout the training program. Assess learning outcomes, collect feedback, and make necessary adjustments to improve the effectiveness of the curriculum and instructional methods. 7. Language and Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt instructional materials and techniques to meet the language and cultural needs of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. Utilize effective communication strategies to ensure understanding and engagement among participants. 8. Program Promotion: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the digital literacy training program to target audiences. Contribute to the development of marketing materials, social media campaigns, and outreach efforts to attract and engage participants. 9. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, assessments, and feedback. Prepare progress reports and share data -driven insights on program effectiveness and impact as needed. 10. Professional Development: Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in digital literacy and entrepreneurship education. 11.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, business administration, communication, education, or a related discipline. - Strong understanding of digital technologies, online platforms, and digital marketing concepts. - Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively teach and explain complex digital concepts to non -technical audiences. - Experience working with Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant communities. - Proficiency (speak, read, write) in English & Spanish. - Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies. - Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs. - Proficiency in relevant software applications and digital tools. - Passion for empowering immigrant entrepreneurs through digital literacy education. The Bilingual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Training Facilitator will play a crucial role in empowering low income, Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth, and contributing to the overall success of the immigrant community in the San Joaquin Valley. This position is secured with one-year funding, offering an exciting opportunity for potential extension into a second year and the opportunity to make a significant impact by facilitating the integration of Latino immigrant entrepreneurs into the local business ecosystem. Compensation: (Contingent on experience) $55k - 65k Job Title: Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurship Resource Coordinator (Bilingual - English & Spanish) - Exempt Job Description: The Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) is seeking a Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurship Resource Coordinator to support and facilitate the successful integration of Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs into the local business ecosystem. Under the supervision of the Director of Immigrant Entrepreneurship, this position involves facilitating access to resources, providing guidance, and creating a supportive network for Latino immigrant entrepreneurs and supporting the operation of CVIIC's immigrant entrepreneurship programs and initiatives.The coordinator collaborates with various stakeholders, including local governments, community organizations, and business associations, to ensure comprehensive support services are available for Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. Responsibilities: 1. Resource Coordination: - Identify, develop, and maintain a comprehensive database of resources and support services available to Latinos and other immigrant entrepreneurs, including funding opportunities, mentorship programs, business development services, legal assistance, and networking events. - Collaborate with local organizations and service providers to establish partnerships and maintain up-to-date information on available resources. - Assess the needs of Latino immigrant entrepreneurs and provide tailored recommendations and referrals to appropriate resources. - Monitor the effectiveness and impact of provided resources and make necessary adjustments to optimize support. 2. Program Support: - Assist in the development and implementation of entrepreneurship programs and initiatives aimed at supporting Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. - Support and facilitate entrepreneurship program trainings - Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling events, securing venues, and managing participant registrations. - Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions on relevant topics such as business planning, marketing, finance, and legal requirements. - Evaluate program outcomes and collect feedback to continuously improve program quality and relevance. - Keep abreast of trends, policies, and best practices related to immigrant entrepreneurship and contribute to the continuous improvement of support services. 3. Outreach and Community Engagement: -Conduct outreach activities to promote entrepreneurship programs and engage with potential participants. -Build strong relationships with Latino and other immigrant entrepreneur communities, multicultural organizations, and business networks to raise awareness about available resources and promote participation in relevant programs. -Attend relevant community events and networking sessions to build relationships with key stakeholders and identify potential collaboration opportunities. -Establish and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, non-profit organizations, and community groups to leverage resources and ensure a coordinated approach to immigrant entrepreneurship support. -Support coordination of networking events, business forums, and entrepreneurship showcases to foster connections among Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, mentors, stakeholders, and other business professionals. -Utilize various digital marketing channels, such as social media platforms, and online advertising, to raise awareness about programs, events, and resources available to entrepreneurs. 4. Entrepreneurial Support: - Provide one-on-one support and mentorship to Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the business landscape/resources, develop business plans, access funding, and training opportunities. - Assist participants in CVIIC's Immigrant Entrepreneurs prgroam in identifying and overcoming challenges by offering guidance on various aspects of business operations. - Facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and industry professionals, mentors, and experts for specialized advice and support. - Ability to effectively communicate and work with Spanish-speaking Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. - Other duties as assigned. 4. Reporting & Documentation: - Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant profiles, and outcomes. Prepare reports, and other documentation as required. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field. - Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, business development, and the challenges faced by Latino immigrant entrepreneurs. - Proven experience working with Latino immigrant communities, preferably in an entrepreneurship or small business support role. - Experience in resource coordination, program development, or community engagement within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. - Strong knowledge of entrepreneurial concepts, business development, and startup ecosystem. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with diverse stakeholders and entrepreneurs from different cultural backgrounds. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong organizational and problem -solving abilities to identify needs, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies. - Familiarity with local, state, and federal resources available to support immigrant entrepreneurs. - Passion for entrepreneurship, diversity, and community development. - Fluency (speak, read, write) in English & Spanish. The Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurship Resource Coordinator will play a crucial role in empowering Latino immigrant entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth, and contributing to the overall success of the immigrant community in the San Joaquin Valley. This position is secured with one-year funding, offering an exciting opportunity for potential extension into a second year and the opportunity to make a significant impact by facilitating the integration of Latino immigrant entrepreneurs into the local business ecosystem. Compensation: (contingent on experience) $55k - 65k �y�,Raoe•s ofF�� x f�BN0A1lC O��F��� Exhibit B — Collaborative Declaration 161 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6 per, I m �y Fe°NaMrc nf'rE`°R GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA • OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM EXHIBIT B LOCAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION GRANT (LIIIG) PROGRAM COLLABORATIVE DECLARATION The Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) Program allows up to three organizations to partner in a collaborative grant application to deliver coordinated programs and services. The RECIPIENT is designated to act on behalf of all organizations within the collaboration. GO -Biz will direct all correspondence to the RECIPIENT during the application and AGREEMENT term. Organizations within the collaboration will be considered Third -Party Subgrantees and must have costs associated with the Project Budget. GO -Biz will issue all AGREEMENT payments to the RECIPIENT, and it will be the RECIPIENT's responsibility to direct payments to the Third -Party Subgrantee in accordance with the approved Project Budget in the AGREEMENT. The Third -Party Subgrantee within the collaboration, including the RECIPIENT, must meet the eligibility criteria defined in the FY 2023-24 LIIIG Request for Proposal Announcement and maintain eligibility throughout the AGREEMENT term. Each person signing this declaration represents and warrants that they are authorized and have the legal capacity to execute this form on behalf of their organization. Each signer below does hereby declare their respective organization agrees to be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant collaborative and agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in the FY 2023-24 LIIIG Request for Proposal Announcement, including the requirements that an organization may only be included in one grant application, either as a single organization applicant or as part of a collaborative application. Recipient Organization Name Collaborative Partner #1 Organization Name Authorized Representative Name Authorized Representative Name Title: Signature: Title: Signature: Date: Date: 4�ERy1FIR-S QFF�CF.. ��C�NCMIC_6iYF.�O�r Exhibit C — Budget Detail The spreadsheet establishes the budget for each grantmaking entity during the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant. 171 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Local Immigrant Integration And Inclusion Grant (LING) Exhibit A, Attachment 2-Project Budget JURISDICTION NAME. City 61 rresno TWA Grsnr A. -ant T plat arenr Amouttt Requested: $ 380.650.00 Program Development Costs Pnraorrfrel Lluul0eslient RoDv In prdiact;NarrsUre7 Year 1 Mnsrat salary and S" flia Year 1 Porrentagr of Timo FrE Yeaf 1 Tolnl Y.C. 2 AnnuA! Salary And OLS Year 2 Pwenntaer rd Tlmn. FTE Y.Ar 2 Tot,! Slil �iudl I.nv.i,rant Enlrnprenuera Tni ning and worRsnop oulrrcr s_ -- . r.•'. L.'.• 31:; 5 52,1i50-UD 65,0DD.00 6111, 5 52.650 00 Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurship Resource coordination for imm $ 65,UOU UU 10,J% $ 65.000.00 $ 65,000.00 IDD^n 5 65.0a0-DD Director of Immigrant Enlreprenuer Direct service aehvery to imm s 60.000.00 19 % S 15.2m-w $ 65,000.00 $ S $ $ $ $ S S $ $ 5 $ 5 5 $ Year 1 Personnel Suhto[nl: $ 192,$50.00 Year 2 Ppraonnol SUGlR1.�1: S 133,8 QD.00 O*kCriptfpn of Ot11pr Gou4 you r� Oporanonal Costs IRpnl, LIIIIUU$. Innuranco, Office Sup IwsSuhcnrnractedj 25.000.00 $ 25-000.D0 liuuiness IrimtMor Expenses-sohcvnlractau $ 15,000.00 $ 5,000,00 Immiqrani Enlrppieneurxhip Expo-Sut><onvactod $ 14,000-00 $ 14,000.00 Oodeach•Suhcomracted $ fi,000.00 $ 6,00D.00 AdminLStralrve Casts 5 2,000-00 $ 2,000.00 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ $ $ Year t Mier C..ts Suhmt:l 62,0 0,0D Ycar 2 6lhvr Costa SubWall 5 52,060-11D Personnel Grand Total $ 26fi,650.00 Other Contra Gran[ c4aPI $ 114.000.00 Year 1 Total 1 $ 104.950.00 Ysar2 $ 185.Y00.00 Ornnd'ratal $ 360,650,00 Item Amount Requested Amount Requested Year 2 Justification 'Year 1 Operational costs (rent, etc.). Was not $25,000 $25,000 broken down Rent 5014 East University Ave., Fresno $1,500/month x 12 = Amount requested is $4000/month year 1; $4500/month year $18,000 $1,500/month x 12 = $1,800 partial monthly rent 2 expense of building .Amount requested is Electricity/gas. Average monthly cost $250/month x 12 = $250/month x 12/ 3,000 partial cost of overall $700/month 3,000 electricity/gas expense 2 Zoom Business Plus accounts for $250/year x 2 telephone/videoconferencing/text $250/year x 2 accounts = $500 accounts = $500 messaging Comcast internet service $299.94 per $125.00 per month x $125.00 per month x 12 = $1,500 Partial coverage of month 12 = $1,500 internet service for Estimated insurance Partial coverage of estimated annual $2,000 per year $2,000/year coverage for office at insurance $8,000/year 5014 East University, Ave., Fresno 'Total $25,000 $25,000 Large scale event Featuring immigrant -owned businesses, connect public with Immigrant Entrepreneurship $14,000 $14,000 resources related to Expo/Conference entrepreneurship (Public, nonprofit and private sector resources); training opportunities; Rental of spaces for expo, other spaces for Partial coverage of facilities rental $10,006 $10,000 trainings and expenses informational breakout sessions Partial coverage of Partial coverage of marketing expenses $3,000 $3,000 marketing expenses (online, tv, radio) Partial coverage of basic supplies for Partial coverage of supplies and $1 000 $1 000 event, including paper, collateral for expo program printing, badges, other collateral. 'Total $14,000 $14,000 Purchase of desks, Immigrant Business Incubator $15,000 $5,000 chairs, computers, printers, software program subscriptions Computers $8,000 $2,000 Furniture (desks, chairs, board, etc.) $3,000 $1,000 Printer/s and toners $2,000 $1,000 Software program subscriptions $2,000 $1,000 Total $15,000 $5,000 Online outreach via paid Facebook ads to announce training Outreach $6,000 $6,000 opportunities and events, availability of immigrant business incubator. Item Amount Requested Year Amount Requested Year 2 Justification 1 Operational costs (rent, etc.). Was not broken $25,000 $25,000 down Rent 5014 East Amount requested is partial University Ave., Fresno $1,500/month x 12 = $1,500/month x 12 = $1,800 monthly rent expense of $4000/month year 1; $18,000 building $4500/month year 2 Electricity/gas. Average Amount requested is partial monthly cost $250/month x 12 = 3,000 $250/month x 12/ 3,000 cost of overall electricity/gas $700/month expense 2 Zoom Business Plus accounts for $250/year x 2 accounts = .$250/year x 2 accounts = telephone/videoconfere $500 $500 ncing/text messaging l�o�ERKae•s �rFieFe �. Ic BIN Exhibit D — Request for Proposal Announcement and Application 18 1 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA - OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM THE LOCAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION GRANT (LIlIG) FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 JUNE 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................3 BACKGROUND AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW..............................................................3 TIMELINE........................................................................................................................4 ELIGIBLEAPPLICANTS...................................................................................................4 GRANT AND SERVICE TERM............................................................................................................6 ELIGIBLE USES OF FUNDING AND ACTIVITIES..........................................................7 REVIEW PROCESS AND APPLICATION EVALUATION.............................................13 Application Evaluation Overview................................................................................13 ScoringCriteria...........................................................................................................14 AWARDDETERMINATIONS.........................................................................................14 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, REPORTING, AND INVOICING .........................14 APPLICATIONSUBMISSION.......................................................................................17 APPENDIX1: DEFINITIONS............................................................................18 APPENDIX 2: APPLICATION CHECKLIST..........................................................21 2 (.INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND, AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW A. INTRODUCTION The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO -Biz) is California's leader in job growth and economic development efforts. GO -Biz offers business owners various services, including site selection, permitting assistance, regulatory guidance, small business support, international trade development, and more. B. BACKGROUND AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Budget Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 178, Skinner) and Government Code section 12100.140 et seq. established the Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiatives program within GO -Biz. GO -Biz is pleased to announce the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) to provide $8.2 million in one-time funding to support the development or expansion of immigrant integration efforts, increase community trust, and enhance the organizational capacity of local governments to support immigrant populations in California. The LI I IG is a one-year grant from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. Contingent on funding availability, GO -Biz may award additional funding for a second year. Eligible activities for LIIIG funding are further defined below and include but are not limited to: 1) Economic Development, 2) Social Services Navigation, 3) Intergovernmental Technical Assistance, and 4) Civic Engagement. The grant funding shall not replace any existing funding or required services. The applicant must provide a plan to ensure continuity of funding for proposed activities after the one-time grant is awarded for sustainability, including through public -private partnerships or other means. Applicants must create a comprehensive sustainability plan outlining strategies and timelines for maintaining and expanding the program beyond the grant period. The plan should include details on potential funding sources, partnerships, program modifications, and long-term goals to ensure the program's continuity and growth. GO -Biz reserves the right to reject any applications, extend timelines, and cancel this RFP. Applicants will not be reimbursed for expenses incurred to develop an application or for expenses before executing a grant agreement. All application materials submitted become the property GO -Biz. GO -Biz may amend, reduce, or cancel the remaining agreement if funding becomes unavailable. GO-Biz's determination as to eligibility for grant funding, or the amount awarded, is final and not subject to appeal or protest. C. Conference Call: GO -Biz will schedule a conference call to describe the scope of services in this RFP, review eligibility requirements, review application processes and other administrative requirements (e.g., reporting and invoicing), and respond to any questions. All interested organizations are encouraged to participate in the conference call. 3 D. Required Participation and Collaboration: Upon final award, selected local governments shall attend training on: a) grant terms and conditions; b) services, policies, and laws; and c) eligible funding activities. Local governments awarded funding shall coordinate with GO -Biz and other program partners to achieve outcomes that will benefit targeted populations. E. TIMELINE1 RFPReleased by GO-Biz.......................................................................... June 16, 2023 Local Governments RFP Information Session ................................................. June 21, 2023 Nonprofit RFP Information Session........................................................... June 23, 2023 RFPQuestions and Answers............................................................... June 16-27, 2023 RFPSubmission Deadline..........................................................................July 28, 2023 Tentative Award Notice.......................................................................... August 25, 2023 Anticipated Services Start..................................................................September 1, 2023 ILELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Only eligible local governments may apply for grant funding (see eligibility requirements below). Counties are encouraged to apply as primary grantees and coordinate with cities to subgrant awards. Local governments with limited capacity or experience to implement the funded grant activities may subgrant to nonprofit organizations. Before submitting the RFP to GO -Biz for consideration, applicants must seek and document input from the public regarding the proposed activities. This may include immigrant residents, community organizations, and service providers representing or serving the jurisdiction's diverse demographics. Eligible local governments shall meet the following criteria: A. Eligibility Requirements a. Is a California City, County, or County or City Department; and b. Has an existing: i. Office of Immigrant Affairs/New Americans; or ii. Designated Immigrant Affairs Liaison; or iii. Administers public programs or benefits for immigrant populations, including but not limited to Economic Development, Work Force Development, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Refugee Resettlement Programs, Immigration Legal Services, etc.; and c. Has experience administering State grant or contract funding. Dates are subject to change. 4 B. Nonprofit Eligibility Criteria Local governments with limited capacity to administer the grant opportunity may consider subgrants to nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit eligibility includes: a. Meets the requirements set forth in Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code; and b. Has experience delivering the eligible activities included in the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant; and c. Has experience administering programs or benefits for immigrant populations including, but not limited to, Economic Development, Work Force Development, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Refugee Resettlement Programs, Immigration Legal Services, etc.); and d. Has experience administering City, County, or State grant or contract funding. C. State Grant Requirements Applicants shall comply with State requirements as outlined below. Applicants will also be required to submit the documents and forms listed below. The documents must be submitted as an email attachment in the final application submission. All documents must be submitted as individual PDFs and appropriately titled according to the document's content. Submit documents to: immigrantinte rativn.initiatives ae�7gobiz.ca.q_ov a. Complete and sign the Request for Proposal Application (Exhibit A, Attachment 1) i. The required form is available for download here. b. Complete and submit the Project Budget (Exhibit A, Attachment 2) i. The project budget is available for download here. ii. The project budget must be saved and submitted as a .xIs file. iii. Ensure formulas are used appropriately throughout the Excel document. c. Complete and submit the Government Agency Taxpayer ID i. The Government Agency Taxpayer ID is available for download here. d. Complete and sign the STD.21 Drug -Free Workplace Certification i. The STD.21 Drug -Free Workplace Certification is available for download here. D. Required Subgrantee Documents: The local government applicant must submit the documents listed below on behalf of the subgrantee. The documents must be submitted as an email attachment in the final application submission. All documents must be submitted as individual PDFs and appropriately titled according to the document's content. Submit documents to: immi rantinte ration.initiatives obiz.ca. ov a. Submit proof of "active" 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(5) status from the Internal Revenue Service i. To access and download proof of active status, visit the Internal Revenue Service website at the following link: httr)s://apps.irs.gov/aDp/eos b. Submit proof of "active" legal business status from the California Secretary of State i. To access and download proof of active status, visit the California Secretary of State's website at the following link: httos://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business c. Submit proof of "current" charity status with the California Department of Justice i. To access and download proof of status, visit the California Department of Justice website at the following link: htt ://rct.do'.ca, ovNerification/Web/Search.as x?facilit =Y d. Submit proof of insurance coverage i. Submit proof of current insurance certificate that meets the GO -Biz requirements upon execution of the grant. GO -Biz will provide guidance on the required insurance coverage. To apply, submit a complete application with attachments no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on July 28, 2023, to immigrantintegration.initiatives�rlobiz.ca.goy with the subject line: "FY 2022-24 LIIIG Application." Incomplete, late, or altered application forms will not be accepted. III.DEFINITIONS To review the definitions for this grant, refer to Appendix 1. IV. GRANT AND SERVICE TERM A. Grant Terms: Grant terms may be modified based on funding availability. Additional time is provided for the Grant Agreement Term, but not the Service Term, to amend or closeout agreements. Year Two is contingent on funding availability. 1. Grant Agreement Term (Year One): September 1, 2023, to November 2024. Service Term (Year One): September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. 2. Grant Agreement Term (Year Two): September 1, 2024, to November 2025. Service Term Year Two: September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. 0 V.ELIGIBLE USES OF FUNDING AND ACTIVITIES A. Target Populations Served Selected grantees will prioritize serving immigrants, refugees or asylees, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth, immigrants residing in rural California, and hard -to -reach immigrant populations. Any service or programming funded under LIIIG shall be accessible to immigrants regardless of immigration status, and documentation of status shall not be required. B. Non -Discrimination and Language Access All services must be provided in compliance with federal and State nondiscrimination laws, including ensuring access for individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. Provision of services to individuals with limited English language ability may include in -person interpretation and document translation and access to a language service line on telephones. C. Funding and Eligible Activities GO -Biz will fund local government staff positions to develop or expand immigrant integration efforts, increase community trust, and enhance the organizational capacity of local governments in California. Local governments are encouraged to focus on 1-2 funded activities but may propose additional activities. Each activity below includes example sub -activities for your consideration. The activities include but are not limited to: 1. Economic Development A. Entrepreneurship Development and Resources: a. Programs should foster and nurture the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for immigrant residents to start, manage, and grow their businesses or ventures. This involves providing entrepreneurs with the support, tools, training, and networks needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the business ecosystem. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Develop targeted business training programs for immigrant entrepreneurs, which may cover business planning, marketing, financial management, and legal compliance. ii. Establish mentorship programs that connect immigrant entrepreneurs with successful business owners or industry experts who can provide guidance and support. iii. Facilitate access to capital and financing options by partnering with financial institutions offering loans, grants, or micro - financing tailored to immigrant entrepreneurs. iv. Connect immigrant entrepreneurs with local business chambers or networks to promote their products or services and with potential customers and partners. B. New Business Development and Technical Assistance: a. Programs should assist immigrant residents in identifying, evaluating, and creating opportunities to establish new businesses or ventures. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Develop best practices to integrate immigrant entrepreneurs with local economic development centers or related local business infrastructure to support emerging businesses with the necessary tools and guidance. ii. Provide one-on-one business counseling and technical assistance to immigrant entrepreneurs, assisting them with business registration, licensing, permits, and other administrative processes. iii. Assist with generating innovative business ideas, conducting market research, developing business plans, securing resources, and launching new enterprises. iv. Establish partnerships with local business development organizations to offer specialized services and resources for immigrant -owned businesses, such as language -specific support or cultural competency training. V. Develop incubator or accelerator programs that support immigrant entrepreneurs, providing them with workspace, mentoring, access to professional networks, and assistance accessing markets. C. Apprenticeship Programs: a. Programs should develop new local apprenticeship opportunities or strengthen existing ones for immigrant residents in coordination with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Apprenticeship programs can provide individuals with industry -specific skills, knowledge, and hands- on experience in a particular trade or occupation. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Collaborating with local employers to create apprenticeship programs targeting immigrant residents, offering training and employment opportunities in industries with high demand for skilled workers. These programs may be developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, such as employers, trade associations, and educational institutions, to meet a particular industry's specific workforce needs and skill requirements. ii. Develop partnerships with trade unions, industry associations, and vocational training providers to ensure immigrant workers access quality apprenticeship programs. iii. Support navigating the apprenticeship system, including assistance with application processes, resume building, interview skills, test preparation, and ongoing mentorship. D. Professional Certification Assistance: a. Programs should assist immigrant residents in pursuing state professional licenses or other relevant professional certifications. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Providing guidance and support in gathering required documentation, preparing application materials, and navigating the licensing process. ii. Collaborating with professional associations or licensing boards to streamline the licensure process for immigrant professionals, advocate for recognition of foreign credentials, and develop credential evaluation and equivalency pathways. E. Workforce Development Training: a. Programs should focus on developing workforce skills among local immigrant residents. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Industry partnerships, skill -based seminars, entrepreneurial training, licensing requirements overviews, job application workshops, job shadowing, etc. ii. Collaboration with local workforce boards, community -based organizations, local employers, and industry experts to offer industry -specific training programs that address the needs of immigrant workers, including integrated education and English language literacy training that aligns with local job market demands. iii. Provide job search seminars, workshops, or job application clinics that cover topics such as resume writing, interview techniques, job search strategies, and workplace communication skills. F. Digital Literacy Training: a. Programs should aim to train participants with the necessary skills to effectively use technology for finding, evaluating, organizing, creating, and communicating information. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Offer comprehensive digital literacy training programs that cover basic computer skills, internet usage, email communication, online job search techniques, and effective use of productivity tools. ii. Provide training on specific software applications or platforms relevant to local job markets, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, accounting software, or project management tools. iii. Include sessions on online safety, data privacy, and responsible use of social media platforms to promote digital citizenship and protect personal information. G. Financial Literacy Training: a. Programs should seek to improve critical information for immigrants about financial best practices. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Conducting financial literacy workshops or seminars covering budgeting, saving, credit management, debt reduction, investment basics, and understanding banking services. ii. Collaborating with financial institutions, community organizations, or local experts to provide one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to immigrant individuals and families. iii. Developing culturally sensitive financial literacy materials and resources that consider immigrant communities' unique needs and challenges, such as language accessibility and cultural nuances. 2. Social Services Navigation A. Case Management Services: a. Programs should guide, assist, and support immigrant residents in navigating government and community systems, services, and processes. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Conduct intake interviews with immigrant individuals to understand their specific needs and determine their eligibility for available services. ii. Developing individualized plans to address specific needs and goals. iii. Referring immigrant residents to relevant social services, including but not limited to public benefits, childcare, housing navigation and placement assistance, employment, and educational services, accessing health care, social adjustment, and immigration services. B. Education and Outreach: a. Programs should engage with immigrant residents, providing information and raising awareness about specific issues, policies, programs, or services. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Develop and distribute materials, such as brochures, flyers, and posters in multiple languages that provide information on the available public services and how to access them. ii. Educate immigrant residents on the available public benefits and how to access them, including navigating the application process and where to find assistance. 10 iii. Provide information and resources on affordable housing, childcare, financial literacy, health care, transportation, and other services relevant to immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs. C. Language Services: a. Activities should provide language support and assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency to ensure effective communication and equitable access to government programs, services, information, and participation for linguistically diverse populations. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Provide interpretation and translation services to help immigrants communicate with service providers and navigate the social service system. ii. Provide referrals and language class enrollment assistance to help immigrants improve their English skills, which can enhance their ability to communicate with customers, vendors, and service providers. 3. Intergovernmental Capacity and Technical Assistance A. Interagency Task Forces a. Programs should create collaborative groups or teams of representatives from multiple government agencies or departments. They are formed to address specific issues, challenges, or objectives requiring coordination and collaboration between agencies with complementary expertise and resources. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Facilitate coordination, information sharing, and collaboration among various entities. ii. Help avoid duplication of services and involve exchanging data, research findings, and other relevant resources to enhance the effectiveness of immigrant integration services. B. Regular Meetings and Workshops a. Organize regular meetings, workshops, or training sessions that bring together officials from different levels of government and community leaders. These gatherings can focus on sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives. C. Cross -Jurisdictional Coordination a. Programs can establish collaborative groups or teams of representatives from different cities, counties, and nonprofit agencies. They are formed to address specific issues, challenges, or objectives requiring coordination and collaboration between agencies with 11 complementary expertise and resources. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Partnerships that can facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and resource pooling across municipalities. ii. They can also develop shared protocols, referral systems, and coordinated approaches to deliver services effectively to immigrant populations. D. Capacity Building and Training a. Programs should design activities that enhance the knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources of local government officials and staff involved in intergovernmental collaborations. These activities strengthen the intergovernmental capacity to cooperate, coordinate efforts, and address shared challenges effectively. Examples may include the following: i. Taking advantage of State training sessions, workshops, or webinars on cultural competency, language access, immigrant rights, community engagement, and service delivery improvement. ii. Improving staff skills or competencies relevant to intergovernmental collaborations, such as negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, project management, policy analysis, or collaborative decision -making. E. Technical Assistance for Language Access and Cultural Sensitivity a. Provide technical assistance to local and regional agencies to improve language access and cultural sensitivity. i. This assistance can involve training sessions, workshops, or consultations to help improve language services, develop language access plans, and enhance cultural competency among staff members serving immigrant populations. F. Establish Sustainable Partnerships a. Establish partnerships with community organizations, non-profit agencies, and businesses interested in immigrant integration. Collaborating with these partners can help diversify funding streams, leverage additional resources, and share the responsibility for program sustainability. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Regularly evaluate the program's outcomes, impacts, and challenges. This evaluation process can help identify areas for improvement, refine program strategies, and ensure that the program remains responsive to the evolving needs of immigrant populations. ii. By adapting and fine-tuning the program based on evaluation findings, local governments can increase its effectiveness and attractiveness to potential funders. 12 4. Civic Engagement & Community Participation A. Leadership Development: a. Develop programming that fosters immigrant and unaccompanied youth skills and confidence to become effective community advocates and leaders. Examples of activities may include the following: i. Leadership training programs that focus on developing essential leadership skills and competencies. ii. Mentorship programs connecting immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant youth with experienced mentors from similar backgrounds. iii. Leadership conferences specifically targeted towards immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant youth. iv. Public speaking workshops designed for immigrant entrepreneurs that can help them improve their communication skills, boost their confidence, and effectively convey their business ideas and visions. V. Internship programs that provide opportunities to gain practical experience and exposure to the public and business environment. B. Cultural Exchanges: a. Programs should coordinate or develop partnerships to support cultural exchanges where immigrants can share their traditions, music, language, and cuisine with the broader community. This can foster understanding, appreciation, and cross-cultural dialogue. VI. REVIEW PROCESS AND APPLICATION EVALUATION All submitted applications will be screened to determine completeness, credibility, and eligibility. All eligible applications will be evaluated and rated for a potential final award. Incomplete applications, late applications, or ineligible applicants may not be considered. GO -Biz has sole discretion in selecting qualified organizations that will receive funding. GO -Biz reserves the right to distribute funding based on regional and programmatic needs and solicit additional applicants if necessary. Applicants selected by GO -Biz to receive funding will be notified of the steps required to execute an agreement with GO -Biz. A. Application Evaluation Overview In general, when reviewing proposals, GO -Biz considers several factors, including: (1) funding eligibility criteria; (2) staffing capacity; and (3) organizational oversight and administrative capacity. GO -Biz evaluation will consider information provided in the RFP (Exhibit A -Attachment 1) and Budget Proposal (Exhibit A -Attachment 2). In determining funding awards, GO -Biz will prioritize funding local governments that serve 13 rural and hard -to -reach populations and regions with a high density of immigrant populations. GO -Biz will utilize demographic data from the California Immigrant Data Portal and Community Economic Resilience Fund to determine areas with a high immigrant population density. This approach ensures that funding is directed towards areas with a significant concentration of immigrants, allowing for targeted support and resources to be allocated to those communities. GO -Biz will also consider identified needs and capacity to assist the target populations and regions, language and cultural competency, and expertise in providing services. B. Scoring Criteria The proposals will be evaluated using the following sections and the scoring point scale. Nonprofit subgrantee questions will only be assessed to support eligibility and capacity of the local government to subgrant and will not be scored. Proposal Section Question 1: Applicant Overview Question 2: Organizational Capacity and Services Question 3: Administrative Question 4: Collaboration Implementation Plan Project Budget Total Points Available B. AWARD DETERMINATIONS Points Possible 50 50 40 20 20 20 200 Applicants shall complete the attached Project Budget (Exhibit A, Attachment 2) and outline the costs associated with hiring or extending staff capacity to provide the activities included in the LIIIG. GO -Biz will determine budget proposals based on the number of proposed staff to be hired or advanced and operational costs. GO -Biz will fund 1-2 staff positions in alignment with the applicants' current staffing salary rates. Applicants will be required to provide supporting documentation confirming the existing salary structure. Applicants intending to subgrant may request a 15 to 20 percent administrative fee. VILAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, REPORTING, AND INVOICING A. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE a. All applicants must designate an Authorized Representative. Authorized Representatives will carry out a variety of responsibilities during the application process and grant period. b. Following the grant period, the Authorized Representative will submit performance and financial reports to GO -Biz. The Authorized Representative will 14 also receive and distribute GO -Biz reimbursements to subgrantees. In addition, the Authorized Representative will serve as the principal contact for GO -Biz. Any programmatic or agreement -related issues will flow through the Authorized Representative to the subgrantee in their agreement. Subgrantees are expected to contact their Authorized Representative when programmatic issues and questions arise. Likewise, GO -Biz will communicate to Authorized Representatives on program -related information. If an Authorized Representative designates staff for a portion of these responsibilities, they must provide GO -Biz with a written statement confirming they are acting on behalf of the Authorized Representative. B. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS a. GO -Biz has the right to conduct a programmatic and financial review of any grantee entity and subgrantee. Authorized Representatives are responsible for submitting accurate and complete performance and financial reports. Where applicable, Authorized Representatives are responsible for collecting accurate and complete performance reports from subgrantees. The Authorized Representative must submit all required reports to GO -Biz once reviewed and approved. Reports will be submitted via e-mail to GO -Biz grant administrators. The reports or portions thereof provided by grantees may be made public. b. GO -Biz may withhold payment if reports are not received or are deemed incomplete or inadequate. Failure to report in a timely manner may impact future eligibility for grant funding from GO -Biz. GO -Biz reserves the right to audit information submitted in a performance report by requesting additional documentation, performing on -site visits, contacting clients served, or verifying other information as necessary to verify the information contained in the reports. Program reviews may be conducted remotely or onsite. c. GO -Biz will provide the grantees with a reporting template for submission of quarterly financial and activity reports upon execution of the grant agreement. GO -Biz will require grantees to collect and report aggregated data that includes but is not limited to the following (see list below). Non -aggregated information collected from individuals participating in funded services shall not constitute a record subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). (Gov. Code § 12100.141, subd. (i).) Please note that each reporting item applies only if the grantee has conducted the corresponding activity. Type of Activity or Service Provided Total Number of Individuals Served iii. Ethnicity and Race iv. Country of Origin v. Language Proficiency 15 vi. Age Distribution vii. Gender d. Reporting Schedule Grantees will be required to follow the reporting schedule. Reports will be due two weeks after the reporting periods below: Year 1: Reporting Schedule Reporting Period , Report Due September 1, 2023 — November 30, 2023 December 14, 2023 December 1, 2023 — February 29, 2024 March 14, 2024 March 1, 2024 — May 31, 2024 June 14, 2024 June 1, 2024 — August 31, 2024 September 13, 2024 Year 2 2 : Reporting Schedule Reporting Period Report Due September 1, 2024 — November 30, 2024 December 13, 2024 December 1, 2024 — February 28, 2025 March 14, 2025 March 1, 2025 — May 31, 2025 June 13, 2025 June 1, 2025 — August 31, 2025 September 15, 2025 C. PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT AND SCHEDULE a. Selected grantees may invoice GO -Biz for quarterly expenses and must submit expense reports with the invoice. Grantees shall not exceed the award issued for services. b. Invoice Schedule Grant recipients will submit a quarterly invoice to GO -Biz to reimburse eligible expenses incurred during each month. Invoices should be submitted within 15 calendar days after the end of each month unless otherwise specified below. GO - Biz will provide grantees with an invoice and financial template upon execution of the grant agreement. Year 1: Invoice Schedule Invoice Period Invoice Due September 1, 2023 — November 30, December 14, 2023 2023 2 Year Two is contingent on funding availability. 16 December 1, 2023 — February 29, 2024 March 14, 2024 March 1, 2024 — May 31, 2024 June 14, 2024 June 1, 2024 — August 31, 2024 September 13, 2024 Year 23: Invoice Schedule Invoice Period Invoice Due September 1, 2024 — November 30, 2024 December 13, 2024 December 1, 2024 — February 28, 2025 March 14, 2025 _ March 1, 2025 — May 31, 2025 June 13, 2025 June 1, 2025 — August 31, 2025 September 15, 2025 _ Vill. APPLICATION SUBMISSION 1. To be considered for funding, all applicants must comply with the requirements described in this RFP. Incomplete, late, or altered application forms will not be accepted. To apply, submit a complete application with attachments no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on July 28, 2023, to immi rantinte ration.initiatives obiz.ca. ov with the subject line: "FY 2022-24 LIIIG Application". 2. Review the Checklist, Appendix 2, for a complete list of documents to be submitted. 3. For general questions, please contact Yoan Vivas at yoan.vivas@gobiz.ca.gov or (916) 827-8626. GO -Biz will collect Frequently Asked Questions and post responses to the GO -Biz website. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS All materials submitted in response to a GO -Biz grant solicitation will become the property of GO -Biz and, as such, are subject to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). VERIFICATION OF APPLICANT INFORMATION By applying, applicants authorize GO -Biz to verify any information submitted in the application. GO -Biz may request additional documentation to clarify or validate any information provided in the application and budget. 3 Year Two is contingent on funding availability. 17 THE LOCAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION GRANT APPENDIX 1 DEFINITIONS Asylee4 An asylee is a person who has fled their home country and is seeking protection. Asylum status is a form of protection available to people who meet the definition of refugee, are already in the United States, and are seeking admission at a port of entry. 2. Civic Engagement Civic engagement involves working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference. 3. Economic Development Economic development is the process by which a region or nation's economy is improved, typically through the implementation of policies designed to promote sustainable growth, productivity, and competitiveness. Economic development involves the creation of new businesses, industries, and jobs, as well as improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare systems. Economic development aims to improve the standard of living for people in the region or nation, as measured by gross domestic product, income levels, and employment rates. 4. Hard -to -Reach Communities Hard -to -reach communities refer to groups of people who face barriers that prevent them from accessing essential services, resources, and information. These barriers may be due to various factors, including geographic isolation, cultural and linguistic differences, poverty, discrimination, lack of infrastructure or transportation, or limited access to technology. Examples of hard -to -reach communities include rural populations, indigenous peoples, refugees and migrants, people with disabilities, and those living in conflict -affected areas or areas with limited government presence. 4 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. "Refugees & Asylum." Accessed May 19, 2023. URL: https://www.uscis.qov/humanitarian/refugees-asy.lum 18 5. Immigrant Integration Immigrant integration is the dynamic, two-way process in which immigrants and the receiving society work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities. Successful integration builds stronger, more economically, socially, and culturally inclusive communities. Immigrant integration means people can succeed in American society through progress in three broad areas: linguistic, economic, and social integration. 6. Immigrants An immigrant is a person who moves from their country of origin to another country, intending to settle there permanently or for an extended period. Immigrants may move for various reasons, such as seeking better economic opportunities, reuniting with family members, or escaping political or social instability in their home country. Immigration often involves legal procedures and requirements, such as obtaining visas, work permits, and residency permits, and may be subject to immigration laws and regulations of the destination country. 7. Intergovernmental Capacity and Technical Assistance Intergovernmental capacity refers to the ability of governments at different levels (e.g., national, regional, local) to effectively coordinate and collaborate in achieving common goals and objectives. This can include building relationships, sharing resources, and aligning policies to address complex challenges that cross jurisdictional boundaries. Technical assistance refers to providing specialized knowledge, expertise, and resources to support implementing specific programs, policies, or initiatives. Technical services may be provided by various actors, including governments, intergovernmental organizations, and non -governmental organizations. 8. Local Government For this grant, eligible local governments include California counties, cities, and county or city departments. 9. Refugee Refugee status is a form of protection that may be granted to people who meet the definition of refugee and are of special humanitarian concern to the United States. Refugees are generally people outside their country who are unable or unwilling to return home because they fear serious harm. 6 United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. International Migration 2019. Wall Chart. ST/ESA/SER.A/444. United Nations, 2019. 19 10. Social Services Navigation Social services navigation refers to assisting individuals and families in accessing and navigating social services and resource systems. This can include services related to healthcare, housing, education, employment, and other areas of social welfare. Social services navigators typically work with clients to identify their specific needs, connect them with appropriate services, and assist them in overcoming any barriers or challenges they may encounter. The goal of social services navigation is to improve access to social services and resources for those in need and to ensure that individuals and families can receive the support they require to achieve greater stability and well-being. 11. Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied children as defined in Section 279(g)(2) of Title 6 of the United States Code, specifically a person who (a) is under the age of 18; (b) has no lawful immigration status in the United States; and (c) with respect to whom there is no parent or legal guardian either present or available to provide care and physical custody in the United States. 20 Appendix 2 Application Checklist Applicants will be required to submit the documents and forms listed below. The documents must be submitted as an email attachment in the final application submission. All documents must be submitted as individual PDFs and appropriately titled according to the document's content. Submit documents to: immi rantinte ration.initiatives obiz.ca. ov. Use the following checklist to ensure that all documents and forms necessary to respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP) have been included. 0 Application Checklist (this page) _ Request for Proposal Application (Exhibit A, Attachment 1) Complete and sign the Request for Proposal Application. The required form is available for download here. Document Title: LIIIG FY 2023-24 RFP- Local Jurisdiction Name) Project Budget (Exhibit A, Attachment 2) Complete and submit the Project Budget. The project budget is available for download here. The project budget must be saved and submitted as a .xls file formulas must be used appropriately throughout the Excel document. _Document Title: Project Budget- Local Jurisdiction Name) Government Agency Taxpayer ID All Complete and submit the Government Agency Taxpayer ID. The form is available ❑ for download here. Document Title: Government Agency Taxpayer ID - oral J,Urisdicikm_Name.) STD 21 Drug -Free Workplace Certification ❑ Complete and sign the STD.21 Drug -Free Workplace Certification. The STD.21 is available for download here. Document Title: STD.21- (Local Jurisdiction Name) 21 Application Checklist Required Subgrantee Documents The applicant must submit the documents listed below on behalf of the subgrantee. The documents must be submitted as an email attachment in the final application submission. All documents must be submitted as individual PDFs and appropriately titled according to the document's content. Submit documents to: immi rantinte ration.initiatives obiz.ca. ov Proof of 501 (c)(3) or 501(C)(5) Status Submit proof of "active" 501 (c)(3) or 501(c)(5) status from the Internal Revenue ❑ Service. To access and download proof of active status, visit the Internal Revenue Service website at the following link: htt s:lla sirs. avla lens/ Document Title: Local Jurisdiction Name and Nonprofit Name Proof of "Active" Legal Business Status from the California Secretary of State To access and download proof of active status, visit the California Secretary of ❑ State's website at the following link: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business. Document Title: 501 (c)(3) or 501(C)(5) Status- (Local Jurisdiction Name and Nonprofit Name Proof of "Current" Charity Status with the California Department of Justice. To access and download proof of status, visit the California Department of ❑ Justice website at the following link: htt :1/rct.do'.ca. ovNerification/Web/Search.as x?facili =Y Document Title: California Department of Justice - (Local Jurisdiction Name and Nonprofit Name Insurance Certificate Each applicant must submit proof of current coverage that meets GO-Biz's ❑ insurance requirements upon execution of the grant agreement. Document Title: Insurance Certificate- (Local Jurisdiction Name and Nonprofit Name) 22 Exhibit E —Definitions 1. Asylee' An asylee is a person who has fled their home country and is seeking protection. Asylum status is a form of protection available to people who meet the definition of refugee, are already in the United States, and are seeking admission at a port of entry. 2. Civic Engagement2 Civic engagement involves working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference. 3. Economic Development Economic development is the process by which a region or nation's economy is improved, typically through the implementation of policies designed to promote sustainable growth, productivity, and competitiveness. Economic development involves the creation of new businesses, industries, and jobs, as well as improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare systems. Economic development aims to improve the standard of living for people in the region or nation, as measured by gross domestic product, income levels, and employment rates. 4. Hard -to -Reach Communities Hard -to -reach communities refer to groups of people who face barriers that prevent them from accessing essential services, resources, and information. These barriers may be due to various factors, including geographic isolation, cultural and linguistic differences, poverty, discrimination, lack of infrastructure or transportation, or limited access to technology. Examples of hard -to -reach communities include rural populations, indigenous peoples, refugees and migrants, people with disabilities, and those living in conflict -affected areas or areas with limited government presence. 5. Immigrant Integration Immigrant integration is the dynamic, two-way process in which immigrants and the receiving society work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities. Successful integration builds stronger, more economically, socially, and culturally inclusive communities. Immigrant integration means people can succeed in American society through progress in three broad areas: linguistic, economic, and social integration. 6. Immigrant' An immigrant is a person who moves from their country of origin to another country, intending to settle there permanently or for an extended period. Immigrants may move for various reasons, such as seeking better economic opportunities, reuniting with family members, or escaping political or social instability in their home country. Immigration often involves legal procedures 1 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. "Refugees & Asylum." Accessed May 19, 2023. URL: https:11www, uscis.qov/humanitarianlrefugees-asylum 2 Ehrlich, Thomas, and Dwight E. Giles Jr. Civic Responsibility and Higher Education. Oryx Press, 1997. 3 United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. International Migration 2019. Wall Chart. ST/ESA/SER.A/444. United Nations, 2019. 191 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT a it 9EyE��¢ and requirements, such as obtaining visas, work permits, and residency permits, and may be subject to immigration laws and regulations of the destination country. 7. Intergovernmental Capacity and Technical Assistance Intergovernmental capacity refers to the ability of governments at different levels (e.g., national, regional, local) to effectively coordinate and collaborate in achieving common goals and objectives. This can include building relationships, sharing resources, and aligning policies to address complex challenges that cross jurisdictional boundaries. Technical assistance refers to providing specialized knowledge, expertise, and resources to support implementing specific programs, policies, or initiatives. Technical services may be provided by various actors, including governments, intergovernmental organizations, and non- governmental organizations. 8. Local Government For this grant, eligible local governments include California counties, cities, and county or city departments. 9. Refugee Refugee status is a form of protection that may be granted to people who meet the definition of refugee and are of special humanitarian concern to the United States. Refugees are generally people outside their country who are unable or unwilling to return home because they fear serious harm. 10. Social Services Navigation Social services navigation refers to assisting individuals and families in accessing and navigating social services and resource systems. This can include services related to healthcare, housing, education, employment, and other areas of social welfare. Social services navigators typically work with clients to identify their specific needs, connect them with appropriate services, and assist them in overcoming any barriers or challenges they may encounter. The goal of social services navigation is to improve access to social services and resources for those in need and to ensure that individuals and families can receive the support they require to achieve greater stability and well-being. 11. Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied children as defined in Section 279(g)(2) of Title 6 of the United States Code, specifically a person who (a) is under the age of 18; (b) has no lawful immigration status in the United States; and (c) with respect to whom there is no parent or legal guardian either present or available to provide care and physical custody in the United States. 201 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT State of California Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM 2000 Evergreen Street, Suite 215 Sacramento, CA 95815 www.fiscal.ca.gov 1-855-347-2250 FI$Ca✓~ Financial Information System for California The principal purpose of the information provided is to establish the unique identification of the government entity. Instructions: You may submit one form for the principal government agency and all subsidiaries sharing the same TIN. Subsidiaries with a different TIN must submit a separate form. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Hover over fields to view help information. Please print the form to sign prior to submittal. You may email the form to: vendors@fiscal.ca.gov, or fax it to (916) 576-5200, or mail it to the address above. Principal Government Agency Name* Remit -To Address (Street or PO Box)* City* City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156 Fresno State * CA Government Type: 0 City County Special District Federal Other (Specify) Zip Code*+4 93721 Federal 1 94-6000338 Employer Identification Number (FEIN)' List other subsidiary Departments, Divisions or Units under your principal agency's jurisdiction who share the same FEIN and receives payment from the State of California. Dept/Division/Unit Complete Name Address Dept/Division/Unit Complete Name Address Dept/Division/Unit Complete Name Address Dept/Division/Unit Complete Name Address Contact Person* Lance Lippincott Title Economic Development Director Phone number* 559 621-7057 E-mail address lance.lippincott@fresno.gov Signature* Date 7/28/2023 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION STD, 21(Rev 10/2019) CERTIFICATION I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM NAME FEDERAL ID NUMBER C of Fresno 94-6000338 BY(AuthorizedSignalure) DATEEXECUTEDsig-ed by LANCEL D te:1ly 202307.28134735L-07'00' 7/28/2023 PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) Lance Lippincott ( 559 ) 621-7057 TITLE Economic Development Director CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM'S MAILING ADDRESS 2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156, Fresno, CA 93721 The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug -free workplace. The above named contractor or grant recipient will: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a). 2. Establish a Drug -Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following: (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (b) The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355(c), that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant: (a) Will receive a copy of the company's drug -free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant. 4. At the election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the "Date Executed" and until once (NOT TO EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state will regard this certificate as valid for all contracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant. If the contractor or grantee elects to fill in the blank date, then the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force, meaning, effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately, specifically, and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency.