Assistance is available in Riverside County for small businesses that were negatively impacted by the pandemic.
The county’s economic department says it is important to apply as soon as possible as funds are limited.
“La Casa de la Novia” in Indio is the family business of Maria Aceves. She says her small business had to close for six months because of the pandemic. The business handles for gathering like weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, etc.
“It did impact us a lot because there were no events for like a year and a half,” Aceves said.
The business is the economic pillar for Aceves and her family.
“Now we’re kind of getting out of expenses, but we’re kind of starting over again,” Aceves said.
Small Coachella Valley businesses like “La Casa de la Novia” could receive a $2,500 grant as part of a Riverside County relief grant program.
“These businesses also like the others were affected by COVID-19 and…
