Danville Council Approves $275K In Local Business Aid

DANVILLE, CA — The Danville Town Council voted last week to expand its repertoire of relief efforts for small businesses struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The council signed off on three actions at a special meeting held Friday via videoconference, the town said in a news release.

The council put $275,000 toward the town's Forward Focus COVID-19 Business Grant program and established a business assistance program for those looking to take advantage of federal COVID-19 stimulus relief.

The business assistance program was established through a partnership with Townsend Public Affairs, according to the news release.

The council also voted to temporarily cap third-party food delivery service commission fees. Companies such as Grubhub or DoorDash can only charge up to 15 percent for the rest of the pandemic.

The town remains committed to helping small businesses in this time, said Danville Economic Development Manager Jill Bergman in the news release.

“With these additional tools, we look forward to helping our business community take advantage of any and all resources available to help them get through this difficult time," she said.

Residents are encouraged to support businesses by shopping local, ordering takeout or buying gift cards as part of the town's Pledge to Support Local Businesses initiative. Ten-minute curbside pickup zones remain available.

Learn more about Danville's new small business initiatives here.