'Temecula Revive' Launched To Curb Coronavirus Economic Fallout

TEMECULA, CA — The city of Temecula announced it has launched an online portal designed to revitalize the local economy, which has been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.

Dubbed "Temecula Revive," the web resource is "a centralized clearinghouse of information, developed in alliance with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Temecula Valley, to equip Temecula businesses and residents with resources to help mitigate the COVID-19 economic fallout," according to a city announcement.

The site provides information for people in different categories (individuals and families, small businesses, education and students, senior citizens, veterans, and others). For each category, there is a list of available federal, state and local resources, including who’s eligible, significant dates, a short overview, and a direct link to the primary source of information.

Temecula Mayor James "Stew" Stewart urged residents and businesses remain united during the pandemic and to utilize Temecula Revive, which can be found at TemeculaCA.gov/revive.

“In addition to being mayor of this great city, I am also a businessman," he said. "I know first-hand the high price we are paying at the city level and private business level by doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The impact to our economy is real, but the people of Temecula are strongly united in our resolve to rebuild quickly, safely, and with determination to make sure this recession is temporary.”

Stewart added, "We’re in a better position than many communities because our local economy was exceptionally strong to start. Additionally, the city’s conservative fiscal policies, including 5-year forecasts and strategic planning, will support the infrastructure our residents and businesses need as we rise together and reestablish our vibrant local economy by shopping local, promoting Temecula Valley businesses, and overcoming this COVID-19-induced health and financial crisis.”

To further assist local businesses, the city announced it is providing the Small Business Development Center additional office space within its business incubator and resource center known as the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange or TVE2, which is located within Temecula’s former City Hall at 43200 Business Park Drive.

The SBDC will provide expanded one-on-one consulting services for existing businesses that have experienced supply chain disruptions, staffing challenges, a decrease in gross receipts or customers, or a temporary closure as a result of COVID-19. These free business consulting services are available now and will continue through the pandemic and beyond, according to the city.

The TVE2 provides business owners with guidance and advice from industry experts on a multitude of topics including finance, human resource/staffing laws, disaster/contingency planning and more, the city said.

The city said it is following the State of California and County of Riverside Public Health Departments closely, and is expecting a slow, phased approach to a reopening of the local economy that is likely to include ongoing social distancing, continued telecommuting when possible, having hand sanitizer available, wearing face masks, screening for flu-like symptoms and other guidelines to promote safe environments.

“We can’t have a strong economy without a healthy community," Stewart said. "We’re calling on every resident of Temecula to do their part to help get the city back on its feet as soon as possible."