We would like to wish you a very happy holiday season. This year has been quite the year, and we’re very thankful to all of you for being with us and staying engaged through such trying times. We will do everything we can to help you and your business thrive in 2021, and we hope that you continue to support CFSI and our efforts.
As a reminder, in 2020 we addressed a number of issues to help keep your business successful by:
- Providing information and updates about COVID-19 relief programs including:
- $7430.00 CARES Act payments to many CFSI members.
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
- Serving as a legislative and regulatory watchdog for the seafood industry in California.
- Ensuring that imports are not impeded nor subjected to unreasonable regulations, restrictions, or new taxes on essential sources of nutritional seafood.
- Supporting efforts to promote aquaculture to meet future demand.
- Promoting access to local fisheries, assisted in federal disaster payments for crab, salmon, sardine, and urchin.
- Networking with other associations for mutual benefit.
A full list of our 2020 activities and accomplishments can be viewed here.
As always, members of the board of directors donate their time, and we thank them for their continued dedication to our work. We are here for you, and if there is anything you may need from us, please contact our Membership Director, Michael Lee, at michael@calseafood.net or me at info@calseafood.net or (916) 441-5560.
Sincerely,
Rob Ross, Executive Director