Lt. Governor Jon Husted yesterday announced the creation of three programs to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency: Ohio PPE Retooling and Reshoring Grant Program Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant Program Appalachian Region Loan Program Ohio small businesses can learn … Continued
Bedford Parks & Recreation Department received word from the Cuyahoga Valley Swim League that the league will not take place this season, due to COVID-19. League officials stated that many communities are not opening pools making meet locations limited. League officials also stated that conducting meets safely would prove to be nearly impossible. Therefore the … Continued
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COVID-19 Update from Parks & Recreation Department as of May 15, 2020 The City of Bedford has been working with county and state health officials in regard to COVID-19. The Governor of Ohio has mandated social distancing and closures during this difficult time. Due to these mandates and our desire to do all we … Continued
Cuyahoga County has announced the second round of funding for the stabilization fund, which assists small, neighborhood-based businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click image to enlarge. Visit cuyahogacounty.us/stabilizationfund to apply.
Governor DeWine announced today that outdoor dining may resume May 15th and dine-in services may resume May 21st. Guidelines for the industry can be found here, and best practices can be found here. Governor DeWine also announced that personal services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on … Continued
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on April 30, 2020, that the Ohio Department of Health has issued a “Stay Safe Ohio Order.” The new order, which incorporates the openings of businesses and services announced as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan, will replace the previous “Stay at Home” order, which expired at 11:59 p.m. … Continued
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the creation of the Office of Small Business Relief within the Ohio Development Services Agency. The Office will coordinate state efforts to identify and provide direct support for Ohio’s nearly 950,000 small businesses. The Office will initially focus on three key areas: It will … Continued
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. You can apply through any … Continued
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton signed a revised stay at home order that will be in effect April 7 through May 1. To read the full order, click here. To read specific information about travel guidelines included in the order click here.
