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A Complete Guide to Internet Service During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Cuyahoga County Restaurant Stabilization Fund
Cuyahoga County Small Business Stabilization Fund
Greater Cleveland Partnership:  Emergency Funding for Businesses

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JobsOhio -  "Ohio's Economic Development Corporation"
Ohio Department of Health - Checklist for Businesses/Employers
Ohio Department of Health - Face Coverings in Workplace FAQ
State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation - Employer Dividend
State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation - FAQ

State of Ohio Dispute Resolutions for Essential and Non-Essential Businesses

State of Ohio Economic Damage Assessment Survey
State of Ohio March 15 release concerning closures and small business loans

State of Ohio Office of Small Business Relief - Established 4/7/20

State of Ohio Resources for Economic Support - Centralized Info Site Est. 3/22/20
State of Ohio Secretary of State Business Services
State of Ohio Unemployment Benefit Information

Federal Links

Federal Paycheck Protection Program Application
Federal Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Small Businesses
Federal Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet
IRS - Coronavirus Tax Relief Includes Employee Retention Credit Info
National Development Council Small Business Disaster Assistance
Small Business Owner's Guilde to CARES Act
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Small Business Grant Opportunity
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance
U.S. Small Business Economic Disaster Injury Loan
U.S. Department of Labor

County Announces Round Three of Stabilization Grant Funding to Support Businesses During Pandemic

Posted on November 20, 2020

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH — Cuyahoga County is working with partners from across the region to continue deploying millions of dollars through a Small Business Stabilization Fund to support small neighborhood-based businesses that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the continuing need, the County has partnered with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress to launch...

Financial Planning Courses Available to Ohio Businesses

Posted on October 26, 2020

Starting and running a business is a challenge, and more than half fail in the first four years. The economic volatility of recent COVID-19 disruption has amplified confusion, anxiety, and fear. A six-session virtual course in financial management can give participants the tools and confidence needed to manage their businesses by the numbers. The program...

Assistance from State Available to Bars and Restaurants

Posted on October 26, 2020

The state of Ohio has created a $37.5 million fund to help bars and restaurants that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will provide $2,500 grants to eligible liquor permit holders in Ohio. The application for the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund will be available at businesshelp.ohio.gov starting November 2. Businesses applying...

$125 Million Grant Program Will Help Ohio Small Businesses

Posted on October 23, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced a $125 million grant program to help small businesses that have been harmed by the effects of COVID-19. The grants will provide $10,000 to small businesses in Ohio with no more than 25 employees. The program will be administered by the Ohio Development Services...

OhioMeansJobs Helps with Job Readiness and Employment Search

Posted on August 27, 2020

The City of Bedford and the Parks & Recreation Department are working with OhioMeansJobs to help raise awareness of programs and employment opportunities available to our residents.  Job readiness and assistance with finding employment are very important in this time of uncertainty. Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland- Cuyahoga County continues to provide services remotely to help...

State Announces Business Funding Opportunities

Posted on June 3, 2020

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...

County Announces Second Round Funding of Business Stabilization Fund

Posted on May 8, 2020

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.

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits – State of Ohio

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