Monitoring the changing developments of COVID-19 and its impact on our region and our business community
For 125 years, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce has been the region’s trusted source for information on issues impacting business. That is no different during these times. The information you see on www.toledochamber.com and in all of our messaging is shared directly from sources such as local, state and federal government agencies.
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, we are focusing all of our efforts on
delivering the latest resources and information to help businesses navigate this challenging time.
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, we are focusing all of our efforts on
delivering the latest resources and information to help businesses navigate this challenging time.
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You can apply now for the EIDL program now through Dec. 31, 2021. Access the online application: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loans |
The State of Ohio Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund
In order to provide bars and restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with monetary relief, the Ohio Development Services Agency and the Ohio Department of Commerce have collaborated to create the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. The fund will begin accepting applications on Nov. 2. The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders. This $37.5 million fund will help those licensees significantly impacted by COVID-19 and limited in the full use of their liquor permit. Funding for the program is from the CARES Act. Access the online application: BusinessHelp.Ohio.Gov |
There's never been a more important time to protect the health of your employees. The COSE MEWA, offered through the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Medical Mutual, in partnership with COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises), covers over 7,500 small businesses, making it one of the largest MEWA’s in the country and the largest in Ohio. There is strength and security in these numbers.
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Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and our community partners are committed to helping our local businesses reboot and join in the economic recovery of our region. We are re-focusing our Chamber efforts and expanding our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) capabilities to provide your business with the resources and tools it needs to rebound and adjust to today's "new normal."
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