Member ResourcesChamber members supporting the communityDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, taking advantage of the resources available to you – especially from local agencies – can create a major impact on both you as a resident of northwest Ohio and on the businesses around you. On our Member Resources page, you'll find a list of activities, events, resources and more from our members here at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Please visit our Webinars page to view past webinars and register for upcoming events, or our PPE Suppliers page to see local businesses that are distributing personal protective equipment.
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Deadline: 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25
Fulton County Commissioners
Grant program now available
This grant program from the Fulton County Commissioners will provide eligible small businesses with up to $10,000 to cover business interruption expenses caused by the pandemic. To participate in the program, a business must have less than $1 million in gross annual revenue, have 30 or fewer employees or 1099 workers, and have experienced a decrease in gross revenue due to COVID‐19. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. See guidelines and apply for the program at the button below.
Grant program now available
This grant program from the Fulton County Commissioners will provide eligible small businesses with up to $10,000 to cover business interruption expenses caused by the pandemic. To participate in the program, a business must have less than $1 million in gross annual revenue, have 30 or fewer employees or 1099 workers, and have experienced a decrease in gross revenue due to COVID‐19. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. See guidelines and apply for the program at the button below.
Resources and Offers
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The Ability Center
Recommendations for local businesses available The Ability Center has unveiled a fact sheet designed to educate business owners on accessibility as they redesign spaces to prepare for reopening. As a service organization for people with disabilities, we understand our population is one of the at-risk groups for contracting this virus. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that individuals with disabilities be afforded the same opportunities when accessing public accommodations. The community is encouraged to contact The Ability Center for assistance and support to ensure businesses are safe and welcoming to people of all abilities. |
Continental Office
Return to Work Survey Results Recently, many of Continental Office's friends and partners shared how COVID-19 has impacted their work, their perceptions of the workplace and their vision for the future by taking the Return to Work Survey. They received over 420 responses from associates to C-level executives. In an effort to say thank you to helping Continental Office gather this data, they are sharing these important findings to help you plan as you begin returning to your workplace. |
Copper Moon Studio
Art Kits To-Go Place your order for carryout art. Call or email your order and Copper Moon Studio will bring it to your car. Create your design at home then bring your kit back to Copper Moon Studio for firing and it will be ready in one week. |
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Eastman & Smith Ltd.
Offering COVID-19 insights and information Attorneys at Eastman & Smith have been actively disseminating information addressing issues arising from COVID-19 pandemic. At the link below, you'll find articles and webinars discussing various laws, regulations and government actions in connection with the pandemic. To view our most recent posts, please visit Eastman & Smith Ltd.'s Articles page. Eastman & Smith Ltd. attorneys are available to answer legal questions regarding how actions resulting from the pandemic may affect you or your business. |
Grand Aire, Inc.
Passenger charters available Passenger charters, an alternative to commercial flights, keep you and your employees safe and healthy from crowded planes and airports. Fly on your schedule. If your company is required to fly, call Grand Aire to explore private charter options. During these difficult times, Grand Aire can offer a safe and reliable solution to business individuals who are required to fly. |
Great Lakes Marketing Research
Community survey: Rebounding from COVID-19 – How the Community is Responding to the Opening of Ohio Great Lakes Marketing Research is conducting surveys from hundreds of community members. In the links below, you'll find two presentations that contain the findings of two recent surveys regarding how the community is reacting and feels about the reopening of the state of Ohio. |
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Great Lakes Sound, Inc.
Class of 2020 lighting package available Looking for a unique way to honor your grad? Why not do it with a professional lighting package from Great Lakes Sound and Lighting with no contact delivery, setup and removal? Great Lakes Sound, Inc. is offering a simple but effective professional Class of 2020 lighting package for the outside of your home. |
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Community Resilience Fund addresses long-term recovery efforts The GTCF has established the Community Resilience Fund to address long-term recovery efforts of individuals and organizations as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Non-profit organizations implementing long-term recovery initiatives related to the coronavirus outbreak can submit a proposal through the foundation's online application process. |
JobsOhio
Responsible RestartOhio Best Practices In the PDF in the link below, you'll find best practices for reopening businesses in the manufacturing, distribution and construction; consumer, retail and services; and general office industries. It contains information regarding mandatory opening rules, recommended best practices for reopening and how to handle confirmed cases of COVID-19 in your workplace. |
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Lake Erie Leadership Development, LLC
Free two-hour Leadership Skills Development Workshop Lake Erie Leadership Development, a licensee of Crestcom International, is offering a complimentary two-hour leadership skills workshop for your leadership team. Crestcom’s curriculum is globally recognized and accredited. This workshop allows you and your leadership team to continue the learning journey during these challenging times. The workshop, hosted on Zoom, is interactive, thought provoking and held with one organization at a time so teams can continue to collaborate with each other on challenges and opportunities within their business. Additionally, we are offering special offers during the month of May that will benefit local charities and health care workers. |
Minuteman Press
Bounce Back USA initiative launches Submit your company's special offer or supportive message for publishing on Minuteman Press' website. This is free for any business and provides them with free COVID-19 safety posters as well as a free local listing on the Minuteman Press website. |
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Virtual experience: Captain Scupper's Kids Club The NMGL shares its newest addition to the museum's virtual experiences: Captain Scupper's Kids Club. This reimagined youth learning page has resources for students, parents and teachers. The page will be updated regularly with new learning tools and complements the already existing History from Home virtual education tools. |
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RCO Law
Guidance available RCO Law is committed to supporting our clients and community as we navigate through the coronavirus health and economic crisis. Our COVID-19 Team continues to monitor federal and state mandates and relief programs, and is well-positioned to advise clients on best business practices during these challenging times. Visit the RCO Law website and our COVID-19 webpage for important resources, links and relevant articles. |
Rehmann
Guidance available The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting individuals and organizations in unprecedented ways. Rehmann is focused on providing practical guidance and insights to build and strengthen organizations and guide individuals as we navigate through the uncertainty and complexity of this pandemic together. |
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
Special Room Rate: Disaster Preparation and Relief The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel is offering special refunded rates to health care workers and others who are living away from their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Rudolph Libbe Group
Facility management services available Circulating clean air within commercial buildings is critical to occupant health. RLG services include HVAC system coil disinfection, installation of UV light and ionization units for air handling equipment. RLG is also fabricating and delivering 150-gallon capacity portable hand washing units for manufacturing facilities. |
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
COVID-19 Client Resource & Return-to-Work Guide available Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP's experienced and knowledgeable lawyers and advisors remain diligently focused on the pandemic, the effects it has on their clients, and the continuous and rapid changes being made to the law. The Shumaker COVID-19 Client Resource & Return-to-Work Guide has been created to house the most up-to-date legal and legislative updates. |
The Toledo Blade
Increase Sales with Marketplace Gift Cards The Toledo Blade is giving local businesses the chance to offer gift cards to their customers. The Toledo Blade will take care of marketing, advertising and payment processing to participating businesses. |
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United Way of Greater Toledo
Volunteer opportunities available The United Way of Greater Toledo has plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Stay connected, volunteer with United Way and make an impact by:
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Vorys
Vorys COVID-19 Task Force Vorys is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and related guidance to insurers. In addition, Vorys attorneys and professionals are counseling their clients on myriad issues related to the outbreak. Vorys has established a comprehensive COVID-19 Task Force, which includes attorneys with deep experience. |
