You've heard it a lot these last few weeks - "unprecedented times", "uncharted territory", "global pandemic". The result is a lot of information and a rapidly changing landscape for your business. Our office will be distributing regular briefings over the next few weeks with our take on the most pertinent points and key developments for your business.

 

Today's Takeaways:

• Governor Dewine's afternoon press conference added internet cafes to the list of closed businesses - now including many service based businesses that would bring people in close proximity with one another.

• The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law yesterday, providing paid medical leave to many affected by the virus. Visit our Policy Toolkit below for more details on all local, state, and federal developments.

• We've received a number of questions regarding the recommendation to take employee temperatures entering the workplace. Join us for a webinar tomorrow at 12PM to answer these questions and more with local health department officials. Sign up here.

• As you have likely seen, Ohio businesses are now officially eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The purpose of these low interest loans is to provide working capital to help cover accounts payable while suffering economic injury. Details can be found at the Hardship Toolkit below. Contact our team if we can be of assistance in applying.

• We are looking for local manufacturers that can make medical PPE or could covert to making it. Please contact us if you have capacity or suggestions.

• With school closures and vulnerable populations advised to stay at home, community organizations are short-handed with critical work. Contact Serving our Seniors or Second Harvest Foodbank if in good health and able to assist with meal delivery programs.