Community Resources
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In light of recent restrictions on public gatherings and new protective health measures against Covid-19 Coronavirus, Main Street Medina will do what we can to help you connect with community online resources, and help our local restaurants and businesses survive through this crisis. Check back often for additional information.
Message to Our Community
At this time, Main Street Medina has cancelled all public events and activities until further notice.
We will continue to monitor warnings and official news from the State and Federal governments. We remind you to … please protect yourselves and your customers from possible transmission of the virus. You can reduce your risk of infection if you:
Here’s a link for information from Cleveland Clinic on the virus, symptoms, and precautions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources for Communities
We will continue to monitor warnings and official news from the State and Federal governments. We remind you to … please protect yourselves and your customers from possible transmission of the virus. You can reduce your risk of infection if you:
- Clean hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
- Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow
- Avoid close contact (3-6 feet) with anyone, especially those with cold or flu-like symptoms
Here’s a link for information from Cleveland Clinic on the virus, symptoms, and precautions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources for Communities
Part-Time Employment Opportunities
The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce has established a Facebook page with a list of available job opportunities in Medina County. Click here.
Information from the National Main Street Center
Webinar: Small Business Administration Relief Programs
Want to cut through the chaos and hear directly from SBA? Now is a great time to get more information.The demands keep mounting the unknowns seem to multiply. Alex Kohls with the Small Business Administration, will discuss the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Express Bridge Loans, and SBA Debt Relief. Alex will provide an overview and update of these programs, as well as answer all your questions. Register NOW to listen to the replay.
Webinar: How to Apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for your Small Business, Tuesday, March 24 at 2 pm
Please join Joshua Stutzman from the US Small Business Administration as he explains who is eligible and what steps you need to take to apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Register NOW to listen to the replay. Sponsored by Heritage Ohio.
Main Street Medina is a member of the National Main Street Communities network. Here are some resources on actions we can take: Main Street America Guidance for Communities
Want to cut through the chaos and hear directly from SBA? Now is a great time to get more information.The demands keep mounting the unknowns seem to multiply. Alex Kohls with the Small Business Administration, will discuss the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Express Bridge Loans, and SBA Debt Relief. Alex will provide an overview and update of these programs, as well as answer all your questions. Register NOW to listen to the replay.
Webinar: How to Apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for your Small Business, Tuesday, March 24 at 2 pm
Please join Joshua Stutzman from the US Small Business Administration as he explains who is eligible and what steps you need to take to apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Register NOW to listen to the replay. Sponsored by Heritage Ohio.
Main Street Medina is a member of the National Main Street Communities network. Here are some resources on actions we can take: Main Street America Guidance for Communities
Small Business Resources
Employer Relief from COVID-19 2020 Employer Dividend
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) to send up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 on Ohio’s economy and business community. Learn more.
Application for disaster assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Medina County Chamber of Commerce Updates
COVID-19 Checklist from the Ohio Department of Health: Information and Checklist for Businesses
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) to send up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 on Ohio’s economy and business community. Learn more.
Application for disaster assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Medina County Chamber of Commerce Updates
COVID-19 Checklist from the Ohio Department of Health: Information and Checklist for Businesses
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Resources from Made in Medina County/Medina County Economic Development Corporation
Immediate Help for Companies and Employees
As our world experiences the first pandemic of its kind, companies and employees need resources to be sustainable and plan for the time when business resumes. Here are some of the resources available.
ShareWork Ohio
This voluntary layoff aversion program available through Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) allows employers to reduce work hours without laying people off. Workers with reduced hours can receive unemployment insurance benefits for time not worked. More information can be found at https://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/sharedworkohio or by calling 866-733-0025, Option 3.
Faster Unemployment Processing
If businesses have to lay people off or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, ODJFS asked that you share the mass lay-off code with employees to speed the processing of their unemployment benefits: 2000180. Ohioans can apply for unemployment at unemployment.ohio.gov 24/7. Applications can also be made by phone at 877-OHIO-JOB (877-644-6562) on Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Additional FAQs are available on unemployment benefits at: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm?fbclid=IwAR3BZyg4bY1TbiNSl9VMQ2JcAWIgcmwI1ymaiYmsdWosjnypsK9KM5bYSMg
SBA Small Business Loans
The Ohio Development Services Agency is submitting an application to be included in this program. PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.gov if you have been impacted by this crisis. More information is available at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
Liquor Buyback
Unopened liquor purchased in the last 30 days can be returned to the agency where it was purchased. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the Liquor Enterprise Service Center (LESC) at 1(877)812-0013 or by emailing OhioLiquorInfo@Com.Ohio.gov.
As our world experiences the first pandemic of its kind, companies and employees need resources to be sustainable and plan for the time when business resumes. Here are some of the resources available.
ShareWork Ohio
This voluntary layoff aversion program available through Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) allows employers to reduce work hours without laying people off. Workers with reduced hours can receive unemployment insurance benefits for time not worked. More information can be found at https://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/sharedworkohio or by calling 866-733-0025, Option 3.
Faster Unemployment Processing
If businesses have to lay people off or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, ODJFS asked that you share the mass lay-off code with employees to speed the processing of their unemployment benefits: 2000180. Ohioans can apply for unemployment at unemployment.ohio.gov 24/7. Applications can also be made by phone at 877-OHIO-JOB (877-644-6562) on Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Additional FAQs are available on unemployment benefits at: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm?fbclid=IwAR3BZyg4bY1TbiNSl9VMQ2JcAWIgcmwI1ymaiYmsdWosjnypsK9KM5bYSMg
SBA Small Business Loans
The Ohio Development Services Agency is submitting an application to be included in this program. PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.gov if you have been impacted by this crisis. More information is available at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
Liquor Buyback
Unopened liquor purchased in the last 30 days can be returned to the agency where it was purchased. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the Liquor Enterprise Service Center (LESC) at 1(877)812-0013 or by emailing OhioLiquorInfo@Com.Ohio.gov.
Local Restaurants, Pubs, Bakeries & Snack Shops
Although most restaurants and pubs in Medina are temporarily closed for sit-down service, some are still offering pick up and delivery services ... for free in some cases. Check the list below for carry out and delivery options, hours, or closings.
Here is a full list.
Here is a full list.
In partnership with the City of Medina - City Hall and the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, we're happy to share that there will be dedicated restaurant meal pick up parking spaces and public parking limit restrictions will be lifted for the next 30 days.
Local Shops & Boutiques
All non-essential businesses have been ordered to close beginning Mar. 23 at 11:59 pm. Some See the list below for merchants messages on special offers, pickup and delivery options, hours or closings.
Here is a list.
Here is a list.
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