News for COVID-19
Friday, April 03, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 2, 2020MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
Breann Almos: 614-799-6480
Ohio Stay at Home Order Extended Through May 1
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio's Stay at Home order has been extended until 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2020.
Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, signed the updated order ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release, Chamber, COVID-19, Education
Thursday, April 02, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2020MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480COVID-19 Update: PPE Manufacturing, Testing Order, Click and Connect, Foreclosure Prevention(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today the establishment of the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19. The collaborative public-private partnership will coordinate efforts to ...read more
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Thursday, April 02, 2020
Small business owners have always had to adapt quickly. But we know there’s no clear way to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. We’re here to offer a support kit with guidance, new ways to boost business, and inspiration from other small business owners to help you figure out what to do next.CLICK HERE TO ACCESS TOOLKIT
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Thursday, April 02, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sherry Taylor
President/CEO
Mason Deerfield Chamber
staylor@madechamber.org(Mason, OH, April 2, 2020) On March 31, 2020, the MADE Chamber published a position paper to advocate for small businesses to receive support in response to Mason City Councilmember Joshua Styrcula's March 28, 2020 proposal for a $500,000 small business relief grant proposal in ...read more
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2020MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 Governor DeWine Extends School Closure Order (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health will extend its order to keep schools closed through the end of April. Ohio's previous order was set to expire on April 3, 2020. The new order will extend ...read more
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This ...read more
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 31, 2020MEDIA CONTACT:Dominic Binkley: 614-728-4127Don’t Let Thieves Snatch
Your COVID-19 Stimulus Money(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost today urged Ohioans to watch out for thieves as stimulus payments arrive from the federal government.“Thieves are drooling at the thought of getting their hands on your stimulus money,” Yost said. “Use these tips to ...read more
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
We know you are facing challenging times in this current health crisis. The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to help bring relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations suffering because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which provided additional assistance for small business owners and non-profits, ...read more
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Monday, March 30, 2020
WEEK IN REVIEWSunday, March 29, 2020
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in ReviewFor the week of March 23 to March 29, 2020Throughout the week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton M.D., MPH, to announce decisions made regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout Ohio. On Monday, Governor DeWine ordered an ...read more
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. Here’s a guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Guide for Communicating During the COVID-19 CrisisMarch 19, 2020
In times of uncertainty, people need help feeling at ease and hopeful about the future. You can help by communicating clearly, concisely and accurately. Follow these steps to develop and implement a communications plan.
1. Establish a Communications Team
Form a small team with people who can identify and prioritize issues ...read more
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Categories: COVID-19, Education, Press Release, Community, Economic, Human Interest
Friday, March 27, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment Needed;New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Unveiled(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today continued to remind Ohioans of the oncoming shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, goggles, gloves, gowns and face shields for healthcare workers and first responders.Taking care of a patient who is ...read more
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
By: Julie R. Pugh, Esq., PHR, SHRM-CP | jpugh@graydon.law | 513-629-2792
Well, the DOL graced us with another short night of sleep by publishing updated guidance giving both employers and employees additional information on the March 18, 2020 Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) late last night.
The FFCRA, among other provisions, requires employers with less than 500 employees to ...read more
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on “CARES” Act
Released Wednesday, March 25, 2020
NOTE:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will revise this document as it continues to review the bill. Summary as of 9:00 AM Thursday, March 26.
Bill text can be found: here.
A section-by-section summary released by the Senate can be found here.
A summary of the appropriations provisions released by the Senate can be ...read more
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Powernet offering video conferencing promotionPowernet’s video conferencing tool, Meet, is a great fit for companies that have adopted work from home policies in the last few weeks as a response to the Coronavirus.
With free packages available, Meet is the perfect tool to enable your employees to come together and connect from their remote work spaces with a variety of tools ...read more
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
FAQ and Tips for Applying for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from the SBAUpdated: 3/22/20
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for the provision of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses and private non-profits in declared zones. Here’s what you should know:
What is the EIDL?
The EIDL is a low-interest, fixed-rate ...read more
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
MEDIA ALERT
Contact: Matt Salts, Raising Cane’s Ohio
614.286-2938; msalts@rcolimited.com
Raising Cane’s Ohio to Donate $50,000 in Food to Local FamiliesCOLUMBUS, Ohio (March 30, 2020) – Raising Cane’s Ohio is partnering with area food banks and partner organizations to donate $50,000 in meals to these partners to distribute to support feeding children while school and/or daycare centers are ...read more
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Stay At Home Order Frequently Asked Questions On Sunday, March 22th, under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH issued a director’s order to require all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 beginning at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020. This order prohibits ...read more
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Workers’ Comp Update
CareWorks Comp is committed to keeping our partners and their members up-to-date on necessary, temporary changes in Ohio workers’ compensation and guidelines for work-at-home employees as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is initiating temporary policy changes that will ...read more
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Monday, March 23, 2020
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2020
Chamber launches MADE Strong Together Blackout Bingo to support local businessMASON, OH - In times like these, we see the best of the best, and the worst of the worst. The spirit of support from those who live in the Mason-Deerfield (MADE) region is beyond the best of the best. Thank you.
Since launching the MADE to Eat Takeout Blitz last week, we have ...read more
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACTS:
March 22, 2020 Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
Breann Almos: 614-799-6480Ohio Issues "Stay at Home" Order; New Restrictions Placed on Day Cares for ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave
R-2020-57, March 20, 2020
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
We want you to come and visit us…well hold on… let us clarify…
Well, we don’t want you to actually visit Artis, as we’re restricting visitors right now due to concerns with COVID-19, so we’re practicing our social distancing... BUT… We want you to visit Artis Senior Living of Mason and learn about our philosophy through a LIVE and interactive Virtual Tour!! We get it, things are crazy right ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
To minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and continue business operations, our BWC staff is now teleworking. While we may be operating from a different physical location, we do not currently anticipate major issues with continuing to provide our employers, injured workers, and the many others we serve, with service. Phone numbers and email ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Workers’ Comp UpdateCareWorks Comp is committed to keeping our partners and their members up-to-date on necessary, temporary changes in Ohio workers’ compensation and guidelines for work-at-home employees as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is initiating temporary policy changes that will ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Unemployment UpdateOn Sunday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he will be issuing an executive order to make changes to the unemployment system to help mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus on individuals and businesses that are impacted by quarantines, closures and reductions in work hours.
This order will also give relief to applicants who are not offered paid leave ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
WesBanco Announces Initiatives to Assist Customers and Communities Affected by COVID-19Company Release - 3/18/2020 4:30 PM ET
WHEELING, W.Va., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announces that its affiliate, WesBanco Bank, has launched a number of initiatives and precautionary measures intended to mitigate the impact of ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
We’re all in this together. BBB Cincinnati is here for you!We’ve put together a collection of important information and essential resources for our community. It’s a microsite dedicated to empowering individuals during this COVID-19 situation.
This page is for business owners, consumers, employers, employees, parents, students, veterans - anyone and everyone. It’s everything we know all in one ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Media contact:Jennifer BurchamOffice: 513-974-5121Cell: 513-214-8307jmburcham@premierhealth.com
Atrium Medical Center Begins Patient Screenings
Outside Emergency Entrance MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (March 20, 2020) – In order to provide the safest possible environment for patients, visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, Atrium Medical Center has established a patient screening area outside its ...read more
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Friday, March 20, 2020
New Sick Leave LawOn March 18, 2020, Congress passed the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act," legislation aimed to guarantee free COVID-19 testing, increase Medicaid funding, and expand food security initiatives and support for those impacted by the COVID-19 public emergency. H.R. 6201 also establishes paid leave and enhances access to unemployment insurance for employees. In the midst of ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Release Date: March 19, 2020
Release Number: 20-297, OH 16355
Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Ohio Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
To Our Loyal Guests,
This is, without a doubt, one of the most incredibly difficult times we have faced at Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. Like you, I am heartbroken and am anxiously awaiting the end of this global health crisis so that we can return to business as usual and invite you, our loyal guests, to dine with us once again.
Although we fully understand and agree with the actions of ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Yesterday afternoon, the Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This bill provides, among other things, provisions to address Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Unemployment Insurance for workers displaced by the ongoing outbreak. Furthermore, it includes provisions to provide diagnostic testing for coronavirus, and bolsters Medicaid and nutrition ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Message from Sherry Taylor, President & CEO, Mason Deerfield Chamber
Dear MADE Chamber members - Our businesses are experiencing a range of challenges associated with COVID-19, from employee bandwidth to time constraints - all within our rapidly changing health environment. Based on this latest information from public health officials, we are postponing or canceling widely ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Message from Sherry Taylor, President & CEO, Mason Deerfield Chamber
Dear MADE Chamber Members, Ohio is aggressively taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yesterday Governor Mike DeWine shared that the strategy he is taking is to follow measures like St. Louis took in 1918 to halt the Spanish flu. Yesterday he announced a tactic to see that strategy through that ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Message from Sherry Taylor, President & CEO, Mason Deerfield ChamberThe Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is instructing Ohio employers planning layoffs or shutdowns as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to share the following mass layoff number with their employees to speed the processing of unemployment benefits: 2000180. The agency also is ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Good Afternoon,
As you may already know, The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is temporarily closed to the public to do its part to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, we are unsure of our reopen date.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely heavily on ticket sales, corporate support, zoo visits, memberships and donations to operate. This closure will have a ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Application Now Open
Today Ohio has been declared a disaster state, therefore making Ohio businesses and non-profits statewide eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance. Please understand that these will be loans, requiring repayment. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can't be paid because ...read more
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
AG Yost Warns of an Outbreak of Scams Related to Coronavirus(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic could give rise to an outbreak of scams, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns.
“COVID-19 is not the only thing we have to protect ourselves against,” Yost said. “Thieves and crooks prey on fear and uncertainty. Ohioans need to inoculate themselves against an ...read more
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Greater Project is collecting kids meal/snack donations in an effort to help feed the kids we serve locally while they are out of school. We are currently collecting donations at Kala Coffee House as well as Sonder Brewing
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
As you know, Governor DeWine recently issued an executive order that may temporarily close small businesses and impact the employment of many hard-working Ohioans. Because you are a local business leader, I wanted to make sure you were aware of the steps Ohio has taken to help small businesses and Ohio workers that will be impacted by this decision.
Per the Governor’s order, the Ohio Department ...read more
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Monday, March 16, 2020
Based on the Governor’s most recent announcement, the Courseview Restaurant at the Mason Golf Center is closed and the Mason Community Center will be closed beginning at end of business tonight at 9:00 p.m., March 15, 2020. TriHealth offices will remain open. In addition, use of meeting rooms at the Mason Municipal Center has been discontinued beginning tonight. Groups using these rooms will be ...read more
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Monday, March 16, 2020
Hello again to our extended family!We hope you are all well and safe as we get through this trying time.As of this evening, the State of Ohio is under a "Stay At Home" Order.While we are recommending everyone follow the guidance given to us by our government officials we want to be sure that everyone knows we are still able and ready to remain open for business. There are a few categories of ...read more
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Friday, March 13, 2020
Lelle Hedding ● Kristin Malhotra – James Siciliano – Board of Trustees
Dan Corey – Fiscal Officer
Eric Reiners - AdministratorMarch 12, 2020
The Deerfield Township Board of Trustees, Administration, and Fire/EMS Department are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in coordination with the Warren County Health District, State of Ohio, and Centers for Disease Control and ...read more
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Friday, March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Dear Mason Community Member,
With the recent global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Mason has been monitoring the extent and guidelines of COVID-19 via several government sources, including The Governor’s Office, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Warren County Public Health (HCPH), and Warren County Emergency Management and ...read more
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Thursday, March 12, 2020
PRESS OFFICE
Release Date: March 12, 2020
Release Number: 20-24
Contact: Jennifer.Kelly@sba.gov (202)205-7036
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SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance LoansWASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s ...read more
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 7, 2020
MEDIA CONTACTS:Breann Almos: 614-420-6947
Lisa Peterson: 614-619-6237Governor, Health Director Announce COVID-19 Testing Protocol
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH today announced the state’s protocol for maximizing coronavirus (COVID-19) testing resources now that in-state testing is ...read more
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