Information & Links for our Small Business Owners

October 14, 2020
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Happy Wednesday!

Elections for the 2021 Board of Directors will be held in November. Your last chance to submit an application to be considered for the board is Friday, October 16, 2020.



October 28, 2020 is National First Responders Day and the chamber would like to honor our local first responders. We are looking for monetary donations to purchase food or actual food donations. Please contact me for more information!


Every year, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau honors a Person and Business of the Year and 2020 will be no different! We are currently accepting nominations for both. Although we won't have a live awards presentation, it is still important to us to continue our tradition and not let COVID-19 take everything away from us!

Business of the Year

Person of the Year
Let's keep shopping and dining local!
New restaurants and stores have opened in the City of Aurora !
Don't let your guard down!
Physical distance!
Wash your hands!
Wear a mask!
AWiN Event
Register Here!

Aurora City News Updates can be found on the City page.
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JOBS
Do you have job openings?
Let's see if we can get them filled for you!

Retail sales associate in a busy gift shop and coffee bar at Aurora Farms. This position will require you to be a cashier and barista, as well as stock, straighten and face displays. You will interact with customers and help them with their questions regarding merchandise.
Current requirement is 10-20 hours per week.
There is potential for more hours and room for advancement to management in the future.
Must be 18+.

OHIO ARTISAN COLLECTIVE
Retail Sales Associate
Aurora · Part-time · $10 - $12 / hour
Apply Now


NOW HIRING!!
Natural Essentials Inc. is currently hiring for the following positions:
Accounting
General Manufacturing
Shipping & Receiving
Order Processing
Customer Service

Link to website

NOW HIRING!
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MEMBER NEWS
Register Here!
Portage County Library

Support a great cause and make a party of it, right from your own living room!

Register Here
People sometimes laugh at the prospect of insuring a pet as a kind of extravagance. But when you love a pet as much as most people do, an unexpected illness or accident can force you into incredibly hard situations.

For peace of mind and not a lot of money, pet insurance may be worth checking out. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
  • To enroll, puppies and kittens must be six to ten weeks old at a minimum. Many insurers cut off first-time enrollment when your pet reaches 10 to 14 years of age. 
  • Pet insurance coverage varies. Some plans cover only emergencies and accidents, while other more comprehensive plans cover cancer, congenital and hereditary conditions, and other chronic diseases.
  • Most pet insurance plans don’t cover pre-existing conditions or wellness visits like annual exams or teeth cleaning.
  • Depending on your pet’s age and breed, where you live, and the level of coverage you select, the cost of pet insurance ranges from $10 to $60 per month.
  • Pet insurance plans work by reimbursing you for a percentage of the treatment costs. You choose your reimbursement level when you purchase the policy, such as 70%, 80%, or 90%.

If you are like me, you want your dog or cat to receive the very best care at every stage of life. Give me a call or shoot me an email if you would like a quick quote.
 
The E. H. Sutton Insurance Agency, Inc.
12 South Chillicothe Rd / PO Box 271
Aurora, OH 44202-0271

Tel:1-330-562-5145 
https://suttoninsurance.com
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY –THURSDAY 8:30AM – 4PM
   FRIDAY 8:30AM – 3PM



Independent Energy Consultants is a long time member of the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Visit their website for more information on how they might be able to save you money!
Link to website
The Portage County Safety Council is a program of Family & Community Services, Inc.

"As a result of COVID, we're not only taking our workplace safety & wellness training online but we'll be nearly doubling our program, offering 20 webinars through June 2021!
In addition, we'll be the first Ohio safety council to offer related safety masterminds groups! All this for only $100/yr per company!"




Self Employed? Independent Contractor?

What happens to your business if you are sick or you get injured and can't work??


PPS (Paramount Preferred Solutions, Inc.) can help!
A service offered through our NOACC partnership!

Call Peter Young for a FREE consultation for your business!
 216-402-4006
 peter.young@paramountpreferredsolutions.com
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COVID-19 Resources


Call:

Ohio COVID-19 Call Center: 833-427-5634
Portage County Health and Human Services: 2-1-1

Email:

BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.Gov

Government Links:

Families First Coronavirus Response Act


State of Ohio Website Links:

Ohio.gov
Latest from State of Ohio
CDC Guidelines and Resources
Bureau of Workers' Compensation -COVID-19 Information
www.bwc.ohio.gov/downloads/blankpdf/COVID-19-BWCFAQs.pdf
Coronavirus Resource Page U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Payment Deferral
Health Insurance Deferral Payments
Shared Work Ohio
Transportation of Oversized Loads
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan



Portage County Links:

Portage County Administrative Building Response
Portage County Government Response to COVID-19

NOACC Chamber Energy Program:

Inquiry Form

Individual and Family Resources:

Utility Assistance
Unemployment Compensation


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Online:
Please visit www.Coronavirus.Ohio.gov for the most up-to-date information from the Ohio Department of Health.
 
Phone:
For any questions you have about COVID-19, please call 1 (833) 4-ASK-ODH from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (7 days/week).
 
Social Media:
@GovMikeDeWine
@LtGovHusted
@OHDeptofHealth
 
Updates:
Governor DeWine is still holding press briefings, though not daily, to deliver the most recent updates as well as give updated guidance for the state’s response. These press events are carried live at www.OhioChannel.org.
At Family and Community Services Inc, we continue to monitor the development and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to continue to keep the community up-to-date on program updates and changes without overwhelming you with too much superfluous information. F&CS provides services such as food, shelter, transportation, and counseling services. These are all very important services that cannot be ignored. We are here for our community. Thank you and Go Forth Do Good.
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Events are back!
Some are virtual and some are in person
(respecting physical distancing of course! )
Check out our monthly calendar of events!
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Karen Bosley,Executive Director
330-562-3355
director@allaboutaurora.com
Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 330.562.3355 | director@allaboutaurora.com| www.allaboutaurora.com
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