August 21, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • All fields now open at the Blue Ash Sports Center
  • Business Spotlight: Cerkl products in demand due to COVID-19
  • Summit Park wins Travelers' Choice Award
  • Reminder: County offers round two of small business relief
  • Local company helps keep kids safe and healthy at school
All fields open at the Blue Ash Sports Center
All fields at the Blue Ash Sports Center are now open for scheduled activities only. 

There are CDC and Ohio Department of Health procedures and guidelines that players and visitors must follow. Read more.

For questions about scheduling games and events, email Sports Center Manager Bob Halker at [email protected]. 
Business Spotlight: Cerkl employee communications products in demand due to COVID-19
"Now, more than ever, it’s important to listen to your employees and build a culture where innovation and ideas can be heard from those working in any role across the business." - Cerkl CEO Tarek Kamil, from the new Blue Ash Business Spotlight Q&A.

Cerkl offers innovative employee communications products that are in high demand due to COVID-19. Read more.
Summit Park wins 2020 Travelers' Choice Award
Summit Park is the winner of a 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor!

Summit Park consistently received great feedback, placing it in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe, according to Tripadvisor.

“We are extremely pleased and thankful that visitors not only love Summit Park but take the time to write reviews and rate their experiences,” said Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Director Brian Kruse. Read more.
Blue Ash-based ProtectEd has designed and produced disposable masks for children to wear at school, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The company offers two sizes, one that can fit kindergarteners to second graders, and another for third through sixth grade. Read more.
M3COM today announced they are opening a new office in Blue Ash on August 31 to support their strategic plan for sustainable growth and 24/7/365 service. M3COM is a growing provider of global cloud and telecom business solutions, according to a news release from the company. Read more.
Reminder: applications for small business relief will be accepted starting on Monday
Hamilton County will begin accepting applications for round two of the Hamilton County Small Business Relief Program at noon on Monday, August 24.

The relief program consists of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 grants to eligible businesses, according to an email from Hamilton County. 

 Notable changes for this round of funding include:

  • revenues less than $2 million
  • received less than $20,000 in federal assistance
  • able to show a loss of 15% due to COVID-19 (reduced from 35%)
Masks required and travel advisory
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that masks are required statewide beginning July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

He also issued a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. 
COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage. It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
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