Thank you ALL for your support and patience as we navigate the recent changes in the community and business world TOGETHER !

Uncertainty can lead to stress so please know we are here for you and plan to deliver updated information as we receive it.

Currently the Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce has canceled or postponed all events through April, but please continue to watch our website and social media for any updates or changes.


**NEW**
5K Small Business Grants

No business should have to close their doors as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. That’s why the U.S. Chamber Foundation is teaming up with a coalition of companies to establish the #SaveSmallBusiness Fund and provide $5,000 grants to help employers get through the days and weeks ahead. Learn more at www.savesmallbusiness.com
JOB OPENINGS
Lt. Governor Husted announced that the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation has developed a website specifically geared toward matching essential businesses with Ohioans who are able and willing to work as an essential employee during the COVID-19 crisis.

Both essential businesses and current job seekers can visit Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov/JobSearch to post and search.


PPE MANUFACTURING

The state has established the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance, that is working to identify and match the critical needs of Ohio’s healthcare system with companies willing and able to repurpose production to meet those needs.

Manufacturers that can help should visit RepurposingProject.com for more information. Those involved with this project will be compensated.

Anyone else with items to donate should email together@governor.ohio.gov . 








WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

NEW POSTER: HERE
COVID-19 and BWC



We've prepared a  Frequently Asked Questions  document to provide information about the coronavirus' (COVID-19's) impact on BWC operations .  
To Strengthen Ohio's Families with Solutions to Temporary Challenges
PORTAGE EMA APP NOW TRACKS COVID DEVELOPMENTS
AT HOME AND NATIONALLY AS PART OF ITS CAPABILITIES

More Info HERE



Paycheck Protection Program






  • A top-line overview of the program can be found here.

  • If you’re a lender, more information can be found here.

  • If you’re a borrower, more information can be found here.

  • The application for borrowers can be found here.


Information can also be found on the Treasury webpage .