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Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients

Chamber Update August 3, 2020

August 3, 2020 Chamber Update: PACC - We Stand United  I hope this email finds you all doing well and staying healthy.  With all of the recent events taking place across our nation, we have been observing and formulating a plan to ensure that the Pickerington Area Chamber stands united in support of our members.  Our mission is to connect business, government, and the community to drive prosperity for the Pickerington region.  We stand together in support of racial equality, equity and inclusion.    We

Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients

Chamber Update July 27, 2020

From the desk of Theresa Byers, President and CEOIt has been a few weeks since we have sent a full update, so I wanted to take a few minutes today to share the latest Chamber news and also some additional information you should know for your business. 1. There is still time to apply for a PPP loan.  The deadline was extended through August 8th.  Be sure to contact your banker to ask for details on how to apply.  If your bank does not provide SBA lending, please let us know and we can certainly make a

COVID-19 Update: Child Care Ratios to be Lifted, Additional Restrictions Announced for Local Fairs

COVID-19 Update: Child Care Ratios to be Lifted, Additional Restrictions Announced for Local FairsJuly 28, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates related to Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  CHILD CARE RATIOS Governor DeWine announced that child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes

Eight Counties Increase to Red Alert Level Three, Importance of Self-Quarantines, Broadband Expansion

Eight Counties Increase to Red Alert Level Three, Importance of Self-Quarantines, Broadband ExpansionJuly 23, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  UPDATED COUNTY RISK LEVELS Governor DeWine announced today that new public health data has led the Ohio Department of

Street Skills Discount Now Available to AMA Members

  July 21, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Matthew Miles Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1347 E-mail: mmiles@ama-cycle.org  Download a photo from Street Skills LLC here.    Street Skills discount now available to American Motorcyclist Association membersOnline course is based on 'Cornering Confidence' book  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Members of the American Motorcyclist Association are eligible for a 10 percent discount on all online courses offered by Street

Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel Warning

Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel WarningJuly 22, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  STATEWIDE MASK ORDER Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens

Standing Stone Bank Announces Retirement of Longstanding Team Member

July Monthly Member HR Update

    Welcome to the Monthly Member HR Update - a newsletter dedicated to sharing relevant and pressing HR topics to keep your business prepared and protected.          How Can I Prepare My Organization for Success During & After COVID-19As my business continues to feel the impact of COVID-19, my team and I are trying to find ways to use this opportunity to assess the strength of our organization. How can we prepare this organization for success after COVID-19

Governor DeWine Implores Ohioans to Unite to Prevent Spread of Covid-19

Governor DeWine Implores Ohioans to Unite to Prevent Spread of Covid-19July 15, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Jill Del Greco: 614-644-0957 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In a statewide address from his office in the Statehouse tonight Governor DeWine said that the state is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and implored Ohioans to take appropriate action to reverse the rapidly increasing spread of the virus. “Today, more Ohioans are getting

COVID-19 Minority Heath Testing

COVID-19 Minority Health TestingJuly 14, 2020 | COVID-19COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence has shown that communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the virus, especially African American and Latino communities. To respond to and help address these disparities, the State of Ohio has created the Minority Health Strike Force. The objectives of the strike force are to: stop the progression of the disease, evaluate and document the impact of the

Fairfield County ADAMH Board, Opiate Task Force Hold Be a Smart Cookie Event

Fairfield County at Level 3/Red

Fairfield County is now at Level 3/Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System. Fairfield County residents are now required to wear masks/face coverings. More detailed information can be found on the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System on Coronavirus.ohio.govThe new order indicates that face coverings must be worn:In any indoor location that is not a residenceOutdoors if an individual cannot consistently maintain 6ft distance from individuals who are not members of their householdWhile waiting

It's Not Too Late for a PPP Loan!

  Did you decide sometime in the past few months not to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan because your business was forced to remain closed or because you had to lay off employees? If so, it was probably not a difficult decision- “What’s the point of taking the loan when I have 8 weeks to spend it and my business is closed?” Well, due to numerous changes in the law, you may want to re-think that decision. On July 4, 2020, President Trump signed into law Senate Bill 4116, which will be

OhioHealth - Safety is #1 Priority

Safety is still important  Almost everywhere you look, people are attempting to return to normal, but COVID-19 is still a presence in our lives. Businesses from hairdressers to hardware stores have taken important steps to help keep you safe. So has OhioHealth. In all of our hospitals and care sites, we are using precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Because when you need care, we don’t want you to wait. These videos will show you what we’re doing to help protect your health.Click here to learn

COVID-19 Update: New Risk Levels, Higher Education Guidance, Funding for Schools, Homelessness Grant, IMAP Launch, SharedWork Program, Plasma Donation

COVID-19 Update: New Risk Levels, Higher Education Guidance, Funding for Schools, Homelessness Grant, IMAP Launch, SharedWork Program, Plasma DonationJuly 09, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  UPDATED COUNTY RISK LEVELS Governor DeWine announced today that new

July 2020 BWC News from CareWorks Comp

July 2020 BWC News from CareWorks CompWe all know that the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an escalating global health concern.  CareWorks Comp will continue to support our clients’ workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation needs.  For the most current and up-to-date information from the Ohio BWC regarding COVID-19 topics, please visit the BWC’s website at:  BWC COVID-19 Information . Industrial Commission:  Now Holding Hearings for All IssuesThe Ohio Industrial Commission (IC) held a special

July 20 Deadline: SBA Disaster Relief Loans

      JULY 20 DEADLINE: SBA Disaster Relief Loans Available for Licking, Muskingum, Delaware, and Franklin County Businesses and Residents Impacted by March 20-22 Flooding Storms and flooding in late March devastated homes, local businesses, and communities around Central Ohio. The damage from this natural disaster added a layer of difficulty to a time when small businesses and families already face uncertainty. In response, the Small Business Administration announced low-interest loan assistance for

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Open House and Bike Night

   July 7, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Matthew Miles Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1347 E-mail: mmiles@ama-cycle.org  To download a photo from the fall 2019 bike night at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, click here: https://gallery.americanmotorcyclist.com/Motorcycle-Hall-of-Fame/2019-Hall-of-Fame-Bike-Night/i-JMCD2Sc/A   AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Open House and Bike Night feature motorcycles, music, food and funVintage BMW sidecar raffle

COVID-19 Update: School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System

COVID-19 Update: School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory SystemJuly 02, 2020 | COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. K-12 SCHOOL GUIDANCE:  Governor DeWine today announced new guidance for resuming school in the fall. "We know that each school system, and perhaps each

One-Hundred (100) Percent Federal Funding for SharedWork Ohio Benefits Authorized

New Horizons Mental Health Services Teacher/Parent Support Line

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Ohio Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus

La SBA ofrece asistencia en caso de desastre a las pequeñas empresas de Ohio afectadas COVID-19

Joslyn Law Firm: Local criminal defense attorney shares actions to take if you’re a victim of cybercriminals

CONTACT:Joslyn Law Firm 501 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 444-1900    Local attorney shares actions to take if you’re a victim of cybercriminals   COLUMBUS, Ohio – Whether you’ve been a victim of clicking on an email after being warned that your account would be locked out unless you acted fast or a thief got ahold of your credit number and made $200 in authorized charges, targets of cybercrimes and identity theft should not stay silent, says Columbus attorney Brian Joslyn.   “First of all,