| North Royalton Ward 3 Business Assistance due to COVID-19Dan Langshaw

(Last Updated March 15, 2021 at 12:30am)

If you are a local Ward 3 business owner who is experiencing issues due to the COVID-19 please feel free to contact a local resource the City of North Royalton Community Development Director Tom Jordan at at 440-237-5484 or at tjordan@northroyalton.org. Also check out the Emergency Funding Opportunities on the City Website by Clicking Here.

Business Best Practices during Covid-19
A great starting point is to read this quick, 1 page document on 5 practical tips that small businesses can use to protect their financial health or on 25 tips for marketing your business during the coronavirus. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a template for your business to create a plan to remain in operation during a pandemic. A quicker, shorter version from the CDC and the Department of Health & Human Services can be found here. The CDC also released an interim guidance for businesses and employers. The U.S. Chamber has developed several useful tools, resource lists and communication toolkits for businesses to use as well as a live blog to help businesses for the near and long-term impact. Access US Chamber site here.

Restart Tool for Businesses
Click Here to view a Restart Playbook that University Hospitals has created for businesses to consider as they begin to re-open back up.

Disinfectant Suppliers
As businesses start up and return to their facilities there is an expected jump in demand of sanitizing and disinfectant supplies. MAGNET has created a list that can be found Here of companies supplying disinfectants, disinfectant cleaning services, as well as disinfecting guidelines and EPA registered products.

Ohio BWC to provide Face Coverings to Employers
Governor DeWine announced on May 19, 2020 that the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) will begin distributing at least 2 million non-medical-grade face coverings to Ohio employers who are covered by BWC. Public and private employers that participate in the State Insurance Fund will receive a package from BWC containing at least 50 face coverings. These packages will be shipped in batches beginning May 20, 2020. The masks, which are intended to support and enhance any workforce safety and health efforts businesses already have in place, are funded through BWC’s existing budget and will not impact any premiums.

If you are looking for employees, or you are a current job seeker looking for work at an essential visit, please visit this site to post and search for job opportunities:

https://jobsearch.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/jobsearch

Resources for North Royalton Ward 3 Businesses

COVID-19 Financial Programs & Loan Help for North Royalton Ward 3 Businesses

COVID-19 Help for North Royalton Ward 3 Small Businesses

COVID-19 Tips for North Royalton Ward 3 Businesses on Employees Working from Home

COVID-19 Tips for North Royalton Ward 3 Businesses on Taking Care of Your Employees

COVID-19 Help for North Royalton Ward 3 Manufacturers

Ordinance 20-81
North Royalton City Council unanimously approved on May 19, 2020 Ordinance 20-82, providing guidelines regarding temporary patios for foodservice operations in the City of North Royalton. These temporary areas are only allowed until December 31, 2020, or until state restrictions are lifted whichever comes first. Click Here to view the full guidelines.