We recognize and understand the challenges facing our community. This portal is designed to help Union County’s business community navigate available resources as together we reconnect, rebuild, and recover. We are #unioncountystrong. To provide support to Union County’s restaurants and hospitality businesses, the Union County CVB has compiled the following list of helpful resources: Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association Ohio Restaurant Association Ohio Travel Association U.S. Travel Association American Hotel & Lodging Association Union County Strong Facebook Group Food & Employer Safety Resources SBA Disaster Assistance Programs The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters, including COVID-19. For more information, please visit: SBA Disaster Assistance Programs. U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Guidance The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers. Guidance has been issued for Workplace Safety, Wages, Hours & Leave, Unemployment Benefits, and more. Click to learn more. Financial Resources CDFA COVID-19 Resources Community Capital Development Corporation (CCDC) Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) Regional Resources Expansion Assistance for Columbus Region Companies JobsOhio COVID-19 Business Resource Portal JobsOhio Expansion Assistance Ohio Chamber Business Resources Ohio SBDC Free Video Series Rev1 Start-up Resources Employment Services Is your company hiring? Many logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare operations are hiring right now to meet demand. If your company is hiring, we suggest you: Immediately contact OhioMeansJobs-Union County. Post your job on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let us know you are hiring. Please send your job listings to Eric Phillips at ephillips@unioncounty.org. We may be able to help connect you to additional resources. Consider reaching out to local media. A news story can help potential candidates know you’re hiring. Ohio COVID-19 Employment Portal 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 this website to post and search. The site features a highly streamlined interface with only two main links – one for essential businesses, and one for job seekers. Applicants can search through jobs in their area, their region, and the entire state. TechCred Program Ohio employers can take advantage of the TechCred program and upskill their employees while they may be unable to perform their typical day-to-day duties. Many of these trainings can be completed online. TechCred offers employers up to $2,000 in reimbursement for every technology-focused credential earned by an employee, up to $30,000 per employer per round. These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need. People + Work Connect People + Work Connect is a free, online employer-to-employer platform that connects organizations that are downsizing to those who are hiring. The technology platform pools non-confidential and aggregated workforce information by categories such as location and experience. Please click here for more information. Rapid Response Team (WARN) The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers a Rapid Response Team for employers. This service assists employers with transitions such as layoffs and includes: Assistance with the WARN Act, a federal requirement which provides protection to workers, their families, and communities by requiring employers to provide written notice at least 60 calendar days in advance of mass layoffs and plant closings Resources to make it easier for employees to file for unemployment benefits Survey of worker training needs Reemployment services to help displaced workers find employment as quickly as possible. For more information about the Rapid Response Team, or for other local employment assistance, please click here.