Retailer Resources

Many are affected by shutdowns as the Coronavirus situation evolves. Need assistance? Follow these links:

Ohio’s CARES Act Funding
Ohio’s CARES Act Funding includes critical small business support via the Small Business Relief Grant and Bar & Restaurant Assistance Fund. Sign up began Nov. 2, 2020. Get your application in quickly. https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/

Help for employees: Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and are behind on their rent or mortgage can apply for a Home Relief Grant through their local Community Action Agency.
https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/home-relief-grant.html

Unemployment Assistance
https://unemploymenthelp.ohio.gov/

U.S Small Business Loans
https://SBA.gov/Disaster

Lottery Business Payment Assistance
Do you owe money to the Ohio Lottery? If an invoice is returned unpaid by your bank after the Lottery’s EFT sweep, get Payer Express and link a checking or savings account to your Lottery account. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Retailers/Retailer-Central

Note for Retailers Open for Business:
Please be sure to wipe down your equipment. 

Guidelines from the CDC here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html