As we all deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19 closures, please be patient with us as we maintain the social distancing protocols laid down by the state. Please contact us through our email at info@tiffinchamber.com or call 419-447-4141.
We know our local businesses are working hard to get through this shutdown. That's why we're here for you, working to bring you the latest information on how we all can get through this shutdown together.
Below are some resources we have compiled to help inform and educate about programs, loans, or webinars that could provide useful help to you during this time. We will be constantly updating this information as we receive it.
In addition, we will be making calls to our members and offering our assistance. If you have yet to receive a call and have questions or comments, please reach out.
This is the time to let us know what you need. We have always been here to help, all Seneca County businesses, and this shutdown is no different.
We want to thank our community members and businesses that are stepping up to help! Whether it is sewing masks, buying supplies to donate, donating money or treating the hospital or similar organization to donuts or lunch; it is wonderful thing that you are doing! Thank you!
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
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Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death.
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People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions:
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In response to COVID-19, many organizations and companies are offering resources to help museums navigate the ever-changing situation. Resources for both museums and museum professionals are listed below and at this link.
GrantSpace has created a list of emergency financial resources available for those organizations experiencing COVID-19 related hardships. This list is updated regularly.
The National Council of Nonprofits has an easy to read chart on loans available for nonprofits as part of the CARES Act.
Grants Plus has created a Crisis Grant Funding Resources List for updates on new funding and emergency grant opportunities for organizations.
The NEH has announced new grant guidelines designed to rapidly distribute CARES Act funding to cultural nonprofits affected by the coronavirus pandemic. NEH will provide grants of up to $300,000 that can be used for short-term activities that emphasize retaining or hiring humanities staff to maintain or adapt critical programs.
BWC safety education/training requirements for some (but not all) 2019 rate year programs have been waived.
BWC claims are now being filed by employees alleging on-the-job COVID-19 exposure. Employers need to be preparing for lost-time and OSHA Recordable claims. Group rating discounts could be at risk for up-to 4 years.
Read more about claims and policy processing during this shutdown here.
BWC claims will likely be filed by employees alleging work-from-home injuries. Employers need to be preparing for lost-time and OSHA Recordable claims. Group rating discounts could be at risk for up-to 4 years.
For the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. For questions about COVID-19’s effect on BWC, you can email BWCCOVID19@bwc.state.oh.us.