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Open letter to businesses from Health Commissioner Schweitzer

We received this letter yesterday (3/25/2020) from Beth Schweitzer, the Seneca County (Ohio) Health Commissioner, and she asked if we could publish and send it out. We were happy to agree, and we…

5 New SBA Programs to help businesses in the stimulus package

This press release comes from the US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurs. It looks like it may go to the house for a vote tomorrow (Friday, March 27, 2020). Cardin, Bipartisan…

March 27 - SBA Webinar on Disaster Loans

Updated 11:30 am on 3/27/2020. This Friday (March 27, 2020) at 10:00 am, Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership and the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce --together with economic development…

State announces new export assistance programs

This week, the Ohio Development Services Agency introduced several new export assistance programs and are promoting some great resources through the Food Export Association of the Midwest. Companies…

#SupportLocalSnapshots social media contest created to promote the support of local businesses during crisis.

Directions for the contest are as follows: Post a photo to Facebook that shows an action supporting local businesses! Examples include picking up a carry-out meal, getting a delivery from a…

Businesses impacted by coronavirus - let your voice be heard

Businesses in Tiffin and rural Seneca County - we need your help! We have three online surveys related to the coronavirus pandemic we want you to fill out that will take 10 minutes or less each…

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Videos & Conference Call

This week, we put together a post that serves as a Guide to the Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the US Small Business Administration (SBA). We also wanted to provide more details in the form of…

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Guide

Updated 2:18 pm, 3/20/2020 Ohio has been qualified for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program because of the coronavirus. Ohio small business owners, small agricultural coops, and private…

Local dining website created to find restaurant options during COVID-19 shutdown

In partnership with Spire Advertising, the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce will maintain an updated listing for restaurants and bars offering carryout and delivery options. Information…

Unemployment benefits and layoff procedures for employees and employers

With businesses temporarily closing and workers being asked to stay home during Ohio’s emergency declaration period for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, employees and employers may…