COVID-19 Resources

As the impacts of the COVID-19 virus continue to unfold, Mayfield Village strives to keep its commercial stakeholders as informed as possible.  Below are some valuable resources to help you stay educated and respond wisely to the pandemic.

STATE OF OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY

  • OHIO FOOD & BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT GRANT FUND
    The State of Ohio is offering grants of up to $30,000 to assist food & beverage operators who have been negatively affected by COVID-19.  For full eligibility requirements, program details and application, click https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/
    Applications begin Tuesday, June 29th

  • OHIO LODGING ESTABLISHMENT GRANT FUND
    The State of Ohio is offering grants of up to $30,000 to assist hotel / motel operators who have been negatively affected by COVID-19.  For full eligibility requirements, program details and application, click https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/
    Applications begin Tuesday, June 29th

  • OHIO NEW SMALL BUSINESS GRANT FUND
    The State of Ohio is offering grants of up to $10,000 to assist small businesses (2 - 25 employees) established in 2020 who have been negatively affected by COVID-19.  For full eligibility requirements, program details and application, click https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/
    Applications begin Tuesday, June 29th

  • Questions regarding all relief programs, unemployment options or other resources?  ODSA has established a one-stop Office of Small Business Relief to support Ohio's small businesses
    Call 833-BIZ-OHIO (833-249-6446) or email BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.Gov

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  • RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
    Registration is now open for the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund to assist with eligible expenses (payroll, sick leave, health benefits, rent or mortgage, utilities, capital maintenance, cleaning, food & beverage) between February 15, 2020 - March 11, 2023.  Applications will begin online Monday, May 3rd, and you must be pre-registered.  Please register and apply early for these competitive funds.
    Click here for program guidelines, or visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund#section-header-1

  • ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM (EIDL)
    EIDL provides working capital up to $2,000,000 (3.75% for 20 years)
    Apply directly through the SBA here 
    For assistance with the application, call 800-659-2955 or 216-522-4180.  A video tutorial is also available here

  • SBA DEBT RELIEF
    If you have an existing SBA 7(a) loan, the SBA will make your principal and interest payments for the next 6 months.  Contact your bank to notify them you are taking advantage of this program
    While the SBA can not intervene in conventional loans, they do suggest contacting your lender to request re-structuring and / or payment deferral

  • EXPRESS BRIDGE LOANS
    Express Bridge Loans allow small  businesses to access up to $25,000 in emergency funding with streamlined paperwork, and is designed to assist while awaiting EIDL funding
    To be re-paid in part or in full using EIDL proceeds
    Apply through an SBA lender (lenders can be found here)

  • SBA Small Business Guidance Loan Resources

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Cleveland State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has recruited a team of consultants who specialize in marketing, cybersecurity, human resources, intercultural training, exporting, accounting, finanace and restaurant management.  In response to the pandemic, the SBDC will provide these services at no-charge to small and mid-sized enterprises who are already SBDC clients or are eligible to become SBDC clients.  Each consultant has a wealth of experience and a proven track record of successfully helping companies navigate change, adapt and succeed in challenging times.  Click here for details.

MAYFIELD VILLAGE SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND

  • A limited number of $2,500 grants are still available under the third round of Mayfield Village's COVID-19 small business relief program to reimburse small businesses for expenses such as payroll, rent or mortgage, utilities, PPE or sanitizing supplies needed to continue operate safely during the pandemic.  Application, including supporting documents and W9 form must be received electronically (email to jmarquart@mayfieldvillage.com or fax to 440-461-7349).  Complete, eligible applications will be processed in the order they are received until the $50,000 fund is exhausted.

    For more information, contact Economic Development Manager, John Marquart, at 440-461-7894 or jmarquart@mayfieldvillage.com

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

  • Live agents are available at the County's Small Business Resource Center to answer questions about any assistance program.  Call 216-452-9714 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm weekdays)

US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES

GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP

  • InGEAR one-stop local employment listings, including a link to post your positions

TEAM NEO

MAYFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  • Webinar Series
    Mayfield Village has partnered with MACC and our neighboring municipalities to hold the "Keeping Your Business Going Through the Pandemic" series.
    All webinars are available on-demand at: http://www.mayfieldareachamber.org

OHIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

  • Need personal protective equipment during this crisis?  Have some to sell or donate?  Check out the OMA Emergency PPE Marketplace.  The marketplace is the place to buy and sell PPE at fair prices (no brokers) in small quantities.

As Mayfield Village continues to explore ways in which we can further assist your business, please remember to support local businesses as much as you can in the meantime, particularly our restaurants and hotels, who are perhaps most impacted by the pandemic.  As always, Mayfield Village is here to serve you.

John Marquart, Economic Development Manager, 440-461-7894