The Alliance is committed to providing resources to navigate restart and sustaining a productive business model moving forward.  With the help of local banks and state and local government entities, the information below provides a few guidelines that will assist your business.

This list will continue to grow and we will continue to keep you up-to-date as more programs become available.

Financial Resources:

• City of Findlay and Hancock County Revolving Loan Fund – hancockrpc.org/rlf
• Community Action Coalition Micro Loan Fund – hhwpcac.org/microenterprise-development/
• Interested in integrating e-commerce for your business? Contact Dan Sheaffer, dsheaffer@findlayhancocked.com
• Cash flow analysis – Analysis that can assist in planning for changes in revenue and expense – score.org/resource/12-month-cash-flow-statement
• PPP Forgiveness – Additional Guidance is expected by May 15, 2020.

 Utilities:

• AEP – set up payment plans and avoid account terminations – jerecker@aep.com or 888-710-4237
• Columbia Gas – set up payment plans and avoid account terminations – columbiagasohio.com/our-company/news-room/article/we-re-continuing-to-suspend-late-payment-charges-until-further-notice

 Health Dept:

• Information on how to re-start your business safely – co.hancock.oh.us/docs/healthdeptdataprovider/environmental/restart-ohio-guidance.pdf

 City of Findlay

• Sidewalk Permit for outdoor dining – findlayohio.com/home/showdocument?id=2634
• Mayor Muryn is currently working with the Alliance to analyze potential locations in Downtown Findlay to designate for outdoor eating. The Mayor had requested that individual restaurants that would like additional outdoor seating submit a proposal on their application for what would work best for their area.  The City recommends talking to neighboring businesses that may not be open in the evenings to look at extending seating into their areas. Additionally, businesses need to understand the restrictions on their liquor licenses and the barriers needed to be able to serve outside.