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The Government Affairs Department of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber has distributed the following information late last night for nonprofits and businesses in response to the current COVID-19 situation.  This is an evolving story.  Please sign-up for Chamber updates here.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

• • These are low-interest, 30-year loans of up to $2M to assist businesses who are experiencing economic hardships due to COVID-19.
  • The governors of Ohio and Kentucky have submitted the required application to allow small businesses to apply for EIDL funds.  It is expected that the SBA will approve state applications by Friday.  When the application is approved, individual businesses will need to apply directly to the SBA for funds.  It is estimated that businesses will start to see funds in-hand 14-21 days after their application is received.  The SBA is working to expedite this timeline.  Applications can be accessed here.
  • To assist in this process, the Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA) is asking all affected businesses to complete this form and return it to james.laipply@development.ohio.gov. 
  • DSA is also asking businesses to complete this survey to economic damage throughout the state.
  • Please note, the form and the survey do not take the place of the SBA application.  That is a separate application that will come once Ohio’s application is approved. 
  • For additional information, please contact BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.Gov in Ohio or econdev@ky.gov in Kentucky or visit https://www.iedc.in.gov/ in Indiana.

Unemployment Benefits

• • Governor DeWine signed an order this week to expand unemployment compensation availability in light of this crisis.
  • The order allows those who have been forced to quarantine, those who have been laid off due to COVID-19 effects, and those who work in businesses that were forced to close to qualify for unemployment compensation. 
  • The state will waive both the one-week waiting period for benefits and the requirement that individuals seek additional employment while receiving benefits.
  • Additional information can be found at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm. 
  • In Kentucky, Governor Beshear also waived the waiting period and job search requirements for those facing unemployment due to COVID-19.  More information can be found here.

Additional Resources

• • REDI Cincinnati has compiled a list of economic resources from a number of regional sources here.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio (August 27, 2018) – Greater Cincinnati nonprofits will now have access to a wider range of support, due to the re-branding of ReSource Cincy (ReSource) into OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence (OneSource Center.) OneSource Center provides access to a full range of services, products and connections that nonprofits need to thrive and create greater impact, expanding service offerings from the previous organization. Also added is a new focus on collaborating partners to present a holistic approach to supporting the nonprofit community. (Collaborating partners include Cincinnati Tool Bank, United Way, ProBono Partners of Ohio, Leadership Council, and JVS Career Services.) One Source Center will be providing coaching, consulting, training & seminars, online resources, a YP mentoring program facility, household and maintenance goods and a furniture bank, as well as event décor, community calendar, and much more.

“We believe that high-performing nonprofits are vital to a thriving Greater Cincinnati Community,” said Christie Brown, CEO of OneSource Center. “We know that nonprofit work is hard, which is why it was important to provide a central place – a resource center – to support all this work.”

Although there are a handful of similar centers in the U.S., such as Colorado Collaborative in Denver, CO, and the Impact Foundry in Sacramento, CA, currently, OneSource Center is the only of its kind in Greater Cincinnati.

“We live in a great and generous community, but it’s also a city with great needs: childhood poverty, the opioid crisis, homelessness, mental health issues and racism, to name a few – not everyone in our community is thriving,” said Brown. “One Source Center strives to support local nonprofits that are boldly addressing these issues, so that all of Greater Cincinnati is able to prosper.”

About One Source

OneSource Center is Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit resource center, supporting excellence in nonprofit organizations. We provide access to a wide range of services, products and connections nonprofits need to thrive and have greater impact. Organizations can take advantage of expert consulting on a broad range of topics, or grow their teams’ skills at monthly seminars or in leadership development classes. To help stretch every dollar, nonprofit staffs can shop in the warehouse of donated furniture or in the Marketplace for retail store donations. OneSource Center can even refer nonprofits to free or low-cost resources of which they might not be aware. Its end goal is to produce stronger nonprofits, enriching even more lives throughout Greater Cincinnati. Please visit www.onesourcectr.org to learn more.

Nonprofit and corporate leaders from the Greater Cincinnati community gathered to celebrate the brand launch of OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence (OneSource Center.) Formerly ExecutiveService Corps of Cincinnati, the new organization will provide access to a wide range of services, products and connections that nonprofits need to thrive and create greater impact.

“We believe that high-performing nonprofits are vital to a thriving Greater Cincinnati Community,” said Christie Brown, CEO of OneSource Center. “We know that nonprofit work is hard, which is why it was important to provide a central place – a resource center – to support all this work.”

Although there are a handful of similar centers in the U.S., such as Colorado Collaborative in Denver, CO, and the Impact Foundry in Sacramento, CA, currently, OneSource Center is the only of its kind in Greater Cincinnati.

“We live in a great and generous community, but it’s also a city with great needs: childhood poverty, the opioid crisis, homelessness, mental health issues and racism, to name a few – not everyone in our community is thriving,” said Brown. “One Source strives to support local nonprofits that are boldly addressing these issues, so that all of Greater Cincinnati is able to prosper.”

About One Source Center

OneSource Center is Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit resource center, supporting excellence in nonprofit organizations. We provide access to a wide range of services, products and connections nonprofits need to thrive and have greater impact. Organizations can take advantage of expert consulting on a broad range of topics, or grow their teams’ skills at monthly seminars or in leadership development classes. To help stretch every dollar, nonprofit staffs can shop in the warehouse of donated furniture or in the Marketplace for retail store donations. OneSource Center can even refer nonprofits to free or low-cost resources of which they might not be aware. Its end goal is to produce stronger nonprofits, enriching even more lives throughout Greater Cincinnati. Please visit www.onesourcectr.org to learn more.

Illuminate the Night guests will have the opportunity for some “Fun and Games” as the evening begins, enjoying cocktails and appetizers while perusing incredible silent auction, raffle and “mystery bags” curated especially for the evening.  New this year are five special silent auction experiences! Bid high and bid often for your chance to win these packages and support nonprofits in the region! 

Silent auction items, with values from $1000 to $2000, and include:

• French Lick Weekend Experience
• Indy 500 Weekend Experience
• Kentucky Bourbon Bonanza and Experiences (including UK Men’s Pre-Season Basketball tickets and Keeneland package!)
• A privately catered dinner party (by OneSource Center consultant Linda Neenan) either at your home, or the Wiedemann Mansion in Newport!
• Legacy Links Golf Package (featuring a foursome at Maketewah Country Club)

 “Mystery” bags and boxes were a big hit last year, and worth at least their value of $50!  (Many are worth more!)  Packages often contain a bottled libation and gift certificate. Hints on each bag make the guessing fun!  Certificates are for awesome opportunities from spas, wineries, restaurants, fine arts venues and more! 

A choice of raffle baskets offer the full gamut of options – with values from $120 to $1700!  Items range from Wine Baskets; Adult Game Night options; Reds packages; Home Design Package; a Date Night Variety Pack; College Basketball Experiences; Golf packages; Fun and Games package (tickets to the hottest venues and an exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes: Cincinnati Zoo package) Bourbon and MORE!  Buy a bundle of 13 tickets for $100, or individual tickets for $10!  It’s all for a good cause and winning is great!