Help & Hope for Hospitality Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced so many of our local hospitality industry businesses to either close or drastically reduce hours. Many employees are now out of work. The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue to update this page with resources for displaced workers and ways you can help these furloughed workers. In addition, we have compiled other COVID-19 health and safety information on a dedicated page of resources.
Video Resources
Marketing Updates
The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented marketing updates to the area's hospitality partners.
Marketing Strategies COVID-19 Recovery
The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented its COVID-19 recovery marketing strategies to the area's hospitality partners.
PHDMC Updates - Hospitality Partners
The Dayton CVB welcomed Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County to its June 2nd Hospitality Partners Meeting to provide updates on COVID-19.
Ohio Travel Association - Recovery
Melinda Huntley, Executive Director - Ohio Travel Association reviews the integral role Ohio's travel/hospitality industry will play in future successes.
Statewide Mask Mandate
Citizens in all Ohio counties are under a mandatory mask order while out in public, as ordered by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Masks must be worn at all times when:
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At an indoor location that’s not a residence
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Outdoors, when unable to keep 6 feet social distance from those not in your household
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When waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation -taxi, car service, private ride share
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This order only requires those who are 10 years old or older to wear a mask.
Statewide Mask Order Exclusions:
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Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;
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Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;
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Those who are officiants at religious services;
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Those who are actively involved in public safety; or
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Those who are actively eating or drinking.
COVID-19 Travel Advisory (Updated January 13, 2021)
Those entering Ohio after travel to states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Positivity rate is an indicator of how much COVID-19 there is in a community, and ODH is recommending against travel to those states with high positivity. If someone must travel, ODH is recommending 14 days of self-quarantine after leaving those locations. This advisory is intended for both leisure and business travel, and should be heeded by both Ohioans and out-of-state travelers. It is intended as guidance and is not a mandate—please consider the information here along with other factors (mode of transportation, lodging, activities, ability to social distance when traveling, personal health factors, etc.) when making travel decisions for yourself and your family.
The positivity rates come from state-level aggregate data from The COVID Tracking Project, which is also the source that Johns Hopkins University uses for testing data on their dashboard here. Positivity information for Ohio’s travel advisory is updated once a week on Wednesdays, using data from that Tuesday. Positivity rates may have changed since our most recent update.
Assistance Resources
Ohio Breweries Reach Out to Job Seekers
The Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) is now offering a resource to help job seekers find potential careers at Ohio breweries. Recently, OCBA launched a new online job board to highlight open brewery positions across the state. Brewery positions are posted regularly here.
Keeping You Safe
Our partners at the Crowne Plaza Dayton recently shared this video. Our hotels are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of you and your family. We can't wait to welcome you back...when the time is right.
Apply for assistance from OHLA
The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Helping Hands program was created to provide financial assistance and other support to members of the hospitality industry who have been displaced or impacted due to COVID-19.
Support Hospitality Workers
You or your organization can help deliver support to amazing hotel & lodging employees throughout the state who have been impacted by COVID-19. Please make a contribution to Hospitality Helping Hands and/or the OHLA Education & Training Fund online today.
Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association has compiled employment assistance information and resources for hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitality for Hope Initiative
The Hospitality for Hope Initiative was created to boost collaboration between the hotel industry and local, state and federal governments to help employees, communities, and the industry during this unprecedented health crisis. Hotel properties can enter into temporary lease agreements to support the health community and first responders who may be in need of temporary housing during this crucial time.
AHLA Foundation
AHLA provides online training, educational resources, and scholarships to hotel employees who have lost their jobs, hours reduced, or wish to continue their education training.
AHLA - Hotel Cleaning Guidelines
The American Hotel & Lodging Association is providing the "Enhanced Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Guidelines." The health and safety guidelines represent best practices for the hotel industry, in accordance with CDC guidelines, during the re-opening phase of the economy.
Jobs, Small Business Loans & Unemployment Benefits
Hospitality businesses throughout Dayton and Montgomery County are experiencing incredibly difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of workers are facing layoffs as businesses strive to survive. Below are links to resources for businesses and affected employees.
Businesses Now Hiring
Amazon
Dollar General
Domino's
Kroger
Meijer
Synchrony
Walgreens
Walmart
Search OhioMeansJobs for additional openings.
StaySafe Dayton - Online PPE Store
If you're looking for PPE, signage and other supplies necessary to reopen responsibly, The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help. In partnership with Miamisburg-based chamber member epluno, the Chamber has launched StaySafe Dayton, an online PPE and supply store.
Open to all, but chamber members get preferred pricing and exclusive access to hard-to-find items.
Additional Resources
Online Tip Jar for Dayton Servers
Is your favorite bartender furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Technology has made it easy for you to give them a tip via Venmo or PayPal. More than 140 servers in Dayton and Montgomery County have registered. Visit this link for more information.
Helplink 211
The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area's HelpLink 211 is a 24/7 advocate during times of need. If you're seeking emergency food, are experiencing financial hardship or need other assistance, dial 211 on a cell phone, call (937) 225-3000 on a landline or visit the website.
Chefs Feed Dayton
Chefs Feed Dayton is a group of volunteer restaurant workers who are currently out of work. They're prepping and cooking meals for those in need including for agencies that provide meals to seniors and other vulnerable populations.
Support Dayton Restaurants
Logos@Work has created T-shirt options to choose from that are priced at $20 each with half of the cost of each shirt sold given to a restaurant that you designate to support.
Arrow Wine & Spirits - Restaurant Relief Program Rewards Customers
Arrow Wine & Spirits is rallying around local independent restaurants to help offer support during the COVID19 pandemic. Arrow Wine is accepting donations to help provide relief to local restaurants during this difficult time. The Arrow Wine restaurant relief program also offers a reward for customers. A donation of $50 will come with a $10 Arrow gift certificate, $75 will come with a $15 gift certificate and $100 donation will come with a $25 gift certificate. All proceeds will be directly donated to The Miami Valley Restaurant Association and The Oregon District Business Association to go to help local independent restaurants and workers. Arrow Wine has two local locations and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. -9 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Donations can be made at any time.
Supporting Local Businesses
Whether it's shopping local online, ordering carry out or delivery from local restaurants, or participating in fundraisers, there are many ways to support businesses and their employees in Dayton and Montgomery County during this difficult time.
Go Fund Me - Small Business Relief Initiative
GoFundMe has partnered with Yelp and Intuit QuickBooks to provide small business owners with the financial support and resources needed to continue running their businesses during and after the coronavirus crisis.