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 on July 17, 2020.

Marketing Strategies COVID-19 Recovery

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented its COVID-19 recovery marketing strategies to the area's hospitality partners on June 17, 2020.

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.

Beginning Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm, citizens in all Ohio counties will be 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:

At an indoor location that’s not a residence
Outdoors, when unable to keep 6 feet social distance from those not in your household
When waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation -taxi, car service, private ride share
This order only requires those who are 10 years old or older to wear a mask.

Statewide Mask Order Exclusions:

Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;
Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;
Those who are officiants at religious services;
Those who are actively involved in public safety; or
Those who are actively eating or drinking.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 and recommend that those individuals 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.

The list of states will be updated every week on Wednesday.

Assistance Resources

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.

Helping Hospitality Run

Drury Hotels COO, Eric Strand, is running to raise funds for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Thank you to our partners at the Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North for sharing this inspiring campaign. Please support the hospitality industry.

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.

Small Business Loans

Unemployment Benefits

Now Hiring

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.

The Go Fund Me Small Business Relief initiative supports local businesses during this difficult time of reduced business. You can support these local businesses that are applying for matching grants from the Go Fund Me Small Business Relief Fund. Scroll below or search at this link.

Help & Hope for Hospitality Workers

Video Resources

Marketing Updates

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented marketing updates to the area's hospitality partners on July 17, 2020.

Marketing Strategies COVID-19 Recovery

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented its COVID-19 recovery marketing strategies to the area's hospitality partners on June 17, 2020.

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.

Beginning Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm, citizens in all Ohio counties will be 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:

At an indoor location that’s not a residence

Outdoors, when unable to keep 6 feet social distance from those not in your household

When waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation -taxi, car service, private ride share

This order only requires those who are 10 years old or older to wear a mask.

Statewide Mask Order Exclusions:

Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;

Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;

Those who are officiants at religious services;

Those who are actively involved in public safety; or

Those who are actively eating or drinking.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 and recommend that those individuals self-quarantine for 14 days.

The list of states will be updated every week on Wednesday.

Assistance Resources

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.

Drury Hotels COO, Eric Strand, is running to raise funds for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Thank you to our partners at the Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North for sharing this inspiring campaign. Please support the hospitality industry.

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.

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.

The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association has compiled employment assistance information and resources for hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

The Go Fund Me Small Business Relief initiative supports local businesses during this difficult time of reduced business. You can support these local businesses that are applying for matching grants from the Go Fund Me Small Business Relief Fund. Scroll below or search at this link.

416 Diner

Arepa Restaurant

Black Box Improv

Corner Kitchen

Thai Kitchen

Wiley's Comedy Club