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    The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the hospitality industry.  Many workers were laid off and now employers are seeking candidates to fill positions.  Below are a few resources for both candidates seeking employment and employers seeking workers -- click the blue links for details

    Montgomery County Job Center          OhioMeansJobs.com          Jobs and Family Services          Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association   Ohio Restaurant Association     Ohio Travel Association 

     

    hcareers.com     ihirehospitality.com     OhioCraftBeer.org/jobs    indeed.com    ziprecruiter.com     monster.com    peopleready.com     laborfinders.com     thebalancecareers.com    upshift.work   jobs2careers.com   glassdoor.com    snagajob.com    simplyhired.com          

     

    Assistance Resources

    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. 

    Hospitality for Hope

    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.

    How You Can Help

    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.

    OHLA

    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. 

    Hospitality for Hope

    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 Foundation

    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.

     

    AHLA Updated

    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.

    Goodwill Miami Valley

    Leading Age

    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.

    StaySafe Dayton

     

    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.

    Tip Online

    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.

    Helplink 211

    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.

    Chefs Feed Dayton

    TShirts Restaurants

    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.
     
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