Summit County is working with the to set up grants intended to help public and private businesses make it through the period of shutdown brought on by the coronavirus.
Chamber CEO Steve Millard said businesses can use grants of up to $5,000 to cover payroll, rent or other operating expenses.
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Funding for the grant came from Summit County鈥檚 general fund, JumpStart and the city of Akron. Millard also encourages businesses to take advantage of Small Business Administration relief programs like and the .
Millard said the application process is still being worked out, and he expects it to be ready by early next week.
Interested businesses should contact them at covidgrant@greaterakronchamber.org.
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