The Food and Beverage Establishment Grant provides grants up to $30,000 to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other food and drinking businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of individual grants to eligible businesses will be determined by the business’ loss of revenue in 2020. Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Legislature have designated $100 million for this program. The program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
Applications will be accepted at this site beginning June 29, 2021.
The Lodging Grant provides grants up to $30,000 to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast operations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of the individual grants to eligible businesses will be determined by the business’ decline in occupancy rate in 2020. Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Legislature have designated $25 million for this program. The program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
Applications will be accepted at this site beginning June 29, 2021.
The New Small Business Grant provides grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses that were established between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020. Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Legislature have designated $10 million for this program to help ensure the survival and stability of these businesses. The program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
Applications will be accepted at this site beginning June 29, 2021.
Travel and hospitality industry networking and information sharing – meets bi-monthly
HR Association
For professionals in human resource management and other business managers and owners; chapter of national SHRM – meets monthly
Seminars and workshops
Professional development programs – held several times each year – watch your email for announcements
Safety Council
Educational programs on workplace safety; workers’ comp premium rebates through Ohio BWC sponsored program – meets monthly
Business Mixers
Interact with other chamber members and learn about chamber businesses – held each quarter
Economic Outlook
Updates from area businesses and industry leaders on the economy – held annually
Legislative Events
Networking and updates from governmental representatives – held annually
Opening Celebrations
Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Grand Openings – Business celebrations – held as needed
First Friday Art Walk
Networking and promotion of arts and downtown Zanesville – held monthly by the Artist Colony
Spring Break
Annual membership meeting, networking and awards event – held annually in March
Festival of Trees
Fundraiser and community festival – held annually in November/December
Golf Outing
Social and networking event for members – two held annually in May and August
Special Meetings and Events
Held six to eight times throughout the year on a wide variety of topics – watch your email for announcements
Member Events
Chamber members host their own events throughout the year, and fellow members are encouraged to attend! Watch the calendar of events, your email newsletters, and our monthly email blast for notices and details