Ohio Chamber of Commerce Letter of Support for House Bill 169

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A letter of support dated March 10, 2021 from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to Chairman Jay Edwards of the Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee regarding House Bill 169. Written on behalf of the Chamber and its 8,000 members by its Director of Small Business and Workforce Policy, the letter supports the bill as assistance to restaurants, bars and the lodging industry. It states that the hospitality industry has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and that HB 169 provides grants to help try to alleviate some of the industries' losses. The letter describes grants of $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000 awarded on factors such as demonstrated loss of revenue and the number of employees. It thanks Representatives Cutrona and Swearingen for bringing the legislation forward and the chairman for scheduling a hearing.

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OHIO

CHAMBER
of COMMERCE

March 10, 2021

The Honorable Jay Edwards
Chairman, Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee

RE: House Bill 169 Letter of Support

Dear Chairman Edwards:

On behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and our 8,000 members, | write to you in support
of House Bill 169; legislation that provides much-needed assistance to restaurants and bars and
the lodging industry.

The hospitality industry has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. HB 169 provides
much-needed grants to help try to alleviate some of the loss that these industries have
experienced over the course of the last year.

Grants for the businesses effected shall be awarded in amounts of $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000
and shall be awarded based on factors such as demonstrated loss of revenue and the number of
employees eligible bars and restaurants employ.

We want to thank Representatives Cutrona and Swearingen for bringing this important
legislation forward and we want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for bringing HB 169 up fora
hearing today.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding our support of HB 169 at
kboehner@ohiochamber.com or 614-228-4201.

Respectfully,

Director, Small Business and Workforce Policy

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