ppe safety toolkits distributed to local champaign co. businesses

PPE Safety Toolkit

On Tuesday, July 21st the Champaign Economic Partnership(CEP) spent the day distributing PPE Safety Toolkits to small businesses throughout Champaign County. These businesses range from local restaurants, manufacturers and salons to groceries, and retailers.
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​CEP Director Marcia Bailey and staff, Caty Shoemaker received nothing but appreciation for these now necessary supplies. ​

Many businesses mentioned they were running low on items and the costs to maintain necessary PPE has continued to put a strain on their finances. 

​A partnership between the Dayton Development Coalition and JobsOhio provided the donation of PPE kits as a way to assist small businesses in Ohio. . Each Toolkit includes 100 3-ply masks, 10 KN-95 masks and a 24-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer.
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“Small and medium sized businesses make up the backbone of Ohio’s economy and with grit and determination, they and their employees have persevered through unprecedented economic and health challenges during this pandemic. JobsOhio is pleased, along with our network partners, to provide them with PPE toolkits, to aid them in their efforts to get back to work and operate safely.” said J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio president and CEO. “While we don’t know what the future holds, we are optimistic that Ohio businesses will succeed and continue to play an essential role in Ohio’s economic recovery.”

The CEP advised that while they were not able to reach every business in the county they will have additional kits available at the CEP and Municipal buildings of Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg and St. Paris. These kits will continue to be distributed until they have been depleted. Businesses in need of a PPE Safety Toolkit should contact their office at 937-653-7200.