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Call to Action Request – The Village of Middlefield was notified that the Illuminating Company on W. High St will be consolidating operations and relocating to Concord. We are concerned that the service level for the community will be diminished.

The upcoming PJM capacity charge increase will affect all Ohio electric consumers. This change is expected to impact households and businesses alike, leading to higher electricity bills.

For More Information on Water Conservation, please visit the following links.

The Village of Middlefield has issued Water Conservation Notice. Village of Middlefield is asking utility customers to conserve their water usage until further notice.

Business retention and expansion…you might have heard this before or you might have been contacted to participate in a business retention and expansion (BRE) visit, but what exactly is BRE

AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 3735.65 THROUGH 3735.70 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ESTABLISHING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD AND A TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL

What Is TechCred? TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. Many of these trainings can be completed online! These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need. […]

Beginning March 31, Ohio small business owners may participate in a seven-session virtual course in financial management that will give participants the tools and confidence needed to manage their businesses by the numbers.

The Village of Middlefield is continuing a public engagement process to gather community input for the development of a Transportation Improvement Plan

The DeWine-Husted Administration is focused on supporting businesses, communities, and families so all Ohioans can succeed. The resources and information available below are intended to support small businesses, help Ohio communities, and ease the burdens of Ohio families.

The Illuminating Company will be changing a pole at the intersection of SR 608 and SR 87 (at the northwest corner) on 4/14/2021 and if needed on 4/15/2021. Please use caution as traffic patterns will be affected.    

Governor Mike DeWine announced that the administration is issuing a statewide curfew that takes effect on Thursday, November 19. Under the curfew, individuals are to be at home from 10PM until 5AM. The curfew lasts for 21 days.

The $125 million Small Business Relief Grant is designed to assist Ohio businesses that have been harmed by the effects of COVID-19.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOVEMBER 2nd!! The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders.  Funding for the program is from the CARES Act.  Permit holders need to have an active on-premise permit as of close-of-business October 23, 2020. The business does not have to be currently open but must have […]

The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant exists to provide financial support for eligible projects in designated distressed communities and/or for businesses owned by underrepresented populations across the state. Grant decisions are based on several project factors, including but not limited to company location, company ownership, jobs created and/or retained, and project fixed asset investment. Support is generally […]

The Village of Middlefield Streets & Utilities Department will be conducting a valve exercising program to maintain the quality and longevity of all water system valves.  Keeping these valves operating properly is extremely important in times of emergency.  Sections of a distribution system may be to be shut down to make repair without interrupting service […]

Village of Middlefield Small Business Grant Program

OHIO BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:  Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the creation of three programs to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency: Ohio PPE Retooling and Reshoring Grant Program Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant Program Appalachian Region Loan Program Ohio small businesses […]

The Small Business Association (SBA) released its Loan Forgiveness Application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The chart below highlights each of the PPP loan provision modifications:   Provision Original PPP Loan Provision Updated PPP Loan Provision Loan term/maturity (excess left after loan forgiveness) 2 years 5 years   Loan – Covered Period 2/15/2020 […]

SCORE offers free live and recorded webinars & interactive courses on demand on small business topics. Click HERE for more information on upcoming and recorded courses.   Local SCORE office Cleveland SCORE Geauga County 14111 Claridon Troy Road SCORE Geauga Campus, Kent State Burton, OH, 44021 Phone: 216.503.8168 Option 2 Request a mentor Directions

Governor DeWine announced a one-time rebate to defray the cost of restocking high-proof liquor. Beginning in mid-May, JobsOhio will provide a $500 rebate for eligible purchases made through Ohio Liquor Contract Agencies. This is one of many innovative programs developed by JobsOhio to assist businesses as they navigate the impact of the pandemic. For more […]

UH has provided this Restart Playbook that your company can consider as you begin this phase. For additional information you can also visit www.uhhospitals.org/university-hospitals-healthy-restart

Below are links to continued business closures as well as the sector specific operating requirements for reopening Ohio Businesses. Continued Business Closures Sector Specific Operating Requirements  Primary Sectors: Child Care; Consumer, Retail, Services & Entertainment; Deputy Registrar; Driver Examination Services; General Office Environments; Gyms, Dance Instruction Studios, and Other Personal Fitness Venues; Local Pools, Public […]

During the Stay at Home Order, many Ohio businesses, manufacturing facilities, churches and community buildings have been vacant or only partially occupied.  It is important to flush water that has been stagnant in cold- and hot-water distribution lines and fixtures. It is also critical that buildings drain, flush and disinfect devices that store water like […]

Is your company thinking about getting started using 3D printing but not sure how? Visit this gateway to learn more and take the 3D printing readiness assessment today.

Sector Specific Operating Requirements  Manufacturing, Distribution, and Construction Consumer, Retail & Services General Office Environments Responsible Protocols -website Presentation Slides  Action in Workplace   Guiding Principles  Getting Back to Work  

New grant opportunity is available Save the Small Business Grant Fund The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Save Small Business Grant Fund. This provides $5,000 supplemental grants to small businesses with 3-20 employees in economically vulnerable communities which includes Middlefield Village. You can begin applying April 20, 2020, at 12:00 PM.  Click here to […]