A new vision-care business celebrated their grand opening with a well-attended open house, Jan. 5 in Middlefield. Dr. Timothy Andrews, his son Shane along with the team of “My Vision” welcomed community leaders and residents in to meet all doctors and tour the newly remodeled facility. Mayor Ben Garlich welcomed the new business and cut […]

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!! Program Flyer: Restaurant and Bar Program Relief Fund 2020 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 […]

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 Small Business Application – CLICK HERE

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 Responsible-Protocols  (pdf) 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 […]

coronavirus.ohio.gov/businesshelp  Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Create Ohio Office of Small Business Relief Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the creation of the Office of Small Business Relief within the Ohio Development Services Agency. The Office will coordinate state efforts to identify and provide direct support for Ohio’s nearly 950,000 […]

Struggling to get started? The following questions might help point you in the right direction. Do you need:  Capital to cover the cost of retaining employees? Then the Paycheck Protection Program might be right for you.  A quick infusion of a smaller amount of cash to cover you right now? You might want to look into an Emergency […]

repurposingproject.com The Ohio Manufacturing Alliance can help your company play an important role in responding to the challenge of COVID-19. If you are a manufacturer with the potential competencies and capacity to contribute, please complete a short survey. Take Survey Do you have a product that you could make that would qualify as PPE or needed […]

How is the Corona-virus impacting your business? The Department of Economic Development has put out a survey for local businesses to help keep informed on COVID-19 developments. How are you feeling the impact? What should the Village be thinking about to support you better? Take the Business Impact Survey HERE If you have already taken […]

Click below for the stay at home order issued on 3-22-2020. Stay at Home Order 3-22-2020 For additional information please continue to visit www.coronavirus.ohio.gov

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the recent pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, Village of Middlefield Administration Office will be closed to public access. Items can be put in the drop box or drop slot at the Municipal Center, questions can be answered by email or by phone. This directive does not apply to the scheduled public […]

GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES, EMPLOYERS, AND EMPLOYEES TO PLAN AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Information from: Governor Mike DeWine Press […]

Due to the current situation concerning the corona virus (COVID-19) and based on our key note speaker’s own corporate guidelines,  The Village of Middlefield and CBIZ have chosen to postpone the Opportunity Zone Workshop until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to see you all in the near future […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Carolyn Cypret, 614-995-1815   (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Jon Husted, in his capacity as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the launch of the Industry Sector Partnership grant program, which was funded through the state operating budget. Industry Sector Partnerships are designed to […]

The Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Apprenticeship Network’s (The Network) created a group sponsored apprenticeship model, which is now available to manufacturers interested in training industrial maintenance employees and machinists. Companies who join the group model are eligible for a reimbursement of up to $3,000 per apprentice.  More information can be found at http://www.industryneedsyou.com/ 

The State of Manufacturing: Ohio’s 2020 Manufacturing Survey Results The 2020 Ohio Manufacturing Survey, conducted by MAGNET and the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has the answers, trends, and insights that will deeply impact Cleveland — and all of Ohio — going into 2020. Join us at The City Club of Cleveland, where you’ll hear from […]