August 14, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Hamilton County offers a second round of small business relief
  • Economic Development e-newsletter released
  • 2020 Paving program update
  • Local students organize virtual concert for a cause
  • Share your pup pics: #DogsofSummitPark
  • Vote for Summit Park and the Blue Ash Recreation Center
Hamilton County offers second round of small business relief
Hamilton County will begin accepting applications for round two of the Hamilton County Small Business Relief Program at noon on Monday, August 24.

The relief program consists of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 grants to eligible businesses, according to an email from Hamilton County. 

 Notable changes for this round of funding include:

  • revenues less than $2 million
  • received less than $20,000 in federal assistance
  • able to show a loss of 15% due to COVID-19 (reduced from 35%)
New e-newsletter from Economic Development
Stay up-to-date on the latest business news in Blue Ash with the Economic Development e-newsletter.

The latest edition was sent out earlier this week and features news about Kroger, U.S. Bank, Abstract Displays, Inc., InfoTrust and many more companies.
2020 Paving Program projects update
Paving work is now complete in the Sycamore Trace Subdivision and on Leadwell, Elizabeth, Cynthia, and Brittany.

Today, crews with Barrett Paving Materials will be surfacing Summit, Belleview, Cherry, Alpine, and Ashwood. In the case of rain, the work will be completed on Monday.
Local students organize virtual concert for a cause
Sycamore High School orchestra students will participate in a student-led, live-streamed concert to benefit the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice at the University of Cincinnati College of Law Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Read more.
Share your pup pics: #DogsofSummitPark
Want to see the cutest dogs and puppies having a picturesque play day? Look no further than #DogsofSummitPark! 

Join in on the fun with your adorable doggo! Tag Summit Park in your photos and use the hashtag #DogsofSummitPark and we may share your pooch’s pics on the Summit Park Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 
Vote now for Summit Park and the Blue Ash Recreation Center
Thanks to your votes and nominations, Summit Park and the Blue Ash Recreation Center are finalists for regional awards and now you can help make them winners!

Summit Park is a finalist for Best Local Park, Best Playground, Best Group Fitness Program and Best Recreational Outing for Families in the Greater Cincinnati Family Choice Awards presented by Cincy Magazine. 

The Blue Ash Recreation Center is also a finalist for Best Child Care at a Fitness Center.
You can also help Summit Park become a finalist for Best Park in the 2020 Best of the North Competition.

Read more and vote. Thank you for your support!
Masks required and travel advisory
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that masks are required statewide beginning July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

He also issued a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. 
COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage. It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:


Catch up on COVID-19 news
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