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Small Businesses in Logan County Receive Grants for Tornado Relief
Small businesses in Logan County are getting a much-needed lifeline after last month’s devastating EF-3 Tornado, thanks to grants from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s emergency relief funds.
The grants aim to provide relief to small businesses in Logan County that were severely impacted by the tornadoes and severe weather on March 14. According to a spokesperson, more than 60 homes and businesses in the county have uninsured damages.
“We aim to support the entire business community and ensure its success,” said Ohio Chamber President & CEO Steve Stivers. “Our goal is to help all small businesses that were impacted by the storms in March, regardless of whether they’re chamber members or not.”
In the first wave of grants, 16 small businesses in Indian Lake have already received assistance. The grants will serve as a bridge to help businesses in the immediate aftermath of the tornado before other funding resources become available. They can be used for any out-of-pocket expenses needed to resume business operations.
“We are honored to be selected as a grant recipient on behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and county partners,” said Brenda Moots, Founder & Owner of Indian Lake Outfitters and The Depot. “As a brick-and-mortar store that was closed and literally in the dark for a full 21 days, this grant will be extremely helpful in getting The Depot and Indian Lake Outfitters re-open for business.”
A second wave of grants is expected in the coming months. Funds were raised through the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation and distributed by the Indian Lake of Commerce.
Both of Ohio’s U.S. Senators, Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance, have shown their support for Governor Mike DeWine’s request for a disaster declaration in the wake of the tornado. The community is rallying together to pick up the pieces after 133 structures were destroyed and hundreds more were damaged in the deadly tornado.
Small businesses in Logan County now have a glimmer of hope as they work to rebuild and recover from the devastation caused by the EF-3 Tornado.
