Columbus Chamber of Commerce to expand resources to more Black-owned businesses
The city is committing up to $175,000 to the Chamber of Commerce to expand the “Urban Business Connection,” a program that started in 2020.
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The city is committing up to $175,000 to the Chamber of Commerce to expand the “Urban Business Connection,” a program that started in 2020.
Community leaders say the bill could make potential workers feel unwelcome in the state, as city councils pass resolutions opposing the legislation.
Columbus business groups say it’s time to end COVID-19 restrictions in the city.
The R Bar lives and dies with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and over the past few weeks, it’s finally starting to live again. On the nights of several recent Blue Jackets games, the bar was filled to capacity, owner Michael Darr said. Or at least it was filled to its limited capacity under Ohio’s coronavirus restrictions, which require tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart. “All seats are taken on all game days,” he said. “People are getting here early, and they are getting up and moving so we can turn tables.” Months ago, R Bar, which caters to fans of central Ohio’s professio...