There’s no doubt the restaurant industry has taken some major hits over the past 18 months. But today we’re talking about ways restaurants were able to adjust their sails during the pandemic and some of the big victories that came from it.

From relief grants to policy changes to safety measures for indoor dining, John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, takes us through the innovative legislative solutions that allowed restaurants to stay afloat amidst the pandemic. 



Tune in to hear how Ohio state government pioneered effective change throughout a nationwide crisis. 

• (02:10) - Impact in Ohio
• (05:16) - Legislation
• (09:18) - Alcohol to go
• (12:20) - Quantifying profitability
• (13:46) - Grants
• (15:34) - Permanent law
• (17:41) - Availability
• (18:34) - Ohio Restaurant Association

This podcast is not intended to provide medical or legal advice.  Given the rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic, guidance may change as our understanding of unique challenges that COVID-19 poses within each country, state, and locality evolves. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered, and the listener is encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances.

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