Columbus Live Forward Pledge

Having ensured proper health and safety protocols are in place, many of Columbus’ vibrant businesses, including restaurants, attractions, shops and more, have reopened responsibly and are ready to welcome residents and visitors alike. We're excited to offer the "Live Forward" Pledge to assure customers and guests that participating businesses are putting health and safety at the forefront now more than ever.

Signing the pledge signals an agreement made by businesses to follow federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience Columbus is proud that the Live Forward Pledge has adopted an infection prevention 101 course from The Ohio State University, supported by CloroxPro, to help partners level-up their commitment to health and safety. The four-part series provides foundational knowledge about infection prevention and practical tips - backed by science - to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Enroll in the course here.

Once signed, businesses receive a window decal as well as a customizable signage toolkit to alert patrons of their commitment to the Live Forward pledge. As more pledge partners sign up, the window decal and website badge continues to become a visual symbol of businesses that have made the health and safety of their patrons a priority. View the current businesses that have signed the Live Forward Pledge.

As more resources become available, the information below will be continually updated with the latest updates based on new phases of reopening. As we continue to evolve through different stages of recovery, our commitment to visitor safety is here to stay.

Select an industry sector and view the businesses who have signed the Pledge.

Sign the Live Forward Pledge

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Businesses that sign the pledge have agreed to adhere to these guidelines:

	Following, enforcing and adhering to the health and safety guidelines for our organization's staff and customers that are outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Ohio Department of Health and relevant industry associations/governing bodies.
	Requiring that employees wear protective gear, including face masks and gloves, and communicating an expectation that customers wear face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, to follow Columbus Public Health and the City of Columbus guidelines. Learn more here.
	Implementing and enforcing social distancing practices within our establishment, such as decreased maximum capacity, floor markers and appointment scheduling if possible.

Businesses who have signed the Live Forward Pledge:

Attractions:

Bars and Restaurants:

			Worthington
Worthington

Shopping:

Lodging:

			Purdy Haus AirBnb	Marriott & Residence Inn Columbus University
			Columbus Airport	Columbus OSU Columbus Worthington Columbus Dublin Columbus Airport
Columbus OSU Columbus Dublin
	Columbus/Worthington Columbus Airport East			Columbus Airport
			Columbus Downtown

Transportation:

Visitor Services:

		The Ohio Union

Venues:

				The Fawcett Event Center

Services:

Mask Up Columbus

Wearing a mask is a sign of kindness, of compassion for your community. In Columbus, it's also mandatory for anyone over the age of six in all public spaces where six-feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. Exemptions include people with medical or behavioral conditions, people exercising, people actively eating or drinking and those communicating with someone hearing impaired. Read the full ordinance here. Similar mandates exist across the entirety of Franklin County.