Columbus Live Forward Pledge

Having ensured proper health and safety protocols are in place, including a citywide mask requirement, many of Columbus’ vibrant businesses, including restaurants, attractions, shops and more, have safely reopened and are ready to welcome residents and visitors alike. We're excited to offer the "Live Forward" Pledge to assure customers and guests that each of our businesses, who are reopening, 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 for proper reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Feb. 10, 2021, Experience Columbus is proud to announce 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 will 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 will become a visual symbol of what businesses 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 resources below will be continually updated with the latest information based on new phases of reopening.

Pledge partners are also eligible to receive 20% the first month of cleaning for new contracts with CleanTurn! Please note, CleanTurn does not handle restaurant, school or daycare cleaning.

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 including:    - Cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces throughout the day    - Implementing health checks on employees daily (can be self assessments)    - Mandating that employees who have any signs of illness stay home    - Immediately reporting employee or customer infections to enable contact tracing
	Requiring that employees wear protective gear, such as face masks and gloves, and clearly communicating requirements regarding customers wearing facial coverings.
	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:

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.