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Governor DeWine's 2023 State of the State Address
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today delivered the 2023 State of the State address today in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse. The remarks, as prepared, are as follows: Speaker Stephens, President Huffman, Leader Antonio and Leader Russo, Members of the General Assembly, Chief Justice Kennedy and Justices of the Ohio Supreme Court, Elected State Officials, Lieutenant Governor Husted, My Fellow Citizens of Ohio….We meet at a time of great opportunity for Ohio and its citizens. Yet,
Gov. DeWine, Lt. Gov. Husted Announce New Projects Expected to Create More Than $588 Mil in Assets
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for four projects set to create 683 new jobs and retain 405 jobs statewide.During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $43.7 million in new payroll and spur more than $588 million in investments across
Governor DeWine Announces State Support to Demolish Nearly 600 Blighted Buildings in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the locations of more blighted and vacant structures that will be demolished to make room for new economic development. A total of 599 additional structures in 15 counties will be demolished with support from the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which was created by the DeWine-Husted Administration to help local communities demolish dilapidated commercial and residential buildings.The projects
36 Innovative Ways to Bring More Attention to Your Business
Do you need more attention? Do you feel like your business isn’t top of mind in your community? People won’t buy from you if they don’t think of you. While the easiest way to increase sales is to upsell existing/current customers, the second-best way is increased exposure. These days—to stand out—you need to get creative. Here are a few ideas to help get your business the attention it deserves without breaking your budget. Host a contest on social media.Sponsor a chamber event or provide a donation in
H&R Block Celebrates Grand Opening
H & R Block Celebrates Grand Opening Mt. Orab- The Brown County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting grand opening on January 20th, 2023, to celebrate the grand opening of H & R Block’s new building in Mt. Orab. Guests were given a tour of the new space, located at 209 E Main Street Mt Orab, where refreshments and answers to any questions regarding business or taxes were also provided. “We’re excited to be celebrating Jill; It sounds like this is truly a family affair,” exclaimed Missy Jimison,
Are You Ready for These 3 Workplace Trends?
Workplace trends come and go like snack carts, but these trends may very well revolutionize the way we work because they are just so darn appealing to most employees. But before we go into these workplace trends, know that they are not for everyone. Your business may not be able to function if you put them into operation. There are some businesses that simply require employees in seats, seats that are customer-facing in a central location. But if you do have the flexibility to adopt some of these, you
What's in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it's more than just a ribbon cutting
Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic but it’s still a valuable investment in your business. In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the chamber offers a lot of benefits that you can’t do for yourself, and chamber benefits can save you a lot of money. If you’re like most business owners, you could really use some cost savings these days. Before we go into exactly what the chamber can do for
Brown County Chamber of Commerce moving to Mt. Orab
After 8 years of serving the Brown County business community from its current office space on Main Street in Georgetown, the Brown County Chamber of Commerce has announced it will continue its commitment to local businesses from a new location. The Chamber will soon call Mt. Orab home. “The Chamber is very important to the community and a huge benefit to the entire county,” said Village Mayor, Bruce Lunsford, “We are very excited to have the Chamber move to Mt. Orab and continue to support economic
