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Monday, May 02, 2022Ohio Safety Council In-Person Meetings and Rebate Resume July 2022
Ohio Safety Council in-person meetings and rebate resume July 2022 Thousands of Ohio employers benefit from the education, resource sharing, and premium savings which result from actively participating in their local safety council monthly meetings. And you can join them.* BWC Safety Councils can help you: o Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and wellness in your workplace. o Network and share best practices with other employers in your community. o Identify resources to assist you in your
Friday, April 29, 2022Ohio BWC reimbursing employers in Drug-Free Workplace program
Ohio BWC reimbursing employers in Drug-Free Workplace Program The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is reimbursing employers for workplace substance use-related activities. The BWC is partnering with the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards to help employers more effectively manage substance use issues in their workplace. Through the Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP), eligible employers can be reimbursed for qualifying expenses related to implementing
Thursday, April 21, 2022Locals Asked to Give Input on Future of Local Transit
Locals Asked to Give Input on Future of Local Transit By Denise G. Callahan - Staff Writer BUTLER COUNTY — The Butler County Regional Transit Authority has never done a “wholesale comprehensive look” at their operation until now so they are reaching out to the riding public and others to gauge what the future of mass transit should be.READ MORE...
Monday, April 11, 2022PPE Available From Butler County Emergency Management Agency
Butler County Emergency Management Agency PPE AvailableCLICK HERE for the selection of PPE items and amount available at this timeCLICK HERE to request PPE
Thursday, March 31, 2022Coffee & Conversations
The Greater Hamilton Chamber's Coffee & Conversations is a relaxed virtual meeting where we will discuss the featured topic. We look forward to connecting with you over a cup of coffee. If you missed a topic, you can watch any of the Coffee & Conversations at your convenience. Click hereto browse the past conversations.
Monday, March 14, 2022SB 166 Tax Credit Certificate Program for Work-Based Learning Experiences
SB 166 Tax Credit Certificate Program for Work-Based Learning Experiences This document serves as guidance for the Tax Credit Certificate Program for WorkBased Learning Experiences as passed in Senate Bill 166. In this program, a nonrefundable credit is allowed against a taxpayer's aggregate tax liability for a taxpayer that holds a tax credit certificate issued by the Department and employs an eligible student employee, defined below. Click here for more....
Thursday, January 27, 2022Ohio Compact on Immigration
We need your help in support of commonsense immigration reforms that will allow Ohio’s economy to continue to thrive, and are guided by the Ohio Compact on Immigration We need your help in support of commonsense immigration reforms that will allow Ohio’s economy to continue to thrive, and are guided by the Ohio Compact on Immigration Ohio Business for Immigration Solutions (OBIS) is a newly formed statewide coalition comprised of business organizations, various industry trade associations, chambers of
Wednesday, January 26, 2022Covid Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division FACT SHEET #84: COMPENSABILITY OF TIME SPENT UNDERGOING COVID-19 HEALTH SCREENINGS, TESTING, AND VACCINATIONS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA)Read the Fact Sheet....
Friday, January 07, 202220 Inexpensive Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers
20 Inexpensive Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers There's a lot of noise out there right now. It's hard for a business to break through. But let's say you do and someone is trying you out for the first time. How can you not only exceed their expectations but delight them in a way they'll be talking about you later. Here are a few ideas on how you can make a big impression: Making a big impression on a new customer means doing something that stands out, something they haven't experienced before.
Monday, January 03, 2022Greater Hamilton Chamber Recommendations for Businesses Regarding Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana In light of recent changes to Ohio Medical Marijuana Law, the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce strongly recommends that its members review their relevant employment policies and procedures. In particular, your drug testing guidelines should be evaluated to ensure they achieve the desired results while remaining in compliance with state and federal law. You also may want to consult with legal counsel to assure that your policies and proceduresprotect and support your desired culture
Thursday, October 21, 2021Loan Programs to Help Minority and Women Owned Businesses to Grow
Loan Programs to Help Minority and Women Owned Businesses to GrowBy Mary Vanac – Staff Reporter, Cleveland Business JournalOct 6, 2021, 6:42pm EDT Ohio has launched two new loan programs to help minority- and women-owned businesses to grow.Women’s Business Enterprise Loan Program:Offers loans at or below market rate, which currently is up to 3%.Minimum loan amount: is $45,000 to a maximum of $500,000.Loans must be repaid within 10 years for equipment and machinery and 15 years for owner-occupied real
Wednesday, September 29, 2021Career Connect: Find A Job or Post A Job
Butler Tech Career Connect Building Partnerships. Providing Opportunity.Helping Students Get The Experience They Need Deepening a student’s understanding and learning through hands-on experiences and ‘live’ interactions is an important part of our students’ journey to discover their passion and area of focus for skills training and ultimately career choice. We connect students with businesses in various professional fields with the benefit of learning from those who have experience and wisdom to
Thursday, July 01, 2021Ohio makes $100 million available to restaurants
By Patrick Cooley The Columbus Dispatch Ohio just made $100 million available for the state’s beleaguered restaurants, which saw plummeting sales last year as customers stayed home or resorted to carry out and delivery in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The state began accepting applications on Tuesday. Eligible businesses include bars, taverns, nightclubs, restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, caterers, buffets, snack and juice bars and food trucks.In order to apply for grants worth $10,000,
Tuesday, June 15, 2021Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?
Do you have dreams about owning your own business or becoming part of the gig economy? Making your own hours? Working from wherever you want? Then you’re not alone. There are an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs (about 775,000 of them in the US) already working for themselves. And that number is growing. According to Guidant Financial, 27% of people polled in 2020 wanted to start their own entrepreneurial enterprises because they were disenchanted/dissatisfied with corporate America. And a lot of people
Tuesday, January 26, 2021Upskill Your Workforce
TechCred – Upskill Your Workforce TechCred offers employers up to $2,000 in reimbursement for every technology-focused credential earned by an employee, up to $30,000 per employer each round. Credentials can be offered by a provider of the company’s choice, including online training providers. Both current and future employees can receive training through TechCred. This means those who are currently with the company as well as those who they plan to hire can earn a credential through TechCred, as long
Tuesday, December 15, 2020Do You Have A Plan For Your Business
Do you have a plan for your business? A business plan serves as the foundation for your business and National Write a Business Plan Month is the perfect time to write or review your plan. Need help? Check out this guide (with examples!) and schedule a one-on-one virtual advising session with a certified Small Business Development (SBDC) advisor near you! Find the closest SBDC and other local assistance here: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance
Friday, September 18, 2020Commercial Construction Contractors Work Through Backlogs, Express Optimism About Future
Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 9:00am 1 in 3 plan to hire more workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – The commercial construction industry showed signs of rebound in the latest U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index). While the overall index score remained fairly steady, increasing by one point to 57 in the third quarter, two of the three main indicators saw increases, pointing to more optimism about the future. Despite the overall gain, the index remains significantly below the score of 74
Friday, September 18, 2020How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven
Paycheck Protection Program loans were a popular option for businesses hoping to survive COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here is what businesses need to do to get their PPP loans forgiven.By: Sean Ludwig, ContributorShare One of the single largest ways the federal government sought to aid businesses suffering from coronavirus-related shutdowns was the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). After its creation in March 2020, the program was modified several times to ensure more
Wednesday, June 03, 20209 Ways to Get More Business Through Instagram
9 Easy Ways to Get More Business Through Instagram About a billion people (serious stat, not hyperbole) use the Instagram platform every month. 500 million people use the platform's stories feature every day. This year, Instagram is expected to reach 112 million users in the US alone and it's the fastest growing social media platform in Canada. If your target demographic is under the age of 40, they likely have an Instagram account, which means you should probably be on there. Instagram is an ideal
Friday, March 15, 2019How to Improve Your Business Reputation for Free
As a small business owner, your reputation is everything. It will make or break your business. Warren Buffet understood the value of a good business reputation when he said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” But protecting your reputation in the days of social media is hard. According to the White House Office of Consumer Affairs, an unhappy customer will tell between nine to 15 people about the incident. This
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