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Friday, November 03, 2023
Call for Nominations – Small Business Person of the Year!
Please help us with honoring a small business owner! Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Small Business Person of the Year. The purpose of the award is to showcase the importance of small business and to recognize a small business owner for his/her efforts in operating a successful business. To be eligible for the award the business must be independently owned and operated with a substantial history as an established business. The recipient will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on
Friday, November 03, 2023Call for Nominations – Citizen of the Year!
We are currently seeking nominations for Hamilton's Citizen of the Year! The winner will be honored by the Journal News and Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's Annual Meeting on Friday, January 26, 2024. The Citizen of the Year is a member of the Hamilton community who has left a special mark on the city in 2023 and has done so in a way that transcends his or her everyday job. The contribution can represent a volunteer effort, a financial commitment, a significant achievement or a
Tuesday, October 31, 2023Alternate Funding Options Through the Chamber and Our Partners
The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has partnered with several companies to provide additional funding resources to service our members and area businesses. These are alternative funding options to meet the changing needs of your business. We may be able to help your business. The Chamber has applications for all the loan programs on hand and will submit the application for your business. For more information contact: Dan Bates at 513-454-5066. The following are the funding
Thursday, October 26, 2023Coffee & 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, October 23, 2023Total Solar Eclipse Planning
BUTLER COUNTY IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE - APRIL 8, 2024 Butler County is a prime viewing location for the 2024 total solar eclipse! Throughout the county several minutes of totality will be experienced. The next time Ohio will be in the path of totality isn't until 2099! Join Travel Butler County in making Butler County the most exciting and memorable location to enjoy this spectacular solar event. TBC is actively establishing Butler County as a premier destination and watch
Friday, October 20, 2023Grandparents Leave a Legacy for Your Grandchild
Grandparents leave a legacy for your grandchild Written by W.H. Steiner April 25th, 2022 Here are the 10 questions Children have specific financial needs that can fulfilled by their parents and grandparents. In particular, the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild is a very special bond. In many families, grandparents are already doing plenty to help. However, it is the future legacy that you're planning that can make the difference between financial failure and
Tuesday, July 11, 2023Ohio Enacts Bill Containing Favorable Tax Changes
Courtesy of Kirsch CPA Group On July 3, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 33, Ohio’s 2024-2025 biennial budget legislation. This new law includes changes that will affect the Commercial Activity Tax exemptions, the resident tax credit, individual tax rates, and various municipal income tax provisions.Commercial Activity TaxSince the inception of the Ohio CAT in 2005 there has been a $150,000 annual exemption for taxable gross receipts. The law increases the annual exemption to $3
Monday, July 10, 2023Equal access to entrepreneurship the heart of American spirit
Equal access to entrepreneurship the heart of American spiritFROM THE RIGHTArmstrong WilliamsEntrepreneurship is a beacon of innovation across the globe. The United States is no stranger to the profound and culture-transforming effects that exceptional entrepreneurship imparts, affecting not only individuals but also society at large. From the tech giants of Silicon Valley to the quaint mom-and-pop shops on Main Street, we’ve seen striking examples. The entrepreneurial spirit thrives, persistently
Tuesday, August 23, 2022Funding Programs for Businesses
Zero to low interest business loan funding programs are available for certified women owned and minority owned businesses. Shaundretta Boykins is your knowledgable resource to a wide variety of programs. She will determine if you are eligible to apply for these interest business assistance loans. She presented the loan options on our Coffee & Conversations. DO NOT DISQUALIFY yourself from any program until you consult with Shaundretta. You can access the recording HERE. Coffee & Conversations with
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.
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
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