Yearly Archives: 2019

What you need to know about payroll changes in 2020

Date: December 31, 2019 Category: Articles

By: Holly Allen As we flip our calendars to a new year, there's a good chance your business's payroll practices will be in for a change. January 1 will bring with it increases in minimum wage for some states, including Ohio, and a new rule from the Dep...

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Parker: It’s been a privilege, but soon it will be time for a change

Date: December 23, 2019 Category: Op-Ed

After more than 31 years of service, five as a volunteer and 26 next year as president and CEO, I have decided it's time for a change in leading our region's chamber of commerce. During the past few months, the chamber board officers and later our board, ...

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Dayton Area Chamber invited to White House for national workforce summit

Date: December 13, 2019 Category: Press Releases

Washington, DC (December 13, 2019) - Solidifying its reputation as a leader on workforce issues, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to attend a national summit on the topic at the White House this week. The first-of-its kind White House summ...

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Parker: Dayton still strong!

Date: November 25, 2019 Category: Op-Ed

What a year this has been for all of us.  But I am so proud of how the Dayton area has stood so tall in all of its challenges and especially how proud Dayton and its citizens have made me and others with their recent actions. I don’t have to remind ...

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Chamber of Commerce Executive to Retire

Date: November 20, 2019 Category: Press Releases

DAYTON, Ohio (November 20, 2019) – The Officers and Board of Trustees of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce have announced their president and CEO, Phillip L. Parker, CAE, CCE, will retire July 31, 2020. “After more than 31 years of service to the...

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Applications now being accepted for diverse business award

Date: November 20, 2019 Category: Press Releases

DAYTON, Ohio (November 18, 2019) - The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for the next Premier Health Workplace Diversity Award, which recognizes companies that foster an inclusive work environment. Winning businesses, such as P...

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation chooses DACC’s Stephanie Keinath for Elite Cohort to tackle workforce issues

Date: November 19, 2019 Category: Press Releases

Washington, D.C. (November 18, 2019) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has chosen Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce staff member Stephanie Keinath for its workforce-focused Elite Cohort. This honor will allow the Dayton region representation on a ...

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Preferred payment type for Millennials? Debit.

Date: November 12, 2019 Category: Articles

New research from Visa indicates that fewer millennials are spending money they may not have by utilizing debit instead of credit. According to Visa’s report, millennials now use debit cards more than credit cards for the majority of their purchases....

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Parker: Strong Ohio bill to stop gun violence makes Dayton strong

Date: October 27, 2019 Category: Op-Ed

In the wake of the violent shooting in the Oregon District on Aug. 4, Daytonians gathered to hear some of our key elected officials discuss the horror and what might be done to keep something like this from occurring again in our community or in Ohio. ...

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Top 5 Ways Members Can Save With CareWorks Comp

Date: October 10, 2019 Category: Articles

For over 20 years, CareWorks Comp has been the trusted partner in managing our workers’ compensation program. CareWorks Comp brings a powerful combination of industry expertise, claims management, safety and other resources to drive positive outcomes fo...

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