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Parker: Global fair trade works … tariffs don’t
Much has been said recently about an emerging trade war for American products versus the imbalance of trade with other countries like China, the EU, Mexico and Canada. Nationally, this could seem like a political hot potato. But that said, let me shar...
Ohio sales tax holiday questions answered
Chamber members in the retail industry are preparing for an influx of customers for Ohio’s 2018 Sales Tax Holiday. We've teamed with the Downtown Dayton Partnership to provide this overview of the holiday: Beginning at 12am on Friday, August 3 and en...
Voice of Business: OSHA ‘hot’ over heat stress
With summer here, heat stress issues can rear their ugly head – not only on outdoor worksites but also in production facilities. Don’t be caught ill-prepared for an incident and a subsequent visit by OSHA – establish your heat stress program today. ...
Payroll ‘true-up’ reports due soon
An important deadline is on the way for private businesses, and if missed, it could result in the loss of major savings on workers' compensation premiums. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) requires that employers reconcile their actual pay...
Chamber’s logistics group advocates for tax change; legislation now under consideration
UPDATE: June 26, 2018 -- Dayton Area Chamber Executive Vice President Chris Kershner presented testimony before the Ohio House Ways & Means Committee advocating for this bill. Read his testimony here. ORIGINAL POST: June 13, 2018 -- In la...
What young professional programs (like our own Generation Dayton) do for Dayton
In 2017, Millennials were documented as the largest generation of youth in history, and worldwide made up almost 50 percent of the global workforce, (Lovell, Entrepreneur.com, 2017). How is Dayton capitalizing on this new talent? Attracting and retaini...
If you don’t know who’s supplying your natural gas, you could be leaving savings on the table
Fluctuating energy costs can wreck a small business’s budget. In fact, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’s Energy Consumption poll, energy costs are one of the top three business expenses for 35% of small businesses. The goo...
What does tax reform mean for your business?
The news after Washington made sweeping changes to the tax laws in the U.S. was inundated with businesses declaring bonuses for employees, and plans to pass tax savings on to customers in the form of major price cuts. But some business owners have paused ...
Local university boosts innovation in Dayton
The chamber’s young professional organization, Generation Dayton, is exploring how Dayton fosters innovation in order to continue the growth of our community for years to come. One of the biggest key players in fostering continued growth and improvem...
Chamber names volunteers of the quarter for fourth quarter 2017
Congratulations to our volunteers of the quarter for the fourth quarter of 2017! This quarter, we recognized the following volunteers (Pictured L-R): Natalie Burke, Kettering Health Network; Jake Current, Miami Luken, Inc.; Nick Ripplinger; Kate Vriner, S...
