Category: Articles
Chamber Names Volunteers of the Quarter for First Quarter of 2020
Congratulations to our volunteers of the quarter for the first quarter of 2020! This quarter, we virtually recognized the following volunteers (Pictured L-R): Marshall Weil, YWCA; Carlina Figueroa, Sinclair Community College; Kelley Bell, Saxon Financ...
7 Shopping Habits Changed by COVID-19
People worldwide have been sheltering in place for months while they ride out COVID-19. Daily life as changed drastically in that time with remote working and learning, virtual visits with loved ones, online shopping, and digital fitness apps becoming the...
Workplace safety during COVID-19: Now & Next
Article submitted by: Gary Auman; Auman, Mahan & Furry While we continue to hear about the Coronavirus every day, even on weekends, it is important that we distill down the myriad of information into a usable form. I would like to take this opportu...
Tips for reactivating water in idle buildings
After several weeks under the stay-at-home order, buildings that had been idle or underutilized for a time will be reopening. According to the Dayton Water Department, it’s important to remember to flush the stagnant water from all devices, faucets, and...
Contactless Payments Can Boost Retail Industry
Article submitted by chamber partner Infintech. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Americans to change their behavior in order to protect their communities, loved ones, and themselves. Increasingly, consumers are relying on technology, such as contactles...
Voice of Business: Business Insurance FAQs during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many Dayton area businesses scrambling to figure out how to make up for lost revenue, and what their business models will look like on the other side. They've been forced to quickly become experts on unemployment, financial ...
Sole proprietors can now join the SOCA Benefit Plan
Anthem, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) are pleased to announce that the SOCA Benefit Plan is making room for sole proprietors. They can enroll in the plan starting July 1, 2020. The broker community h...
Coronavirus Resource Guide for Businesses
(Updated 1/21/2021) - This page was used as a way to provide timely information to our member businesses during the start of the pandemic. While the information that is deemed continually useful has remained, this page is no longer being updated, and all ...
Merchant services explained
Accepting credit card payments is typically an integral part of running a successful business. For both new and seasoned business owners, terms that come with credit card processing can be confusing. No matter what type of entity you run, familiarizing yo...
Grants available to help employers improve trench safety
The Bureau of Workers' Compensation has launched a new tool to encourage employers to put new emphasis on trenching safety. The BWC is now offering a $2 million safety grant program to assist employers in purchasing equipment to protect their workers whil...
