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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...
Do you know someone who knows someone?
You’ve heard the saying, ‘it’s all about who you know’. Turns out, it’s absolutely true. While skill sets are still paramount, researchers have found that who you know matters more than we once thought. The website Glassdoor.com took a look at m...
Credit card brands are saying goodbye to signatures
The rise of mobile payments, such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet, have set the stage for consumers to have an improved shopping experience when purchasing goods or services. With the influx of convenient payment methods, credit cards companies are continu...
Chamber members named ‘Best of Dayton’
Dayton Magazine's 'Best of Dayton' recognizes outstanding options the Dayton region has to offer, and as expected, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members made a great showing again this year. Please join us in celebrating the following chamber member win...
Dayton Area Chamber member partners with U.S. Chamber to produce middle-market report
RSM US LLP (RSM), a Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce member, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI)—a first-of-its-kind middle market economic index developed in collaboration with Mo...
5 ways the 2017 tax reform bill will affect business
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law a tax bill that was passed by the U.S. House and the Senate earlier in the week. The bill, commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" is being called the biggest tax reform sinc...
Employers: How to find the right dental plan
Dental insurance is one of the most popular employee benefits offered. 95% of employers offer dental coverage to employees.¹ It's a fact that employees place a high value on it, saying it's the second most important benefit following health insurance1. ...
