Category: Articles

Ohio BWC reimbursing employers in Drug-Free Workplace program

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is reimbursing employers for workplace substance use-related activities. The BWC is partnering with the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards to help employers more effectively manage subs...

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Premium discounts, safety & Ohio workers’ compensation

Much of the discussion about workers’ compensation surrounds group rating programs and group retrospective rating programs. Both programs can effectively reduce the amount of premium that you pay to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The group...

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GenD Featured Professional: Johanna Hartley, altafiber (Formerly Cincinnati Bell)

Name: Johanna Hartley Title: Dayton Regional Development Manager Organization: altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) Community Involvement (groups, clubs, boards, volunteer activities, etc.): Board president, South Dayton Young Professiona...

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Tracking & calculating Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)

Date: March 7, 2022 Category: Articles Tags:

There’s no shortage of metrics to capture in your environmental, health and safety strategy. Figuring out which ones can make the biggest impact can seem daunting, but many of them are critical to your organization’s success. According to our partners...

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Chamber’s Advocacy Leads to Passage of Reciprocity Bill

Date: February 24, 2022 Category: Advocacy, Articles Tags: ,

The chamber's advocacy team is thrilled to share the news that after two years of extensive advocacy, Senate Bill 105 unanimously passed the Ohio House late last week and its making its way to the Governor’s desk for signing. This bill will remove needl...

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Don’t Be Greedy: A Guide to Networking

Date: February 22, 2022 Category: Articles Tags: ,

By: Matt Herman “Network, network, network.” That’s the message we’ve all been hearing from business people throughout our lives. Sure, networking may help you find that valuable client, or get you the next big job, but let’s take a moment to d...

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GEN D FEATURED PROFESSIONAL: RICHARD HAIRSTON, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ADAMHS

Date: February 21, 2022 Category: Articles Tags: , , ,

Each month, we feature a young professional from Generation Dayton. These up-and-comers are already making a mark on the Gem City, so we’re sure this isn’t the last you’ll be seeing of them. Name: Richard Hairston Title: Program Coordinator of...

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2021Q4

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Volunteers of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2021. Our Volunteer Activation Committee chose these volunteers from a list of nominees because of their outstanding service and dedication to the ch...

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Request for Proposal: Strategic Plan Facilitator

Date: February 4, 2022 Category: Articles Tags: ,

Posted: February 4, 2022 Download a PDF of this RFP document. Responses Due by Close of Business (5:00 pm ET), Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Background: The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce (“chamber”) is the largest business organization in the Dayto...

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GEN D FEATURED PROFESSIONAL: LOGAN DAWES, KEY PRIVATE BANK

Date: January 31, 2022 Category: Articles Tags: , ,

Each month, we feature a young professional from Generation Dayton. These up-and-comers are already making a mark on the Gem City, so we’re sure this isn’t the last you’ll be seeing of them. Name: Logan Dawes  Title: Associate Relationship Ma...

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