Category: Op-Ed
Kershner: Businesses, Others Receive Liability Protections
One of the most critical pieces of COVID-19 related legislation for the Ohio and Dayton area business communities passed the Ohio General Assembly and was signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on September 14, 2020. The legislation, known as Ohio H...
KERSHNER: Plan for child care capacity helping area get back to work
COVID-19 continues to cause widespread disruption on operations and revenue for businesses throughout the Dayton area. Governor DeWine’s recent announcement to restore pre-COVID child care classroom sizes was an essential step in restoring our economy. ...
PARKER: For opinions to matter, you need foundation of principles
As I sit here trying to decide what I might say in my last official opinion editorial as head of our regional chamber of commerce, my first reflection is about the many kind, generous and hard-working people I have met along my journey here in Dayton at t...
PARKER: COVID-19 Threatens Existence of Arts Group
Here we are in late June and the COVID-19 virus is still keeping our lives turned upside down. You’ve read where many of us have shared our concerns on numerous occasions about the impact this pandemic has had on families and businesses. A while back, I...
PARKER: IT’S TIME TO REOPEN BUSINESSES IN DAYTON, GET BACK TO OUR LIVES
I know I don’t have to tell you how hard it’s been for everyone … everywhere to live through the COVID-19 shut downs and the stay-at-home response. Our Miami Valley citizens … our families, friends and neighbors … have all been stressed by thi...
PARKER: ARE WE READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?
I know we are not out of the woods yet as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is as good of time to talk about preparation for the future whether it be coronavirus or some new strain of something as bad or worse. We should all comme...
Parker: Infrastructure Upgrades Enhance Our Economy
I wanted to share with you an update on several important infrastructure improvements that are already beginning that will serve our region well for years to come. Along with several of our key partners, we have been strong advocates for these roadway i...
Parker: Airport critical to Dayton region
With last year’s departure of the Dayton International Airport’s Director of Aviation Terry Slaybaugh, we are again searching for the top leadership at our region’s airport. Our airport (DAY) has gone through many changes over my years at the cha...
Parker: Chamber council’s economic outlook: Slow, steady growth
One of the many services provided each year by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is a look into the future of our national and local economies. Thanks to the expertise and generous time of a community group of leaders from banking, market investment, ...
Parker: It’s been a privilege, but soon it will be time for a change
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, ...
