Category: Press Releases
Chris Kershner named next chamber president, CEO
DAYTON, Ohio (April 15, 2020) – The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that its Board of Trustees, which is comprised of top regional business leaders, has chosen Chris Kershner to assume the role of chamber president & CEO. Kershner, w...
BWC Board Approves DeWine’s $1.6 Billion Dividend to Employers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 10, 2020) - The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board has approved a request from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to send up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 on Ohio's economy and ...
Anthem’s affiliated health plans waive member costs for COVID-19 testing, while supporting telehealth and 90-day maintenance medication supply
INDIANAPOLIS—March 6, 2020— Amid the growing concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 in communities across the country, Anthem, Inc., announced today its efforts to eliminate the burden of additional costs for members in its affiliated health plan...
Dayton Area Chamber preparing area businesses for Coronavirus response
DAYTON, Ohio – As employers in the Dayton region navigate uncharted territory during our country’s response to the spread of the Coronavirus, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a Coronavirus Resource Guide specifically for employers. ...
Dayton Area Chamber announces newly elected 2020 Board of Trustees members
DAYTON, Ohio (February 17, 2020) – Elections are complete and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced its newest Board of Trustees members Friday. Many of the companies and organizations represented are long standing community partners. New mem...
Dayton Area Chamber announces retiring Board of Trustees members
DAYTON, Ohio (February 17, 2020) – The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that twelve members of its Board of Trustees retired at the end of 2019. The chamber thanks these members for their service: Lisa Barhorst MomSource Networ...
Dayton Pathways collaborative launches event series to connect small business with sources of capital
DAYTON, Ohio (January 22, 2020) - The Dayton Pathways Collaborative, funded by the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program, has launched a new event series designed to help small business owners grow their businesses and connect with sources of capital...
Dayton Area Chamber invited to White House for national workforce summit
Washington, DC (December 13, 2019) - Solidifying its reputation as a leader on workforce issues, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to attend a national summit on the topic at the White House this week. The first-of-its kind White House summ...
Chamber of Commerce Executive to Retire
DAYTON, Ohio (November 20, 2019) – The Officers and Board of Trustees of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce have announced their president and CEO, Phillip L. Parker, CAE, CCE, will retire July 31, 2020. “After more than 31 years of service to the...
Applications now being accepted for diverse business award
DAYTON, Ohio (November 18, 2019) - The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for the next Premier Health Workplace Diversity Award, which recognizes companies that foster an inclusive work environment. Winning businesses, such as P...
