/tags/ohio-chamber-of-commerce Ohio Chamber of Commerce en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:56:19 GMT /government-politics/2022-10-18/ohios-largest-business-organization-outlines-blueprint-for-the-states-economic-future The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is making recommendations to improve the state's business climate which includes reforming local taxes, increasing education in computer skills, and making affordable housing and health care more accessible. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:56:19 GMT /government-politics/2022-10-18/ohios-largest-business-organization-outlines-blueprint-for-the-states-economic-future Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-11-10/ohio-supreme-court-to-decide-if-state-could-end-300-weekly-checks-program The state's highest court will weigh in after a county court sided with the state and was overturned by an appeals court. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:14:47 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-10/ohio-supreme-court-to-decide-if-state-could-end-300-weekly-checks-program Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-07-26/ruling-expected-soon-in-suit-over-300-weekly-unemployment-checks A Franklin County judge is expected to rule in the coming days on a lawsuit that seeks to restore the $300 weekly checks that the federal government was… Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:55:08 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-26/ruling-expected-soon-in-suit-over-300-weekly-unemployment-checks Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-11-23/holiday-shopping-is-going-to-be-different-this-year Black Friday is just a few days away and this year, it will look very different. Long lines and crowded stores are no longer allowed under Ohio’s… Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:37:48 GMT /government-politics/2020-11-23/holiday-shopping-is-going-to-be-different-this-year Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-08-28/ohio-businesses-say-economy-isnt-good-but-theyre-optimistic Ohio’s businesses say they’re optimistic about the future of the economy, but the coronavirus pandemic continues to have them worried. The Ohio Chamber of… Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:23:29 GMT /government-politics/2020-08-28/ohio-businesses-say-economy-isnt-good-but-theyre-optimistic Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-03-06/plan-to-make-it-harder-to-hike-state-income-tax-could-go-to-voters Among the possible questions voters might face on the ballot this fall is whether they want to make it harder to raise the state income tax, by requiring… Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:05:11 GMT /government-politics/2020-03-06/plan-to-make-it-harder-to-hike-state-income-tax-could-go-to-voters Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-07-19/ohios-unemployment-rate-is-declining-and-businesses-say-its-hard-to-find-workers Ohio’s unemployment rate was down slightly in June. It was an even 4 percent last month compared to 4.1 percent in May. Companies in Ohio have jobs that… Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:39:18 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-19/ohios-unemployment-rate-is-declining-and-businesses-say-its-hard-to-find-workers Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-04-03/businesses-react-to-the-increase-in-ohios-gas-tax Beginning July 1st, Ohio’s gas tax will increase by ten and a half cents per gallon for regular fuel. But the tax on diesel will go up by 19 cents,… Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:55:21 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-03/businesses-react-to-the-increase-in-ohios-gas-tax Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-03-20/report-says-ohio-businesses-plan-to-add-jobs-despite-concerns-over-the-states-economic-future A new report from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce says businesses it surveyed in the Buckeye State plan to hire employees despite the uncertainty of economic… Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:10:53 GMT /government-politics/2019-03-20/report-says-ohio-businesses-plan-to-add-jobs-despite-concerns-over-the-states-economic-future Jo Ingles /economy/2018-07-18/chamber-of-commerce-group-proposes-ideas-on-growing-innovation-economy A research arm of the state’s leading business lobby has put together a set of recommendations to improve the economy by growing innovation. That proposal… Thu, 19 Jul 2018 03:35:59 GMT /economy/2018-07-18/chamber-of-commerce-group-proposes-ideas-on-growing-innovation-economy Karen Kasler