| Ohio Chamber Bids Goodbye to Job-Killing, Investment-Stifling Tax
COLUMBUS, OH – For more than 40 years, the Ohio Chamber has advocated reforms of our tax structure that would eliminate barriers to capital investment and job creation. MORE
Ohio Small Business Council Opposes Mandated Sick Leave
COLUMBUS, OH – On April 24, 2008, the Ohio Small Business Council (OSBC) unanimously voted to oppose the mandated paid sick leave proposal backed by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). MORE
Ohio Chamber Opposes Mandated Sick Leave
COLUMBUS, OH – On January 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce unanimously voted to oppose an initiated law that mandates paid sick leave being pushed by labor unions and deceptively named the “Healthy Families” Act. MORE
Ohio Chamber PAC Announces Nine Primary Endorsements
COLUMBUS, OH – In a busy primary election that features contested primaries in 31 state legislative districts, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPaC) has announced its support for nine candidates in the March 4 primary. OCCPaC is the political action committee of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio's largest and most diverse statewide business advocacy group.
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Ohio
Chamber PAC Announces Chamber Choice for Business in 2006 Legislative
Contests
COLUMBUS,
OH – As part of its ongoing effort to create an environment
in state government that encourages economic growth and job creation
and retention, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee
(OCCPaC) has announced the selection of six Ohio General Assembly candidates
as its slate of Chamber Choice candidates for 2006. MORE
Ohio Chamber
Endorses Cupp, O’Donnell For Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s political action
committee (OCCPaC) today announced its endorsements in this year’s
elections for the state’s highest court. MORE
New Study Ranks
Ohio at Number Five in Quality of Civil Justice System
COLUMBUS – A new study reports that Ohio is near the top
of the list, ranking fifth among all 50 states for the quality of its
civil justice system. Ohio’s ranking in the new study is certain
to have a positive impact on how businesses view Ohio and on the state’s
business climate. MOREState Rankings
Announced
COLUMBUS—The rankings for the Best Employers in Ohio were revealed
at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception
held Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The awards program, running for the first
time in 2006, is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and
organized by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Society of Human Resource
Management — Ohio State Council.
MORE Best Employers
in Ohio Announced
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Society of Human Resource
Management are proud to announce the Best Employers in Ohio 2006, sponsored
by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. MORE
Ohio’s
Legal Reforms Improve State’s Ranking
COLUMBUS,
OH – As a leading advocate for tort reform in the state of Ohio,
the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is pleased that its work and that of the
Ohio General Assembly has allowed Ohio to move up seven spots to number
19 in the 2006 Harris State Liability Systems Ranking Study. The study
released today by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Justice Reform
(IRL), shows that much has been accomplished in the way of ensuring
that Ohio has a fair and predictable legal system.
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Garlington Joins
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
COLUMBUS, OH – Dennis Garlington of Dublin has joined the Ohio
Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Membership. Garlington’s
duties include implementing new member strategies,
improving retention rates,
developing new and enhancing existing member services and benefits,
and building an entrepreneurial program. MOREOhio Chamber
of Commerce Supports Jobs for Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH – On August 10, 2005, the Board of Directors of the
Ohio Chamber of Commerce voted to support the Jobs for Ohio ballot initiative
that stems from Ohio House Joint Resolution 2 (HJR 2) that was passed
by Ohio’s House and Senate on August 2 and 3 respectively. If passed
in November, this issue will provide money to support Ohio’s physical
infrastructure, redevelop industrial sites and fund important research
and development grants. MOREOhio
Chamber PAC Announces Chamber Choice for Business in 2004 Legislative
Contests
COLUMBUS, OH – As part of its ongoing effort to create an environment
in state government that encourages job creation and retention, the
Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPaC) has announced
the selection of seven Ohio General Assembly candidates as its slate
of Chamber Choice endorsed candidates for 2004. MOREOhio Chamber
Endorses Three For Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, OH – With encouraging signs that the current Ohio Supreme
Court is leaving behind the judicial activism that defined the Court
for the past decade and made Ohio less competitive in its legal climate,
the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee (OCCPaC)
today announced its endorsements in this year’s elections for the
state’s highest court. MOREWolf Joins
Ohio Chamber as Membership Account Executive
COLUMBUS, OH – Ron Wolf of Upper Arlington joins the Ohio Chamber
of Commerce as a Membership Account Executive effective March 15. Wolf’s
primary duties include member recruitment and retention, focusing on
mid- and large-sized companies. MORE
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce Supports State Issue 1
COLUMBUS, OH – The Board of Directors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
voted to support State Issue 1 at its August 13, 2003, meeting. State
Issue 1 is part of Governor Bob Taft’s $1.6 billion Ohio Third
Frontier Project, the state’s largest economic development initiative
ever launched. If passed in November, this issue will help Ohio transition
to a more dynamic economy with higher paying jobs.
Fitzgibbon
Joins Ohio Chamber as Director, Ohio Small Business Council
COLUMBUS, OH – William M. Fitzgibbon of Columbus joins the Ohio
Chamber of Commerce as Director of the Ohio Small Business Council effective
March 17. Fitzgibbon’s duties include advocating on behalf of the
Chamber’s small business members and on health care policy issues.
Ohio Chamber Lauds Tax Reform; Urges
Streamlining of State Government - Governor Taft’s State
of the State address today gave a sobering outline of the challenges
facing the business community and our state at large.August
Board of Directors Meeting - The
Ohio Chamber Board of Directors had a very full agenda for their August
14th board meeting.Ohio
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Proposed Constitutional Amendment
On August 14, 2002, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Board of
Directors voted to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment that
would change Ohio’s laws regarding illegal drugs.
Election Web Site Focuses on Business Issues -
www.ohiobusinessvotes.org
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, in a collaborative effort with the Greater
Akron Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Greater
Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce,
announces ohiobusinessvotes.org. This business-oriented Web site provides
detailed information on Ohio’s 2002 November elections as well
as information on the current General Assembly members.
Ohio Chamber Legislative Conference Receives Award
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s 2001 Salt Fork Legislative Conference
received the highest award in the Meetings category of the 2002 Ohio
Society of Association Executives’ (OSAE) Annual Awards program.
Ohio Chamber Announces New Board Members and New Chairman
COLUMBUS -Twelve distinguished Ohio business leaders were elected to
positions on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors during
the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Legislative Conference on Tuesday,
April 3, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.
Chamber Study Shows Correlation Between
Trial Lawyer Contributions, Supreme Court Decisions
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce today released a study
showing a strong link between trial lawyer contributions to the campaigns
of Ohio Supreme Court Justices and their behavior on cases where the
trial bar filed briefs.
Elliott Joins Ohio Chamber as Graphics
Specialist
COLUMBUS -- Brett A. Elliott of Columbus joins the Ohio Chamber
of Commerce as the Graphics Specialist effective September 18. Elliott's
duties include designing all of the Chamber's print materials as well
as managing and designing the Chamber's website.
Chamber
Calls for Systemic Education Reform Tied to Accountability
COLUMBUS -- August 22, 2000 -- COLUMBUS, OH -- Responding to Governor
Taft's request for possible solutions regarding the Ohio Supreme Court's
DeRolph II decision, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce said the Court's
nearly total focus on funding issues diverts attention from the real
objective - that is, the comprehensive reform of public education.
Ohio
Chamber PAC Announces "Chamber Choice" Endorsements in Key Legislative
Races
COLUMBUS -- August 11, 2000 -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political
Action Committee (OCCPaC) has announced the selection of eight Chamber
Choice candidates in competitive races for the Ohio General Assembly..
Feasel
Joins Ohio Chamber as Director of Communications
COLUMBUS -- July 14, 2000 -- Lewis Center resident Julie Wagner Feasel
has joined the staff at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as the Director
of Communications effective June 30, 2000.
Ohio
Chamber President Says Supreme Court Makes Ohio a Target
COLUMBUS -- June 6, 2000 -- Ohio Chamber of Commerce President Andrew
Doehrel today responded to a Michigan Chamber of Commerce ad campaign
aimed at getting Ohio businesses to relocate to Michigan. He said that
while Ohio continues to do a good job in attracting new business --
with more than 1,100 new facilities last year -- our neighbor to the
north is using its legal reforms to gain a competitive advantage. Specifically,
Michigan targeted Ohio because the Ohio Supreme Court struck down civil
justice reforms by a 4-3 margin in August of 1999.
Workers'
Comp Conference Offers Update on Proposed Ergonomic Standard
COLUMBUS -- May 1, 2000 -- OSHA's recently-proposed ergonomic standard
will be one of the focal points for an upcoming Ohio Chamber of Commerce
workers' comp conference. This potentially costly OSHA standard would
require employers to reconfigure their workplace environment to reduce
the opportunity for repetitive stress and other ergonomic injuries.
Ohio
Chamber Announces New Board Members
COLUMBUS -- March 29, 2000 -- Twenty distinguished Ohio business leaders
were elected Wednesday to positions on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors. The election occurred during the Ohio Chamber's
Annual Meeting and Legislative Conference in Columbus.
O'Donnell
and Cook Win Business Community's Endorsement for High Court
COLUMBUS -- March 21, 2000 -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce's political
action committee (OCCPaC) today threw its full support behind Justice
Deborah Cook and Judge Terrence O'Donnell as the two Ohio Supreme Court
candidates who can restore fairness and balance to the state's high
court.
Ohio
Chamber Challenges Business Leaders To Unleash Political Power
March 29 conference offers strategies for producing results
COLUMBUS -- March 8, 2000 -- For many people, a trip to the Statehouse
or a meeting with state agency officials can be a daunting voyage into
the unknown. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce will use its upcoming conference
to demystify government decision-making and encourage business professionals
to get engaged in future debates that influence Ohio's economic climate.
Ohio
Chamber Evaluation Highlights Significant Tilt on Ohio Supreme Court
High court stymies economic growth in 69 percent of its decisions
COLUMBUS -- February 10, 2000 -- Ohio's economic climate continues to
take a beating at the hands of a majority of Ohio Supreme Court justices,
according to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's newly released evaluation
of a decade of high court decisions.
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce PAC Announces Endorsements for March 7 Primary Election
Members Only
COLUMBUS -- February 3, 2000 -- With term limits creating an unusually
high number of contested races, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political
Action Committee (OCCPAC) has announced its support for 16 General Assembly
candidates in the March 7 primary. The announcement represents the first
time OCCPAC has taken an active role in legislative primary elections.
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Important
Tax Issues
COLUMBUS -- January 4, 2000 -- An upcoming conference, sponsored by
the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Department of Taxation, promises
to help business tax managers track changing tax laws and minimize their
tax burden.
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