Down To Business features Ohio Chamber members and community leaders discussing what Ohio businesses are up to, changes on the horizon and general updates on public policy impacting Ohio’s business climate and economic outlook.
Episode 1
Mark Tina, Vice President of Business Sales: A discussion about the technology and communications solutions Verizon is delivering for businesses and the community
To learn more about Verizon visit Verizon.com
April 24, 2022
Episode 2
Steve Stivers and J.P. Nauseef discuss the mission of Jobs Ohio and what the entity has accomplished over the last decade to improve the economy and bring jobs to Ohio.
To learn more about JobsOhio Visit JobsOhio.com
May 18, 2022
Episode 3
The Ohio Chamber Government Affairs Team gives a recap of their completed and pending priority bills from the 134th General Assembly. The team also discusses the upcoming General Election and events in the fall and what to expect during the legislature’s lame duck session.
July 30, 2022
Episode 4
Nathan Johnson and John Hammond of U.S. Bank, join us for a discussion on fraud and the different trends being seen within the industry
Aug 10, 2022
Episode 5
Rick Carfagna and Politics Reporter Andrew Tobias, break down the upcoming General Election and discuss issues shaping the November races and beyond.
Nov 1, 2022
Episode 6
For our last episode of the year we introduce two new additions to the Government Affairs team and discuss some of the wins of the business community over the past two years, Lame Duck and what to look forward to in 2023.
Dec 19, 2022
Episode 7
Beth Riczko, President of Personal Lines Insurance at Nationwide, joined us to discuss Senate Bill 288 (Distracted Driving) and how this is an important step in making roads safer for Ohioans.
January 31, 2023
Episode 8
Former City Councilmember, Legislator, Ohio Treasurer, and businessman Kevin Boyce, joined us to discuss the need for wealth building in the black community and the importance of removing barriers to financial equity.
March 15, 2023
Episode 9
In this episode of Down To Business, Cathy Strauss and her colleague Masallay Komrabai-Kanu discuss the importance of negotiation to professionals in the business sector.
April 12, 2023
Episode 10
Ohio Chamber SVP Rick Carfagna is joined by Lois Rosenberry, Founder and CEO of Children's Discovery Center; Shannon Jones, President of Groundwork Ohio; and State Representative Andrea White to discuss childcare affordability and availability in Ohio.
May 19, 2023
Episode 11
Ohio Chamber Director Of Tax and Economic Policy Tony Long was joined by Senator Bill Blessing and Representative Dani Isaacsohn to discuss the scarcity of housing and what can be done at the state level to provide solutions that lead to more affordable housing.
July 12, 2023
