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This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce we're talking about supporting groups and causes with your business. The purpose of today's show isn't to tell you that you should or shouldn't be supporting causes or groups, but rather to get into how you can authentically be supportive. Jasmin Bradley of LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay joins us to talk about how business attitudes toward inclusion have shifted over the years, and how support is more than just putting a rainbow in your logo for a month.

We're also joined by Jon Ballinger of Werk-Brau (22:10), whose company is celebrating 75 years in Hancock County. Jon talks about what the different generations of his family brought to the business, and why you might have thought this was a German company doing business in Findlay.

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On this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Eric Anderson of AR Marketing joins us to talk about sprucing up your marketing campaigns for the summer. There's also plenty of information about incorporating video into your marketing, and some common mistakes that people make. We even talk about geo-fencing and advertising, and how you can use it to target customers attending summer events in Findlay.

We're also joined by Chuck Stump of Gilmore Jaison Mahler (19:43), which has an origin story I wasn't totally expecting. Chuck tells us about how the firm came to Findlay, as well as how highly specialized the industry has become.

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In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we're focused on employee recruitment. Our guest is Beth Wilkins with 50 North. Of course 50 North provides great services to our local senior community, and recently they held a senior job fair. New reports show that retirees are rejoining the workforce for a variety of reasons, and most of them aren't related to finances.

We're also joined by Tonya Starr of Fornes Complete Auto & Truck Service. Fornes has been in the same family for generations and Tonya talks to us about how they are continuing a legacy of great service and commitment to the community.

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On this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we're joined by Dan Schaeffer of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development. Among his many jobs with ED, Dan helps potential small business owners work through a critical exercise - the business plan. We also touch on what happens when business plans don't get completed, and how existing businesses can work with ED on plans for the future, like expansion and succession plans.

Today's episode also features Hiro Kojima and Annette Edgington of GSW as we highlight GSW's long tenure as a Chamber of Commerce member. They'll tell us about how GSW came to be in Findlay and what they do at the Tall Timbers Industrial park. Hiro even gives us insight on moving from Japan to Findlay Ohio and what that transition is like.

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On this edition of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Jordan and Kevin Stock from RCR Technolgy Group in Findlay join us to talk about how to avoid a ransomware attack on your business and some best IT practices.

We're also joined by Robin Ridge of Ridge & Company, she'll tell us about how the CPA firm has changed over the years, and also why it's so important to have an expert taking a look at your taxes these days.

This week also contains a sneak peek of a podcast from Hixon Zuercher Capital Management, "The Invested Dads."

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In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug talks to Collen Hauk, CEO of The Corporate Refinery about burnout in the workplace, why it is impacting women more than men, and why that's bad for your business. We also talk about ways to reduce burnout so you can retain employees at a higher rate.

We're also joined this week by Bob Christy of F.A.C.T.S and Christy Insurance Agency (25:22). Bob tells us how he got into specializing in tax work for farmers, how that led him into the insurance field, and why it's important to have someone who knows agriculture insure your farm.

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This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we're joined by Zach Thomas of the Hancock County ADAMHS board to talk about the SURP Program. Zach tells us how making changes to your HR policy regarding drug and alcohol use could help you with better employee retention, as well as helping employees in need of help. The best part is that there is money available to help you implement these types of changes.

We're also joined by Audra Vinci of Clearwater Systems (14:37) on this week's episode. Audra tells us about Clearwater came to be in Findlay, why it's important to think more about our drinking water, and how she was able to change careers to find a job that lined up more with her personal values.

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This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug is joined by Department of Development Director and former Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik. The topic is the announcement of the Intel mega-site in central Ohio, and the ripple effect it could have on the entire state. Given Findlay and Hancock County's proximity to Columbus, it would seem there are ample opportunities for our business community.

In the second half of the podcast, Doug is joined by Jake Garlock of Garlock Brothers Construction. (17:47) Jake talks about how his dad and uncle started the company, and how he came to be involved. He also talks about changes in the construction industry over the past three decades and the demand for construction jobs. 

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In this edition of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we finish our interview with Scott Gray of Scott A. Gray consulting. Part two of our discussion looks deeper into the things business owners should consider when thinking about a price change in the era of inflation.

In the second half of this week's episode, we're joined by Chuck Bills of Ohio Logistics (17:25). Chuck talks about how the history of the company was rooted in efforts to diversify Findlay's economy, the challenges he's faced over the years, and how collaborative efforts have helped Findlay and Hancock County continue to grow. 

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In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Scott Gray from Scott A Gray Consulting talks with Doug about how customers are reacting to increasing prices. You might be surprised at what he has seen so far. There's a lot of ground to cover on this topic, so we've broken it up into two parts. The second part will be in the next episode of Chamber Amplified.

We're also joined by Eric Melcalfe of RPM Carbide Die. (12:48) The company got its start in Detroit and is now headquartered out of Arcadia. Eric talks about how a little company in rural Ohio is part of the global supply chain for many hi-tech industries, what it takes to work at RPM, and some of his memories of growing up around Detroit.

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