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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's new proposed $218 billion two-year state budget promises to completely fund the state's public education system, to deliver a tax credit for parents with minimum-wage jobs, and provides higher funding for children's services, including childcare, literacy, and vision programs. With the Governor's proposal in hand, Ohio lawmakers now have until July 1, 2025 to shape the budget and return it to the Governor's desk. CMC welcomes Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for an in-depth conversation on his proposed budget and his priorities for the state. Featuring:  Governor Mike DeWine, State of Ohio  The host is Jo Ingles, Journalist & Producer, Statehouse News Bureau.  This forum was sponsored by The United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio Farm Bureau, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Public Sector Consulting, Ian Alexander Photography, HNTB, and Smoot Construction. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on March 26, 2025. 

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and The Ohio Chamber of Commerce both help drive Ohio's economy. How do they collaborate to support businesses, and where do they see opportunities for growth in Central Ohio? This conversation explores the biggest challenges facing Ohio's business climate and the initiatives and partnerships needed to ensure a strong future for the region's employers, workers, and the broader economy. Featuring: Derrick Clay, President & CEO, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Steve Stivers, President & CEO, The Ohio Chamber of Commerce The host is award-winning news anchor Clay Gordon. This forum was sponsored by The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Huntington Bank. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on February 26, 2025.

The idea for Fresh Bloom Bins struck Tia Johnson like lightning on a hot summer day. After struggling with a dirty trash can and a teenager reluctant to clean it, Tia was inspired to start her own trash can cleaning business. She hit the ground running, quickly landing a government pilot program.   In this episode, as we continue to celebrate business across the country, Ben heads to Ohio to talk with Tia Johnson of Fresh Bloom Bins and Desmond Bryant from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. They discuss how to navigate government contracts, clean up sticky situations, and keep your business growing through it all. The Unshakeables is brought to you by Chase for Business and Ruby Studio by iHeartMediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 Show open/ Columbus Metropolitan Library Media Specialist Ben Zenitsky on resources available for voters at the library, a new program providing after-school snacks for kids at some library locations, and the library's new CEO. 9:17 Christian Johnson, Program Manager in Leadership and Social Justice Department at the YWCA Columbus on the Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program which engages young women at the beginning of their careers, helping them understand how discriminatory practices, policies, and beliefs produce various forms of inequity. 18:37 Face the State: Safety in Springfield with Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson. 32:49 Face the State: Issue One ballot language controversy with State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D- Toledo), State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R- Bowling Green), Chris Davey of Citizens Not Politicians, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose (R). Explosive growth in Columbus due to the investment of companies like Intel and Amazon. A comparison with the city of Autin, TX in a similar situation with Jason Reece- a Vice Provost at Ohio State University, Don Deperro- President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and Leslie Pool- Mayor Pro Tem of Austin, TX.

Looking Forward Our Way 99 Ohio's Workforce Evolution and Opportunities Ahead In this episode of "Looking Forward Our Way," hosts Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson welcome Kelly Fuller, Vice President of Talent and Workforce Development at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. This insightful conversation delves into the innovative strategies employed by businesses in Central Ohio to tap into underutilized workforce pools, such as older adults and immigrant communities. The discussion highlights the importance of multigenerational workplaces, the challenges faced by students and job seekers amidst the pandemic, and the abundance of opportunities in Central Ohio. **Engaging Older Workers:**The episode opens with the story of a third-generation owner of a small manufacturing company in Northwest Ohio, who faced challenges in hiring young workers for well-paying factory jobs. Responding to this dilemma, the owner devised a pioneering strategy of engaging retired workers from the company to work part-time, thereby facilitating the mentorship and training of young employees. This approach underscores the benefits of multigenerational workplaces in knowledge transfer and skill development. The hosts and Kelly Fuller explore the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reflects a growing number of older adults seeking part-time work and flexibility, shedding light on the potential for businesses to integrate older workers into their staffing strategies.**Empowering Immigrant Communities:**The conversation continues with a focus on businesses in Central Ohio that have forged strong relationships with refugee and immigrant communities to address workforce challenges. The example of AmerisourceBergen in Lockbourne is highlighted, where deliberate efforts were made to appeal to diverse candidates through marketing materials, cultural accommodations, and community engagement. The episode emphasizes the availability of resources, such as the HRACO (Human Resource Association of Central Ohio), Jewish Family Services, CRIS, and Riverview International Center, which support employers in connecting with and supporting refugee and immigrant communities.**Training and Upskilling Programs:**The episode explores the various low-cost or no-cost training programs available for job seekers in Central Ohio, offered by entities like Ohio Technical Centers, Columbus Metropolitan Library, and Jewish Family Services. Notably, the Columbus Metropolitan Library's provision of free access to LinkedIn learning courses and accommodations for starting a business or nonprofit is highlighted. The Ohio Small Business Development Centers and programs like Accelerate in Columbus are also showcased as valuable resources for individuals interested in entrepreneurship.**Employer Support and Local Opportunities:**Insights are shared regarding the availability of programs and services offered by local resources such as ECDI and the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, which aid employers in recruiting, training, and expanding their businesses. **Impact of Pandemic on Education and Workforce Readiness:**The episode shifts to a discussion on the impact of the pandemic on K-12 education, focusing on the learning loss and lack of social skills faced by students. The closure of opportunities for part-time jobs, mentoring, and internships for high school juniors and seniors is explored, imparting an understanding of the challenges faced by students amidst the pandemic.**Fostering Inclusive Hiring Practices:**The conversation delves...

SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.In this episode, you will learn:Why your personality and integrity are essential elements of success.Four important considerations in selling your company - price is NOT one of them.What it's like to Chair the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.How they almost lost the whole company, and bounced back to success.Why culture and relationships are your best team retention strategies.Episode Summary:  This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Dwight Smith who is a true servant leader in business, board service, and the philanthropic pursuits that he and his wife Renee are deeply committed to.  Dwight built his company, Sophisticated Systems, Inc. for 33 years and along the way, he has consistently given back to his community with both his time and his treasure.  His colleagues & peers frequently recognize his achievements and contributions with awards and accolades. Dwight is the recipient of the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Milt Lewin Legacy Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, and he and his wife Renee are recent recipients of the Harrison M. Sayre Award from The Columbus Foundation for their passionate support of social justice, entrepreneurship & youth empowerment!   Dwight has served on 16 Boards of Directors, including as Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Columbus Foundation where he served on the Governing Committee, Columbus State Community College, The Highlights Foundation, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and more recently, People's Bank and Rocky Brands.  In 2015 Smith co-founded My Special Word, a non-profit focused on empowering children around the world and the importance and impact of positive words. Smith is an active investor and mentor for several entrepreneurial ventures.He has served as an Adjunct Professor in the MBA Program at Franklin University and is a guest lecturer at The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Smith was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Franklin University in 2021.He graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Marketing and an MBA in Finance.

In a landmark decision this June, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action programs in college admissions violated the Fourteenth Amendment, ending this practice in higher education. At the same time, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at private companies are coming under fire. What's next for affirmative action and DEI, especially for employers?  This CMC forum unpacks what the Supreme Court's decision means for the future of equity in the U.S.  The panelists are: Erin Butcher, Of Counsel, Bricker Graydon Margaret Finley, Head of DEI and Corporate Affairs, Advanced Drainage Systems Dr. Cynthia Turner, Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University The host is Sherrice Sledge-Thomas, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce This forum was sponsored by Event Marketing Strategies and The Thanks Be To God Foundation. It was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. The was recorded before a live audience in Columbus, Ohio on August 30, 2023.   

This CMC forum digs into the state of Central Ohio banks. As Central Ohio grows, the Columbus banking scene is growing right with it. The city is home to banks large and small, including well-known consumer banking giants and an array of smaller banks, including new minority-owned and women-owned banks now in development. What role do healthy banks play in our economy?  The panelists are: Jennifer Griffith, Regional President. First Merchants Bank Francie Henry, Regional President, Fifth Third Bank Ilaria Rawlins, Proposed CEO, Fortuna Bank (in organization) Jenny Saunders, President, FC Bank The host is Don DePerro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Columbus Chamber of Commerce. This forum was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The forum livestream was supported by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. It was recorded before a live audience on March 24, 2023.

We welcome back to the podcast Kelly Fuller, Vice President Talent and Workforce Development at the Columbus Chamber.The need for skilled/qualified applicants to fill the Columbus pipeline is critical right now. We provide you with an overview of the current Central Ohio workforce (interviewing/hiring/retention), particularly since the pandemic.In today's recruiting processes, what issues do special populations face in their job search?How has retention impacted the workforce?And what does 2023 bring to the hiring process?Here's a link to the resources mentioned in this episode.We would love to hear from you.Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com.Find us on Facebook.Please review our podcast on Google!And of course, everything can be found on our website, Looking Forward Our Way.Recorded in Studio C at 511 Studios. A production of Circle270Media Podcast Consultants.Copyright 2023 Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson

We welcome Kelly Fuller, Vice President Talent and Workforce Development, Columbus Chamber. The critical issue right now is the need for skilled/qualified applicants to fill the Columbus pipeline. In this upcoming episode, you will hear an overview of the current Central Ohio workforce (interviewing/hiring/retention), particularly since the pandemic, plus what does 2023 bring to the hiring process?This episode will be in your podcast player Monday 1/30/23.We would love to hear from you.Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com.Find us on Facebook.Please review our podcast on Google!And of course, everything can be found on our website, Looking Forward Our Way.Recorded in Studio C at 511 Studios. A production of Circle270Media Podcast Consultants.Copyright 2023 Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson

We had an incredible year creating new and interesting episodes for Looking Forward Our Way podcast. Here are some of our favorites:Transportation doesn't sound exciting – but Thea Ewing from MORPC always has the most interesting details on what's getting built in our community and of course when we can expect passenger trains.Larae Schroeder has brought incredibly important information to listeners, parental debt or why wills and estates are so important.We have also highlighted some wonderful programs that support our seniors – help people age in place! Anna Tobin directs the Fairfield County Meals on Wheels Lisa Stockdale from “Aging in Full Bloom”, and Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group to give us tips on Medicare changes and Encore Ohio featured various senior housing programs and the legal ramifications for local communities. And we have to give a shout-out to the newly retired director of COAAA – Cindy Farson – for an incredible overview on the history of senior services in the U.S. and the new director of COAAA – Katie White – who has directed not only a “Village”, but also the Age Friendly Columbus/Franklin County program – with a broad perspective on the issues we need to recognize and plan for the changes!We dove into media issues - social media, news, and particularly the issues of political reporting. Thanks to Rodney Dunigan from Channel 6, Bonnie Rutledge from the Harrison County News-Herald, and Mike Thompson, news director from WOSU – all provided us with incredible insight into the difficulties of not only reporting news but finding and providing the truth.We have provided support to job seekers, particularly those who are having difficulty in their search due to age or skills. Our friend Sharon Hamersley discussed age-proofing your resume, as well as what to expect in job searching in 2023.We brought in experts to discuss the issues of Ohio businesses, including the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership, our friend Kelly Fuller from the Columbus Chamber, as well as Steve Stivers, President of the Ohio Chamber. Our friend Darlene Ziebell discussed business strategies and Peggy Tidwell from Park National Bank provided guidance on business financial strategies. And we featured several local businesses – shout out to Ava Edmond from Ava's Jewelers in Lancaster, Kathleen Carmody from Senior Matters Home HealthcareWe featured special topics – the Nice Guy Technology team always brings in great information for our personal and business technology use. Judge Mary Kay Ryan Fenlon discussed her encore career. Mandy Morckel helped us save money through easy couponing programs. Tammy Wharton, CEO of the local Girl Scouts XXXX, discussed the need for STEM programs for young women. Franklin County Auditor Mike Stinziano and Katie White from COAAA discussed a study they published focusing on the struggles of older citizens paying for their property taxes, as well as the costs of housing. And you and your wife, Dr. Angela Beumer Johnson gave us an inner look on “empty nesting”. There were two very important programs we had this year that I am particularly proud of – the first was a special look at the employment services programs developed during the pandemic by two local nonprofits – New Directions Career Center and Jewish Family Services. Jami Philips and Malka Bendor discussed the new avenues taken by each agency so those job seekers to successfully prepare for their job search and employment. The second program was an emotional roller-coaster – Dr. Dana Robinson-Street is a...

The Ignite Your Business® Podcast celebrates its milestone 100th episode! Join us as we interview our first podcast guest, Don DePerro, president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and discover what he believes has changed for business owners since his first visit with us four years ago and advice he would give to anyone wishing to start a business today.

In our next episode, we have the opportunity to talk with Kelly Fuller. She is the Vice President of Talent and Workforce Development for the Columbus Chamber. She has a unique perspective on the issues and challenges for the central Ohio workforce and how to grow our economic picture. This episode will be in your podcast player on Monday 5/2/2022. We would love to hear from you. https://podinbox.com/LFOW (Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.) Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on https://www.facebook.com/lookingforwardourway/ (Facebook). https://g.page/looking-forward-our-way/review?gm (Please review our podcast on Google!) And of course, everything can be found on our website, https://my.captivate.fm/www.lookingforwardourway.com (Looking Forward Our Way.) Recorded in Studio C at https://my.captivate.fm/www.channel511.com (511 Studios). A production of https://my.captivate.fm/www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants). Copyright 2022 Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson

Columbus is a great place to start a business.  If you have a new business or even just a business idea, you need to stop by the Columbus Chamber to tell Elise about it.  Your business could qualify for a free program.

Jamie Timm is the Chief Delivery Officer at WillowTree where she and the team help the world's most admired brands on their path to digital leadership—from product to process.In this episode, we talk to Jamie about her path to tech, building a growing company in Columbus, and WillowTree's work with iconic brands.Jamie has over a decade of experience leading software delivery teams at digital agencies. She brings deep expertise in aligning people and business strategies to client engagements, as well as exemplary servant leadership to both the internal teams she manages and her external stakeholders.Jamie is particularly passionate about the opportunities for digital products to improve customer experiences in both highly-regulated mature and hyper-growth industries.Jamie holds a degree in Communications & Public Relations from Ohio Northern University and has previously held leadership roles in communications at the Columbus Chamber and Columbus Region Economic Development Group. Founded in 2008 as a pioneering mobile app development company, WillowTree has grown into a full-service digital product consultancy, helping their clients anywhere humans and technology intersect. Their teams provide end-to-end, full-stack development, strategy, design, and growth marketing services. Select clients include Domino's, HBO, FOX, National Geographic, Synchrony Financial, PepsiCo and ABInBev.Visit www.willowtreeapps.com for more information.Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamietimm

Today we speak to Sherrice Thomas, VP, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access at Columbus Chamber of Commerce, talks to us why diversity matters, the importance of relationship building, and starting with what we have in common first. Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of human ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. Our goal is to highlight new and interesting ways of looking at the world by speaking with ingenious thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our topics are wide-ranging and cover anything from mental wellness and the circular economy to the future of learning, frugal innovation, diversity in the workplace, and the current state of small business. With an eye toward the future, Say Hi to the Future's mandate is to explore how non-conventional thinkers are taking on some of our most pressing contemporary challenges. Say Hi to the Future is imagined and curated by Ken Tencer, CEO of Spyder Works Inc., a leading business consultancy for mid-market organizations and intrapreneurs, globally. Know someone who is clever, inventive, and original? Reach out to us at sayhi@spyder.works. We'd love to chat! #jointheconversation #entrepreneur #innovation #ingenuity #smallbusiness #intrapreneurship #canada #mississauga #podcast #business #ontario #Columbus

Early on in Robbie Banks' career, she grew used to being in rooms where she was the only woman, the only young person, and often, the only person of color. Banks, the new program director for diversity, equity and inclusion for the Columbus Partnership, is now helping Columbus' private sector build more racial equity inside their organizations. "My job essentially is to shepherd the work that is being done with our members that are the CEOS of our region's employers who have a strong interest and passion in moving our community toward being anti-racist," she said on our latest episode of the Women of Influence podcast. Banks said that she decided early on to embrace the role in which she found herself. "I soon recognized how valuable (it was) being in that space was and how I needed to embrace that," Banks said. "Not to look at it as a negative. How do I make sure that I speak up, that I advocate for things that are important to me and my work? I wanted to make sure I was listening more than anything, taking it in and being ready to add any input, ask questions when appropriate, so that I could make sure my demographic or my gender or whatever it may be, had a voice at the table." She comes to Columbus Partnership from Leadership Columbus, where she served as the program director for more than two years. She also spent five years before that working for Experience Columbus. Previously, she also served as the leader of Columbus Chamber's young professionals program. Banks said when she was younger, she decided to "just be a sponge in any room that I was in," soaking up leadership lessons. Now, as the result of her experience, she has realized the value of speaking up. And she feels much more confident doing so. "There was a time where I would kind of sit back and more or less listen," she said. There's a time and place for that. But now because of my experience people look to me to speak up. I don't always need to, but that is certainly the expectation that comes with being a leader and helping to advance this important work." She said that advancing diversity, equity and inclusion will require her to build a "sustainable strategy" that is executable over several years. It's not a quick process, she said. "My hope is for myself to continue learning to be a continuous learner and educating myself and being more aware," she said. "Self awareness is key in any leadership position, any position period. ... We need to work toward being at the forefront of having this be a sustainable strategy. That is something that takes a lot of learning and listening on my end."

Soccernoob Ten To Track Episode 33 Brought to you by Soccernoob and The Management All proceeds from this episode will be donated to the Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good. Appearance by Personnoob followed all child labor laws. Apologies to the artist formerly known as Prince. Disclaimer: Statements made in today's interview have not been approved by, and don't reflect the views of, various organizations including but not exclusive to the International Brotherhood of Shape-based Mascots and Logos (Ohio Chapter), and the Columbus Chamber of the Clueless Wealthy. Special thanks for the following source material: Intro music by Lion Free Music Royalty-free with attribution www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEoDUMDJlzQ Kaiser Chiefs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU4ke34dKWo Recap music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLdFTb1SRM4 Photo Shoot Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsY0B8NzvJQ Zoolander clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnZ2XdqGZWU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyoS8fppB0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Gr-1g2rnc https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/ca3ca441-7fbd-4800-ba74-2900ea44e808 https://www.soundboard.com/sb/zoolander The Sovereign appears via Fair Use: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1hM-k3aUY Liz Phair appears via Fair Use: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM60GAPIXTY

Post pandemic reentry is becoming a realistic reality for the very near future - so what does that mean for now, and for what’s next?What IS the future of our space?JLL Managing Director Clayton Davis + M+A Director of ExperientialAlicia Huber join us on the podcast to discuss what to do with, and what to expect from, offices, stores, and more, and how to position your space to serve you for success.JLL is a world leader in real estate services, helping their clients create rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces around the globe so people can achieve their ambitions. Clayton’s role at JLL encompasses strategic planning and account management for a wide variety of national and international corporate real estate users by providing innovative, scalable, and comprehensive solutions.Alicia’s background in Experiential Design is built to make experiences meaningful, through the creation of multi-sensory design that communicates brands in space starts by collaborating with clients to understand their story and message, and then bringing it to life in a meaningful way. With past projects, such as White Castle Corporate HQ’s where she helped bring to life their legendary craver throne, and a host of others such as Danis Construction, Burgess and Niple’s home office, and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Retail Summit, Alicia continues to set the bar for how experiential design can connect with human behaviors and needs to leave lasting impressions.Listen and learn from these experts about the future of our space - and how you can stay a step ahead.

Co-founder and chairman of The New Albany Company, Jack Kessler is one of central Ohio's most accomplished real estate developers and influential civic leaders. The developer of numerous residential communities across the country, Kessler's commitment to the evolution of New Albany is both professional and very personal. Along with co-founder, Les Wexner, Kessler was among its first residents. Kessler serves on The John Glenn School of Public Affairs; New Albany Surgical Hospital Foundation; and is a board member of The Columbus Partnership. Kessler is past Chairman of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees; past Chairman of Ohio Public Works Commission; past Chairman of United Way of Central Ohio; past Chairman of Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce; past Chairman of Columbus Museum of Art; past Chairman of The Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission and past President of the Columbus School for Girls. He also was on the Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Limited, Inc., Commercial Vehicle Group, Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, and Cleveland Federal Reserve. Kessler was inducted into the Central Ohio Business Hall of Fame, received the Builder of Columbus Award, the Builders Exchange Columbus Award, Columbus Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen, The Ohio State University Foundation Gerlach Award, the Columbus Public Schools Hall of Fame Award, Honorary Doctorate Degree from Otterbein University, and Recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award from The Ohio State University. Mr. Kessler is a graduate of The Ohio State University, College of Business Administration. Mr. Kessler and his wife, Charlotte, live in New Albany.

Regardless of the news of the day, our economy and our workforce are always at the forefront. We all want to know if our jobs are secure, or, if we need a job that one is going to come our way. In this part two of our two-part series, we continue our conversation with https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-fuller-49891512/ (Kelly Fuller, Director of Workforce Development for the Columbus Chamber) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhambrick/ (John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio) (ESC). We look at the issue of skills in our workforce and the concerns from employers on finding skilled workers. Plus, we provide local employers with information on resources to build to capacity. Kelly and John have suggestions about programs, services, and funding that provide skills training to current employees. Our workforce has gone through a revolution of work-space over the past 6 months! Who ever thought a larger number of employees would be working from their kitchen tables? There is on-going development of “best practices” for employers to help them through a “work from home” environment. Employers can receive that information much easier than they would have thought. Older worker employment issues are still part of our workforce conversation. Especially those who have likely been greatly affected in the pandemic.  This population is vulnerable to the disease, and possibly concerned about their work situation. OR, they may have lost their employment. Kelly and John provide some tips for those who may be older adults either trying to reenter the workforce, or who are looking for a different work situation.   https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFYLQXZnPlsmdaTgNYp1TINmQAYfy6nneJX (Here is a list of resources mentioned in the podcast.) We would love to hear from you. Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on https://www.facebook.com/lookingforwardourway/ (Facebook). And of course everything can be found on our website, https://my.captivate.fm/www.lookingforwardourway.com (Looking Forward Our Way.) Recorded in Studio C at https://my.captivate.fm/www.channel511.com (511 Studios). A production of https://my.captivate.fm/www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants).

Regardless of the news of the day, our economy and our workforce are always at the forefront. We all want to know if our jobs are secure, or, if we need a job that one is going to come our way. In our next episode, we continue our conversation with https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-fuller-49891512/ (Kelly Fuller, Director of Workforce Development for the Columbus Chamber) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhambrick/ (John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio) (ESC). We will be covering over a two part series... Information on the Central Ohio workforce, current state and outlook for the future – short term and long term Review of the skills needed in this current workforce scenario and methods for building skills – from the employers' standpoint as well as advice for job seekers Connecting those skills to those 50+, both management and skilled labor   This second of two episodes lands in your podcast player and our website on Monday February 1st, 2021. Here's a preview of part two. We would love to hear from you. Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on https://www.facebook.com/lookingforwardourway/ (Facebook). And of course everything can be found on our website, https://my.captivate.fm/www.lookingforwardourway.com (Looking Forward Our Way.) Recorded in Studio C at https://my.captivate.fm/www.channel511.com (511 Studios). A production of https://my.captivate.fm/www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants).

Regardless of the news of the day, our economy and our workforce are always at the forefront. We all want to know if our jobs are secure, or, if we need a job that one is going to come our way. In this part one of a two part series, we talk with https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-fuller-49891512/ (Kelly Fuller, Director of Workforce Development for the Columbus Chamber) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhambrick/ (John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio) (ESC). We start with their perceptions of our job market today. Yes, we are in a pandemic, but that will change. We may not return to the “old normal”, we may enter a new pattern. How has the workforce changed for the good and bad? We would all like a “crystal ball” telling us when the current situation will change.  We find out what they think we should expect as we enter into 2021. We have a strong suspicion that many jobs will change once we work through the pandemic. We talk about particular jobs or industries that will not make it through this crisis. And if they see particular jobs or industries that have been created in the pandemic that will continue to grow/build over the next year or two or more. https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFYLQXZnPlsmdaTgNYp1TINmQAYfy6nneJX (Here is a link to the list of resources mentioned in the podcast.) We would love to hear from you. Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on https://www.facebook.com/lookingforwardourway/ (Facebook). And of course everything can be found on our website, https://my.captivate.fm/www.lookingforwardourway.com (Looking Forward Our Way.) Recorded in Studio C at https://my.captivate.fm/www.channel511.com (511 Studios). A production of https://my.captivate.fm/www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants).

As we wrap up our first year of Gravity, we wanted to reflect on what we’ve learned and extend gratitude to all of you for joining us on this incredible journey.  The vision for this podcast was to explore the human experience — the one we're all having, and hopefully transforming and expanding and evolving as we go — because we believe that sharing our experiences, openly and honestly, can really connect us, help us, and inspire us. We’re also including a speech that Brett gave to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce in February 2020, shortly after this show launched. Brett took that opportunity to share his story, more openly, honestly, and publicly than ever before. And after that speech, Brett had so many people reaching out to him to thank him for giving them permission to be more vulnerable, to talk about things like mental health trauma — and in a room full of business leaders, of all places. When we’re able to see ourselves in somebody else's journey, it helps us navigate our own. And that experience just reinforced our belief in the vision for this podcast, and we hope the conversations we share in 2021 will help you keep growing and find new sources of joy in your life. To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Resources: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettkaufman/?hl=en (@brettkaufman) | http://instagram.com/gravitycolumbus (@gravitycolumbus) Gravity is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Regardless of the news of the day, our economy and our workforce are always at the forefront. We all want to know if our jobs are secure, or, if we need a job that one is going to come our way. In our next episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-fuller-49891512/ (Kelly Fuller, Director of Workforce Development for the Columbus Chamber) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhambrick/ (John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio) (ESC) are our guests. We will be covering over a two part series... Information on the Central Ohio workforce, current state and outlook for the future – short term and long term Review of the skills needed in this current workforce scenario and methods for building skills – from the employers' standpoint as well as advice for job seekers Connecting those skills to those 50+, both management and skilled labor   Our first of two episodes lands in your podcast player and our website on Monday January 4th, 2021. Here's a preview of part one. We would love to hear from you. Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on https://www.facebook.com/lookingforwardourway/ (Facebook). And of course everything can be found on our website, https://my.captivate.fm/www.lookingforwardourway.com (Looking Forward Our Way.) Recorded in Studio C at https://my.captivate.fm/www.channel511.com (511 Studios). A production of https://my.captivate.fm/www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants).

Cathy Lyttle, a former journalist turned Columbus Chamber exec turned C-suite officer at Worthington Industries, had a front row seat to the Columbus Crew's arrival in Columbus. She was working for the chamber at the time, and was closely involved in the push to bring the team to Central Ohio. How did she feel, then, more than 20 years later, when it looked like the team might leave? "I was sad about that, and a little bit angry, to be quite honest," Lyttle said during a recent taping of our Women of Influence podcast. Now an executive at Worthington, Lyttle said she "kept tabs" on the effort to save the team "from afar," and was aware fo the behind-the-scenes maneuvering to keep the Crew here. Now the power player who not only helped land the Crew but also helped launch the business office of what the Columbus Blue Jackets says she's excited to see all of Columbus' sports teams come together in the Arena District, once the Crew's new stadium is finished. "We've always appreciated what sports can do for a city," Lyttle said. Of course, sports aren't doing much of anything right now, as all the country's major leagues remain on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. My conversation with Lyttle was recorded in late March, just a few weeks after most of us started working from home and not doing much of anything else. Listen to the full conversation to hear how Lyttle is de-stressing during this unprecedented time, why she thought her first big job offer was a prank by her brother at first, and how she decides which opportunities to take on and which ones to turn down.

Don DePerro, President and CEO of the Columbus Chamber, previously served as president and publisher of Columbus Business First where he enjoyed a newspaper career that spanned over 30 years. He has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Media Advocate of the Year for the state of Florida and has received six American City Eagle Awards for Excellence – the highest honor awarded to American City associates – as both an editor and publisher. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Don remains heavily involved in countless community initiatives. Don and his wife Lia have three children, including one Buckeye, and live in Dublin, Ohio. Email: DonDePerro@columbus.org Learn More: https://columbus.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

One-on-one meeting with Cody Blair, director of marketing at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Cody is in charge of ensuring the audio brand of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is fully integrated on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Learn more: https://Columbus.org Columbus Chamber of Commerce 150 S Front St #220 (614) 221-1321 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

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On April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The third and final panel explored "Emerging Religious Liberty Issues in Ohio".Intensifying public debates over religious liberty have spilled into the courts, with some cases making their way to the United States Supreme Court. Ohio is no stranger to this national trend. Panelists will discuss Tree of Life Christian Schools v. City of Upper Arlington, an Ohio zoning dispute involving religious liberty claims under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), for which a petition for writ of certiorari was recently filed in the United States Supreme Court after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with the city. Panelists will also discuss the Ohio Constitution's provision regarding religious liberty, which explicitly refers to “the rights of conscience," and discuss if and how this provision of the Ohio Constitution should be interpreted differently than the First Amendment with respect to religious liberty issues.Featuring:Jeremiah Galus, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending FreedomHolly Gross, Vice President of Government Relations at the Columbus Chamber of CommercePhilip Williamson, Associate, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPModerator: Matthew Byrne, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis P.C.* * * * *As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

On April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The third and final panel explored "Emerging Religious Liberty Issues in Ohio".Intensifying public debates over religious liberty have spilled into the courts, with some cases making their way to the United States Supreme Court. Ohio is no stranger to this national trend. Panelists will discuss Tree of Life Christian Schools v. City of Upper Arlington, an Ohio zoning dispute involving religious liberty claims under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), for which a petition for writ of certiorari was recently filed in the United States Supreme Court after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with the city. Panelists will also discuss the Ohio Constitution's provision regarding religious liberty, which explicitly refers to “the rights of conscience," and discuss if and how this provision of the Ohio Constitution should be interpreted differently than the First Amendment with respect to religious liberty issues.Featuring:Jeremiah Galus, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending FreedomHolly Gross, Vice President of Government Relations at the Columbus Chamber of CommercePhilip Williamson, Associate, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPModerator: Matthew Byrne, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis P.C.* * * * *As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

In this episode, I interview Courtney West, Marketing Manager, Communications and Marketing at the Columbus (OH) Chamber and the host of cbuzz Mikaela Hunt, President and Chief Storyteller, Mikaela Media. The cbuzz podcast has some unique factors. First, it's gone through a change of hosts which, as we've spotlighted in a couple of my previous podcasts, can be overcome. But in both cases with cbuzz, the host is not a Columbus Chamber employee. They're using outside talent. The podcast was dormant for a few months, but it's now in a reboot status with Mikaela Hunt, a 17-year TV news veteran. She's brought new life to the podcast, coupled with their partnership with Capital University and their communications department. Recorded in Studio C at the 511 Studios in the Brewery District, downtown Columbus, OH. Brett Johnson is the owner and lead consultant at Circle270Media Podcast Consultants. With over 35+ years of experience in Marketing, Content Creation, Audio Production/Recording and Broadcasting, the podcast consultants at Circle270Media strategically bring these strengths together for their business Podcast clients. Subscribe to my free daily Open The Mic Newsletter at http://www.circle270media.com (www.circle270media.com). It's chock full of podcast news you may have missed, as well as social media, sales, and audio production tips, and insights on how to grow your business podcast. If your business is using podcasting as a marketing or branding tool, I would love to showcase your podcast. Go to http://www.notetofutureme.com (www.notetofutureme.com) and scroll down to my booking calendar. Email us at podcasts@circle270media.com to set up time to talk more about your new or established business podcast. A full transcription of this podcast is available on both - http://www.circle270media.com (www.circle270media.com) http://www.notetofutureme.com (www.notetofutureme.com) Me - Brett Johnson LinkedIn - bretthjohnson FB - circle270media Twitter - circle270media Why write a note to myself, when I can pod-journal my thoughts about podcasting?!

On the inaugural episode of the Ignite Your Business®Podcast, Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST, interviews Don DePerro, president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, about “What’s On the Mind of Today’s business owners?” DePerro shares the insight he has gleaned since joining the Chamber two years ago, and he talks about the programs available to help business owners overcome issues and strategize for success. Click here to learn more about the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Click here to find out more about GREENCREST.

cbuzz Episode 37: Steve Buddendeck, Greenhouse BMX / Verde Bikes by Columbus Chamber

Today we are speaking with Cheryl Hay, Director of Project Talent Acquisition at JobsOhio. Cheryl is responsible for the challenging work of developing a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce for Ohio’s firms. Before JobsOhio, she served as deputy chancellor with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and focused on strategies to help Ohio’s higher education system align with the workforce needs of Ohio businesses as well as their employees. At the same time, she continued to serve as vice president of workforce development for Columbus State Community College. Before CSCC, Cheryl also worked as vice president of workforce development for the Columbus Chamber, where she initiated efforts to ensure a quality workforce for 3500 local business members. She spent thirteen years in the private sector carrying out the human resources needs of White Consolidative Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of household appliances, with 27,000 U.S. employees.

cbuzz Episode 36: Adam Brouillette by Columbus Chamber

cbuzz Episode 35: Zach Weprin, FUSIAN by Columbus Chamber

Episode 34: Dan Fronczak, Healthy Roster by Columbus Chamber

Matt McCollister joined the Columbus 2020 team in November 2010. As senior vice president, economic development, he oversees business development strategy and management. Previously, Matt served as vice president of economic development for the Columbus Chamber, business development manager for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a licensed real estate professional. Matt graduated […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Matt McCollister of Columbus 2020 appeared first on Consultant Connect.

Matt McCollister joined the Columbus 2020 team in November 2010. As senior vice president, economic development, he oversees business development strategy and management. Previously, Matt served as vice president of economic development for the Columbus Chamber, business development manager for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a licensed real estate professional. Matt graduated […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Matt McCollister of Columbus 2020 appeared first on Consultant Connect.

Today I am excited to bring you a great conversation with Dan Swartwout. Dan is a stand-up comedian, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, host of the show cbuzz, a City Council Member, and an all-around great person.   Cbuzz is a Columbus’ first business-focused podcast. Dan has been hosting it for a year, and they have formed media partnerships with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, CD 102.5, Rev One Ventures and the Columbus Dispatch. Every month one episode airs on CD 102.5, and Dan recently recorded a show in front of a live studio audience with Matt Scanlon of CoverMyMeds.   “The great speaker and the good speaker are both prepared and ready and on top of what it is they're going to do. The great speaker, however, doesn't appear to be over-prepared.”   Dan recently gave a speech at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, a warmup of sorts before the meeting. It was 8:30 in the morning, he was wearing a suit, and he had to address over 1000 people. Using the skills he has developed from standup comedy, hosting events, and hosting his show, he was able to perform well and create positive word-of-mouth for his brand.   “It was exciting. It was different. It was another chance to kind of stretch my skills a little bit and, you know. The more skills you have to your arsenal, the more things you can do.”   I also had the opportunity to do something I don’t normally do, or at least haven’t done in a long time, and that was perform standup comedy. I hired Dan to help me prepare, and it helped immensely. When I went to perform I was much more comfortable. I wasn't going to fall on my face because: I had a coach I worked at it I trusted my skills   “If you have a skillset you need to develop and there are people around you who have an expertise or a lot of experience in that particular skill set, that's a valuable resource”   Dan has an event coming up in November called Kicking Cancer with Dan Swartwout. This will be the 3rd time the event is held, and it is for brain cancer and research for brain cancer at the James Cancer Hospital here at the Ohio State University. If you haven’t seen Dan’s act, he’s sort of known for being able to do a high kick.   I can’t thank Dan enough for coming on the show. He is an incredibly talented and funny guy that gives an incredible amount of himself and his time to his community, and I appreciate him for sharing his time and his insights with the Improv audience. --   Resources: Find more about Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter Listen to cbuzz   Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's podcast, we sat down with Alex Fischer, president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, the influential organization representing leaders of the region's largest companies. The discussion included the Partnership's long-range goals for the Columbus region, its members' "curiosity tours" across the U.S. to study other cities' best practices, why we all need to stop saying "Ohio" when we tell people where we're from, and how the Partnership fits in with Columbus 2020 and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. We also hit on some topics making news today, including the fate of Columbus Castings, how the city's Smart City Challenge opportunity may make mass transit unnecessary, and the Partnership's stance on medical marijuana proposals circulating in Ohio.

For this week's podcast, we sat down with Alex Fischer, president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, the influential organization representing leaders of the region's largest companies. The discussion included the Partnership's long-range goals for the Columbus region, its members' "curiosity tours" across the U.S. to study other cities' best practices, why we all need to stop saying "Ohio" when we tell people where we're from, and how the Partnership fits in with Columbus 2020 and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. We also hit on some topics making news today, including the fate of Columbus Castings, how the city's Smart City Challenge opportunity may make mass transit unnecessary, and the Partnership's stance on medical marijuana proposals circulating in Ohio.

The status of the craft beer industry and the long-awaited next step for the Texas company wanting to put freestanding ERs in Central Ohio anchor this week's podcast. We also discuss what's next at the Patrick J's site in Clintonville, and bid farewell to our publisher, Don DePerro, as heads off to take over at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

The status of the craft beer industry and the long-awaited next step for the Texas company wanting to put freestanding ERs in Central Ohio anchor this week's podcast. We also discuss what's next at the Patrick J's site in Clintonville, and bid farewell to our publisher, Don DePerro, as heads off to take over at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.