CHAMBER RESPONDS TO TAX CUT DELAY PROPOSAL

Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Governor Strickland’s plan to permit the Ohio Lottery Commission to operate video lottery terminals at Ohio’s seven racetracks is subject to a voter referendum. 

Streamlining business regulation and making it easier for small businesses to comply with state regulations is necessary to encourage entrepreneurship, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce told a House panel this week.  

After the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors finalized rates for public employers at its September meeting, attention quickly turned to 2010 rates and discounts for private employers. 

Ohio Chamber Health Care Committee

Wednesday, October 7

10:00 a.m.

Ohio Chamber Headquarters

Ohio Small Business Council Governing Board

Wednesday, October 14

9:30 a.m.

Ohio Chamber Headquarters

Ohio Chamber Tax Committee

Thursday, November 5

10:00 a.m.

Ohio Chamber Headquarters

A Fond Farwell

It is always difficult when someone leaves your team, especially when they’ve been part of both your victories and defeats for a long time. This week, the Ohio Chamber said good-bye to Tony Fiore, our director of labor and human resources policy. Although we wish him well in his new endeavors, we will miss him very much.

Tony joined the Ohio Chamber 10 years ago and it would be hard to identify anyone with more integrity or greater commitment to our mission. He grew tremendously during his time with us working hard at night to get his law degree, while not missing a beat when it came to advocating for Ohio businesses at the Statehouse. We know he will continue to learn, grow and achieve great success in his new role as an independent attorney and lobbyist.

Whether it is his charming smile, his strong work ethic or the way he treats everyone with the greatest respect, we will miss everything about our friend and colleague, Tony Fiore.

Linda Woggon - Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Dan Navin - Assistant Vice President, Tax and Economic Policy
Carrie Haughawout - Director, Ohio Small Business Council
Jennifer Klein - Director, Energy and Environmental Policy
Chris Brock - Grassroots Coordinator
Sherry Heffner - Governmental Affairs Assistant
Tami Ball - Administrative Assistant