OSBC’s 2016 Accomplishments and Next Steps for 2017
We had an interesting 2016 with major policy challenges and opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to an exciting new year for […]
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North Market’s economic impact includes millions in earnings, hundreds of jobs, plus tax receipts for the city
The trend to localization is not just a passing fad. The movement is firmly rooted in the realities that globalization has not […]
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OSBC Urges Governor Kasich to Veto H.B. 554
On December 8, 2016 the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 554 by lame duck session. During the prior week, OSBC […]
Read moreOhio lawmakers near vote on clean energy standard measures
Measures in both the House and Senate would make renewable and efficiency targets voluntary through 2020. Source: Ohio lawmakers near vote on […]
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Lucky Penny Farm & Creamery
Lucky Penny Farm is a special place where art, agriculture, and family intersect. Although it exists for us as century home and […]
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Esperanza Threads: Socially responsible clothing in CLE
Esperanza Threads is a social enterprise in Cleveland that designs, sews and sells organic clothing.
Read moreInvest Locally: 10 Tools for Grassroots Investors
On November 17th, Michael Shuman presented his Local Investment 101 Workshop to economic developers, bankers and policy makers in Columbus. In the […]
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Spotlight on Sustainable Ohio Businesses
OSBC is launching a new series to highlight, high-road business practices in Ohio. Tell us about a business that is implementing sustainable practices.
Read moreEvidence that Higher Wages for Low-Income Workers Lead to Higher Productivity
Economists have long argued that increases in worker pay can lead to improvements in productivity—indeed, that it can actually be profitable to […]
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High Road Businesses Profit from Happy Employees
All businesses use the value created by their employees to make profits, but there is a big difference between some businesses on how they do it. What kind of company are you working for?
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Village of Newburgh Heights Leads on Family Leave
The Village of Newburgh Heights has a family leave policy that leads the nation and is walking the talk on family values.
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States Should Work to Exceed Methane Standards, Not Avoid Them
Ohio joins a group of states — including West Virginia, Alabama and the Attorney General of Michigan — and a group of […]
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