Taken from the book The Leadership Challenge, by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner:
" Leaders cannot command commitment, only inspire it"
and
"Leadership is a dialogue, not a monologue"
- Posted by Cheri
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Images Premier at Settlers Game
Be the first to premier the sixth edition of the Chamber’s magazine...Images of Licking County, at the annual Premier Party and After Hours!
Join us first under the tent “Dugout Club” where you’ll enjoy hot dogs, chips and soft drinks at the “after hours” on Wednesday, June 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. courtesy of The Grill Works Catering. In addition we will have a cash bar for your pre-game enjoyment! Then at 7 p.m. you will be able to cheer on the Settlers as they take on the Southern Ohio Copperheads.
A great way to spend a Thursday night...and be sure to bring the entire family! Click here to sign up.
Posted by: Jennifer McDonald
Monday, May 24, 2010
Announcement from H & W Trucking
H & W Trucking, Inc., www.handwtrucking.com whose principal office is in Newark, Ohio, announced receipt of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) HUB Zone designation.
Companies meeting specific employment criteria may be designated as SBA HUB Zones, which assist the Federal government in ensuring federal contracting and employment opportunities in underutilized and underemployed regions.
H & W’s new SBA HUBZone designation means Federal program managers, contracting and transportation officers will have an easy avenue to allow H & W Trucking, Inc. to provide transportation services to the United States Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.
“As a small business, working with the Federal government can be challenging. Our new HUBZone designation helps position us on a more level playing field with the much larger companies that are also seeking to conduct business with the Department of Defense and other government agencies.” says Ms. Barcy Vidt, President of H & W Trucking, Inc.
H & W Trucking, Inc. has agents around the U.S.A. and they provide truckload, less than truckload, (LTL) and rail service to and from all points in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Companies meeting specific employment criteria may be designated as SBA HUB Zones, which assist the Federal government in ensuring federal contracting and employment opportunities in underutilized and underemployed regions.
H & W’s new SBA HUBZone designation means Federal program managers, contracting and transportation officers will have an easy avenue to allow H & W Trucking, Inc. to provide transportation services to the United States Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.
“As a small business, working with the Federal government can be challenging. Our new HUBZone designation helps position us on a more level playing field with the much larger companies that are also seeking to conduct business with the Department of Defense and other government agencies.” says Ms. Barcy Vidt, President of H & W Trucking, Inc.
H & W Trucking, Inc. has agents around the U.S.A. and they provide truckload, less than truckload, (LTL) and rail service to and from all points in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Chamber Participates in Ride To Work Week
"We made it!" are the words Vicky and I said as we arrived at the office this morning. We biked to the Chamber (in the rain) in honor of Ride Your Bike To Work Week.
-Posted by Cheri
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Ohio is No. 29
A recent study done for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce by Harris Interactive Inc. shows that Ohio is generally in the middle.
The overall ranking of State Liability Systems for the years 2002 - 2010 have Ohio at No. 29. Not great, but could be worse.
Some other rankings for Ohio:
The overall ranking of State Liability Systems for the years 2002 - 2010 have Ohio at No. 29. Not great, but could be worse.
Some other rankings for Ohio:
- Overall treatment of tort and contract litigation - 27th
- Having and enforcing meaningful venue requirements - 16th
- Treatment of class action suits and mass consolidation suits - 18th
- Damages - 28th
- Timeliness of summary judgment/dismissal - 38th
- Discovery - 30th
- Scientific and technical evidence - 25th
- Judges' impartiality - 26th
- Judges' competence - 28th
- Juries' fairness - 32nd
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
We Don't Always Agree. . .
I must admit that I tend to support the same legislation that my husband (State Representative Jay Hottinger) supports. We tend to have the same philosophy about the size and scope of government. But below is a great example that demonstrates that we are not clones.
I was reading his latest news column entitled "Why Jobs Leave Ohio" (see below). It is basically about two bills that have been introduced in the Ohio House that he is supportive of. Both basically require that two departments within the State run certain reports to share with the legislators. I questioned him about these two bills. I asked him why in the world would you create a law that mandates a department run a report? His answer was because they don't do it now and the current Governor doesn't require it, so they don't have access to the information.
This is one reason why government frustrates me. HB337 would require the Ohio Department of Development to basically conduct an exit poll when companies leave Ohio. Why does this have to become a law??? Shouldn't they be doing this anyway??? Every time the Chamber loses a member, we ALWAYS find out why.
To have to legislate things of this nature is absurd.
Here is his news release on these two bills: (wouldn't you hate to be married to me?)
News column by
State Representative Jay Hottinger
WHY DO JOBS LEAVE OHIO
State agencies and social service organizations across the state are working hard to meet the immediate physical needs of Ohioans, but the only long term solution is to get people employed in quality jobs so they are able to meet the needs of their families. The lack of jobs can be directly traced to companies that move, close, or downsize, but unless Ohio legislators know why a company relocates or goes out of business it is very difficult to effectively combat closures and relocations, or encourage additional hiring.
I believe that the crux of the problem is that companies leave Ohio, or close down, for a host of reasons. A family business may have no viable successor to the company founder and it is simply sold to a competitor or closed. Sometimes the state tax burden may prove too much to bear, other times it might be the local tax burden. Other times another state offers an incentive package that lures the company to another location, or a legal suit causes the company to go into bankruptcy. Sometimes different cities and counties will poach businesses from one location within Ohio to another. I would hazard a guess that many times a company closes purely because it cannot find enough customers to remain viable. In order to effectively help create an environment in Ohio that is conducive to commerce and hiring it is important that the General Assembly understand why businesses hire employees or leave Ohio. Toward this end two proposals have been introduced. The first is House Bill 346 which was introduced jointly by State Rep. Terry Boose and State Rep. Dave Hall. House Bill 346 will require the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to submit to the Ohio General Assembly a report on job placements and to also make the report publicly available on the Job and Family Services website. It is hoped that we will be able to better understand from this data why companies hire employees so that the Legislature can support those factors that result in hiring.
The second piece of legislation is House Bill 337which will require the Ohio Department of Development to track and report information on companies that leave Ohio. This bill was introduced by State Rep. Nan Baker and State Rep. Terry Boose to help the government better understand what drives jobs away from Ohio. While we know that taxes, overbearing regulations, and bureaucratic hoops are frustrating and expensive to comply with, we do not know what issues are the most problematic or affect the most businesses so that they can be remedied. House Bill 337 would require the Ohio Department of Development to collect some general information on the departing companies such as their former location in Ohio, their new location out of state, and what the company contributed to the Ohio economy as far as wages, taxes, and such things. It would also request that the company share why they left Ohio, though Ohio could not force them to divulge this information. The results of these questions would then be used to make Ohio a better place to work and do business.
Both of these bills are currently awaiting hearings in the Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development committee. While they would provide valuable information to the state for a relatively minor cost they have to date seen very little action and do not appear to be slated for passage. Without accurate information it will be very difficult for the legislature to craft fixes to state issues that plague our business base and drives hundreds of thousands of jobs out of state.
As always, I welcome your questions, comments and input on state government issues. Please feel free to contact me by mail (State Representative Jay Hottinger, 71st House District, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215), by email (district71@ohr.state.oh.us) or by phone (614-466-1482).
- Posted by Cheri Hottinger
I was reading his latest news column entitled "Why Jobs Leave Ohio" (see below). It is basically about two bills that have been introduced in the Ohio House that he is supportive of. Both basically require that two departments within the State run certain reports to share with the legislators. I questioned him about these two bills. I asked him why in the world would you create a law that mandates a department run a report? His answer was because they don't do it now and the current Governor doesn't require it, so they don't have access to the information.
This is one reason why government frustrates me. HB337 would require the Ohio Department of Development to basically conduct an exit poll when companies leave Ohio. Why does this have to become a law??? Shouldn't they be doing this anyway??? Every time the Chamber loses a member, we ALWAYS find out why.
To have to legislate things of this nature is absurd.
Here is his news release on these two bills: (wouldn't you hate to be married to me?)
News column by
State Representative Jay Hottinger
WHY DO JOBS LEAVE OHIO
State agencies and social service organizations across the state are working hard to meet the immediate physical needs of Ohioans, but the only long term solution is to get people employed in quality jobs so they are able to meet the needs of their families. The lack of jobs can be directly traced to companies that move, close, or downsize, but unless Ohio legislators know why a company relocates or goes out of business it is very difficult to effectively combat closures and relocations, or encourage additional hiring.
I believe that the crux of the problem is that companies leave Ohio, or close down, for a host of reasons. A family business may have no viable successor to the company founder and it is simply sold to a competitor or closed. Sometimes the state tax burden may prove too much to bear, other times it might be the local tax burden. Other times another state offers an incentive package that lures the company to another location, or a legal suit causes the company to go into bankruptcy. Sometimes different cities and counties will poach businesses from one location within Ohio to another. I would hazard a guess that many times a company closes purely because it cannot find enough customers to remain viable. In order to effectively help create an environment in Ohio that is conducive to commerce and hiring it is important that the General Assembly understand why businesses hire employees or leave Ohio. Toward this end two proposals have been introduced. The first is House Bill 346 which was introduced jointly by State Rep. Terry Boose and State Rep. Dave Hall. House Bill 346 will require the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to submit to the Ohio General Assembly a report on job placements and to also make the report publicly available on the Job and Family Services website. It is hoped that we will be able to better understand from this data why companies hire employees so that the Legislature can support those factors that result in hiring.
The second piece of legislation is House Bill 337which will require the Ohio Department of Development to track and report information on companies that leave Ohio. This bill was introduced by State Rep. Nan Baker and State Rep. Terry Boose to help the government better understand what drives jobs away from Ohio. While we know that taxes, overbearing regulations, and bureaucratic hoops are frustrating and expensive to comply with, we do not know what issues are the most problematic or affect the most businesses so that they can be remedied. House Bill 337 would require the Ohio Department of Development to collect some general information on the departing companies such as their former location in Ohio, their new location out of state, and what the company contributed to the Ohio economy as far as wages, taxes, and such things. It would also request that the company share why they left Ohio, though Ohio could not force them to divulge this information. The results of these questions would then be used to make Ohio a better place to work and do business.
Both of these bills are currently awaiting hearings in the Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development committee. While they would provide valuable information to the state for a relatively minor cost they have to date seen very little action and do not appear to be slated for passage. Without accurate information it will be very difficult for the legislature to craft fixes to state issues that plague our business base and drives hundreds of thousands of jobs out of state.
As always, I welcome your questions, comments and input on state government issues. Please feel free to contact me by mail (State Representative Jay Hottinger, 71st House District, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215), by email (district71@ohr.state.oh.us) or by phone (614-466-1482).
- Posted by Cheri Hottinger
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Quote of the Day
"Titles are granted, but it's your behavior that wins you respect."
- From the book The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner.
- From the book The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Welcome To The Jungle
Biz Fest 2010 was quite a success. But don't take it from me; here's what some had to say. . .
Thanks to our sponsors, vendors, Cherry Valley Lodge and the Events Committee for all their help. Special recognition to the Chamber staff - Jennifer, Vicky and Mandy and their spouses for all their help today also!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
In The Jungle
We are about 24 hours away from the 2010 Biz Fest and Taste of Licking County. Hope to see you at the Cherry Valley Lodge from 4 - 8 p.m. tomorrow night. Here are some of the goodies in store for attendees:
- Fabulous food from Leghorn's; Texas Roadhouse; Doug's Far Side and The Grill
- Cash bar serving up drinks like the Zebra Fizz, Snake Bite and Lion Tamer
- Give-aways from over 50 different vendors
- Many door-prizes will be given out throughout the evening
What a great way to find out about what our local business community has to offer!
To get you in the mood, here is great tune:
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