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GET INFORMED. 1 Election 2020: Buckle up and vote Voting in Chamber PAC’s first-round endorsements 2020 federal election update Education action plan A new payments landscape SHARE SUCCESS. 4 Report unclaimed funds by Nov. 1 Anniversary of chamber’s health program Supporting employee wellness STAY CONNECTED. 6 Chamber Board of Directors An Official Publication of The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Chamber adds new policy committee New Members Reopening the chamber’s offices

By Anthony Lagunzad, Director, Political & Grassroots Programs ELECTION 2020: BUCKLE UP AND VOTE!

Are you sick of the ads yet? Buckle up, because it only gets worse until after Election Day Nov. 3, and Ohio is still a tried-and-true battleground state. There were reports earlier this election cycle that for the presidential race, the Democrats would not Campaign resources on focus as much on a “reddening” both sides for Statehouse Ohio. Well, whether that was a shrewd misdirection tactic or the races are being utilized political winds have changed over as efficiently as possible the course of 2020, one thing is for sure: There is always a lot worth as COVID-19 has made fighting for — and winnable — for campaigning and both sides in Ohio elections. fundraising substantially It’s an interesting election year in our state. Putting the presidential harder with social election aside for a moment, there distancing restrictions. are only two statewide races on the ballot. Those two races are for Ohio Supreme Court seats in which two incumbents in the current 5-2 activist Ohio Supreme Court 20 was indicted on of how state office campaigns philosophically fair and balanced years ago. It is our responsibility pay-to-play racketeering charges operate, COVID-19 has absolutely majority are up for re-election. Those to protect our businesses by and subsequently removed from affected them, and those effects on two incumbents are Justices Sharon voting to keep Kennedy and that leadership position and the 2020 election will be analyzed Kennedy and Judi French, both of French on the bench on Nov. 3. replaced, House Democrats have and studied for years to come. whom have been endorsed by the Ohio turned their sights on capitalizing Surprisingly, no ballot issues are But how can we ignore this Chamber of Commerce PAC, along on it to flip the Ohio House and up for a vote. Usually if Ohio’s presidential race? I’m sure you see with many other business groups. gain the majority outright. businesses find themselves fighting plenty on President Donald Trump These are the most important races against a ballot issue, it can be For both sides, it’s a major battle. and former Vice President Joe Biden. in Ohio aside from the presidency. difficult, because proponents Campaign resources on both sides But for Ohio, the main thing to think Losing this philosophical majority can sometimes be backed by for Statehouse races are being about from a state-level perspective could be incredibly detrimental to substantial out-of-state resources. utilized as efficiently as possible as politically is if these presidential Ohio Chamber members and the COVID-19 has made campaigning campaigns — which will spend an For the General Assembly, statewide business community. It has and fundraising substantially harder enormous number of resources — Republicans currently hold a been a long time since Ohio last had with social distancing restrictions. will have done the heavy lifting for slim supermajority in both the an activist court, but if that happens The Ohio Chamber of Commerce down-ticket races. It’s hard to predict Ohio House and the . again, legislation carefully vetted PAC, which seeks to support pro- how things will play out with whoever Earlier this cycle, Ohio Democrats and crafted in the Statehouse by the business candidates, has released wins. That is definitely the word had touted that their major goal General Assembly and signed into its list of endorsed candidates for to describe 2020: Unpredictable. was to capture enough seats to law by the governor can be easily shot the General Assembly. It can be eliminate the supermajorities. But both candidates and parties do down by the Ohio Supreme Court. found in this issue and on the Ohio vocally agree that job creators need But this past summer when then- Chamber website under Political We know this because it was a help recovering from the COVID-19 Ohio Speaker of the House Rep. & Grassroots Engagements. regular occurrence under an pandemic, albeit with potentially Speaking of COVID-19 and different approaches. The Ohio campaigning, a trend we’ve seen at Chamber will continue to do our the state and local level is virtual part to push that priority at the fundraisers or virtual tele-town state level and support our national halls on platforms such as Zoom. counterparts as things pivot from a It’s certainly a jarring difference to political focus back to a policy focus. conventional campaigning. It can be argued that it gives candidates Remember – vote Sharon more access to people and covers Kennedy and Judi French broader areas. In some regions of for Ohio Supreme Court! the state, candidates and campaigns are operating closer to conventional tactics and still conducting in- person meetings, mostly with social distancing in practice. But regardless

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OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAC’S VOTING IN OHIO FIRST-ROUND ENDORSEMENTS On Aug. 4, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPAC) announced its first round of endorsements for the Nov. 3 General Election. OCCPAC seeks out and supports General Assembly candidates who are committed to free enterprise and making Ohio’s business climate the most competitive in the country. These endorsed candidates have a consistent, proven track NOVEMBER 3, 2020 record of supporting Ohio’s business community, especially during the current General Assembly. For detailed information and to find OHIO SENATE OHIO HOUSE each county’s early voting location and ballot drop box, go to VoteOhio.gov. DISTRICT PARTY CANDIDATE DISTRICT PARTY CANDIDATE Here are important dates for 2 Republican 1 Republican the Nov. 3, 2020, election. 4 Republican George Lang* 4 Republican Bob Cupp The deadline to register to 6 Republican * 5 Republican vote is Monday, Oct. 5. 8 Republican Bill (Lou) Blessing 38 Republican * The first day of early in- 10 Republican 43 Republican *  person voting is Oct. 6. Each 12 Republican 47 Republican county’s board of elections 14 Republican Terry Johnson 50 Republican will have one location for early 16 Republican 52 Republican Jennifer Gross* in-person voting. Registered voters can vote in person: 18 Republican * 62 Republican 20 Republican 66 Republican Adam Bird* • Oct. 6-16, Monday through 22 Republican * 67 Republican Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 24 Republican 70 Republican • Oct. 19-23, Monday through 26 Republican * 71 Republican Mark Fraizer Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 30 Republican 78 Republican Brian Stewart* •  Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 79 Republican • Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 80 Republican Oct. 26-30, Monday through 82 Republican •  Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 84 Republican 87 Republican Riordan McClain • Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 96 Republican Ron Ferguson* • Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Indicates challenger for the seat

AN UPDATE ON THE 2020 FEDERAL ELECTION By Ashlee Rich Stephenson, Vice President and National Political Director, U.S. Chamber of Commerce IDENTIFICATION On Election Day, polls are open The 2020 election cycle has promised are still high profile enough to 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are to be a year unlike any other in qualify as competitive. Ohio’s voting in person, bring one of the politics. From anticipated record- Tenth Congressional District is following for identification. breaking turnout and spending, represented by Republican Mike to the incredible disruption the Turner. Turner was elected to Photo ID not expired with voter’s coronavirus pandemic has caused this Dayton-area seat in 2012 and current name and address, OR to “business as usual” in the world previously represented Ohio’s 2 Military ID OR of politics, this year is shaping former Third Congressional up to be unlike anything we’ve District before redistricting 3 Utility bill experienced in modern history. occurred in 2010. Ohio’s 4 Bank statement The presidential race has dominated Twelfth Congressional District nearly all political news since is represented by Republican 5 Government check the Democratic primary contest To further understand the Troy Balderson. In August 2018, 6 Paycheck kicked off in earnest. After nearly competitive nature of these Senate Balderson won the special GOP primary election that occurred 16 months of campaigning, former contests, three are in the top six Other government document that Vice President Joe Biden is now presidential target states (Arizona, to replace retiring member Pat contains voter’s name and address officially the Democratic nominee Michigan and North Carolina) Tiberi. He then went on to win the (See VoteOhio.gov for detailed for president. In addition, the ticket necessary to either a Donald Trump general election that November to identification information.) is set with Sen. Kamala Harris as or Joe Biden victory on their pathway represent this Central Ohio district. his vice presidential running mate. to reaching 270 electoral college Ohio’s First Congressional District votes. Maine awards its Electoral While the top of the ticket will is setting up to be the state’s most College votes by congressional competitive 2020 House race. This continue to drive news coverage and district, and Maine’s Second yield significant ramifications on -area seat is represented Congressional District (one delegate) by Rep. Steve Chabot, who is facing several down ballot contests, there is also considered a must-win for are still 35 races this year for the what many expect to be a tough either campaign to achieve success. general election challenge, as the U.S. Senate (35 percent of the entire ABSENTEE BALLOTS Cook Political Report moved this body) and 435 races for the U.S. In an unusual shift away from To request an absentee race to the “Toss Up” column in House, as all seats in the lower body historical precedent, Ohio is not ballot to vote by mail: are on the ticket every two years. in today’s top presidential tossup July. Trump won this district by list. That said, the Buckeye State is almost 7 points in 2016 — 51.2 Request an application or Beyond the presidential race, the most absolutely necessary for Trump by percent to 44.6 percent — and download it at VoteOhio.gov. closely watched campaigns are those way of his mathematical pathway Chabot represented this district 2 Complete the application and that will determine the balance of to a potential re-election. since his first win in 1994 and power in the United States Senate. served until 2008, when he lost. mail it to your board of elections. With 35 races this year, 23 of those Among Ohio’s 16 seats in the U.S. He won this seat back in 2010. 3 Once you receive the ballot, seats are held by Republicans and 12 House of Representatives, three While the ultimate result of the mark all selections and fill out ID by Democrats. In addition, there are are classified as “competitive” envelope and return the ballot. currently six seats listed as “Toss this year, as defined by the Cook 2020 election cycle is almost impossible to predict, there is one Ballots must be postmarked Ups” by the Cook Political Report, Political Report. Congressional by Nov. 2 or received at the all of which are held by Republicans. District 10 and Congressional thing we can be sure of — we are still likely in for more surprises appropriate board of elections Another four are “Lean Republican,” District 12 are currently ranked by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. while just two are “Lean Democrat.” as “Likely Republican” seats but in the final stretch to Nov. 3.

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Provided by Ohio Excels ACTION PLAN TO INCREASE HIGH-VALUE CREDENTIALS AND POST-SECONDARY DEGREES BLUEPRINT SEEN AS A KEY The Complete to Compete Ohio TOOL IN OHIO ECONOMY’S coalition is starting this work POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY right away. Coalition members are working to develop a statewide communications campaign to To position Ohio’s workers and raise awareness in key populations businesses for long-term success about how high-value credentials in the face of significant economic and post-secondary degrees can headwinds, a coalition of Ohio help their career prospects. education, business and policy leaders has released a new five-part plan to Employers are getting involved help more Ohioans earn the high- through regional partnerships, such value credentials and post-secondary as industry sector partnerships and degrees they need to be successful. business advisory councils with school districts, to communicate Bridging Ohio’s Workforce Gap the skills students need to be has been released by Complete to require nearly 1 million additional 3 Increase access and affordability. successful and to create work-based Compete Ohio, a public-private Ohioans to obtain a high-value Create and communicate affordable learning opportunities. The state is coalition of more than 40 member credential or post-secondary degree. routes to degrees and credentials also working with school districts organizations throughout the to allow Ohioans to access and and counselors to make college state committed to helping more For the state to improve the complete their education, in person or affordable for more students by Ohioans increase their educational attainment level of its citizens and remotely, with minimal or no debt. increasing the number of students attainment, allowing them to secure reach its economic potential, the completing the Free Application available in-demand jobs. Educational 4 Advance academic success and Bridging Ohio’s Workforce Gap for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) attainment — measured for a state as completion. Strong supports, effective plan has five broad objectives. and securing financial aid. the percentage of adults with a high- educators and increased guidance value credential or post-secondary Make attainment highly valued. can help ensure Ohioans finish With this new action plan, the degree — is a well-recognized measure Helping Ohioans better understand degree and certificate programs coalition is ready to expand and of a strong, jobs-ready workforce how earning a new high-value successfully, on time and with deepen its existing work while also and a key ingredient for personal credential or post-secondary degree the skills they need to contribute pursuing new partnerships and economic growth and success. will better prepare them for career in the workplace on day one. the programs outlined in the plan success and improve their quality designed to move the needle on Ohio has made steady progress in 5 Foster regional partnerships. of life can help build the motivation educational attainment. Anyone raising the level of attainment of Different parts of the state often have to pursue additional education. interested in the future economic its citizens, but the most recent different economic needs, and many opportunities for Ohioans, employers data show that only 49.2 percent 2 Align education and business. local efforts exist to pool resources, or our state can get involved. of Ohioans had received a high- Education institutions must teach ideas and talents to drive their region’s value credential or post-secondary the skills employers need, employers success. Strengthening our existing degree, two points lower than the must let education institutions partnerships and creating more local, For more information on Bridging national average and placing Ohio know what those skills are and multisector partnerships can help Ohio’s Workforce Gap and to learn 31st out of 50 states. Reaching the students of all ages must be exposed address local workforce and education how you can get involved, visit www. ideal 65 percent threshold would to work-based learning options. needs and accelerate attainment. CompletetoCompeteOhio.org.

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OHIO CHAMBER CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY OF NEW HEALTH PROGRAM The Ohio Chamber of Commerce way shows our commitment to and UnitedHealthcare, the country’s small business growth in Ohio.” largest health insurance provider, The Ohio Chamber this year will also are celebrating the one-year be providing an opportunity for small anniversary of the Ohio Chamber businesses to access a Free Marketing Health Benefit Program (OCHBP). Minute, where winners can create a As we continue into our second message delivered to markets across year of partnership, small business Ohio. “Small businesses often do NOV. 1 DEADLINE owners and their employees will not have the bandwidth or budget to continue to see lower health care advertise, and it is our responsibility TO REPORT costs from a portfolio of plans that to help owners expand their footprint UNCLAIMED may not always be available to and broadly deliver value,” says Colby. them. Ohio Chamber members save FUNDS an average of 25 percent on health TELEMEDICINE AND benefits through the OCHBP, which Director Scott Colby. “They are the UNITEDHEALTHCARE APP Sherry Maxfield, Director of the When you need care, any time is tailored specifically for Ohio backbone of our state, and we want Ohio Department of Commerce of the day or night, telemedicine businesses with two to 50 employees. to do everything we can to support Thank you, business leaders, for them. Our continued product growth (or virtual visits) may be a great continuing to report unclaimed Ohio Chamber members can choose and enriched line of services validate option. From treating colds and property to our office. It is because from a variety of PPO (Preferred our commitment to developing fevers to caring for migraines and of you that we’ve been able to Provider Organization) and HSA programs for small businesses.” allergies, you can connect with return $1 billion to Ohioans. We (Health Savings Account) health a doctor whenever, wherever. plans. Covered employees have access Last year, UnitedHealthcare produced know there is more money out Covered employees have access to to UnitedHealthcare’s broad network a Spotlight on Small Business there waiting to be claimed, and on-demand telemedicine services of nearly 75,000 physicians and care Program, in which business owners we want to reunite those funds 24/7 with the UnitedHealthcare professionals and 294 hospitals were featured on the big screen with their rightful owners. mobile app. The UnitedHealthcare and other care facilities in the state. during OSU home football games. app provides health information That is why we are asking you to They also have access to more than “We look to provide value for small for people on the go, offering plan report all unclaimed funds to the 1.3 million physicians and care businesses in a variety of ways,” says participants a single source to help Ohio Department of Commerce, professionals and 6,500 hospitals AJ Miller, vice president of Small maintain and improve their well- Division of Unclaimed Funds, by and other care facilities nationwide. Nov. 1. Adhering to this deadline Business for UnitedHealthcare being, access care and make the increases the chances that our “We continue to be excited to offer in Ohio. “The ability to support most out of their health benefits. office can locate the fund owners. this program to our small business and create a platform for small members,” says OCHBP Executive businesses to advertise in a unique Continued on page 6 Division Superintendent Akil Hardy prepared the below guidance to help you with the reporting process. • Chapter 169 of the Ohio Revised Code requires all SUPPORTING EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DURING businesses operating in the state of Ohio, or holding funds THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND BEYOND due to Ohio residents, to file an Provided by Working Partners ® Annual Report of Unclaimed The last several months have been a giant roller coaster Funds with the division. ride, and not a fun one. • The Nov. 1, 2020, filing deadline is for accounts Employers have had to re-examine everything about dormant as of June 30, 2020. their business — how to comply with ever-changing government guidelines, how to keep their employees safe • Life insurance companies have and healthy and, most critically, how to keep the lights on. until May 1, 2021, to file a report. And employees have had to navigate working from home, • Political subdivisions and being furloughed, social distancing in the office, becoming IRC 501(C)(3) hospitals teachers to their kids and more stress than they are used to. are exempt from filing. Amidst all this change and uncertainty, it is likely • Businesses not holding any that the usual outlets people turn to for entertainment unclaimed funds must file a and coping with stress are either unavailable or not Negative (NONE) Report. We working as well as they used to, leaving folks to look encourage you to file the report for alternatives. At the same time, some disconcerting through Ohio Business Gateway. trends are appearing around alcohol and other drugs. • CPAs or attorneys who are in Combined, this means that employees, whether struggling private practice are required with substance use disorder, working to maintain to file an Annual Report their recovery or trying to make healthy decisions, of Unclaimed Funds. are experiencing situations that put them at risk. • CPAs and attorneys not in private • Increased societal preoccupation with alcohol practice do not have to file an use (e.g., virtual cocktail/happy hours) unclaimed funds report separate • Increased availability of alcohol (e.g., alcohol and from the firms for which they work. cocktail deliveries being actively promoted as ways for All businesses should file their people to drink and stock up without leaving the house) Annual Report of Unclaimed Funds •  , resulting in more people (including Negative Reports) Social isolation spending time alone and feeling less connected through the Ohio Business are experiencing double-digit sales increases compared to co-workers, friends and family Gateway at business.ohio.gov. to earlier this year. This information, combined with If you have questions, please • A decrease in available support and accountability statistics by the Well Being Trust that project that as many visit https://www.com.ohio.gov/ from counselors, self-help groups (e.g., Alcoholics as 75,000 individuals will die from substance misuse unfd/ or call at (614) 466-4433. Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous) and from or suicide because of the pandemic, makes for a bleak work as people have transitioned to working at home outlook regarding your workforce’s health and wellbeing. If you have concerns about meeting the deadline, you may request an • Increased stress and mental health challenges But even though we are all on a roller coaster ride we’d automatic extension at https://apps2. as we try to manage all the changes we are like to get off, there are some simple things you can com.ohio.gov/unfd/extension/. experiencing — without knowing when this will do to help both your employees and your business. end or what the new normal will look like. A copy of the Annual Report • Remind employees about helping resources available of Unclaimed Funds can be Data indicate that people are spending more money on to them. If you have an employee assistance program downloaded at https://www.com. alcohol and other drugs since the pandemic started. The (EAP) and/or other wellness benefits, this is a perfect ohio.gov/documents/unfd_ Neilson Report found a 55 percent increase in sales of time to remind your employees about these specific AnnualReportOfUnclaimedFunds. alcoholic beverages over the same time last year. And benefit, how they can help and how to access them. pdf. many of the states that legalized the sale of marijuana Continued on page 6

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OHIO CHAMBER CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY OF NEW HEALTH PROGRAM OHIO CHAMBER BOARD Continued from page 5 OF DIRECTORS OCHBP participants can use the app Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we held our May executive committee and to directly schedule and conduct a August board of directors meeting via Zoom. During the May meeting, the telemedicine session with a doctor. election of the board of directors was held and during the August meeting, The app is available at no additional new board members were named. The following is an updated list of the Ohio charge for Android and Apple devices. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Expanding the use of telemedicine Larry Kidd, President and CEO, :hire Thomas Lagos, Partner, is a key priority for many employees, Lagos & Lagos PLL with 51 percent of companies Everett Gallagher, Senior Vice President considering implementing virtual and Treasurer, Abercrombie & Fitch Karma Thomson, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Marathon solutions a top health priority, Eric Roegner, President, Amcor Rigid Petroleum Co. LP according to a 2019 study by the Plastics National Business Group on Health. Steven English Sr., VP Government Katie Grayem, Director Customer Telemedicine is important for Relations, Nationwide Experience, American Electric Power employees living in rural areas, where Level2 gives employees a real- Ohio Carrie Harris-Muller, Senior Vice access to health care, particularly President of Population Health, time view into how activity, Joshua Zabek, Plant General Manager, specialty care, is often lacking. OhioHealth Additionally, COVID-19 has put a food, sleep and well-being Anheuser-Busch Inc. strain on members’ ability to access impact their blood sugar levels Thomas Button, Chief Credit Officer Kevin Hinkle, Regional Vice President, and Senior Vice President, Park in-person care, and telemedicine at any point throughout the day. Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield provides quick and affordable access National Bank to health professionals 24/7. Bill Bishop, President, Associated Jason Birney, Vice President and any point throughout the day. Insurance General Manager, Penn National With access to personalized LEVEL2 Jan Bans, Senior Director, State Gaming Inc. coaching, wearable technology UnitedHealthcare has recently Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, AT&T launched an innovative new therapy and a physician-supervised Joe Watson, President and CEO, that combines wearable technology care team, participants are Robert Baxter, CEO Mercy Health Lima; Petland Inc. and customized personal support supported in every step. SVP Mercy Health Bon Secours Mercy Robb Reder, Senior Vice President and to help improve the health of people Health “We know our small business CFO, Pixelle Specialty Solutions living with type 2 diabetes. owners want what is best for their Steve Ringel, President Ohio Market, Jordan Pace, Partner, Plante Moran CareSource The therapy — known as Level2 — employees,” says Ohio Chamber PLLC helps eligible participants gain real- President and CEO Andy Doehrel. Jeffrey Walters, Managing Director, CBIZ Wendell Robinson, Director, time insights about their condition “Our goal is to reduce the overall MHM LLC Government Affairs, Quicken Loans cost of health care for small and, for some, successfully reduce Jeffrey Gehrig, AVP, Field Operations, Inc. spikes in blood sugar levels or even businesses, and we feel the changes Charter Communications Clara Osterhage, Franchise Owner, achieve type 2 diabetes remission. we are making and programs R.L.O. Inc, dba Great Clips Level2 equips eligible participants we are adding to the OCHBP Lois Rosenberry, President and CEO, with integrated tools that include provide the most comprehensive Children's Discovery Center Craig Sundstrom, Dir. Government & a mobile continuous glucose and affordable health care David Koren, Director of Government Regulatory Affairs, RWE Renewables monitor (CGM), activity trackers, coverage employers can offer.” Affairs, Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc. Americas LLC app-bases alerts and one-on-one More information about these Guy Worley, President and CEO, Walt Davis, Partner, Shakerland clinical coaching to help encourage new offerings will be available by Columbus Downtown Development Corp. Farms LLC healthier lifestyle decisions. mail, email and on our website, Aneezal Mohamed, General Counsel, Eric Braun, Vice President, Level2 is provided at no additional or contact Scott Colby, executive Compliance Officer and Secretary, Advancement & External Affairs, cost to eligible employees as part of director of the Ohio Chamber Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. Shawnee State University their medical benefit plan. It gives Health Benefit Program, at Rusty Orben, Resident Vice President Scott Kane, Partner, Squire Patton employees a real-time view into how [email protected]. Boggs LLP activity, food, sleep and well-being Ohio & Michigan, CSX Transportation Inc. impact their blood sugar levels at Michael Pahutski, Director, Large Élise Spriggs, Senior Vice President Account Management, OH-KY, External Relations, State Auto Duke Energy Insurance Co. Curt Steiner, CEO, Steiner Public SUPPORTING EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DURING Thomas Secor, President, Durable Corp. Relations THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND BEYOND Ray Walker, COO, Encino Energy Continued from page 5 James Zimmerman, Partner-In-Charge, Lisa Harris, Director of State and Local Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Economic Development Policy, Facebook • Encourage employees in recovery Therefore, even if it might be one Richard Brandt, Chairman, The Logan to be upfront and honest if they of the last things on your mind, Wesley Jetter, Chairman and CEO, Fort Clay Products Co. feel their recovery is in danger. maintaining your drug-free Recovery Industries Inc. workplace program — including Stacy Rastauskas, Vice President, Jeffrey Gorman, President and CEO, Government Affairs, The Ohio State • Share information to help education, drug testing and referring Gorman-Rupp Co. University employees cope with daily life to assistance — can help provide during these times. Many states employees with consistency Joseph Misinec, Executive Vice President, Bobbi Dillion, Senior Manager, State have a coronavirus-specific website and support. Taking action now Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co. Government Relations, The Proctor & containing resources. The Centers Gamble Co. can help your employees make LaVawn Coleman, EVP Secretary and for Disease Control and Prevention healthy choices and be productive, General Counsel, Grange Insurance Cos. Rex Elsass, CEO, The Strategy Group (cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- despite this roller coaster ride for Media Donnie Moore, Chief Operating Officer, ncov/daily-life-coping) is also and long after the ride is over. a great resource to turn to. Gulfport Energy Corp. Ryan Hartong, Attorney, The Timken Co. Working Partners® is a member Christopher Pherson, President, • Share low-risk drinking guidelines of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Heritage Thermal Services Mary Schell, Chief Public Affairs (e.g., rethinkingdrinking.niaaa. and a training and consulting Officer, The Wendy's Co. nih.gov) and other educational firm specializing in helping Brian Hicks, President and CEO, information about alcohol and other Hicks Partners Steve Bennett, Market President, workplaces minimize the risks U.S. Bancorp drugs to encourage and support associated with substance misuse. Scott Goodspeed, President, Hilscher- healthy and safe behaviors. As a nationally recognized expert Clarke Electric Co. AJ Miller, Vice President, Small Business, UnitedHealthcare For businesses operating a best- on drug-free workplace issues, Jeff Tomko, Senior Vice President, New practice drug-free workplace Working Partners® collaborates Model Strategy Division, Honda of Brett Amheiser, Regional Vice program, the impact of these with businesses and communities America Manufacturing Inc. President, PJM & ERCOT Coal, Vistra Energy suggestions both supports and to create behavioral change in adults and ultimately improve Linda Hondros, President, Hondros is supported by your existing Family of Companies Frank Carrino, Chief Legal Officer and the quality of the workforce. program. 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OHIO CHAMBER ADDS NEW POLICY COMMITTEE In the 2019 third quarter Prosperity the rapid changes brought about Ohio Chamber to both educate Pulse survey conducted by the by innovation and technology, the and advocate on these subject Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Chamber of Commerce is matters. The committee will Research Foundation, 44 percent of adding a ninth policy committee. offer opportunities for policy business owners believed that their The current eight committees are makers to learn about the business is impacted by innovation, Education & Workforce Development, various roles technology and through increased productivity, Energy & Environment, Health innovation play in the economy of reduced costs and/or availability Care, Labor & Employment, Ohio Ohio. It will also advocate for policy of new products or markets. Small Business Council, Public solutions and a regulatory framework Whether it is preparation for a Affairs, Taxes & Public Expenditures that incentivizes innovation and future in which new job functions and Workers’ Compensation. creates jobs and new investment, emerge, old job functions transform, The ninth is the Innovation & with the goal of providing economic new sectors of industry are created, Technology Committee. growth and opportunity for the citizens of the Buckeye State. or enhancements are made in The Ohio Chamber is a member- productivity, Ohio needs to have driven organization and takes pride The Innovation & Technology a regulatory environment that in utilizing the wide range of industry Committee will adopt several fosters economic success and knowledge, expertise, locations and public policy priorities for advocacy growth and allows its citizens the perspectives of our members in our during the 135th General Assembly freedom to create, innovate and committees. This new committee will session that begins in January. It enhance their day-to-day life. lean heavily on member companies’ will also begin work on advancing know-how, expertise and everyday Recognizing that many of its recommendations from the Ohio experiences to shape the public member companies are in new Chamber of Commerce Research policy priorities of the committee. industry sectors centered around Foundation’s 2018 publication “Ohio For questions about the new committee innovation, technology and advanced The creation of the Innovation & Bold — Blueprint for Accelerating or to learn more, contact Tony Long manufacturing, or are impacted by Technology Committee will allow the the Innovation Economy.” at [email protected].

The following companies joined the Ohio Chamber of Commerce between June 12 and Aug. 19, 2020. NEW MEMBERS We welcome all of our new members and look forward to working with them.

Alheim Insurance, Columbus Combined Technologies Group Inc., Martin S. Hume Co. L.P.A., Youngstown Schwieterman Drug Stores Inc., Dayton New Bremen Allard Excavation LLC, South May Insurance Services, Columbus Webster Commonwealth Lumber Co., Willoughby Service Stampings Inc., Willoughby Mechanical Galv-Plating Corp., Sidney Alpha Grocery Company LLC, Court House Collision Center LLC, Shade Trucking Inc., Smithville Miami Valley Propane LLC, Middletown New Richmond Washington Court House Micronet Solutions Inc., Mason Siemens Corp., Chicago Althans Insurance Agency Inc., D & D Ingredient Distributors Inc., Chagrin Falls Delphos Midwest Transatlantic Lines LLC, Berea Skylight Financial Group, Dublin American Diesel Training Centers, Day Piston Co., Cleveland Milo’s Deli & Cafe Inc., Columbus Snow Brothers Appliance Co., Columbus Cleveland Donley Gutter Co., Columbus Minute Men HR Ins Agency LLC, Anchor Fabricators Inc., Clayton Cleveland Solstice Sleep Products Inc., DoorDash, New York City Columbus Andrews Group Solutions, Gahanna Mount Water Well Drilling, Newark Engineered Vision, Columbus South Coast Specialty Chemicals, Angie’s Angels Child Development, Neighborhood Properties Inc., Toledo Fairfield Acupuncture, Carroll Piqua Fremont Neuros Medical Inc., Willoughby Hills Fairfield Heating & Cooling Inc., Apple Valley Property Owners Speedco, Oklahoma City Lancaster Ohio Home Elevator, Inc., Twinsburg Association, Howard Spiralight Group Inc., Dublin Five Star Trucking Inc., Willoughby Ontario Trade & Investment Office, ASI Audio Inc., Beachwood Chicago Steam Action Carpet Cleaning and Fleetwash Inc., West Caldwell BBC Technology Solutions, Restoration Specialists, Boardman P & R Home IV Service, Inc., Van Wert Cincinnati Fresenius Kidney Care, Columbus Strategic Tax and Accounting Parrett Insurance Agency Inc., Bockrath Inc., Dayton Frickers Maintenance Co. LLC, Resources LLC, Cincinnati Washington Court House Miamisburg Bologna Insurance Agency, Copley Studio Fovero, Columbus Pastrimas Paint Co., Cincinnati Gahanna Title Agency LLC, Gahanna Bradley Healthcare Management, Terry Anderson Insurance Agency Pattern Metals Inc., Macedonia Circleville Grubb Construction Inc., McComb Inc., Circleville Pease Warehouse Outlet, Hamilton Brian Huston Trucking Inc., Wellston Haven of Rest Ministries Inc., Akron The Athens Real Estate Co. Ltd., Pens, Paint & Paper Inc., dba XONEX, BSL-Applied Laser Technologies Independence Hospitality LLC, Athens Cleveland LLC, Cleveland Fairview Park The Brake Pad Inc., Cleveland Plumbing Source Inc., Bedford Heights Buckley Manufacturing Co., Industrial Railroad Services LLC, The Dupps Co., Germantown Cincinnati Angola, Indiana Powergrid Partners Ltd., Oregon Thrive Behavioral Health, Solon Building Futures Child Care, Inspire PR Group, Westerville Provenzale Construction Co. Inc., Streetsboro Cleveland Trentron LLC, North Baltimore Jamie's Tire & Service Fairborn, Campbell Equipment Co., Cleveland Fairborn Quikstir Inc., Port Clinton Triad Technologies LLC, Vandalia Cardinal Transportation Inc., JC2 Partnership Inc, dba Culver's of Rack Processing Co. Inc., Dayton Vantage Logistics LLC, Sunbury Columbus Marysville, Westerville RDH Financial Group Ltd., Columbiana Victoria Theatre Association, Carmens Distribution Systems Inc., Jeffrey Leckrone, Westerville Reece Brothers Inc., Bryan Dayton Columbus Johnson Doppler Lumber, Cincinnati River Gate High School, Warren Wallace Insurance Services LLC, Century Resources, Columbus Just Interiors LLC, Cincinnati Beavercreek ROB Enterprises Inc., Columbus Chiro Staffing LLC, Grove City Love's Learning Loft LLC, Mentor Wedgewood Complete Dentistry, Roger Storer & Son Inc., Springfield Clay International, Oak Hill Powell M.D. Hughes Insurance Agency, Rotary Products Inc., Ashley CMC Management LLC, Piqua Columbus Woodsfield True Value Home Center S&L Beverage LLC, Miamisburg Inc., Woodsfield CollaMedix Inc., Cleveland Mab Engineering LLC, Miamitown Sam-Mass Ltd., Miamisburg Columbus Early Learning Centers, Market Garden LLC, dba Wells Columbus Manufacturing, Columbus SC Horn Management Inc., Fairborn

WWW.OHIOCHAMBER.COM 7 REOPENING OUR OFFICES STEPS THE CHAMBER IS TAKING TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE

What a different world we live in — including those from the We are not hosting any in-person today than it was just six months custodial team — must take meetings but instead have become ago! Like many Ohio businesses, their own temperature with the well versed in holding Zoom and our physical headquarters closed thermometers we provide and Microsoft Teams meetings. In its doors this past March and our complete a daily health assessment. fact, our August board of directors employees worked from home due meeting was done using Zoom. to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maintain good hygiene, 3 which includes hand washing We want Ohioans to be able to We had to cancel our Annual and social distancing. We have safely return to work and students Meeting & Legislative Reception, placed hand sanitizer throughout to return to school, and our state as well as other in-person events. the office. We are also practicing to fully reopen. While the medical When we started discussing a return social distancing with our staff, community works on creating to our building, it became clear that which has been a big adjustment a vaccine and other medical strict protocols needed to be put as we have our staff eating lunch treatments, we can all do our part into place to keep our staff members in their offices instead of getting to keep our co-workers, friends healthy and safe and our office open. together in our kitchen area. and family members safe. This is why we have adopted the responsible protocols for getting Clean and sanitize. Again, it’s just three easy steps: Ohio back to work developed by 4 Besides having hand sanitizer social distance, wash your the Ohio Department of Health. throughout the office, we also hands and wear your masks. have disinfecting wipes. Our More business information relating Require face coverings for office management company has to this pandemic can be found on our 1 employees and visitors. implemented more stringent We require face coverings for cleaning practices, as well. website at ohiochamber.com, then our employees and all of those click on the Coronavirus Resources coming into our office space. The Limit capacity to meet Page. We also have a link there to only exception we have is when 5 social distancing guidelines. the Ohio Department of Health’s our staff members are working When we moved into our new Coronavirus Information website. headquarters at 34 S. Third St., alone in their own offices. We have Stay healthy and safe! limited who actually comes into we created individual offices for our space, but when they do come, everyone, which has made social they are required to wear masks. distancing easier to implement. Also, since we reopened our physical Conduct daily health offices in June, we have been on 2 assessments. Everyone staggered schedules so that our full coming into our office space staff is not in the office every day.

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