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Send us Fan Mail This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Matt Gilroy, Director of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development , to discuss the future of economic development in Findlay and Northwest Ohio. Matt explains how communities like Findlay compete for business investment, workforce growth, and long-term economic oppor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug sits down with Findlay Municipal Airport Director Amanda McGee to break down how the airport serves as a major economic driver for Findlay and Hancock County. They discuss:  The airport’s impact on local business and industry   How on-demand cargo helps keep production moving   The role...

Send us Fan Mail If your business isn’t showing up on Google you’re losing customers. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Steven Shultz of Marketing Caffeine to break down what small businesses need to know about getting found online in 2026. They cover:  Why your business might not be appearing in search results   ...

Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like to run a restaurant? In this episode of Chamber Amplified, we continue our “Day in the Life” series with a look inside the restaurant industry, featuring Danielle Doxsey of Culver’s of Findlay. From early mornings to late nights, Danielle shares what it takes to lead a team, serve customers, and balance the constant challenges of staffing, sourcing, and risin...

Send us Fan Mail Energy costs are top of mind for many businesses right now - but what’s actually driving those changes? In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Jimmy Stewart of the Ohio Gas Association to break down what’s happening in the energy landscape - and what it means for local businesses. They cover:  Why natu...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone 200th episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Gary Lehman from Ohio Homeland Security to discuss a critical, and often overlooked, topic for businesses: disaster preparedness and resilience. From severe weather to cyber attacks, many businesses are not fully prepared for disruptions that can i...

Send us Fan Mail It's the first in what we plan on being a monthly series of "A Day in the Life" style episodes, where we highlight local businesses and industries and the challenges they are facing. First up: What is it really like to run a trucking company? In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Jeff H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Christie Tunison of Fifth Third Bank about what businesses need to know when it comes to financing, lending, and building a strong financial foundation. From startups to established companies, many businesses run into challenges when applying for funding. Christie sha...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Doug Jenkins of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce sits down with Nicole Gunka from Project Life to discuss a program that is much more than a job training initiative, it's a bridge to independence. Project Life is a comprehensive two-year program helping young adults with developmental disabilities master bo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Amanda Fisher of Corporate Intelligence Consultants about e-Verify, the federal employment verification system, and why a new Ohio requirement means more employers may need to pay attention right now. While e-Verify has long been used by federal contractors and other...

Send us Fan Mail Transportation may not be the first thing businesses think about when discussing workforce challenges, but maybe it should be. In this episode of Chamber Amplified , Doug Jenkins talks with Kendra Lenz of Rowmark about how access to reliable transportation directly impacts hiring, retention, attendance, and workforce development in Hancock County. They discuss: Why transportation...

Send us Fan Mail Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL) helps high school students build real-world confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the community. In this episode, you’ll hear that impact directly from a student leader. Doug Jenkins talks with Maya Logsdon, a Senior Board Representative for Hancock Youth Leadership, about what the program is really like, what surprised her...

Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity threats are increasing in 2026, and AI is making scams more sophisticated than ever. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Josh Rabe of CentraComm about the growing rise in phishing attacks, ransomware threats, data breaches, and how artificial intelligence is lowering the barrier for cyber...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Chamber Amplified, we take a closer look at franchise businesses in the area and why they’re often more local than people realize. Franchises sometimes get lumped into the “big box vs. buy local” debate, but the reality is more nuanced. Many franchise operators are deeply embedded in their communities, creating jobs, supporting local organizations, and investing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Jennie Gilroy from the Hancock Leadership Class of 2026 to talk about this year’s community impact project: building a safer, more usable playground for families in Riverview Terrace. You’ll hear why the project matters (it’s about more than playground equipment,...

Send us Fan Mail Note: This episode is a bit different than our usual format. Due to the level 3 snow emergency and being snowed out of the office, Doug wasn't able to access our normal podcast equipment. As a result, you won’t hear our standard intro and outro this week. We’ll be back to the regular format next week. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chambe...

Send us Fan Mail In the first new episode of 2026, Chamber Amplified takes a closer look at the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and the role it plays in supporting the local business community beyond networking events and ribbon cuttings. Host Doug Jenkins is joined by Chamber Director Dionne Neubauer to discuss leadership development, professional growth, and the Chamber’s priorities f...

Send us Fan Mail Original episode: January 20, 2023 If you’ve ever had someone spin an iPad around and say “just a few questions,” and you weren’t sure what you were supposed to do next - this Best Of episode is your playbook. Doug Jenkins is joined by Daniel Post Senning of the Emily Post Institute to break down how tipping etiquette has evolved, why it feels so confusing right now, and what’s ac...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired February 24, 2023 Doug Jenkins is back with another Best Of episode of Chamber Amplified, and this one is a must-listen for anyone thinking about downtown development, small town revitalization, and building momentum in local communities. In this episode, Doug sits down with Jason Duff, founder of Small Nation in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to unpack how one small town w...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired May 24, 2024 As we wrap up the year, we’re revisiting a very important conversation we had on Chamber Amplified: business owner exit strategy and succession planning. In this Best Of episode, Doug Jenkins is joined by Jason Harris of Equitable Advisors to talk about what business owners need to know before they retire, sell, or step away from their company - and w...

Send us Fan Mail As organizations across Findlay and Hancock County start planning for 2026, many are looking for ways to grow events, attract visitors, and create a bigger impact - all without stretching their budgets. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins is joined by Alissa Preston from Visit Findlay and the Convention & Visi...

Send us Fan Mail How do communities build a strong workforce for the future, and what role do local employers play in that process? In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins sits down with Tricia Valasek of Raise the Bar Hancock County to talk about how workforce development is evolving and what employers should be doing to prepare for 2...

Send us Fan Mail Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers facing Ohio’s small businesses, and the state has rolled out a brand-new tool to help. This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague returns to break down the newly launched Buckeye Business Advantage, a program designed to reduce interest costs for eligible small b...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we’re joined by Brooke Dirtzu from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland to break down the Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS) and why you should take part. The BOTS survey is a short, five-minute snapshot of what your business is experiencing, things like demand, prices, staffing, wage. Thos...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce we’re digging into a different kind of leadership conversation - the practical skills that actually help people grow inside an organization. Communication that lands. Conflict that gets resolved instead of ignored. Understanding yourself well enough to lead others. And even learning how to be wrong...