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Send us Fan Mail Summer travel is in full swing, and there’s no shortage of places to explore across Ohio. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Matt MacLaren, Director of Travel and Tourism Policy for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce , about Ohio’s tourism industry, the proposed Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass, and the connec...

Send us Fan Mail In this Day in the Life episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Dr. Todd Gillfillan and Alicia Weaver from The Wellness Way of Ada about what it’s like to work in the wellness and health restoration industry. The conversation covers chiropractic care, inflammation, lifestyle change, immune health, common misconcept...

Send us Fan Mail Former Findlay Mayor and former Alliance Economic Development Director Tony Iriti passed away on May 6, 2026. Ahead of his celebration of life on Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Dorney Plaza in Findlay, Chamber Amplified is taking time to remember his impact on Findlay and Hancock County. This episode features three shorter conversations with Jody Combs of RooBarb Studios, former...

Send us Fan Mail Traditional job fairs can bring employers and students into the same room, but that doesn’t always lead to successful hires. In this “Best of” episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins revisits a conversation with Kyle Watts, work-based learning liaison at Millstream Career Center. Kyle shares what Millstream learned after a large job fair led to dozens of student job offers but...

Send us Fan Mail Your next great hire might not live in Ohio yet, and that doesn’t have to be a dead end. In this best of episode we sit down with Alex Connolly, director of Find Your Ohio at JobsOhio, to unpack a practical talent attraction strategy built for employers who have exhausted the local candidate pool, especially in technology, engineering, healthcare, and other STEM-heavy roles. We ge...

Send us Fan Mail Energy costs are becoming a growing concern for businesses across Ohio, and many companies are starting to look more seriously at long-term ways to control utility expenses. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins talks with Terry Nielsen of Superior Energy Solutions about rising electric rates, solar energy systems,...

Send us Fan Mail A major transition is coming for small businesses across the country - and most communities aren’t talking about it enough. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce , Doug Jenkins sits down with Josh Robb from Hixon Zuercher Capital Management to discuss the growing wave of business owner retirements expected over the next decade and...

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...