Dayton Hispanic Chamber Blog

Check Ohio First, an initiative carried out by the Ohio Department of Development, allows you to connect with buyers and suppliers, learn about statewide events, and register your business or agency in a free directory. For fast and free help with contracting needs, please visit http://www.checkohiofirst.com. 934

On September 14th, 2011, OMB released a memorandum to the federal agencies that requires them to cut the time to pay small businesses in half, from 30 to 15 days. Great news for small federal contractors! Prior to this new OMB directive, under the Prompt Payment Act of 1982, agencies were required to make payments within 30 days of receipt of invoices from small businesses. This initiative will substantially enhance the cash-flow position of small

CSI Ohio Marks First Year of Common Sense Regulations The Common Sense Initiative was established on Jan. 10th, 2010 to create a regulatory framework that promotes economic development, is transparent and responsive to regulated businesses, makes compliance as easy as possible, and provides predictability for businesses. In its first year, CSI Ohio: Streamlined obstacles to job creation in Ohio Developed and advocated for legislation codifying the Common Sense Initiative in Ohio statute and creating a

On Sept. 27, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act, the most significant piece of small business legislation in over a decade. The new law will provide critical resources to help small businesses continue to drive economic recovery and create jobs. The new law extends the successful SBA enhanced loan provisions while offering billions more in lending support, tax cuts, and other opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners. 930

Gov. John Kasich has appointed Tony Ortiz, Latino community liaison for Wright State University, to the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. Ortiz’s appointment to a term ending Oct., 7, 2014, was announced Feb. 14. Ortiz said he intends to keep the governor informed of issues affecting Latino communities as well as work on efforts to create jobs around the state both for Latinos and all Ohioans. 929