Chamber Amplified
Each week Doug Jenkins of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce talks to industry experts to help local businesses find new ideas, operate more efficiently, and adapt to ever-changing conditions.
Episodes
211 episodes
A Day in the Life: The Wellness Way of Ada
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
Go Where the Energy Is: Remembering Tony Iriti
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 remem...
Best Of: Innovative Paths to Workforce Success
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 ...
BEST OF: Going Beyond Local: How to Attract Out-of-State Talent
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 ...
What Ohio Businesses Need to Know About Solar Tax Credits
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
The “Silver Tsunami” Facing Small Business Owners
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 Cou...
Inside Economic Development with Matt Gilroy
This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins sits down with Matt Gilroy, Director of Findlay-Hancock ...
Why the Findlay Airport Matters More Than You Might Think
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug sits down with ...
Why Your Business Isn’t Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It)
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 wit...
A Day In The Life: Culver's
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 morni...
Energy Explained: What’s Driving Costs for Local Businesses
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...
What Every Business Should Know About Disaster Preparedness
In this milestone 200th episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins sits down with Gary Lehman from
A Day In The Life: A Look Inside Trucking And Logistics with HTI's Jeff Hall
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 com...
What Lenders Really Look for in Your Business
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with Christie Tunison of ...
Building Independence: Inside the Project Life Program
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Doug Jenkins of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce sits down with Nicole Gunka from
Ohio’s New E-Verify Rules Explained
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with Amanda Fisher of Corporate Intelligence ...
Transportation & Workforce: Why Transit Matters to Local Businesses
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 ...
Leadership Starts Here: Inside Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL)
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 Jenkin...
Why Cyber Threats Are Increasing in 2026 (And What Businesses Must Do)
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 Comme...
More Local Than You Think: How Franchise Owners Show Up in the Community
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...
From Planning to Impact: Hancock Leadership’s 2026 Community Project
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 thi...
From Public Health to Productivity: Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
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 o...
Inside the Chamber: Leadership, Growth, and What’s Ahead in 2026
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 n...
Best Of Chamber Amplified: What Are You Supposed to Tip for Anymore?
Original episode: January 20, 2023If 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...
Best Of Chamber Amplified: Small Town Revitalization & Downtown Momentum
Originally aired February 24, 2023Doug 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 l...