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
219 episodes
A Day In The Life: Financial Advisors
What does a financial advisor actually do all day?In the latest installment of our Day in the Life series, Chamber Amplified sits down with Josh Robb of Hixon Zuercher Capital Management for a behind...
Workers Wanted: Understanding Findlay's Tight Labor Market
Why are businesses still struggling to find workers when small-business confidence is improving?Randy Galbraith of Hancock County Job & Family Services joins Chamber Amplified to break down what the local labor market actually looks ...
More Than Tourism: How Visit Findlay Helps Residents & Local Businesses
There’s more happening in Findlay and Hancock County than you might realize - including more than 900 events over the next six months.On this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hanc...
Preparing the Next Generation for Careers in Hancock County
Workforce continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today, but solving it starts long before someone submits a job application.In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the
A Day In The Life: Local Real Estate
In this episode of Chamber Amplified's Day in the Life series, Doug Jenkins sits down with Brian Whitta, Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Flag City, for a behind-the-scenes look at the real estate profession.<...
Ohio's #1 Business Ranking: What It Means for Findlay and Northwest Ohio
Ohio has officially been named CNBC's #1 State for Business, but what does that actually mean?In this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins sits down with Chase Eikenbary of the Regional Growth Partnership...
Networking, Trust, and Business Success with Rod Walton
Rod Walton spent nearly 44 years building relationships in the banking industry, and while technology has changed dramatically, he believes the fundamentals of business success haven't.In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the
Ohio Tourism, The Heart of It All Pass, and Why Local Travel Matters
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 Jenkin...
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 ...