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
190 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Best Of Chamber Amplified: Planning Your Business Exit Strategy
Originally aired May 24, 2024As 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 ...
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Planning 2026 Events? How CVB Grants Can Help You Get There
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 Amplifie...
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How Local Employers Can Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline
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 Trici...
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A New Way to Help Local Businesses Grow: Buckeye Business Advantage
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 Sp...
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Local Data, Real Impact: How the BOTS Survey Shapes Economic Policy
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 par...
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Developing People, Not Just Employees: A New Path for Local Leaders
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 peo...
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If It Sounds Urgent, Hang Up: Spotting Today’s Top Scams
Scam texts, fake phone calls, hacked emails - fraud attempts are hitting businesses and individuals every single day. And as November marks National Fraud Month, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and make sure you're protected.In...
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How to Take the Guesswork Out of Hiring
Hiring the right person starts with the interview.This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with
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Want to Start a Business? Here’s What to Do First
There’s more to starting a business than finding funding. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, host Doug Jenkins talks with Nicole Scott, ...
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So You’re the New Safety Trainer — Now What?
Training the Safety Trainer: What happens when “other duties as assigned” suddenly includes safety training? In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hanc...
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Blending Old and New: Making Traditional Media Work in a Digital World
Traditional media has changed—but it still packs credibility and reach your business can’t ignore. In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, ho...
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Making LinkedIn Work for You and Your Business
LinkedIn isn’t just for people looking for jobs — it’s one of the most powerful tools for building credibility, visibility, and real connections in your community. This week, Doug Jenkins of the ...
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From AI to Agriculture: How Broadband Shapes Hancock County’s Future
Hancock County recently completed a study on broadband access — not just who’s connected, but how reliable, affordable, and useful those connections really are. On this edition of Chamber Amplified from the F
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Stop Auto-Renewing: Why Now is the Time to Review Your Company's Health Insurance
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for health plans is here, making the next few months the most critical time of year for insurance professionals and for your business. Don't wait until it's too late—now is the perfect time to review your empl...
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From Hometown Festivals to Business Growth: Why Community Engagement Matters
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we're introducing you to the newest member of the Alliance staff, Sarah Foltz. Sarah shares what make...
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New Vision, New Voices: Student Leaders on Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
This episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce features a conversation with Hank Walters, a recent graduate of the Hancock Youth Leadership program and ...
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The Millstream Career Center Expansion: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce
Episode Summary:In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, host Doug Jenkins sits down with Pam Hamlin from the
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Purpose-Driven Business: Why Giving Back Matters
Episode Summary:In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, host Doug Jenkins talks about the importance of community involvement ...
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Recovery Month: Healthy Employees, Productive Workplace
Episode Summary:This episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce focuses on the business case for supporting employees in recovery. Amber Wo...
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