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Protecting What Matters The Ohio Department of Commerce is the state's chief regulatory agency with a specific focus on consumer protection. We issue more than 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications each year in various professions, industries, and commercial enterprises. We have a vital role in keeping people, property, and assets safe. From real estate to fireworks, banks to construction, and more, this podcast is a resource for businesses, families, and individuals that want to protect what matters most in their life.
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Protecting What Matters

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The Ohio Department of Commerce is the state's chief regulatory agency with a specific focus on consumer protection. We issue more than 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications each year in various professions, industries, and commercial enterprises. We have a vital role in keeping people, property, and assets safe. From real estate to fireworks, banks to construction, and more, this podcast is a resource for businesses, families, and individuals that want to protect what matters most in their life.

Most Recent Episodes

Commerce's Role Protecting Cemeteries

If you plan to visit your loved one in an Ohio cemetery, we're sharing everything you need to know if you are concerned about the maintenance and upkeep. The Cemetery Section of our Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing works with the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission to regulate cemeteries and resolve disputes between cemeteries and families. If you have a concern and are unable to resolve the issue with the cemetery operator, you can file a complaint for us to review by visiting: https://com.ohio.gov/static/documents/real_COM3660CemeteryComplaintForm.pdf

Don't Let Your World Go Up in Smoke / Burn Ban Basics – Keeping You Safe Outdoors

The burn ban is in place to protect Ohioans property, environment and even their lives - Remember, outdoor fires can quickly turn dangerous if not properly managed. So, whether you're roasting marshmallows or flipping burgers, make sure to keep safety in mind. You can learn more at the Fire Prevention section of our website at com.ohio.gov/FireSafety or visit forestry.ohiodnr.gov for more information on ODNR's Division of Forestry

Don't Let Your World Go Up in Smoke / Burn Ban Basics – Keeping You Safe Outdoors

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Social Responsibility – OHLQ's license to operate

Ohio Liquor strives to be a trusted and accurate source of information about alcohol safety and responsibility. While April may be designated as Alcohol Awareness Month, for OHLQ, alcohol awareness is a year-round campaign. Tune in as OHLQ Brand & Marketing Strategy Manager Kristen Castle and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Brian Hoyt share information and resources for consumers, parents, and party hosts. For more information, visit https://www.ohlq.com/ohlq-cares/ohlq-cares.

Liquor Laws Help Protect Consumers and Ensure Licensed Business are Safe

Learn how liquor laws are enforced in Ohio and the state agencies that work with bars, restaurants, and other liquor permit holders to keep environments and products safe for all those who choose to enjoy beverages that contain alcohol.

Liquor Laws Help Protect Consumers and Ensure Licensed Business are Safe

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What You Should Know About Your Credit

We're sharing key factors and resources that can help or hurt your credit score for National Credit Education Month. Learn the difference between a credit report and credit score, how long an issue can stay on your report, how to save money with your score, and how a joint account can impact your score- plus a lot more!

Smoking Fuels Fire Fatalities

20-40% of all preventable fire deaths are related to smoking. Specifically, smoking while on oxygen, smoking while tired or medicated, and discarding cigarettes in an unapproved container. The division of State Fire Marshal is alarmed at the number of preventable fire fatalities across Ohio. We must work together to bring these tragic numbers down.

Unclaimed Funds Month: Reuniting Ohioans With Their Lost Money

The Division of Unclaimed Funds wants to reunite Ohioans with their forgotten money and is making a special push for that in February. The Division is safeguarding more than $3 billion in unclaimed money and property in Ohio. Some of it may belong to you or your loved ones. February 1st in National Unclaimed Funds Day. In this episode of Protecting what Matters, Outreach Program Manager Susie Wagner explains what you could find if you come and claim your money. For more information, visit: unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov

Educating Ohio's Homebuyers

Looking to buy a new home in 2023? Want to know how the homebuying process works? In this episode of Protecting What Matters we're helping you every step of the way as you buy a home- including how to select a real estate agent, lender, and more. For more information visit com.ohio.gov/real

New Year's Resolutions for Your Money

It's a new year! Did you make a resolution that had to do with money? Many people did, and in this episode of Protecting What Matters we're helping you review your spending and investing habits and create a better plan for 2023. From the performance of your 401(k) and turning it around in the new year to knowing how to review what you spent last year and creating a better budget amid inflation, we have advice you can't afford to miss with our experts! For more details visit: https://bit.ly/OhioCommerceUnderstandingFinances

Granting Communities Better Protection

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal distributes millions of dollars in grant funding each year to fire departments across the state. This support leads to better equipment, apparatus and technology to better protect Ohio's communities. Learn more about the grant and loan programs on our website at com.ohio.gov/grants.

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