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The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Ohio.

  • Lang Electric Celebrates 25 Years of MembershipMichael Lang started Lang Electric 35 years ago in his home after working for an electrical panel building shop. He specialized in electrical contracting work and took jobs as they came to him. 10 years into his business, he joined NFIB.
  • Arps has Met the Dairy Needs of Northwest Ohio for Over 75 yearsNow in its 77th, Arps Dairy is a leader in providing quality dairy products to Northwestern Ohio. Originally a farm operation, the company moved into its current Defiance location in 1950.
  • Small Business Day at the Capitol Updated Agenda - Register Today!The time is now to register for the 2013 NFIB/Ohio's Small Business Day at the Capitol! Check out our updated agenda and the link to get your registration form here...
  • The Mirto Family Continues Service To NFIB/OhioFounded in 1951, the Rhiel Supply Company supplies the Youngstown area with institutional cleaning supplies and industrial paper products. The Austintown business' over twenty-five employees also bring fun to families as a distributor of pools, spas, and related products. A second generation family business, the Rhiel Supply Company continues to grow.
  • BWC proposes $1B employer dividend, safety grant increase, billing revampA special guest article from the Ohio BWC: The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) plans to invest in Ohio's workforce by injecting a billion dollars into the state's economy.
  • Local Bank Strong, Even in Midst of Financial CrisisA true community bank, First Federal Savings and Loan Association in Centerburg, Ohio stands out in today’s world. The bank opened its doors in 1934 and has stayed true to its roots as an institution grounded in family loans and savings instruments.
  • Proposed Ohio BWC Changes Make Sense for Small BusinessesGov. John R. Kasich has proposed a $1 billion rebate for all 210,000 customers of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)—both public and private employers—as well as tripling investments in worker safety grants and lowering all rates by modernizing workers’ comp operations.
  • Knox County Company Keeps Your Nights Warm & CozySeeking the freedom to be his own boss, Larry Grindle purchased Electrowarmth a heated mattress pad manufacturer in 1997 after a long career with a packaging company.
  • NFIB/Ohio Annual Report to the MembershipCheck out your return on the investment of your NFIB membership dues dollars in our latest Annual Report.
  • NFIB Member Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary2013 marks the 25th anniversary for Advanced Industrial Roofing, Inc. (AIR). Fred Horner and Jeff Rupert established the business in 1988, providing a broad range of roofing services to the people of northeastern Ohio.
  • Ohio Leadership Council Welcomes Statewide Office HoldersThe NFIB/Ohio Leadership Council met on April 10 and showcased the clout NFIB carries in Columbus by welcoming both the Ohio Secretary of State and Attorney General to the meeting.
  • NFIB/Ohio April Legislative UpdateNFIB/Ohio legislative staff continues to monitor a number of bills that continue to develop in the Ohio General Assembly. You can check out the attached document to see what bills are on the horizon that could impact your business.
  • If It's Got Wheels They Take Care Of ItWhat started as a two bay gas station in 1981 has become an automotive empire for Bill Dye. Now overseeing an operation that ranges from auto sales to real estate, Bill serves 1,200 customers in the Beavercreek, Ohio area.
  • Small Business Day at the Capitol! Think Registration!NFIB/Ohio will be holding our bi-annual Small Business Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. It is a way of celebrating the importance of independent businesses in Ohio and reminding the Ohio Legislature of their collective impact on the state's economy.
  • NFIB/Ohio Teleforum with Sen. Rob PortmanJoin NFIB/Ohio for an informative live teleforum with Sen. Rob Portman on April 8th at 3:00pm. You will hear a federal public policy update on what is going on in the nation's capitol and have an opportunity to ask questions.
  • NFIB/Ohio Small Business Day at the Capitol is June 18With less than three months to go, we hope you've marked your calendars for this year's NFIB Small Business Day at the Capitol, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The event will take place at the Athletic Club of Columbus before moving to the Ohio Statehouse for a luncheon with state legislative leaders.
  • Mansfield Couple Continue Ohio Manufacturing TraditionMark and Zoi Romanchuk currently own two businesses, PR Machine Works and SAS (Slick Automated Solutions). The companies work hand in hand designing and manufacturing precision machine parts for off-road vehicles, the oil and gas, firefighting, and auto industries. PR Machine Works handles the manufacturing side of the business while SAS focuses on the engineering and design aspects.
  • NFIB/Ohio Members Celebrate Anniversaries Across The StateOne of the really enjoyable aspects of traveling the state is when we can recognize long-time members for their years of support of the organization.
  • Central Ohio Member With A Wealth Of ExperienceAfter working as a Registered Rep at Edward Jones, Eric Bishoff began his business, the Bishoff Financial Group in June of 2000 with his wife Heather. After seven years working with clients, they opened their own wealth management firm. The business has grown to manage more than $110 million in the central Ohio area.
  • The Small Business Credit Initiative Is Ready To Help YouThe SSBCI was established by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, to support state lending programs for small business. The SSBCI is administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which allocated $55 million to the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) for use in small business lending programs.
  • NFIB Legislative Directory Is Now AvailableIt is important for our members to be able to stay in contact with their elected officials at both the state and federal levels. The updated NFIB Legislative Directory is your conduit to maintaining a relationship with your legislators.
  • Meet The New NFIB/Ohio Leadership Council ChairmanFowler Products was founded in Crestline, Ohio in 1976 by R. Phillip Fowler. Fowler was initially a foreman for Anchor Swan in Bucyrus and decided to start his own operation doing extrusions. Along with his brother-n-law, father, and long-time military friend, Fowler Products began production. Today the operation is solely owned by Mark Fowler, the second generation business owner.
  • What is NFIB/Ohio Tracking In The Ohio General Assembly?NFIB/Ohio legislative staff will be monitoring a number of bills that are developing in the Ohio General Assembly. You can check out the attached document to see what bills are on the horizon that could impact your business.
  • NFIB/Ohio Needs You In The Muni Tax Reform Fight!On January 30, 2013 House Bill 5 was introduced to reform the Ohio Municipal Tax system and bring about some uniformity and simplicity that will benefit the small-business owners of Ohio.
  • NFIB 2013 Unemployment HandbookThe NFIB 2013 Unemployment Handbook is now available on-line for members to download as a .pdf file.
  • Vote Your Member Ballot!NFIB has sent out its annual member ballot on state issues, the results from which will center NFIB’s lobbying position in Columbus for the 2013 session of the Ohio Legislature. It is vital you vote!
  • New Year Brings Renewed Efforts to Reform Ohio’s Municipal TaxOhio maintains the most complicated and burdensome municipal income tax system in the nation, with more than 600 local entities, each able to assess an income tax on Ohio individuals and businesses under separate rules and regulations.
  • OHIO IS ENDING 'ANTI-BUSINESS' TAX TREATMENTAn Op Ed From Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa.
  • NFIB/Ohio Announces Members Elected to Statewide Leadership Council and OfficersThe National Federation of Independent Business/Ohio, the state's leading small business association, announces the election of members to its statewide Leadership Council.
  • Five Easy-to-Keep New Year's Resolutions for Small BusinessesBy now, most people have already broken at least a few of their New Year's resolutions, but the NFIB Small Business Legal Center has come up with a list of five resolutions every small-business owner should keep.
  • Family-Run Bowling Centers Provide Four Family Friendly AlleysIn 1939 Joseph T Poelking Sr. started in the bowling business, which has now become a multi generation business. Joseph T Poelking Sr. was the grandfather of current owners Joe and Mike Poelking.
  • Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training ProgramThe Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program provides $20 million for training opportunities designed to enhance worker skills.
  • Ohio's Minimum Wage Rises To $7.85The Constitutional Amendment passed by Ohio voters in November 2006 states that Ohio's minimum wage shall increase on January 1 of each year by the rate of inflation. The state minimum wage is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the 12-month period prior to September.
  • A New Healthcare Mandate In Small Business' StockingThe state of Ohio made the decision to define habilitative services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • State of Ohio Returning Tax Overpayments to BusinessesThe Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is changing policy, procedures and systems to ensure that business taxpayers get refunds back when they overpay. While current Ohio law requires businesses to request a refund, it does not obligate the state to notify the taxpayer that a refund is available. In the past, if potential refunds go unclaimed the practice has been for the state to not notify the business and simply keep the money. Gov. Kasich and Commissioner Joe Testa are changing this anti-business policy so job creators are automatically notified of any business tax overpayments.
  • NFIB/Ohio Welcomes Jared WeiserFormer NFIB/Ohio intern jared Weiser returns in a full-time capacity to help better serve our members.
  • Domino's Franchisee a Leader in NFIB/ OhioBack in 1984, Skip Wilde took over as Director of Operations for 26 Domino's franchises in Northern Ohio. Just five years later, he purchased one of these franchises and began his journey as a small-business owner. In the time since, Wilde has purchased a second Domino's franchise in a partnership with his brother Mike.
  • Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline - Dec. 17Give a state student a helping hand with college tuition.
  • Save the Date for Small Business Day at the Capitol 2013!Please make sure to clear your calendar today for Tuesday, June 18, 2013 so that you can attend NFIB/Ohio's Small Business Day at the Capitol.
  • Additional Safety Resources for NFIB/Ohio MembersCareWorks Consultants, Inc. the third-party administrator for the NFIB/Ohio Workers' Compensation Group produces several publications on a regualr basis to help members keep up with safety in the workplace.
  • Smith-Boughan's Multifaceted Services Keeps It A Leader In OhioAt Smith-Boughan Mechanical Services, based in Lima, Ohio, has been a long time NFIB member and is active in the Lima Area Action Council.
  • 2012 NFIB/Ohio SAFE Trust Election ReviewOn November 6, 2012, voters made their voices clear on who will serve our state and our nation over the next few years. The NFIB/Ohio SAFE Trust endorsed 80 candidates in races for the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio Supreme Court, while federally, 13 Ohio candidates received the NFIB endorsement.
  • Ohio Workers' Compensation Group Rating Benefit From Your NFIB Membership!NFIB/Ohio partners with CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) because we help our members achieve the highest group rating discount available.
  • Full Service Print Shop Meets The Modern Needs of Its CustomersMinuteman Press in Lebanon, Ohio was purchased by Mike Geygan in 1991. Mike expanded his franchise in 2000 and relocated to his current location on Dave Avenue.
  • A Special Election MessageNovember 6 will be a critical day in the history of our state and nation.
  • Fat Jack's Pizza 10 Year MemberDave Boyles opened his first Fat Jack's restaurant in Lima in 1975 after working in the pizza business since he was 17 years old.
  • Don't Forget The Ohio Supreme Court on November 6This election you will have the chance to have your voice heard on numerous federal, state and local offices and issues. And while all are important, having stable, consistent and fair justices on the Ohio Supreme Court is crucial to ensuring a balanced judiciary.
  • NFIB Bus Tour A Big SuccessThe NFIB "I Built It" Bus Tour swung through Ohio on October 25-27. The four major stops were in Lima, Bowling Green, Sidney and Vandalia, Ohio.
  • Join Us At The "I Built It" Bus TourThe NFIB National Bus Tour is an 11 day swing through 7 states emphasizing the theme of "I Built It" in regards to the businesses built by the small-business owners across the country. It will be rolling into Ohio on Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26.
  • Special Guests Visit NFIB MemberAfter speaking to a group in Lancaster, Ohio Senator Rob Portman brought Mitt Romney to City Barbeque in Gahanna, Ohio.