Ohio Governor Mike DeWine formed the Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to study and make recommendations to improve volunteer fire service in Ohio. Spearheading the effort is Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield, State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon, and several local elected officials and firefighters.

Our Divisions of Securities and Financial Institutions produced this video to help you better understand your finances during April’s Financial Literacy Month. We encourage you to check out our resources! We are always sharing best practices for saving and investing your money: https://bit.ly/OhioCommerceUnderstand...

In preparation for Money Smart Week, April 9 -16, 2022, Director Maxfield and Ohio's First Lady Fran DeWine taught kids at the YMCA about developing good financial tips early and shared access to books via Ohio Governor's Imagination Library - it's all a part of Financial Literacy Month and National Library Week.

Each year, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS come together to honor the men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and provided exceptional service to Ohioans and Ohio’s fire service. This marks the 41st year of the annual awards ceremony. 2022 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Award Recipients Citizens Award Ronald Matley, Powell, Delaware County Chris Taylor, Greenville, Darke County Fire Service Valor Award Lieutenant Travis Ellen and Lieutenant Todd Estep Goshen Township Fire Department, Clermont County Scott Thomas, Liberty Township Fire Department, Trumbull County Ohio Fire Service Distinguished Service Award Chief Donald Alexander, Wayne Township Duncan Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Muskingum County Captain Robert Dudley, Suffield Township Fire Department, Portage County Chief Dick Glessner, Sterling Fire District, Wayne County Medical Director Dr. Robert Lowe, Columbus Division of Fire, Franklin County Chief James McDonald, Perry Joint Fire District, Lake County Chief David Moulden, Wayne Township Fire Department, Clermont County Chief Patrick Sweeney, Shaker Heights Fire Department, Cuyahoga County Chief Darrell Yater, Trenton Fire Department, Butler County Ohio Fire Service Instructor of the Year Chief Dick Glessner, Sterling Fire District, Wayne County Ohio Fire Officer of the Year Captain Josh Harrison, Monroe Township Fire Department, Licking County Ohio Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Inspector William Bradley Flora, Washington Township Fire Department, Franklin County Ohio Fire Educator Lifetime Achievement Award Chief Phil McLean, Richfield Fire Department, Summit County Ohio Fire Department of the Year Washington Township Fire Department, Montgomery County Watch each award winners video by visiting: http://bit.ly/2022FireServiceAwards

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal hosted a fire fatality and awareness webinar Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022, to educate the public on the top known causes of fire fatalities in Ohio. You can find fire safety resources by visiting: http://bit.ly/OhioCommerceFireSafetyGuides The State Fire Marshal is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio’s chief regulatory agency. The Department is focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans. We ensure businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at com.ohio.gov.

Our Division of Securities reminds you to remain cautious of the cryptocurrency investment craze. We created this video to help Ohioans avoid investment fraud. Learn more by visiting: http://bit.ly/OhioCommerceCrpytocurrencies The Ohio Division of Securities is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio’s chief regulatory agency. The Department is focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans. We ensure businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at com.ohio.gov.

Our Division of Financial Institutions is sharing this video to remind you to stay protected when using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps (Money Transfer Apps). Check out our resources by visiting: http://bit.ly/OhioCommerceDFIConsumerResources The Ohio Division of Financial Institutions is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio’s chief regulatory agency. The Department is focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans. We ensure businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at com.ohio.gov.

A video outlining the course offerings available through the Ohio Fire Academy. Get detailed information about all of the Ohio Fire Academy's course offerings by visiting: http://bit.ly/OhioFireAcademyCourseCatalog

The more you know the better prepared you are for the homebuying process. Our Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing created this video to share important information and resources that can help you. https://bit.ly/34l0tVp

The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Bureau educates tens of thousands of Ohioans on fire safety each year, both in person at schools, nursing homes and fire departments, and online through virtual outreach. Fire safety educators put together the below videos to proactively communicate the dangers of fires and ways to reduce fire risk. The videos cover the following topics: - Fire Escape Plan - Fire Safety in the Kitchen - P.A.S.S. Fire Extinguishers - Dryer Fire Safety - Charging Electronic Devices Safely Bureau produced several short videos designed to share valuable fire safety information with the public, including kids and educators. The videos are linked below by topic. • Fire Safety Educator Jesse Baughman shares tips to prevent dryer fires. - https://youtu.be/EeFX9Ytpnrk • Electronic devices can cause fires when not used appropriately. Fire & Life Safety Educator Josh Amspaugh explains what you should do to protect yourself. - https://youtu.be/V-DNEyOtURo • Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, explains how to use the P.A.S.S. method when operating a fire extinguisher. - https://youtu.be/QXRiCU25xkY • Fire Safety Educator Jenni Snyder discusses how to keep safe while cooking. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE •Do you have a fire escape plan? Fire Safety Educator Dale Schulte shares how to create one. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE

he Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Bureau educates tens of thousands of Ohioans on fire safety each year, both in person at schools, nursing homes and fire departments, and online through virtual outreach. Fire safety educators put together the below videos to proactively communicate the dangers of fires and ways to reduce fire risk. The videos cover the following topics: - Fire Escape Plan - Fire Safety in the Kitchen - P.A.S.S. Fire Extinguishers - Dryer Fire Safety - Charging Electronic Devices Safely Bureau produced several short videos designed to share valuable fire safety information with the public, including kids and educators. The videos are linked below by topic. • Fire Safety Educator Jesse Baughman shares tips to prevent dryer fires. - https://youtu.be/EeFX9Ytpnrk • Electronic devices can cause fires when not used appropriately. Fire & Life Safety Educator Josh Amspaugh explains what you should do to protect yourself. - https://youtu.be/V-DNEyOtURo • Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, explains how to use the P.A.S.S. method when operating a fire extinguisher. - https://youtu.be/QXRiCU25xkY • Fire Safety Educator Jenni Snyder discusses how to keep safe while cooking. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE •Do you have a fire escape plan? Fire Safety Educator Dale Schulte shares how to create one. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE

The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Bureau educates tens of thousands of Ohioans on fire safety each year, both in person at schools, nursing homes and fire departments, and online through virtual outreach. Fire safety educators put together the below videos to proactively communicate the dangers of fires and ways to reduce fire risk. The videos cover the following topics: - Fire Escape Plan - Fire Safety in the Kitchen - P.A.S.S. Fire Extinguishers - Dryer Fire Safety - Charging Electronic Devices Safely Bureau produced several short videos designed to share valuable fire safety information with the public, including kids and educators. The videos are linked below by topic. • Fire Safety Educator Jesse Baughman shares tips to prevent dryer fires. - https://youtu.be/EeFX9Ytpnrk • Electronic devices can cause fires when not used appropriately. Fire & Life Safety Educator Josh Amspaugh explains what you should do to protect yourself. - https://youtu.be/V-DNEyOtURo • Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, explains how to use the P.A.S.S. method when operating a fire extinguisher. - https://youtu.be/QXRiCU25xkY • Fire Safety Educator Jenni Snyder discusses how to keep safe while cooking. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE •Do you have a fire escape plan? Fire Safety Educator Dale Schulte shares how to create one. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE

The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Bureau educates tens of thousands of Ohioans on fire safety each year, both in person at schools, nursing homes and fire departments, and online through virtual outreach. Fire safety educators put together the below videos to proactively communicate the dangers of fires and ways to reduce fire risk. The videos cover the following topics: - Fire Escape Plan - Fire Safety in the Kitchen - P.A.S.S. Fire Extinguishers - Dryer Fire Safety - Charging Electronic Devices Safely Bureau produced several short videos designed to share valuable fire safety information with the public, including kids and educators. The videos are linked below by topic. • Fire Safety Educator Jesse Baughman shares tips to prevent dryer fires. - https://youtu.be/EeFX9Ytpnrk • Electronic devices can cause fires when not used appropriately. Fire & Life Safety Educator Josh Amspaugh explains what you should do to protect yourself. - https://youtu.be/V-DNEyOtURo • Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, explains how to use the P.A.S.S. method when operating a fire extinguisher. - https://youtu.be/QXRiCU25xkY • Fire Safety Educator Jenni Snyder discusses how to keep safe while cooking. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE •Do you have a fire escape plan? Fire Safety Educator Dale Schulte shares how to create one. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE

The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire Prevention Bureau educates tens of thousands of Ohioans on fire safety each year, both in person at schools, nursing homes and fire departments, and online through virtual outreach. Fire safety educators put together the below videos to proactively communicate the dangers of fires and ways to reduce fire risk. The videos cover the following topics: - Fire Escape Plan - Fire Safety in the Kitchen - P.A.S.S. Fire Extinguishers - Dryer Fire Safety - Charging Electronic Devices Safely Bureau produced several short videos designed to share valuable fire safety information with the public, including kids and educators. The videos are linked below by topic. • Fire Safety Educator Jesse Baughman shares tips to prevent dryer fires. - https://youtu.be/EeFX9Ytpnrk • Electronic devices can cause fires when not used appropriately. Fire & Life Safety Educator Josh Amspaugh explains what you should do to protect yourself. - https://youtu.be/V-DNEyOtURo • Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, explains how to use the P.A.S.S. method when operating a fire extinguisher. - https://youtu.be/QXRiCU25xkY • Fire Safety Educator Jenni Snyder discusses how to keep safe while cooking. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE •Do you have a fire escape plan? Fire Safety Educator Dale Schulte shares how to create one. - https://youtu.be/7qDX3PvmLyE

The Manufacturing Mentorship Program encourages 16- and 17-year old students to pursue their interests in manufacturing without having to commit to a technical education program or career center. The Department of Commerce and other state agencies are working on workforce initiatives like this to support the projected 2 million manufacturing jobs that will go unfilled due to a growing skills gap over the next decade.

The Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is excited to introduce our new-look, abbreviated newsletter, “License Lowdown.” Created as an alternative to a traditional newsletter, “License Lowdown” will provide you with timely, relevant information that addresses all the industry trends and important changes that impact you!

Department of Commerce Hosts 2021 Ohio Bankers Day Two-Day Virtual Conference Features National Industry Experts & COVID-19 Insights (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) is bringing together industry leaders to discuss trends, observations and policy measures relevant to the banking industry. The program will call upon experts in financial crimes, economic sentiment and alternative data to educate Ohio’s state-chartered community banks. Speakers will also share what COVID-19 has meant to industry data and its’ overall impact. The event, which will be streamed using the virtual platform, Remo, will take place from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2. “After last year’s hiatus, we are thrilled to be able to offer this resource virtually to Ohio’s banks,” said DFI Superintendent Kevin Allard. “This year, we’ve gathered some renowned speakers to share their knowledge and insight on relevant industry topics, all with the goal of protecting people and promoting prosperity in the state.” Currently, nearly 150 attendees are registered for the event, including representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland, the FDIC, and several Ohio community banking leaders. A full agenda for the event can be viewed here. Members of the news media who wish to attend a portion of the conference, should email Jennifer Jarrell at jennifer.jarrell@com.state.oh.us by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31. Not all sessions are open to media. ### The Division of Financial Institutions is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce. The department is Ohio’s chief regulatory agency, focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans. We ensure businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at com.ohio.gov.

‘Tis the season of giving, Commerce employees volunteered their lunch hour to mend stuffed animals from the Division of Industrial Compliance bedding lab. Volunteers sewed more than 300 stuffed animals that will be donated to St. Stephens' Community House for kids who need a bright spot during the holidays.

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing Aug. 10, 2021

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing Aug. 9, 2021

REPL - Licensing Lowdown Aug. 2021

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing June 29, 2021

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing June 28, 2021

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing June 18, 2021

An instructional video guide to our Divison of Liquor Control Online Renewal Portal. If you have questions email us at liquorlicensingrenewal@com.state.oh.us. Please include your permit number in the email.

For 2021#ConsumerProtectionWeek we want to spotlight our Division of Liquor Control compliance agents who complete an average of 10,000 inspections a year. The goal is always the same: maintain the safe sale and consumption of alcohol within Ohio.

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing Apr. 27, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021, is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! Our Division of Industrial Compliance celebrates the driven females who break down barriers in our industry and forge their own path in a male-dominated world.

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing May 24, 2021

Ohio Board of Building Appeals hearing May 6, 2021