The Case For Amtrak Passenger Rail Connectivity in Hamilton
The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has proudly served Hamilton and the surrounding region for over 114 years. As the trusted voice of over 700 businesses and organizations, we have consistently advocated for issues and opportunities that stimulate local growth and commerce. As President and CEO, I want to share why I believe adding Amtrak stations in Hamilton is a game-changer for our city. Access and transportation are critical drivers of economic growth and tourism. Establishing Amtrak stations in
Corporate Transparency Act - Update as of December 11, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act December 11, 2024 UPDATE: A federal district court in Texas has issued a temporary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Everything is paused/on hold. This could change and come back on-line or the injunction may not be lifted for years. Moving forward to be in compliance by January 2025 is no longer necessary. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing deadline is quickly approaching, with millions of businesses still needing to file their
Small Entity Compliance Guide - Beneficial Ownership Information
Update as of 12-11-24 Corporate Transparency Act UPDATE: A federal district court in Texas has issued a temporary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Everything is paused/on hold. This could change and come back on-line or the injunction may not be lifted for years. Moving forward to be in compliance by January 2025 is no longer necessary. Small Entity Compliance Guide Reporting Requirements Beneficial Ownership InformationClick here to read the complete
Coffee & Conversations
Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite breakfast beverage and join us for Coffee & Conversations! Coffee & Conversations is a relaxed virtual meeting where we will discuss the featured topic. Meetings will be on Zoom and will be live on the Greater Hamilton Chamber Facebook page. Register to receive the meeting link.All Coffee & Conversations are archived on our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel. You can review, share or watch at a later date. Facebook: Greater Hamilton
Are You Leaving Tax Credits on the Table? Discover How to Stop Missing Out!
Missed Opportunities: Are You Leaving Tax Credits on the Table? For many businesses, tax credits can provide significant cost savings. However, it’s not uncommon for companies to leave valuable tax incentives unclaimed due to a lack of awareness or outdated processes. Understanding why these opportunities are missed and how to address this issue is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and maximizing your company’s financial health.Why Do Businesses Overlook Tax Credits? Despite the potential
Alternate Funding Options Through the Chamber and Our Partners
The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has partnered with several companies to provide additional funding resources to service our members and area businesses. These are alternative funding options to meet the changing needs of your business. We may be able to help your business. The Chamber has applications for all the loan programs on hand and will submit the application for your business. For more information contact: Dan Bates at 513-454-5066. The following are the funding
Starting and Growing Your Minority Business
Development supports the growth and sustainability of small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses in Ohio. Supporting these businesses means providing them with technical and professional assistance, access to capital and bonding, and connection to business opportunities through the Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC). The Division leverages these resources to support achievement of the state's 15% Minority Business Enterprise set-aside requirement.Click Here for more.
Funding Programs for Businesses
Zero to low interest business loan funding programs are available for certified women owned and minority owned businesses. Shaundretta Boykins is your knowledgable resource to a wide variety of programs. She will determine if you are eligible to apply for these interest business assistance loans. She presented the loan options on our Coffee & Conversations. DO NOT DISQUALIFY yourself from any program until you consult with Shaundretta. You can access the recording HERE. Coffee & Conversations with
Need Fiber Broadband Internet Service for Your Business?
Need Fiber Broadband Internet Service for Your Business? Hamilton Connects Connecting our businesses through reliable. local, community owned broadband services. Click here! for more information!
BWC Rebate Programs
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) offers employers many different rating, bonus and rebate programs to encourage cost control, return to work, efficiency and safety. If you are interested in enrolling in a BWC program, or are already enrolled, here are some important deadline dates to remember. If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com or 513-218-4062. READ MORE....
Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?
Do you have dreams about owning your own business or becoming part of the gig economy? Making your own hours? Working from wherever you want? Then you’re not alone. There are an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs (about 775,000 of them in the US) already working for themselves. And that number is growing. According to Guidant Financial, 27% of people polled in 2020 wanted to start their own entrepreneurial enterprises because they were disenchanted/dissatisfied with corporate America. And a lot of people
