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
Transportation may not be the first thing businesses think about when discussing workforce challenges, but maybe it should be.
In this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins talks with Kendra Lenz of Rowmark about how access to reliable transportation directly impacts hiring, retention, attendance, and workforce development in Hancock County.
They discuss:
- Why transportation is becoming a bigger workforce issue
- How T...
Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL) helps high school students build real-world confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the community. In this episode, you’ll hear that impact directly from a student leader.
Doug Jenkins talks with Maya Logsdon, a Senior Board Representative for Hancock Youth Leadership, about what the program is really like, what surprised her most, and why the community component of H...
Cybersecurity threats are increasing in 2026, and AI is making scams more sophisticated than ever.
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with Josh Rabe of CentraComm about the growing rise in phishing attacks, ransomware threats, data breaches, and how artificial intelligence is lowering the barrier for cyber criminals.
They talk about:
- Why phishing ...
On this episode of Chamber Amplified, we take a closer look at franchise businesses in the area and why they’re often more local than people realize.
Franchises sometimes get lumped into the “big box vs. buy local” debate, but the reality is more nuanced. Many franchise operators are deeply embedded in their communities, creating jobs, supporting local organizations, and investing time and resources right where they live ...
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins sits down with Jennie Gilroy from the Hancock Leadership Class of 2026 to talk about this year’s community impact project: building a safer, more usable playground for families in Riverview Terrace.
You’ll hear why the project matters (it’s about more than playground equipment, it’s about safety, connection, and giving k...
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 outro this week. We’ll be back to the regular format next week.
In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins is joined by Z...
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 networking events and ribbon cuttings.
Host Doug Jenkins is joined by Chamber Director Dionne Neubauer to discuss leadership development, professional growth, and the Chamber’s priorities for the year ahead. The conversation highli...
Original episode: January 20, 2023
If 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 by Daniel Post Senning of the Emily Post Institute to break down how tipping etiquette has evolved, why it feels so confusing right now, and what’s actually expected in the most common situatio...
Originally aired February 24, 2023
Doug 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 local communities.
In this episode, Doug sits down with Jason Duff, founder of Small Nation in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to unpack how one small town went from struggling storefronts to a thrivi...
Originally aired May 24, 2024
As 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 joined by Jason Harris of Equitable Advisors to talk about what business owners need to know before they retire, sell, or step away from their company - and why waiting too long can cost owners, employ...
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 Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins is joined by Alissa Preston from Visit Findlay and the Convention & Visitors Bureau to break down the tourism grant...
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 Tricia Valasek of Raise the Bar Hancock County to talk about how workforce development is evolving and what employers should be doing to prepare for 2026 and beyond.
Tricia shares a behind-the-...
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 Sprague returns to break down the newly launched Buckeye Business Advantage, a program designed to reduce interest costs for eligible small businesses across the state.
In t...
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 part.
The BOTS survey is a short, five-minute snapshot of what your business is experiencing, things like demand, prices, staffing, wage. Those responses become part of the data the Fe...
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 people grow inside an organization. Communication that lands. Conflict that gets resolved instead of ignored. Understanding yourself well enough to lead others. And even learning how to be wrong productively.
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 this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug sits down with Diane Ragless of The Union Bank Company to break down what fraud really lo...
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 Bryan Little of Kata Solutions and EOS Worldwide about how structured interviews help business owners and managers make better hiring decisions and avoid costly turnover.
Bryan breaks down:
- Why unstructured, conversational interviews often lead to bias and bad hir...
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, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, about the other side of entrepreneurship — everything you need to know before you open your doors.
Nicole walks through what new business owners often overlook...
Training the Safety Trainer:
What happens when “other duties as assigned” suddenly includes safety training? In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with Nathan Frasure of Ohio Logistics about what to do when safety lands on your plate — even if it’s not part of your background. Nathan talks about how more employees are being tasked with safety responsi...
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, host Doug Jenkins talks with Brandon Daniels, Chief of Staff & Director of Communications at Kalmbach Feeds, about how to blend earned media with your digital strategy.
You’ll hear why relying only on social (and the algorithm) lim...
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