Ohio Business Review

Ohio State Experts Warn Farmers: Strong Farm Income Masks Deeper Challenges
Ohio’s farm economy is projected to reach its second-highest income on record in 2025, but experts at Ohio State University caution that the numbers do

Ohio Breaks into CNBC’s Top 5 for Business, But Talent Gap Remains a Concern
Ohio has made a historic leap into the national spotlight, landing at #5 in CNBC’s 2025 America’s Top States for Business rankings. This marks the

Two Injured in Fireworks Mishap at Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville Display Canceled
An equipment-related explosion during preparations for Greenville’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show on July 6, 2025, injured two adult men and prompted the cancellation
Ohio Business Leaders Urge Congress to Preserve Clean Energy Tax Credits
Ohio’s top business advocates, alongside city officials and clean energy companies, are calling on Congress to retain the federal energy tax credits enacted in 2022.

Ohio Seeks to Tighten Licensing Rules for Insurance Agents and Firms
New restrictions may include business names, CE credits, updated renewal deadlines, and more The Ohio Department of Insurance has introduced significant revisions to its licensing

Ohio’s Energy Future at Risk? Shortfall Predicted by 2027
Ohio to Face Potential Energy Shortfall by 2027, Study Warns Ohio could face an energy shortfall within the next two years unless significant measures are

New Ohio Rule Stops Businesses from Including Signatures Without Customers’ Consent
New consumer protections aimed at safeguarding Ohioans from unauthorized use of their signatures took effect on Friday, January 17, as announced by Attorney General Dave

Ohio Minimum Wage To Rise: Businesses Impacted; Kiosks Flourishing
Minimum Wage Increase in Ohio: Implications for Workers and Businesses Beginning January 1, 2025, Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 25 cents, rising from $10.45

Housing and Workforce Development Take Center Stage in Darke County’s Economic Growth Plan
On November 6, 2024, the Darke County Economic Development Office hosted a mixer at Sure Shot Tap House, bringing together local business leaders to discuss