Protecting What Matters: A Podcast by the Ohio Department of Commerce
The Ohio Department of Commerce is the state’s chief regulatory agency with a specific focus on consumer protection. We issue more than 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications each year in various professions, industries, and commercial enterprises.
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Buying a Home in Ohio? Here’s What You Need to Know (opens the original)
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This episode explores Ohio homeownership and the many tools, resources, and protections available to consumers. Experts from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency and the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing explain down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer support, the homebuying process, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Explore the Ohio Hard Cider Trail (opens the original)
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Cheers to 250 years! Discover how to navigate the Ohio Hard Cider Trail and make the most of this statewide celebration of craft cider and Ohio heritage. You’ll learn where to pick up your passport, how to collect stamps, and how to earn exclusive rewards as you explore participating cideries across the state.
Back‑to‑School Savings: Smart Budgeting Tips and Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday (opens the original)
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Back‑to‑school season is here and so is the pressure on your wallet. In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we break down practical budgeting tips for families, insights from Ohio retailers on this year’s school shopping trends, and everything you need to know about Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday . Learn how to stretch your dollars, plan ahead, and shop smarter as you get ready for the new school year. Start this season prepared, confident, and in control of your budget.
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