Protecting What Matters
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. We have a vital role in keeping people, property, and assets safe. From real estate to fireworks, banks to construction, and more, this podcast is a resource for businesses, families, and individuals that want to protect what matters most in their life. Protecting what matters can also be heard on air on Saturdays at 8:30AM and also on Spotify.
Latest Episodes
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we discuss bank regulations for starting a de novo bank in Ohio with the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters, the Ohio Department of Commerce will walk you through what these scams look like and how to keep your loved ones safe. -
This episode of Protecting What Matters explains the Division of Liquor Control's Ohio Permit and Licensing System (OPAL) — a cutting-edge digital portal that transforms the management of liquor permits in Ohio.
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This episode of Protecting What Matters centers on the critical role licensed contractors and building standards play in maintaining safety and quality across Ohio’s homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
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In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, this episode of Protecting What Matters highlights how the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control regulates alcohol in the state.
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This episode of Protecting What Matters explains the Ohio Department of Commerce's new system for its Division of Unclaimed Funds.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we collaborate with the Ohio Attorney General's Office to raise awareness and educate all listeners, so they don’t risk falling prey to these sophisticated frauds.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we discuss the topic of burn prevention and fire safety as we recognize Burn Awareness Week in Ohio.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, Ohio Liquor talks about the concept of Dry January and how many people use it as an opportunity to reset their relationship with alcohol.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we're talking fire safety tips with Ohio State Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau Chief Anita Metheny.
