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 the spirit of spring, a season synonymous with renewal and tidying up, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal's Fire Prevention Bureau reminds you that spring cleaning and fire safety go hand-in-hand. We’ll walk you through what you need to know as you clean up your home. -
In this episode, we break down the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Sentinel Network Report, revealing the shocking reality that consumers nationwide lost an alarming $10 billion to fraud in 2023. Ohio ranked 26th in the country, with $154 million in losses to Ohioans last year.
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On this episode of Protecting What Matters, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Charity Robl explains all the different ways the department protects Ohio’s consumers, helps them make more confident decisions, and takes decisive action in many areas of their life.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, Ohio’s Division of Unclaimed Funds Claims Examiner, Supervisor Anitra Davis, answers frequently asked questions about finding, filing, and claiming your missing money.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we sit down with Superintendent Jim Canepa and the division’s chief counsel Andrew Makoski to talk through who can receive licenses, the timeline for awarding licenses, and why it remains a benefit to be a medical marijuana patient.
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In this edition of Protecting What Matters, we explore Ohio's Video Service Authorization Program.
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Whether you're a business owner seeking certification or an everyday Ohioan curious about how safety standards are upheld in our state, the Bureau of Testing and Registration is your go-to resource. Hear all about it in this edition of Protecting What Matters.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, our Bureau of Wage and Hour Chief Steve Clegg talks about how the minimum is set year-to-year, what employees and businesses need to know as it increases, and how the Bureau of Wage and Hour works to ensure Ohioans are paid for the hours that they work.
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Division of Financial Institutions Consumer Affairs Manager Viktoria Jurkovic talks about strategies, tips, and tricks for educating your kids this holiday season in this edition of Protecting What Matters. -
On this episode of Protecting What Matters, hear how Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bedding Section ensures the safety of stuffed toys and bedding items, and hear valuable Halloween safety information from the Division of State Fire Marshal.
