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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Join us in this episode of Protecting What Matters as we explore the Volunteer Fire Service Task Force Report, packed with innovative recommendations to bolster Ohio's volunteer fire departments.
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September is Realtor Safety Month. Protecting What Matters has some safety tips and resources to help keep everyone safe in the homebuying process.
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The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is holding nearly $4 billion in unclaimed funds. Hear from the division’s experts on how the money is collected and how you can get it back into your pockets.
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Hear from Division of Liquor Superintendent Jim Canepa how selling high-proof spirits in a fair and equitable way are the top priority of Ohio Liquor – and how you can be the first to know about these unique opportunities.
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The Ohio Department of Commerce celebrates the 1-year anniversary of its educational and outreach show, Protecting What Matters.
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As part of National Homeownership Month, this edition of Protecting What Matters features Ohio Realtors to discuss the important role licensed real estate professionals play in shaping communities across Ohio and the consumer benefits of working with a licensed professional.
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This edition of Protecting What Matters offers information about the Cemetery Section of the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, which works with the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission to regulate cemeteries and resolve disputes between cemeteries and families.
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Learn more about Ohio's burn ban on this edition of Protecting What Matters.
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Ohio Liquor strives to be a trusted and accurate source of information about alcohol safety and responsibility. While April may be designated as Alcohol Awareness Month, for OHLQ, alcohol awareness is a year-round campaign.
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Learn about the Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service from State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon and Superintendent Jack Smith from the Ohio Fire Academy. Ohio has 1180 fire departments. Approximately 70% of the fire of those departments are staffed by volunteers.