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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This episode of Protecting What Matters explores the innovative "Make Me a Firefighter" campaign aimed at boosting recruitment and support for the Ohio Volunteer Fire Service. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters, experts from our Division of Securities Enforcement Section talk about the cryptocurrency landscape.
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On this edition of Protecting What Matters, we’re talking about all things Ohio State Fair. Plus, learn more about the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library and how kids from birth to age 5 can get 1 free book each month. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we discuss Ohio's new Building Standards codes for the Mechanical and Plumbing industries and what that means for Ohio's construction landscape. -
Join us in this educating episode as we delve into an important partnership between the Ohio Division of Real Estate and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.
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This episode of Protecting What Matters details the creation and evolution of DORAs and how they have become vibrant spaces in some communities.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we’re helping Ohioans navigate the complex process of selecting the right mortgage lender and real estate professional. -
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.
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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.
