Ohio Economy http://wyso.org en Positive Indicators for State and Local Economies http://wyso.org/post/positive-indicators-state-and-local-economies <p></p><p>Last week we reported that state officials saw the number of new business filings in Ohio as a positive sign of economic growth for the state.&nbsp; Applications to do business in Ohio last year reached more than 88,000. &nbsp;</p><p>Although most officials will tell you that the economy is far from where it needs to be in terms of a full recovery, business leaders say there are a number of positive signs for our state and local economies. &nbsp;Jason Antonick is Manager of Business and Economic Development at Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.</p> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:51:38 +0000 Jerry Kenney 27922 at http://wyso.org Congressman Mike Turner Announces Forum on Looming Sequestration Cuts http://wyso.org/post/congressman-mike-turner-announces-forum-looming-sequestration-cuts <p></p><p>Yesterday (8-7-12), Congressman Mike Turner announced that a forum, focusing on the impact impending-defense-cuts will have on the Dayton region will take place next week. &nbsp;WYSO&rsquo;s Jerry Kenney was on hand for the event.</p><p></p><p>Speaking before workers at the GEMCITY manufacturing plant on Leo St. in Dayton, Turner said the sequestration cuts in defense spending are the result of a compromise on last year&rsquo;s debt ceiling talks.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:26:49 +0000 Jerry Kenney 20775 at http://wyso.org