Commerce Connects 1.16.24

Looking Forward to the 2024 State Fair!

Looking for a new way to get involved at Commerce? Already dreaming of the summer months? Join the Ohio State Fair Booth Planning Committee! Committee members meet approximately once a month from February to June leading up to the fair to brainstorm how to showcase Commerce's booth at the Ohio State Fair. Last year, we elevated our Commerce House concept to showcase all the ways our divisions at Commerce touch Ohioans' daily lives and "Promote Prosperity by Protecting What Matters Most."

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A Local Option Election Presentation

Have you ever seen a question on the ballot related to the sale of alcohol? That's part of the local option election process, which involves county boards of elections. The Division of Liquor Control Director of Licensing and Interim Superintendent Paul Kulwinski gave a presentation to the local county Board of Election Directors about the local option election and how it impacts the Division's operations.

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Wearing Blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On January 11, members of the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing wore blue in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Thank you to everyone who took part in #WearBlueDay, which was established by the Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness of the often-invisible crime.

Fun Committee Hosts Bingo Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Mark your calendars! The DFI Fun Committee will be hosting a bingo game workshop on Teams in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join DFI for a couple of rounds of bingo where you will have the chance to learn more about Dr. King's contributions to the Civil Right Movement and his significance in American history and culture.

A Song in Her Heart

Pamella Butts, Customer Service Assistant in DIC, performed at the Statehouse on December 6 for their lunchtime holiday concerts with her church choir. "We love to share our gifts of music and it is something we are very proud of! I always have a song in my heart!"

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Winter Throwback

How about a throwback winter photo? In this photo from 2017/18, Director Maxfield and Commerce Chief Human Resources Officer Neal Brower can be seen judging a gingerbread house competition at the Attorney General's Office.

Training Wheels

Here are this week's training resources! Because it's a new year, we thought we would remind everyone who is seeking Microsoft Office training that there are great lessons for each Office application in Learning on Demand.

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Joke of the Week

What's the longest word in the dictionary? Smiles because there's a mile between two S's.

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