Archive for May, 2012

LCCC Offers Career Building Course For Women Including Manufacturing, Energy & Green Jobs

Join us for WISE Pathways, a FREE Hands-on Career Exploration Workshop Learn about high-wage, nontraditional career opportunities available for women in a variety of industries including manufacturing, energy and green… Read More

Thank You OHBA for a Sensible New Residential Code

The Ohio Home Builders Association opposed the initial proposal. But at the urging of builders, the code now includes a compromise provision to provide contractors two ways to meet th… Read More

Who would have guessed our eating habits would effect the cost of down!

The cost of down is up from $12/lb in ’09 to almost $30/lb today, while duck down has risen from $10/lb to $19/lb over the same period. Diet and urbanization… Read More

GMAC Offers NCBIA Members over $6,000 Savings

NCBIA Members – Passing Along News I Just Received From NAHB If you have trouble printing the NAHB Proof of Membership form give me a call at 440-934-1090 and I… Read More

Top Oil Producing States

During 3/12 ND passed AK to become the number two oil producing state with 575,000 barrels a day (bbl/d) compared to AK’s 567K bbl/d. TX holds down the top spot… Read More

Consumer Sales Practice Act Bill Clears Senate 31-0

The long journey for sorely needed relief is just a step away from reality.  Over the past few weeks HB 383 received three hearings before a senate committee, a personal… Read More

BWC Extends Deadlines for Two Programs of Destination Excellence

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announces the application deadline for the Transitional Work Bonus Program and the Industry Specific Safety Program has been extended to May 25, 2012.  Program… Read More

Banks Currently Own 450,000 Houses

Banks currently own 450,000 houses, 2 million are in foreclosure, and 1.7 million more have not had a mortgage payment made on them in 90 days. This adds up to… Read More

CSPA Bill Passes the Senate Unanimously

  The bill was unanimously approved yesterday in senate committee.  We expect the bill to be on the senate floor tomorrow.  If so you will be able to view the… Read More