Ohio business owners, homeowners and building departments now have a faster way to identify their local building department, helping to keep construction projects on track.

Incarcerated youth across the state of Ohio are better positioned for successful careers and fulfilling lives as a result of unique partnership between the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS).

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal invites elementary school students across Ohio to get out their crayons and markers so they can highlight the importance of fire safety as part of its 2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is alerting consumers about a troubling increase in imposter scams across the state and country.

With the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are partnering with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) to remind parents of the positive impact they can have on their college-bound students by emphasizing responsible decision-making regarding alcohol and cannabis use.

As investment scams drain investor portfolios at never-before-seen levels, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is issuing a reminder for Ohioans to stay on high alert to protect their assets.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 0021 this month at a ceremony that took place on SFM’s campus in Reynoldsburg.

As hundreds of thousands of college students prepare to return to campuses throughout Ohio this month for the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is highlighting the importance of focusing on financial responsibility just as much as academic achievement.

With many students set to return to the classroom this month, some Ohio teens may be considering keeping their summer job to earn extra income during the school year.

The Ohio Department of Commerce has launched a new online resource to promote the responsible consumption of alcohol and cannabis among those Ohio adults who choose to use them. This new guide reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing public education and community awareness of key consumer safety topics related to the use of both substances among individuals 21 and over.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing has released a newly updated edition of its Homebuyers Guide to help Ohioans navigate the homebuying process with confidence.

The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of State Fire Marshal and Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards. This annual event honors the extraordinary bravery, commitment, and service of Ohio’s fire service professionals, departments and educators, as well as citizens who have demonstrated outstanding achievements or heroism.

Get ready to explore how consumers are protected through the Ohio Department of Commerce at the 2025 Ohio State Fair.

Following the recent guilty plea of Northwest Capital executive Richard Scheich to multiple felony counts, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities reminds Ohio investors to be cautious when investing in private securities.

Last spring and summer, more than 83,000 homes were sold across the state of Ohio, representing 63% of all 2024 sales. As the weather and the homebuying season heat up yet again, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing reminds aspiring homebuyers to be aware of how recent changes to Ohio law impact their relationship with their real estate agent.