The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds and the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio are teaming up to host a one-hour webinar Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m., to provide an overview of unclaimed funds in Ohio and how Ohioans and businesses can find and claim their missing money.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal announces the integration of cutting-edge technology into the Ohio Fire Incident Reporting Management System (OFIRMS). 

When Ohioans go to the polls on March 19, they may see a question on the ballot about whether a particular business should be able to sell a certain type of alcohol at a specific location. The question may also reference regular (Monday–Saturday) sales, or it may ask about Sunday sales. These types of questions are part of the local option election law process.

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities warns Ohioans to be aware of a growing romance scam involving online dating websites and apps.

The Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) at the Ohio Department of Commerce encouraged all Ohioans to be proactive in protecting their online information in recognition of national Change Your Password Day.

Before calendars flip to February this Thursday, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds encourages Ohioans to celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day, which takes place this Thursday, Feb. 1. 

The Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) encourages Ohioans who plan to purchase a home in the new year to protect themselves by using newly developed Homebuyers Checklists.

The Ohio Department of Commerce works daily to protect the state’s businesses and families and prepare them for the future. As we begin a new year, we’re highlighting important work done for Ohioans through our divisions and reminding different populations of opportunities they can take advantage of in 2024.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control is sharing online tools with Ohioans who plan to participate in Dry January. It's a month-long initiative that encourages individuals to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year for improved health outcomes in an array of areas.

Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.25 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $385,000 per year.

Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield Thursday announced the appointment of James V. Canepa as the first Superintendent of the Division of Cannabis Control.

Throughout the month of November and leading up to The Game, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds took part in a battle of unclaimed funds with the Michigan Department of Treasury to see which state’s residents could search for and claim the most forgotten funds.

The rivalry football game between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University is approaching, and Ohio consumers are encouraged to have a gameday plan to ensure their cable service is ready to play.

The Department of Commerce published a Frequently Asked Questions website resource to address both consumer and licensee questions about non-medical cannabis.

Ohio has a long-standing rivalry with Michigan, especially during football season, and this November, Ohioans can channel their competitive Buckeye spirit.