Chamber Amplified

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to help older adults remain independent, active, and connected to their community? On this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins welcomes Carolyn Copus, Director of 50 North, to explore the many ways the organization supports older adults and families throughout Hancock County, Ohio. From home repairs and meal delivery to fitness programs, Medicare assistance, and opportunities for social connection, 50 North provides far more than many people realize. ...

Send us Fan Mail Hancock County's approach to mental health, addiction and recovery has changed dramatically over the past decade, and there are measurable results. On this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins is joined by Zach Thomas of the Hancock County ADAMHS Board to discuss the county's behavioral health system, the decline in overdose fatalities, efforts to connect more people with treatment and recovery services, and how attitudes surrounding addiction and recovery have evolved....

Send us Fan Mail What does a day in the life of an attorney really look like, and how does someone go from studying particle physics to practicing law? In this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins talks with Pat Sadowski of Eastman & Smith as part of our Day in the Life series. Pat shares his path into the legal profession, including studying physics and mathematics, conducting research at Columbia University and discovering that the career he originally envisioned wasn't actually t...

Send us Fan Mail Is Inbox Zero really the goal, or are we measuring productivity the wrong way? Dan Gonder of Strategic In/Sight Partners joins Chamber Amplified to rethink what efficiency should look like in the workplace. We talk about managing an overflowing email inbox, setting realistic expectations for response times, using AI to organize work and knowing when efficiency starts getting in the way of effectiveness. The conversation also tackles a bigger productivity challenge: priorities...

Send us Fan Mail Food insecurity doesn't always look the way you might expect - and demand for food assistance across northwest and west central Ohio is now higher than it was at the height of the pandemic. Tommie Harner of West Ohio Food Bank joins Chamber Amplified to talk about the growing need for hunger relief, rising food and transportation costs, and the important role businesses and volunteers can play in supporting their communities. West Ohio Food Bank distributes between 8 and 9 mi...