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Ohio business leaders are still uncertain about an economic path forward
August 27, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly Prosperity Pulse business leader survey today. The 2nd Quarter findings of 2020 show: The statewide Prosperity Pulse index measured at 93.0, a rebound from the previous low-water mark of 51 but indicating continued below-average economic conditions as the business community has gradually re-opened. […]
Business leaders express pessimism about near-term future of Ohio’s economy
May 6, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly Prosperity Pulse business leader survey today. The 1st Quarter findings of 2020 show: The statewide Prosperity Pulse index measured at 51.0, an all-time low for the survey and the first result in survey history signaling below-average economic […]
Economic sentiment boosted at year’s end by strong performance and trade agreements.
March 5, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly business leader’s survey today. The 4th Quarter findings of 2019 reveal the following: The statewide Prosperity Pulse measured at 118.0, an improvement from the 3rd Quarter index of 106.8. Increases in expected profits, job openings and overall […]
Panel Discussion Highlights Future of Innovation
December 9, 2019 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released its report on the second event in its “Lunch, Learn, & Lead” Discussion Series, titled “Planning for the Future of Innovation in Ohio” today. The discussion held on November 20 was a follow-up to the Research Foundation’s July 2018 report “Ohio BOLD: […]
Business leaders wary of future uncertainty but expect a strong close to the year
December 5. 2019 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly business leader’s survey today. The 3rd Quarter findings of 2019 reveal the following: The statewide Prosperity Pulse measured at 106.8, declining from the previous mark of 119.6. Increases in hiring plans and current overall economic outlook, paired […]
Businesses and workers are left frustrated by the “benefit cliff”
June 13, 2019 In a recent survey of business leaders, the Research Foundation found that 18.6%, or nearly 1 in 5 businesses, had in some way experienced issues with hiring, promoting, or increasing wages for their employees, due to concerns that increased income would result in losing some form of public assistance. This scenario is […]
Business Leaders Feel Confident After a Strong First Quarter
May 13, 2019 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly business leader’s survey today. The 1st Quarter findings of 2019 reveal the following: The statewide Prosperity Pulse measured at 121.8, a sharp rebound from the previous index of 103.5. Increases in expected profits, current job openings, and […]
Despite Temporary Uncertainty, Ohio Businesses Plan to Keep Hiring
March 20, 2019 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly Prosperity Pulse business leader’s survey today. The 4th quarter findings of 2018 reveal the following: The statewide Prosperity Pulse measured at 103.5, a drop from the previous record high of 139.9. A decrease in planned capital expenditures […]
From shovel ready to digital ready: Ohio’s path to prosperity. Part I
Guest Blogger: Mahesh Dalvi, CEO, EFENI L.L.C. As a professional in the fast-paced technology sector, I commend the Ohio Chamber Research Foundation on their recent study: OhioBold: A Blueprint for Accelerating the Innovation Economy.On November 6, 2018, Ohio will be electing a new governor. As the world progresses by leveraging advancement in technology to create new […]
4th Quarter Prosperity Pulse results
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly business leader’s survey today. The Quarter 4 findings and 2017 wrap up reveal the following: The statewide Prosperity Pulse jumped from 5.0 in Q3 to 5.4 in Q4 and is projected to keep moving upward. The cause of the upward movement can […]