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If you run a business with five or fewer employees, you may qualify as a “micro-business” under Ohio’s business development

In recent years, Ohio’s healthcare landscape has changed as more independent hospitals and physician groups are joining larger health systems. This trend affects not only how care is delivered but how our local economies function.

In North Central Ohio and across the state, business owners continue to face a shortage of qualified staff. No matter what industry you’re in, finding skilled workers remains a significant hurdle. Why? Several reasons. An aging workforce, fewer younger workers entering skilled trades, and shifting expectations around how and where people want to work.