Protecting What Matters: A Podcast by the Ohio Department of Commerce

Explore the Ohio Hard Cider Trail

Cheers to 250 years! Discover how to navigate the Ohio Hard Cider Trail and make the most of this statewide celebration of craft cider and Ohio heritage. You’ll learn where to pick up your passport, how to collect stamps, and how to earn exclusive rewards as you explore participating cideries across the state.

Back‑to‑School Savings: Smart Budgeting Tips and Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday

Back‑to‑school season is here and so is the pressure on your wallet. In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we break down practical budgeting tips for families, insights from Ohio retailers on this year’s school shopping trends, and everything you need to know about Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday [https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday]. Learn how to stretch your dollars, plan ahead, and shop smarter as you get ready for the new school year. Start this season prepared, confident, and in control of your budget.

Celebrating Safely This Fourth: Ohio Fireworks Rules & Safety Tips from the State Fire Marshal

With America’s birthday around the corner, celebrating safely is more important than ever. In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we sit down with experts from the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office to discuss the dangers of illegal fireworks, legal use guidelines, key safety tips for a worry‑free celebration, and the legal discharge periods allowed by Ohio law. Learn how to keep your family and community safe while still enjoying the boom and sparkle. For more details please visit our website at com.ohio.gov/Fireworks [com.ohio.gov/Fireworks]

Cracking the Code: Navigating the Building and Fire Code in Ohio

May is Building Safety Month and the Ohio Department of Commerce is Cracking the Code and navigating the state’s building and fire codes. In this episode of Protecting What Matters hear from experts on how the building and fire codes where adopted and why they play a vital role in our mission of promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most!.

Safe & Secure: Supporting Older Americans

In this episode of Protecting What Matters explores how we can honor Older Americans Month by helping the older adults in our lives stay safe from financial fraud and maintain secure, healthy homes.