News Release: 9/15/2025
Bureau of Workers Compensation – Safety Intervention Grant The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reopened the Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) on July 1, 2025 and is accepting new applications. This is great news for employers seeking funding to purchase equipment that helps reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. All applicants must submit a new application, as previous ones will not carry over. Additionally, applicants are required to obtain three vendor quotes or one quote with a
Sidecar Lounge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 9/8/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Sidecar Lounge with a Ribbon Cutting CeremonyLima, OH – September 3, 2025 - The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the official grand opening of the Sidecar Lounge, a stylish new addition to downtown Lima’s growing dining and entertainment scene. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30pm on September 10, 2025, at the Sidecar Lounge, located at 230 N. Main Street. Chamber staff, local officials, business
News Release: 8/22/2025
NEWS RELEASE Aug. 22, 2025 Rate cut saves public employers nearly $2 million COLUMBUS— Ohio’s public employers will pay nearly $2 million less in premiums next year due to a 1% rate reduction approved by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today. This reduction will become effective Jan. 1, 2026, and has a projected annual premium decrease of approximately $1.8 million. This follows a 6% rate cut for private employers that took effect on July 1, 2025, saving employers
