💼 Small businesses struggle to fill job openings across Ohio. NFIB's June report reveals 36% of small business owners have unfilled positions, up 2 points from May. A staggering 58% reported hiring or trying to hire, with half of them finding few or no qualified applicants. Construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries face the highest vacancy rates, while finance and agriculture have fewer openings. Despite these challenges, a net 33% of owners increased compensation in June—the largest monthly jump since January 2020.
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🎨 Ohio veterans invited to showcase art in prestigious exhibition. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is accepting submissions for the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be displayed in downtown Columbus from October 21 to December 6. The exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, welcomes various mediums including three-dimensional pieces from military members and veterans of all backgrounds and skill levels. An expert juror who is also an Ohio veteran will select works to be displayed in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. Interested artists must be Ohio residents and current or former U.S. military members.
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🕍 Columbus eruv expands after 18-month overhaul, benefiting observant Jews. The symbolic boundary that allows carrying items in public on Shabbat has grown from 4.92 to 5.5 square miles, with its western border now extending to Alum Creek. Rabbi Michoel Alt, the eruv's director, oversaw the project that included installing new fixtures throughout the perimeter, making them more visible and durable. The renovation, which exceeded its initial $40,000 budget, required specialized expertise from Rabbi Mordechai Paretzky, who has built eruvs in over 25 communities. The improved eruv now includes Jeffrey Mansion, College Park, and Backstreet Village, requiring only routine maintenance rather than constant repairs.
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