Sunday, May 31, 2015

Eva and Makayla look at how Matthew's Bill will affect local franchises

In this podcast, we, Makayla Day and Eva Peterson-Smith talk about the effects that Matthew's Bill will have on medium/large businesses and franchises in Ohio. They sit down with the CEO of American Pi located in downtown Dayton Mrs. Danielle Fritz and her business partner Mrs. Linda Decker, who provided insight on the business side of it and how much they would have to spend in order to comply with the bill. Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Decker provided their opinions on the bill and went into detail about what they saw fit regarding their businesses and the bill.

Alex Helton on Matthew's Bill's impact impact on Ohio businesses

In this podcast, Alex discusses Senate Bill 112 (or Matthew's Bill) and whether or not it will be financially possible for Ohio businesses to afford the accommodations that this bill would mandate.  He interviews Israel Hoke, who is a general manager of Penn Station in Huber Heights, Ohio.  Alex finds that smaller businesses may have a hard time affording this bill and that the bill may have to be revised in order for businesses to offer their full support towards the bill.   

Sammie and Joe on the impact of Matthew's Bill on public libraries

In this podcast, Sammie and Joe look at the impact of Matthew's Bill on public libraries.

Caleb and Sha'Tera on the impact of Matthew's BIll on small businesses

This podcast looks at the effects of Matthew's Bill on small businesses. In it, Caleb and Sha'Tera interviewed one local business owner about their views on the bill.

JTC Meredith looks at the effect of Matthew's Bill on small businesses

How will Matthew's Bill affect new and renovating small businesses? In this podcast JTC Meredith talked with Justin Howard, owner of the Black Box Improv Theater, about how Matthew's Bill could affect his business if it were to go into effect before he was done renovating.

Alex T. and Maggie on the effects of Matthew's Bill on the personal finances of people with disabilities

In this podcast, Alex T. Smith and Maggie Moreda explore the economic impact Matthew’s Bill could have on the personal finances of people with disabilities. They interview Mr. Greg Kramer, the interim Executive Director at the Access Center for Independent Living. He believes that the passing of Matthew’s Bill will increase the amount of time and money spent by people with disabilities. 

Thursday, May 21, 2015

AJ and Adam on the impact of Matthew's Bill on small businesses

In this podcast AJ and Adam interviewed the owner of Giovanni's to talk about the impacts of Senate Bill 112 on small businesses. During the interview they discover that the business does not have any adult changing tables in their restaurant and that adding them would require a bit of remodeling. Over the course of the interview she revealed that it could be difficult to add them to the existing restrooms. Read more about Matthew's Bill on their Website.