Ohio has the oldest continuous Fire Marshal's office in the nation. The event included demonstrations, interactive stations, static displays and other activities. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced the release of its 2000 interstate construction brochure, which was developed to familiarize motorists with the location of various construction zones. The annual brochure includes a statewide map and information highlighting 87 construction projects expected to resume or begin across the state this year. ODOT also announced 75 of the department's projects this construction season will contain warranties requiring contractors to guarantee their work and materials.
Materials protected by warranties include asphalt and concrete pavements, bridge decks and striping.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has nearly tripled both the number and dollar value of approved loans to women entrepreneurs since 1992. The Ohio Department of Administrative Services Centralized Recruitment Office has introduced a new online job application process designed to link qualified workers with state agencies seeking to fill open positions. Job seekers have had Internet access to a detailed list of positions open with various state agencies since 1994. May 3-4 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Columbus. Thirty companies seeking equity financing have been selected to participate in Innovest 2000.