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With your application approved by the OCCD board, you gain access to not only tools but a whole community of peers and leaders who offer needed support and guidance.
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News and Updates
January 9, 2026
At Greater Ohio Policy Center, the news daily is monitored to learn more about the sustainable growth initiatives and related developments in our state and beyond that affect Ohio. Both the ON OUR RADAR and ON TO GO links are provided.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2026
Warm Up this Winter with OCCD - As winter settles in across Ohio, OCCD is looking ahead to an opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with our members from across the state. On behalf of the Board and Executive Director, we invite you to join us for the OCCD Winter Meeting, taking place virtually over the mornings of January 28th and January 29th.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2026
Meet the OCCD Winter Meeting speakers sharing their insight and experience on topics that include New Market Tax Credit, Ohio BUILDS Initiative, Doing Radon Right, The Plight of Permanent Supportive Housing, On The Ground: PSH Challenges, Strengthening Financial Management and the Legislative Update.
Read MoreDecember 31, 2025
The Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) Annual Report for 2024-2025 is complete.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2025
The Second Annual Community Development Training and Networking Conference this week was a tremendous success with communities represented from all around the State of Ohio.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
January 28, 2026
The OCCD Winter Quarterly Meeting will be a virtual meeting. The OCCD Winter Quarterly Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 and Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM each day.
Read MoreApril 30, 2026
The Ohioan | 100 Green Meadows Drive | Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Read MoreMay 5, 2026
This virtual training is scheduled to start Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and conclude Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - there will be eight (8) sessions occurring Tuesday - Thursday each week.
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P.O. Box 776
Urbana, Ohio 43078