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News and Updates
April 27, 2022
Nominations for the 2022 OCCD Member Awards is now open. These awards recognize Community Development Staff, Community Development Departments/Agencies, and Community Development Partners/Advocates who have made exemplary contributions to our field.
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
The OCCD Foundation will award up to four (4) scholarships of $2,000 each at the OCCD Summer Annual Meeting this year.
Read MoreApril 4, 2022
As an OCCD Member, you can register to use the OCCD Forum to network with other members, ask questions and share your experience.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2020
The OCCD Foundation Annual Gold Star Fundraising Campaign is underway. Please consider participating in the gold star annual fundraising campaign.
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May 24, 2022
OCCD and the Ohio CDC Association are collaborating to provide the Back to Basics - Nonprofit 101 Training event. This course offers foundational training for understanding the structure of a nonprofit organization. Local government community development practitioners often struggle with how to help nonprofits with limited CDBG funding.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2022
OCCD 2022 Summer Annual Meeting - Two Day In-Person and Virtual Event
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
HOME Training - 4 days in August. Registration will open in early Summer.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2022
Labor Standards Training registration will open in early Fall 2022.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2022
OCCD 2022 Fall Meeting - One Day In-Person and Virtual Event
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Urbana, Ohio 43078