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Sometimes having a guide is all it takes. Find out if OCCD can point you in the right direction for the next steps you need to take in your community and economic development goals.
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Ready to further develop your community and your career? Fill out the application to gain access to tools and resources that help facilitate growth within your community and your agency.
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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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Learn and share opportunities offered through workshops, conferences, training events, the forum, and more for continued economic and community improvement in your area.
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News and Updates
November 25, 2025
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 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 MoreJune 16, 2025
OCCD Is proud to announce that eight (8) additional Individuals have completed the coursework to receive the Community Development Professional Certification.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2025
We are reaching out to share an important initiative and introduce the Ohio CDBG Coalition, which has been formally established in response to the urgent threat of funding cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024
OCCD Is proud to announce that nine (9) Individuals have completed the coursework to receive the Community Development Professional Certificate.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
December 16, 2025
Registration for this online course is open.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2026
The OCCD Winter Quarterly Meeting will be a virtual meeting.
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.
Read MoreMay 6, 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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Urbana, Ohio 43078