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News and Updates
September 27, 2021
The Fall Annual Meeting is now visible on the horizon, and while we at OCCD miss the camaraderie and networking we do when we meet in person, we believe we need to continue our conferences online to keep everyone safe.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021
Governor Mike DeWine last week announced the launch of the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant program to help fund important water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Ohio.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2021
Fritz Made It to the Final End Zone - Francis Xavier Leighty left the field on June 21, 2021 with Judy, his childhood sweetheart and wife of 60 years by his side; they met in kindergarten. He was born in 1941 in a Mississippi River town – Alton, Illinois – not far from St. Louis.
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December 15, 2021
The Ohio Department of Development is conducting a financial compliance audit of the federal and state grants they awarded to you. Now what do you do?
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2022
OCCD will present the Housing Rehab Specialist Training Series, starting in January 2022. The schedule will be determined and shared as soon as it is available.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022
Registration will open in early January, 2022.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2022
Registration will be opened in early January 2022.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2022
OCCD 2022 Summer Annual Meeting - Two Day In-Person Event
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Urbana, Ohio 43078