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HUD Exchange Notification Links
June 2, 2020HUD Exchange Notifications Links
COVID-19 - Mega Waivers for Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Programs
May 27, 2020Availability of Additional Waivers for Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19
Part I: Introduction to COOP Planning and Part II: Explores more advanced COOP Concepts
May 27, 2020To provide continued support during COVID-19, FEMA's National Continuity Programs will moderate a Webinar on the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning for State and Local Governments.
COVID-19: A Housing and Community Development Response
May 22, 2020Attached is the COVID-19 response recommendations which may be helpful for those trying to formulate their CDBG-CV and Treasury allocations.
NACEDA - Statement on CRA Rule Change
May 21, 2020Today, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced a final CRA rule with a list of CRA qualifying activities. Comptroller Joseph Otting, the Trump appointee who pushed through this rulemaking, is expected to resign later this week.
Franklin County - Senior Program Coordinator
May 20, 2020Franklin County is accepting applications for the position of Senior Program Coordinator in the Department of Economic Development and Planning. Deadline for submission is June 3, 2020.
On Our Radar: News Clips from Greater Ohio Policy Center
May 18, 2020At Greater Ohio Policy Center, we monitor the news daily to learn more about the sustainable growth initiatives and related developments in our state and beyond that affect Ohio. Below are articles that caught our attention over the last few weeks, and we thought they might interest you as well.
Request for Proposals/Qualifications for Rehabilitation Specialist/Lead Risk Assessor
May 1, 2020The City of Fairborn Development Services Division intends to contract with a Rehabilitation Specialist for a two year term (and potential for a two year extension upon successful completion of contract) beginning in Fiscal Year 2020 to assist in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Programs, the Community Housing and Improvement Programs (if funded) and any other possible grants secured by the office during this time frame.
Ohio Department of Health - Responsible Restart Ohio
April 28, 2020Responsible Restart Ohio
NACEDA Network News
April 24, 2020NACEDA Advocates for Equitable Paycheck Protection Program
On The Go: News from Greater Ohio Policy Center
April 16, 2020Ohio’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) lend money to people and in places where conventional lending is scarce. The majority of Ohio’s CDFI loan funds are members of the Ohio CDFI Network, which GOPC staffs.
Ohio Consolidated Plan Virtual Public Comment Period
April 15, 2020Due the COVID-19 state of emergency, Development’s Office of Community Development cancelled the public webinar scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2020. In lieu of a public webinar, Development’s Office of Community Development created a public comment page to allow interested parties to access and comment on the PY 2020 Annual Action Plan, PY 2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment, and PY 2020-2024 Plan.Â
OCCD 2020 Annual Award Nominations being Accepted
April 1, 2020Nominations for 2020 OCCD Member Awards being accepted
The Ever-Changing Nature of What We Value and What We Fight
| April 1, 2020
I'm old enough to remember how united we were in World War II when we fought countries not only with our Armed Services but with civilian sacrifices, shortages, long lines, rationing and recycling. One of my jobs was to wait in line for my Mom
Davis Bacon Training
March 31, 2020The Davis Bacon Training (scheduled for April 21, 2020) is postponed at this time. We are working with the trainer to offer an online / interactive training in the near future.
Legislation . . . In the News
| March 31, 2020The following is a summary of recent Ohio General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through February 28, 2020.
CRA Public Comments Due April 8th
| March 30, 2020The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was passed by Congress in 1977 as a response to redlining and lending discrimination. One would think that a nationwide pandemic would cause the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to halt the rulemaking process. That unfortunately is not the case.
What is Our Heritage?
| March 30, 2020
Because of my long, but spotty history with the GOP, (I voted for Nixon the first Time) the Heritage Foundation sent me a letter; there is a debate in DC about the “proper use of taxpayer’s money, and the constitutional role of the federal government,” they asked that I fill out “Questionnaire 114” as well as send them a few bucks which I’ve never done.
HUD - Community Planning and Development Staff Positions
March 27, 2020The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Columbus office is accepting applications for four open positions. The application deadline is April 1, 2020.
FDIC & FRB Chicago Interactive CRA Webinar Series
March 26, 2020At some time in your relationship-building efforts, you may have been encouraged to consider pursuing "CRA funding" or heard that the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a great way to talk to banks about supporting your organization.
Ohio Department of Health - Director's Stay at Home Order
March 23, 2020Director's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity
HUD - CPD Representatives
March 20, 2020The following links provide detailed information regarding the positions for CPD Representatives in the Columbus Field Office.
On The Go: News from Greater Ohio Policy Center
March 18, 2020State of Ohio Providing Resources for those Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
NACEDA ACTION PLAN - Protect CRA, Fair Housing and HOME Funding
March 16, 2020NACEDA ACTION PLAN
OCCD Cancellation of Spring Meeting
March 16, 2020The health and safety of our membership, partners, attendees and staff is paramount, therefore with the current status of the coronavirus pandemic in Ohio and in accordance with the Governor's ban on large gatherings to limit the spread of COVID-19
Ashtabula County - Planner 1
March 10, 2020Ashtabula County is accepting applications for the position of Planner 1.
Hamilton County - Program Specialist
March 3, 2020Program Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton County - Program Manager
March 3, 2020Program Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio
NACEDA Network News
February 27, 2020NACEDA Network News - 2020 off to a fast start!
COHHIO Breaking Ground - Winter Edition
February 21, 2020News from The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Ohio Conference of Community Development Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship program was established by OCCD to honor two men who dedicated their careers to Public Service.
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