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Celebrating a Conservation Milestone
January 17, 2019With your support, Western Reserve Land Conservancy surpassed our year-end goal of permanently conserving our 55,000th acre. That’s right, with the closing of 34 projects in 2018, we have now conserved 740+ properties totaling an incredible 56,200+ acres across northern and eastern Ohio!
On the GO: News from the Greater Ohio Policy Center
January 17, 2019Reinvention Cities Network Wraps Up 2018, Looks Ahead
OCCD Best Practices Fact Sheets
| January 14, 2019Over the past year, the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) has sought to provide value to both the State of Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development (OCD), and to local governments across the State of Ohio in a v
Greater Ohio Policy Center - On Our Radar
January 11, 2019GOPC in the News
City of Canton and Habitat for Humanity earns National Community Development Award
January 8, 2019Canton, Ohio, (January 8, 2019) - The City of Canton Development Department has been recognized with the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award of Merit for a collaborative partnership with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio.
2019 Greater Ohio Summit
January 7, 2019Ohio’s cities and metropolitan regions have been hard at work revitalizing their communities and reorienting their economies to the 21st century. At this moment of transition in leadership across the state, Ohio’s cities are poised to expand and deepen the revitalization efforts in their communities.
Community Legal Aid Pilot Program Provides Virtual Legal Assistance in Wayne County
December 31, 2018A new collaboration between Akron's Community Legal Aid and Community Action of Wayne and Medina Counties will aid both groups in serving the legal needs of residents without an attorney being physically present.
The HUD Report
| December 31, 2018
The Federal Fiscal Year 2019 is here!! By the time you read this article, calendar year 2019 will be here and I will be retired.
City of Dayton Welcomes New Community Development Specialist
December 31, 2018The City of Dayton Department of Planning and Community Development welcomes Ashley Hatton to the Grant Administration team as a Community Development Specialist.
Legislation . . . In the News
| December 31, 2018The following is a summary of recent Ohio General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through November 30, 2018.
From Our Training Coordinator
December 31, 2018
New Year full of changes....Can't say that I am sorry to see 2018 come to a close. Saying it was a year of challenges is a gross understatement.
Update from the Ohio Development Services Agency
| December 31, 2018
It is hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end. I'm proud to be a part of the work we do to strengthen our communities. Working together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of Ohioans. Thank you for your partnership.
OCCD Foundation Annual Gold Star Campaign
December 31, 2018The OCCD Foundation Annual "Gold Star" Fundraising Campaign is underway.
Please Note: Future Quarterly Meeting Notifications by Email Only
December 31, 2018Beginning with the Spring Quarterly Meeting in 2019, OCCD will no longer mail registration packets to members and interested parties, but rather will forward all meeting materials via email.
Greater Ohio Policy Center Holiday Newsletter
December 21, 2018Happy Holidays from everyone at the Greater Ohio Policy Center!
2019 Winter Quarterly Meeting
| December 11, 2018
With the holiday season in full swing and January right around the corner, it is also time to begin looking toward the 2019 OCCD Winter Quarterly.
ODSA - Manager, Weatherization Assistance Programs
December 4, 2018Manages implementation of Home Weatherization Assistance Program (i.e., HWAP), Electric Partnership Program (EPP) and HWAP Enhancement within Community Service Division's (i.e., CSD) Office of Community Assistance (i.e., OCA): provides work direction to staff in areas of administration, coordination & implementation of energy programs
The Meanderings of Troubled Mind Through Shipshewana
| November 5, 2018Why would a wine group go to Shipshewana Indiana; it's a dry and 4-hour drive? Our Frugal Grape gang makes a yearly, weekend excursion for a gabfest, taste interesting wines and foods, plus explore.
Request for Proposals - 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, 2019 One Year Action Plan & Update to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
October 23, 2018The City of Sandusky, Ohio is soliciting proposals with a cost from qualified firms or individuals to assist the City with the preparation of its 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, 2019 One-Year Action Plan, and an update of the 's of Impediments to Fair Housing in order to meet the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan is submitted to HUD every five years and must follow HUD regulations and guidelines.
City of Xenia - Community Development Coordinator
October 23, 2018The Community Development Coordinator for the City of Xenia is responsible coordinating and directing community and neighborhood-level activities and programs, revitalization and redevelopment projects, and the fair-housing program.
Licking County - Community Development Specialist
October 16, 2018This position is primarily responsible for administering the county' s housing rehabilitation program (CHIPÂ Community Housing Impact and Preservation), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and Fair Housing program. In addition, this position may assist with the securing, implementing, coordinating, or administering of various other local, state, or federal grant programs (i.e. Ohio Public Works-SCIP/LTIP, NRAC-Clean Ohio, etc.).
Request for Proposals - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AIFH)
October 15, 2018The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit qualifications and proposals from qualified consultants (individuals, organizations, or firms) for the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AIFH), inclusive of the cities of Fairborn and Xenia as well as Greene County as a whole.
2018 Fall Quarterly Meeting
October 1, 2018
The OCCD Staff and Board invite you to attend this year's Fall Quarterly Meeting, which will be held on October 24th and 25th, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza North (6500 Doubletree Avenue Columbus, Ohio). This should be a great opportunity for us to expand our knowledge of community development through networking and informational sessions.
Legislation . . . In the News
| October 1, 2018The following is a summary of recent Ohio General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through September 1, 2018.
Ohio CDC Association Annual Conference - Building Community Together
| October 1, 2018Join Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) at its 34th Annual Conference, under the theme Building Community Together, October 3-5, 2018
2018 Annual Member Awards
October 1, 2018The Annual Member Awards were announced at the Summer Annual Conference of Ohio Conference of Community Development in Sandusky.
OCCD 2018 President's Award - Montgomery County
October 1, 2018The 2018 recipient of the President's Award for Innovative Practices is Montgomery County's "Trucks and Tomatoes" Job Training and Urban Garden Enhancement Project.
Downside of Home Grown Tomatoes
| October 1, 2018
Almost every day in the summer begins the same. After I thank the Creator, (most of us call God) source of light, liquid water, and life and salute all those who gave their youth and lives or love ones for our country and its flag, I meander to my garden
Don Corley retires from WSOS after years of service in Community Action
September 4, 2018
After nearly 45 years working in community action, Don Corley of WSOS Community Action Commission is retiring. Throughout his long career, Don has been a strong advocate for low-income residents in communities served by WSOS.
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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Upcoming Events
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OCCD/ODSA Training: Lead Cost Issues In Housing Rehab
Does your CHIP project require a Lead-Based Paint Abatement Contractor or a Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Certified Contractor?Jan 22, 2019
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OCCD 2019 Winter Meeting
OCCD 2019 Winter Quarterly MeetingJan 23, 2019
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OCCD 2019 Spring Meeting
Apr 24, 2019
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OCCD 2019 Summer Annual Meeting
Jul 24, 2019
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OCCD 2019 Fall Meeting
OCCD 2019 Fall Meeting Embassy Suites, Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio October 30-31, 2019Oct 30, 2019
