Ohio Conference of Community Development
Fall 2017 Newsletter
Volume 45 - Issue 1
October 1, 2017
Message From the President

October 1, 2017

It is a great honor to serve as your President for this membership year. As my first item of business, let me urge everyone to make sure your office renews its OCCD membership, and be sure to register for our upcoming Fall Quarterly Meeting, October 25th and 26th at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. Vice President Doug Harsany and our Sessions and Training Committee have put together a terrific program.   Continue Reading »
Fall 2017 Quarterly Meeting

October 1, 2017

The recent cooler weather and dropping leaves are reminding me that Fall is upon us. The OCCD staff and Board look forward to welcoming you to OCCD's Fall Quarterly Meeting on October 25th and 26th. We will meet at the Crowne Plaza North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue in Columbus, to expand our knowledge of community development through networking and informational sessions.   Continue Reading »
2017 - 2018 Board of Directors and Committees

October 1, 2017

2017 - 2018 OCCD Board of Directors and Committees   Continue Reading »
OCCD Annual Award and Scholarship Winners Recognized at Summer Meeting

October 1, 2017

Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) Member Awards, the President's Award for Innovative Practices, and the OCCD Foundation Public Service Scholarships were presented to recipients at the 2017 Summer Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.   Continue Reading »
Today, Maybe Tomorrow

October 1, 2017

That’s a depressing title for an attempt to understanding why people don’t accept each other’s views and why we think our view is the only one really true.   Continue Reading »
OCCD Training Coordinator

October 1, 2017

Time continues to fly by...... it has been a busy year and even busier summer here in OCCD Land!   Continue Reading »
Update from Ohio Development Services Agency

October 1, 2017

It's hard to believe we've started the fourth quarter of 2017. Planning for 2018 will start soon if it hasn't already, and I wanted to provide you with information about some of our programs.   Continue Reading »
The HUD Report

October 1, 2017

By the time you read this article, Formula funds will be out on the streets for FY-2017. Summer has come and gone with Fall now upon us!!!!   Continue Reading »
Legislation. . . In the News

October 1, 2017

The following is a summary of recent General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through August 31, 2017.   Continue Reading »
City of Canton Youth Opioid Prevention Program

October 1, 2017

In response to the ongoing heroin epidemic, the City of Canton's Department of Development and the Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) have joined forces to offer opioid prevention and education to area youth.   Continue Reading »
Ohio Conference of Community Development
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General Information Email: office@occd.org