The 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   Continue Reading »

The 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.   Continue Reading »

Nominations for 2020 OCCD Member Awards being accepted   Continue Reading »

We expect to award up to four (4) scholarships of $2,000 each at our Summer Annual Meeting that will be held in Columbus, Ohio this year.   Continue Reading »

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.   Continue Reading »

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   Continue Reading »

The following is a summary of recent Ohio General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through February 28, 2020.   Continue Reading »