Forecast: Networking with a Chance of Learning - The Spring Meeting will be held in person on April 30, 2026, at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center, located at 100 Green Meadows Drive S, Lewis Center, OH. The Ohioan was formerly known as the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, where we have held our meetings and conferences in the past. It’s a beautiful venue with upscale amenities and has quickly become one of our favorites.   Continue Reading »

April is nationally recognized as Fair Housing Month, commemorating the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act and reaffirming our shared commitment to equal access to housing. Join Us for the Fair Housing Training scheduled for April 29, 2026, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at The Ohioan. Registration is open.   Continue Reading »

Meet Our Speakers at the Spring Meeting to be held in person on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center, located at 100 Green Meadows Drive S, Lewis Center, Ohio. The Ohioan was formerly known as the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, where we have held our meetings and conferences in the past. It’s a beautiful venue with upscale amenities and has quickly become one of our favorites.   Continue Reading »

Have you registered to access the OCCD Forum? If not, as a member of OCCD, please register at Register | OCCD Forum Have a question or comment about community development or economic development activities.   Continue Reading »

Ohio Conference of Community Development Foundation Scholarship Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 22, 2026.   Continue Reading »

The CDBG Basics Training was held March 9 - 12, 2026 with 41 participants. This training is the base course for the Community Development Professional Certification.   Continue Reading »

OCCD is offering a substantial number of training opportunities for 2026! Mark your calendars and register for upcoming training sessions.   Continue Reading »