The Ohio Conference of Community Development is celebrating our organization’s 60th year! The planning committee for the anniversary decided the occasion calls for gifting swag at the summer meeting. I remember it was in January when we were meeting on what these items may look like because it was around the time of the presidential inauguration which took place on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The occasion provided inspiration for what will be included on the summer swag, a specific quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “What affects one directly affects all indirectly”.   Continue Reading »

OCCD is grateful for the support of our Summer Annual Meeting sponsors. Thank You!   Continue Reading »

Please join us at the Summer Annual Meeting to celebrate the OCCD's 60th Anniversary, the presentation of Annual Member Awards, OCCD Foundation Scholarships, and the opportunity to network with Past Presidents, current members and guests.   Continue Reading »

The Summer Annual Meeting Agenda focuses on Neighborhood planning, revitalization, and investments throughout the State. We are proud to welcome the Keynote Speaker - Catherine 'Katy' Crosby, Chief of Community Engagement and Institutional Accountability from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).   Continue Reading »

Elections will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2024 at the OCCD Business Meeting to elect or re-elect the individuals to the OCCD Board of Directors.   Continue Reading »

Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD), a statewide association of community and economic development practitioners, will announce the winners of the Annual OCCD Member Awards, the President's Award for Innovative Practices, and this year's Public Service Scholarships at the OCCD Summer Annual Meeting.   Continue Reading »

Gift basket raffle proceeds to benefit the OCCD Foundation Public Service Scholarship Fund.   Continue Reading »

Keep up to date with the Events and Training Calendar at www.occd.org/calendar All training scheduled in 2025 is in progress; updates will be posted soon.   Continue Reading »

OCCD Is proud to announce that seventeen (17) individuals have completed the coursework to receive the Community Development Professional Certificate.   Continue Reading »

At Greater Ohio Policy Center, the news daily is monitored to learn more about the sustainable growth initiatives and related developments in our state and beyond that affect Ohio. Both the ON OUR RADAR and ON TO GO links are provided.   Continue Reading »