The OCCD staff and Executive Board look forward to welcoming you to OCCD's Winter Quarterly Meeting, January 29-30, 2014. We will meet at the Embassy Suites, Dublin.   Continue Reading »

Just a reminder, that while everyone's schedule is very busy, it is very important to do a one sheet per story picture, and paragraph of successful projects. Both State and Federal legislator's as well as local officials need to know about those successes.   Continue Reading »

On November 20, 2013 the Ohio Development Services Agency held the Director's Awards for Excellence in Housing   Continue Reading »

When I shared my concerns with the Old Lady with the Cats she grinned, "That new Pope of yours seems to be using the same economic playbook as you. You need to find ways to use this Pope's perspective to highlight reality of the poor and middle class in Ohio’s Communities and get some of the successful to pony up.”   Continue Reading »

Another new year already??? Really?? It was an extremely busy time here in the OCCD World the last quarter. The OCCD Fall Quarterly followed the next week by the Ohio Housing Conference and two weeks later the OCD Housing Conference.   Continue Reading »

It is hard to believe the holiday season has started and 2013 is coming to an end. I have been at Development Services Agency for nine months now, and I'm proud to be a part of the work we do to strengthen our communities. One of my first initiatives was to improve our customer service. And, we continue to improve our programs and practices to provide you with the best resources. If you have a suggestion about how we can better serve you, please let us know.   Continue Reading »

Jorgelle R. Lawson CPD Director - U.S. Dept. of HUD Another year is here - wow 2014! I wish all OCCD members a very happy new year. CPD COLUMBUS FIELD OFFICE/National PROGRAM UPDATES. IDIS Training Announced for CDBG Grantees -- The Office of Block Grant Assistance is pleased to announce there will be 25 New CDBG IDIS trainings offered at HUD Field Offices in every Region between October 2013 through June 2014. There will not be any in Ohio this round.   Continue Reading »

The following is a summary of recent General Assembly activity relating to economic development matters through November 30, 2013.   Continue Reading »

PRESS RELEASE: Appalachian Region Awarded $1.7 million Make It in America Challenge Grant Project funded for worker training, domestic business investment and supply chain access.   Continue Reading »

Press Release: Buckeye Hills Announces Regional Transportation Manager Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District (BHHVRDD) has been selected by The Ohio Department of Transportation   Continue Reading »

Worth Noting - Updates on new members, retirements, directory and quarterly meeting information.   Continue Reading »