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A Partner in Your Community's  Development Goals

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Ohio Conference of Community Development

You care about your community and show tireless effort to help it thrive. But when your agency’s goals become unclear or overwhelming, you need a guide to highlight a clear path forward. With access to the right tools and reliable resources, you can overcome challenges efficiently and confidently. The OCCD can help.

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Sometimes having a guide is all it takes. Find out if OCCD can point you in the right direction for the next steps you need to take in your community and economic development goals.

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Ready to further develop your community and your career? Fill out the application to gain access to tools and resources that help facilitate growth within your community and your agency.

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With your application approved by the OCCD board, you gain access to not only tools but a whole community of peers and leaders who offer needed support and guidance.

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Learn and share opportunities offered through workshops, conferences, training events, the forum, and more for continued economic and community improvement in your area.

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News and Updates

Greater Ohio Policy Center - ON OUR RADAR / ON THE GO / Press Releases

May 2, 2025

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.

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SAVE THE DATE - OCCD is Celebrating 60 Years at the Summer Annual Meeting!

April 25, 2025

Please save the date - July 23-24, 2025 to celebrate OCCD's 60th year serving the communities in the State of Ohio through learning and sharing opportunities offered through workshops, conferences, training events, the forum, and more for continued economic and community improvement.

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The Votes are in. . .Marion, Ohio, Is the Strongest Town of 2025!

April 10, 2025

Congratulations to Marion, the winner of this year's Strongest Town Contest!

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Nominations for OCCD Member Annual Awards

April 2, 2025

Nominations are now open for 2025 OCCD Member Annual Awards!

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Ohio CDBG Coalition

March 3, 2025

We are reaching out to share an important initiative and introduce the Ohio CDBG Coalition, which has been formally established in response to the urgent threat of funding cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Upcoming Events

Ohio History Connection - Section 106

May 13, 2025

Making Sense of Section 106 - Historic preservation doesn’t have to be a mystery! Learn how to work through the Section 106 process smoothly—and why it’s a vital part of responsible development.

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Income Determination - Part 5

June 10, 2025

Qualifying households is a huge component to maintaining compliance with each affordable housing program. This training will teach you what types of household income must be included, and how to calculate income, when determining gross annual income for a household. 

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OCCD Summer Annual Meeting

July 23, 2025

Nationwide Hotel & Conference Cener l 100 Green Meadows Drive l Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 l (614) 880-4300 Join Us to Celebrate OCCD's 60th Anniversary!

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OCCD Fall Hybrid Meeting

October 23, 2025

Embassy Suites Corporate Exchange l 2700 Corporate Exchange Drive l Columbus, Ohio 43231 l (614) 890-8600

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