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The mission of the Ohio Economic Development Association is to advance the practice of economic development to foster economic growth, prosperity, and opportunity for all residents of the State of Ohio.

We have a renewed energy, reflecting those we serve. As the professional association for economic developers, our brand reflects our members– dynamic, on-the-move, decisive, knowledgeable, informed, engaging. OEDA is committed to helping our members expand their knowledge, expand their network and expand their influence. Come join us as we work to expand your opportunities.

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Prepared professionals win.  OEDA provides professional development and continuing education for practitioners at every level through high-value conferences, courses, and trainings.  To help you stay current, we seek out important information from around the state to be your information safety net.  Our flagship program, the Ohio Economic Development Institute offers high-level, state-specific courses that are the pathway to earning the Ohio Certified Economic Development credential.

Expand Your Network

We know economic developers also learn from each other. OEDA enables members to connect with peers from around the state– gaining knowledge, building relationships, and identifying resources. Structured learning is important but our members value the opportunities OEDA provides to interact with fellow practitioners as well as consultants and related industry representatives.

Expand Your Influence

OEDA prides itself on being a preferred source of state economic development information for our members as well as legislators and policy makers. OEDA members receive a monthly legislative update on legislation being monitored by the advocacy team as well as timely breaking news on key bills. With members representing every county in Ohio, OEDA is a unique position to connect legislators with economic development professionals from their districts.

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OEDA is your partner for success at every step of your career.  Our foundational programs and services are designed to support you in your current position as well as preparing you for future career growth.  Whether it is through our jobs board, opportunities to connect, or your expansion of knowledge, OEDA opens doors and expands opportunities.

GENERAL NEWS

OEDA Quarterly Report – Q3 2025

November 3, 2025
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July 1 – September 30, 2025  From Expansion to Execution: OEDA’s Q3 2025 in Review  In Q3 2025 (July–September), OEDA expanded high-value education and engagement while preparing for record fall events. We ran Site Selection & Development (43 registrants), two MORPC-partnered intermediate courses (116 total), two topical webinars (232), and advanced the OhioCED Capstone (18 […]

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Dayton selected as host city for the 2026 OEDA Annual Summit 

October 28, 2025
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Dayton selected as host city for the 2026 OEDA Annual Summit  Ohio’s premier state-level economic development conference will showcase the Dayton region in 2026  Akron, Ohio – Thursday, October 16, 2025 – The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) announced today that Dayton will host the 2026 OEDA Annual Summit, continuing the Summit’s statewide rotation following […]

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OEDA Closes Summit with Inaugural Hall of Honor

October 28, 2025
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OEDA Closes Summit with Inaugural Hall of Honor  Dennis Mingyar and Kenny McDonald inducted; members approve 2026 board slate.  Akron, Ohio – Friday, October 17, 2025 – The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) concluded the 2025 OEDA Summit today with its inaugural Hall of Honor inductions, the Annual Membership Meeting, and a final slate of […]

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ADVOCACY

Tracked House Bills – June 2024

June 20, 2024
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Jeffry D. Harris Bricker Graydon LLP  135TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY – PROPOSED & ENACTED LEGISLATION (Changes from last month are noted in italics): HOUSE BILLS: HB 1 PROPERTY/INCOME TAX (Mathews, A.)  Introduced on February 15, 2023, this bill modifies existing law regarding property taxation and income tax rates.  The bill is designed to flatten Ohio’s personal income tax […]

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Tracked Senate Bills – June 2024

June 20, 2024
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Jeffry D. Harris Bricker Graydon LLP  135TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY – PROPOSED & ENACTED LEGISLATION (Changes from last month are noted in italics): SENATE BILLS: SB 2  PROPERTY TAX (Schuring, K.) Introduced on January 12, 2023, this bill seeks to authorize certain subdivisions to designate areas within which certain residential property is wholly or partially exempted from property […]

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Tracked Senate Bills – May 2024

May 22, 2024
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Jeffry D. Harris Bricker Graydon LLP  135TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY – PROPOSED & ENACTED LEGISLATION (Changes from last month are noted in italics): SENATE BILLS: SB 2  PROPERTY TAX (Schuring, K.) Introduced on January 12, 2023, this bill seeks to authorize certain subdivisions to designate areas within which certain residential property is wholly or partially exempted from property […]

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Stay Up to Date

OEDA is your partner for success at every step of your career.  Our foundational programs and services are designed to support you in your current position as well as preparing you for future career growth.  Whether it is through our jobs board, opportunities to connect, or your expansion of knowledge, OEDA opens doors and expands opportunities.