OEDA Secures Important Changes to Enterprise Zone Program 

Ohio Enterprise Zone Sunset Provision Removed in State Budget. OEDA secured a legislative victory on an issue important to many of its members as part of the grueling state budget deliberations and debate. Under existing law, the Ohio Enterprise Zone program was set…

State Budget Update: Governor’s Vetoes

Governor Kasich used his powers of line-item veto to strike 47 items from the Legislature’s budget before signing the bill late Friday June 30. One of the most controversial provisions struck was one that which would have ended new enrollment in Medicaid starting July 1, 2018, for…

2018 Ohio Basic Economic Development Course

We’re sorry we missed you at the 2017 Ohio Basic Economic Development Course (OBEDC). Plans are underway for the 2018 Ohio Basic Course and we are excited to bring you another outstanding program. The date and agenda will be announced soon. Be sure to check back later…

2017 Annual Award Details

See this year’s category descriptions and nomination forms. Categories include Best Project, Excellence in Economic Development Marketing, Excellence in Economic Development Innovation, Excellence in Workforce Development Innovation, Excellence in Volunteerism, and Rookie of the Year…