Oct 25, 2021 | Jobs
Under general direction, the community lending officer will help administer loans through various programs through the Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF), which is managed by the staff of Development Finance Authority of Summit County. WRCF, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) provides financing, grants, and technical assistance for the development of small businesses and non-profits with a focus on small business, affordable housing, community facilities, commercial real estate, and minority business development lending, with each loan providing significant community impact.
Oct 21, 2021 | Advocacy
State News:
New Loan Programs for Minority & Women-owned Businesses: ODOD has added to its portfolio two loan programs to support minority- and women-owned businesses: the (i) Women’s Business Enterprise Loan Program and (ii) Ohio Micro-Enterprise Loan Program. Included within the state budget bill (HB110, whose other elements are described in detail, below), the new program offerings are as follows:
Oct 21, 2021 | Advocacy
Federal News:
Um, excuse me, is now an okay time to talk about inflation? We have been reporting here during 2021 that consumer price index increases seen in year-over-year measures each month were not of concern to the Federal Reserve and most economists. Um, that view may be changing as the Consumer Price Index rose 5.4% in September from one year ago.
Those same officials are worried as rapid price increases, seen each month for several months this year, has consumers paying more for meat, eggs, gasoline, furniture, and rent. The latter cost – housing rent – has officials worried the most, as it is an important indicator of inflation and once rents increase, they tend to stay high for lengthy periods.
Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
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Oct 19, 2021 | Jobs
The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) has an immediate opening for a Transportation Director. A Bachelor’s degree in City & Regional Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering with a focus in transportation, or other related field and a minimum of five years of demonstrated transportation planning experience is required. Graduate degrees may count towards years of relevant experience.
