Aug 24, 2021 | News, Newsletter
JobsOhio is prioritizing efforts to empower Ohio businesses with the resources they need to reach their potential. Since the start of 2020, we have worked on an inclusion strategy focused on investing in and driving job creation in distressed areas across Ohio – defined as those that have not recovered from the 2008 recession. JobsOhio also provides the capital needed to grow businesses in these communities and those owned by underserved populations.
Aug 20, 2021 | Jobs
Minutes from downtown Columbus but in a class of its own, the City of Grandview Heights (“the City”) combines the energy of urban living with the welcoming, neighborly attitude you’d expect from a city its size. At just over 1.3 square miles and home to 8,000+ residents and growing, Grandview Heights boasts tree-lined, walkable streets, trendy shops and stellar dining, all boosted by the power of its proximity to some of Central Ohio’s most desirable neighborhoods, business centers and entertainment districts.
Closely aligned with the Village of Marble Cliff, City and Village residents enjoy access to a full range of city services, Grandview Heights City Schools, a beloved community library, and parks and recreation
opportunities. A designated Tree City, USA, by the Arbor Day Foundation, Grandview Heights residents benefit from a variety of well-planned passive community parks and natural areas, as well as active indoor and outdoor recreational spaces and programs.
Aug 20, 2021 | Jobs
Position Title: Director of Economic and Business Development
Reports To: Assistant Vice President Energy Policy & Sustainability
FLSA Status: Exempt
Basic Functions: Lead AMP’s economic development program focused on providing benefit to all AMP members. Provide oversight and direction to AMP’s member-focused workforce development efforts.
Aug 19, 2021 | Advocacy
State News:
ODOD adopts Residential Broadband Expansion Program rules on an emergency basis: On July 30, ODOD formally filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) the rules for HB 2’s broadband expansion program. This filing occurred the same day as Governor DeWine issued his executive order authorizing their immediate adoption. ODOD is charged with implementing the rules immediately, with their emergency status to expire within 120 days (when they are to be adopted via the traditional JCARR process).
On August 4, the newly formed Broadband Expansion Authority members met for first time. With three named members, of five total, the Authority convened to approve scoring criteria they will use to approve grant applications. The window for submitting application materials commences September 6 and will close November 8.
Aug 19, 2021 | Advocacy
Federal News:
Breaking news: “Neither side got everything they wanted”: On August 10, the Senate approved the $1T physical infrastructure improvement plan, with the 69-30 vote demonstrating a rare bipartisan comity among senators. The “ayes” included Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R. – Kentucky) and 18 other Republicans. The 2,700-page legislation now proceeds to the House, with the following plan elements:
