The Ohio Economic Development Association’s (OEDA) Board of Directors is pleased to share that it has adopted a Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in support of the association’s mission and its on-going efforts to strengthen and evolve the practice of economic development so as to foster economic growth, prosperity, and opportunity for all residents of the State of Ohio.
The Economic & Community Development Specialist (Development Specialist) will be responsible for
executing critical community engagement and grant-writing management tasks within OMEGA’s
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) service
areas. The Development Specialist will work under the supervision of OMEGA’s ARC Program Manager as
well as the Senior Development Specialist, with tasks divided between ARC and EDA grant-writing and
related tasks. The position is ideal for an early- to-mid-level professional seeking an opportunity to engage
in impactful local planning and grant-writing as they relate to infrastructure and industrial development
in communities throughout mid-eastern Ohio.
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The Clinton County Workforce Collaborative (Collaborative) was recognized by the Mid-America Economic Development Council at the 2023 Mid-America Competitiveness Conference, held November 29-December 1, in Indianapolis. The Collaborative received the Workforce & Talent (Large Division) Award in acknowledgement of the rapidity and effectiveness of the projects and initiatives brought forward by the Collaborative’s participating members. The panel of judges especially noted the ability of the Collaborative to mobilize the necessary resources in a rural county.