Business Development Specialist
The Economic Development Division of the Columbus Department of Development seeks qualified candidates for the position of Business Development Specialist. This position will assist in the coordination of economic development incentives and policies related to site redevelopment and real estate development driven public infrastructure projects. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse spectrum of public and groups, and an interest in real estate development projects. For more details and to respond to the posting, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh
HB168/BFPD Informational Webinar
Join a discussion, hosted by the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), to learn about the recently passed HB168, which establishes the bona fide purchaser defense (BFPD) into Ohio law. The establishment of the BFPD into Ohio law better aligns Ohio law with federal standards, and aims to encourage the redevelopment of lightly contaminated brownfield sites.
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read moreAn Open Letter to OEDA’s Members and Ohio’s Economic Development Community
OEDA has been listening and learning as the issues around systemic racism have been brought to the forefront and captured the nation’s attention. It is devastating that the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd—and, sadly, the indisputable video evidence of their killings—became the catalysts for our country to collectively pay attention and admit that systemic racism exists. What is also indisputable is that the time for change is now.
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