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OEDA, IEDC Formalize Partnership
Partnership to strengthen Ohio’s economic development profession Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Economic Development Association has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Economic Development Council. The agreement formalizes a partnership between Ohio’s statewide association for economic developers and the world’s largest association in the field. Signed during IEDC’s centennial year, the agreement sets […]
Lake to River region to host the 2027 OEDA Annual Summit
The Ohio Economic Development Association announced today that the Lake to River region will host the 2027 OEDA Annual Summit, bringing Ohio’s largest gathering of economic development professionals to the four-county Lake to River region for the first time. From Oct. 12-15, the Summit will bring together nearly 600 economic development leaders for four days […]
OEDA Closes 2026 Summit with Hall of Honor Inductions
The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) concluded the 2026 OEDA Annual Summit today with its second class of Hall of Honor inductees and the Annual Membership Meeting, where members approved new directors for the association’s board. OEDA also presented its President’s Award to Thomas Winston of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on Wednesday. Hall of […]
19 economic developers earn Ohio Certified Economic Developer credential
Nineteen economic development professionals from across Ohio have earned the Ohio Certified Economic Developer (OhioCED) designation, a statewide credential recognizing advanced expertise in business attraction and retention, development finance, site readiness, and community strategy. The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) recognized the new credential holders Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Awards Luncheon during its Annual […]
OEDA Honors Ohio’s Top Economic Developers, Projects, and Champions with 2026 Excellence Awards
The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its 2026 Annual Excellence Awards today at the OEDA Annual Summit in Dayton, honoring the people, projects, and organizations driving growth in communities across Ohio. Nominations were reviewed and scored in seven categories, with 47 statewide nominations submitted. The top-scoring nominee in each category received the Award of […]