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West Chester Creates More Community Entertainment Districts
West Chester Township Trustees just approved the creation of two additional Community Entertainment Districts.
Business Leaders Take Charge of Change at Annual Symposium
BGSU Firelands, The Minority Business Empowerment Team, and RISE hosted a successful 2023 Small Business Symposium on April 14th, at the BGSU Firelands Campus. The event yielded nearly 100 attendees and provided an opportunity for small business professionals to learn from experts in various fields concluding with a keynote that encouraged the crowd to embrace change by practicing mindfulness and conquering fear.
Join Your Peers at OEDA’s Core Courses, Starting in May!
The month of May brings the first of OEDA’s Core Skills Courses, with the Business Retention and Expansion Course taking place May 25-26. Read about all of the upcoming Core Courses here.
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Builds a Strong Economy and Healthier Ohio
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) recently released its 2022 annual report, highlighting key results, video case studies and introducing a new tool to better measure the agency’s impact across the state.
Geauga Growth Partnership Holds Annual Business Meeting
Geauga Growth Partnership’s (GGP) Annual Business Meeting was a wonderful success, with over 170 local business owners, government officials, and community partners in attendance. The meeting took place on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30 am, and was filled with engaging conversations and insightful presentations. One of the highlights of the event was the discussion with Mark Schweitzer, Senior Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Attendees were able to gain valuable insights into economic trends and predictions of the business landscape.
Tracked Senate Bills – October 2021
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.
Tracked House Bills – September 2021
State News:
No updates this month, as Ohio General Assembly largely had been on recess and electoral redistricting has consumed all oxygen in the room.
Tracked Senate Bills – September 2021
Federal News:
$1T federal infrastructure bill remains mired for next 6 weeks in U.S. House: The Senate-approved federal infrastructure bill has been in the House since August 10. Having chosen to couple that measure with the larger so-called American Family Plan’s $3.5T economic policy bill, the House is facing intra-Democratic party divisions in the context of the latter, far larger piece of legislation.
Tracked House Bills – August 2021
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.
Tracked Senate Bills – August 2021
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:
NODE June 28 Spire and Debonné Vineyards Outing
Northeast Ohio Economic Development Exchange
Friday, June 28, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)
Geneva, OH
Set Your Business Up for Success with Upcoming Cybersecurity Workshop
If you are doing business with the federal government, you must meet certain cybersecurity compliance standards. A workshop at Ohio University will cover everything you and your business need to know to be compliant with the new federal regulations.