Jefferson County Port Authority adopts its 2014 action plan
Ohio and Indiana continue to promote their unmanned aircraft facilities despite losing out on a FAA test site designation
Greater Cleveland Partnership to request $20.3 million in state funding to help finance $210 million in regional development
Residents to vote on a 1.5 percent JEDZ that would encompass all of Springfield Township in Hamilton County
Cincinnati Port Authority wants to transform Queensgate and Camp Washington into a major manufacturing hub
Grow Licking County is growing its staff to keep up with prospective business deals
Cuyahoga County residents will vote on an alcohol and tobacco sin tax to support three sports stadiums in Cleveland
JEDZ agreement celebrated as an economic development success that mutually benefited three local governments in Lucas County
NTE Solutions to invest $500 million in a natural gas power plant in Butler County that is expected to create 30 permanent jobs
Ohio's unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent in December
Controlling Board approves seven Ohio Third Frontier loan requests totaling more than $7 million
Pataskala has several economic development projects in the works for 2014
Cincinnati port authority looks for funding to move forward with major economic development goals
Ohio Controlling Board approves seven Ohio Third Frontier loan requests totaling more than $7 million
Economic impact of craft brewers in Ohio was $1.26 billion in 2012
Local leaders say ODOT's planning map will hinder economic development in Stark County
West Chester Twp. officials outline economic development priorities for 2014
Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority selects Luke Kellett to be its first director of business development
Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth receives $1.7 million Make It in America Challenge Grant
Youngstown approves grants and tax abatements to help spur economic growth
Portsmouth officials prepare for lost revenue anticipated as a result of a planned bypass
Hancock County sells three properties to the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle to be marketed for economic development
Global automotive glassmaker to invest $200 million in a former GM plant in Moraine and create 800 jobs
New Technology Concept Fund aims to help Ohio State University-licensed technologies become marketable
Federal Aviation Administration passes on Ohio and Indiana's joint application to serve as a drone test site
Cleveland Fed reports that the Columbus area is "leading the state to recovery"
Lorain School Board protests the city's TIF plan for a new Family Dollar store
Five Northeast Ohio cities receive a $100,000 grant to determine the feasibility of merging their economic development districts
New Youngstown Mayor John McNally plans to merge three city departments in an effort to streamline economic development activities
Ohio's unemployment rate dropped slightly in November to 7.4 percent
Lawsuit threatened against Los Angeles economic development success story
Bass Pro, planning new store, pays more than $6.5 million for 21.75 acres in West Chester
JobsOhio to publish monthly report itemizing details about incentives, incentive recipients
Retired Procter & Gamble CEO named board chairman of Cintrifuse
Constitutional Modernization Commission considers restrictions on public investments in private enterprises
Company transforms shuttered pottery in New Waterford to produce "made in America" mugs for Starbucks
Report outlines recommendations for how the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport can encourage economic development throughout the region
AG report highlights importance of economic development incentive compliance
Ohio is positioning itself to be a player in the unmanned aircraft industry
Article details risks, rewards of effort by Cleveland-area business leaders to land an unnamed company's new headquarters
Ohio Third Frontier approves $12.8 million in funding for 16 projects
Deloitte partner Brian Carley named president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Dayton requests $3 million in state funding for a $55 million development project that would create 260 new jobs
Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. picks former ODSA chief to be its new president and CEO
Franklin County expects to direct $4 million in new sales tax revenue into a newly established economic development fund
Van Wert County commissioners vote to end economic development contract with OSU Extension
Grove City Council approves JEDD with Scioto Township and the Village of Commercial Point
Jefferson County Port Authority picks former ODOT regional manager as its new economic development director
Dayton Development Coalition director provides year-end review of economic development projects
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 11 projects
Ohio House Bill 375 introduces new oil and gas severance tax proposal, with industry support
Mary Cusick becomes TourismOhio's first director
Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.4 in September and 7.5 percent in October
Dayton City Commission approves a $33.5 million downtown redevelopment project
Hilliard City Council debates the use of TIFs
Several townships approve new economic development zones
Ohio drops to fourth in Site Selection's 2013 rankings of state business climates
Warren City Council considers creating an 87-acre revitalization district downtown
Ohio Rep. Kirk Schuring introduces H.B. 358 to impose a 90-day moratorium on the creation of most new JEDDs and JEDZs
Lockheed Martin will close its Akron plant by mid-2015 as part of a company-wide consolidation plan
Incoming Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley moves to kill two bond-funded projects
Clark County commissioners reject $400,000 state loan due to its terms and conditions
Clean Ohio Council approves more than $6 million in grants in its final meeting
Bipartisan legislation aims to spur economic development by loosening open container laws
Scioto County joins the Port of Cincinnati in an effort to expand access to river traffic information
JobsOhio launches new Clean Ohio Fund program
Ohio Economic Development Association names the GE Aviation EPISCENTER in Dayton the best economic development project of 2013
Former JobsOhio leader's private venture capital fund secures a $50 million investment from Ohio State University
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 10 projects
Audit reveals JobsOhio raised $188 million last year leasing the state's wholesale liquor profits
Franklin County and Penn National Gaming agree on a property value for Hollywood Casino Columbus
Case Western Reserve University is launching a free online course on how communities can foster entrepreneurial growth
Rep. Kirk Schuring testifies that H.B. 289 would prevent economic development zones and districts from being exploited as a "tax grab"
Tanger Outlet mall developers say they will take the project and its tax benefits elsewhere should voters overturn its zoning
University of Cincinnati's new Technology Commercialization Accelerator settles into a temporary workspace
Toledo Blade investigates compliance in state economic development incentive programs
Two Ohio economic development entities receive federal grants to help bring jobs to the United States
Etna Township officials in Licking County are still hammering out whether a JEDD or JEDZ is better for their needs
Middletown Board of Education approves the sale of bonds to pay for energy efficiency upgrades
Article explores the successes and future goals of the Cintrifuse startup incubator
GROW Licking County community development corporation discusses regional cooperation at recent meeting
Shale boom drives Carroll County commissioners to create a new assistant economic development director position
Federal Reserve reports modest growth in Ohio's economy during the past six weeks
H.B. 219 would authorize tax credits for private investments in economic and infrastructure development projects
Former JobsOhio chief's Drive Capital LLC raised $181 during the third quarter
Tax-related economic development news in Ohio
Columbus Business First interviews 20 of Central Ohio's top economic development leaders
Boardman Township to create special district enabling the Southern Park Mall to receive PACE financing for energy-related upgrades
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance partner to promote PACE financing
Heads of the Ohio DSA and JobsOhio discuss the state's economic outlook
Budget bill removes PILOTs from the school funding formula
City of Delaware moves forward with its technology incubator
H.B. 289 would require approval from real property owners and lessees before a joint economic development district or zone could be approved, amended or renewed
Mahoning County approves a TIF for the Hollywood Gaming Racino
Details emerge about a proposed 50-year economic development agreement with Canton, Plain Township and Jackson Township
Ohio Third Frontier considers expanding its economic development program to include venture capital funding
City of Franklin terminates four TIF districts due to a Warren County Auditor's Office error that resulted in a $512,403 overpayment
Ohio Rep. Tony Burkley gave sponsor testimony on legislation to include police and fire levies among those exempted from being used for TIF payments
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 12 projects
Lawmaker presses the DSA to explain why it rescinded its plan to award $108,000 in tax credits to Pure Romance
