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Proposed $30M redevelopment would revive historic Dayton high-rise 

Developer proposes mixed-use project near Columbus airport

Columbus approves incentives for $500M in major downtown projects 

Land found for 150-MW Putnam County solar farm

Solon approves site plan for new Swagelok Global headquarters 

New plans for Golden Bear redevelopment receive preliminary approval

Developer plans $77M Artistry Cincinnati mixed-use project near Ohio River

Cleveland microgrid would protect against outages

Issued by local government entities, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) bonds allow residential or commercial property owners to finance energy improvement upgrades to their properties. Bonds may be issued and sold directly to the property owner, to a third-party lender, or to institutional investors. Until recently, as Bricker’s Public ...

Developer shares thoughts on Dayton’s downtown momentum

Work begins on $300M Scioto Ridge wind farm

Columbus 2020 explores what’s next, after original goals nearly completed

Tax abatement will help bring new life to former Anthem HQ

Cincinnati Development Fund receives $40M allocation for economic development

$72M One Lakewood Place expected to get green light

South Field Energy $1.3B investment benefits community, school district

Delaware County 2,000-acre Berlin Business Park would focus on commercial, light industrial

Zanesville begins talks about new Downtown Redevelopment District

First quarter of 2019 propels U.S. wind power construction to record level

Winston named as new president and CEO of Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

New mixed-used Weston development to replace dormant Westland Mall

Bexley says CRA could fund Mayfield Place remediation and remodel 

Bricker & Eckler is the first law firm in the state to install an electric vehicle charging station on its property.

Brecksville considers TIF for mixed-use project

Ohio ranked third in 12-state Midwest region for clean energy jobs

Kettering Business Park growth brings job numbers back up

Medina looking to create ESID to enable PACE financing

With this week’s financial closings, the historic Dayton Arcade revitalization project is underway.

Two Cleveland development projects will generate combined $4.2M in annual payroll

Approval from city “sets stage” for Dayton Arcade’s financial close

Mayfield Village looks at CRA to incentivize business

Ohio Senate passes bill to authorize state tax credits for Opportunity Zones investments

Gov. DeWine proposes income tax credit for investors in distressed communities

Ohio ranks in top 10 states for clean energy jobs

Delaware approves mixed-use Kerbler project in Orange Township

Big projects changing Middletown’s once-stalled downtown

On April 4, 2019, Bricker & Eckler attorney Caleb Bell will moderate a PACENation Summit panel discussion entitled, “C-PACE Project From Start to Finish.” Participants will dig into the details of a C-PACE project from multiple angles: origination, administration, financing and more.

Republic Wind Farm adjudicatory hearing rescheduled for June 3, 2019

Development agencies eagerly anticipate Opportunity Zones’ possibilities

JobsOhio helped create 27,071 new jobs in 2018

Three NE Ohio manufacturers adding 599 jobs and $31.2M payroll win tax credits

OPSB authorizes fourth wind farm for Paulding County

Trumbull Energy Center will “generate millions in economic activity”

New Albany will be site of $600M Google data center

Ohio SB 8 would authorize tax credits for Opportunity Zone investments

Dayton considers $450k grant for pet retailer bringing $17M payroll

Franklin County joins national network to boost development in targeted areas

Ohio State medical facility would be the biggest development in Powell history.

On January 14, 2019, the President signed the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R. 7279), granting municipalities new statutory tools to affordably confront expensive infrastructure challenges using Integrated Planning. Bricker & Eckler, McMahon DeGulis and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District are hosting a free series of ...

IT distributor Tech Data chooses Ohio for expansion

DP&L seeks PUCO approval for $576M Distribution Modernization Plan

Cincinnati tripled its prior year job growth in 2018

Canton approves incentives for two companies to bring jobs downtown

Seneca Wind project developer opens Tiffin office

Dayton Arcade renewal project close to $96M in crucial financing, tax credits 

Cincinnati Council members propose changes to tax abatement criteria

Twinsburg explores downtown redevelopment district to spur jobs and economic development

Summit County DFA explores plans for new financing tool

Two Columbus projects awarded Historic Preservation Tax Credits

AEP’s planned Highland County solar farms a welcome boost for southern Ohio

This graphic shows the total number and amount of PACE financing transactions in Ohio for 2018. 

Austin Landing bolstering tax revenue for cities with JEDDs

New $230M Crew SC stadium would be centerpiece of Confluence Village development

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced $20 million in funding for the construction of a new railyard and pipeline facility in the town of Hannibal, Ohio on December 6, according to The Daily Jeff. The rail transloading project is expected to increase the area's energy exports and connectivity to global markets. For more, read the full story.

Honda R&D Americas adding 175 new jobs at Ohio Center

Largest C-PACE deal in U.S. for 2018: $16.3M for Columbus project 

Warren County lays groundwork for CRA to draw “top companies”

Better energy polices could help bring $25B and 20K jobs to Ohio 

Lorain Port Authority new 5-year plan includes name change and business financing

Amazon HQ2 bid process “built Columbus’ muscles” to compete for big projects

Fortune 500 company could bring $147M project to Dayton area

Forbes magazine says C-PACE financing is “Poised for Breakout”

Kettering mayor’s economic development initiatives attract businesses

Lebanon plans CRA that would provide incentives for $18M development  

Proposed $100M Cleveland microgrid would make downtown power-secure

Bricker served as bond counsel for many elements of the financing and has represented Crawford Hoying for the Bridge Park project, which recently won an award.

Bricker's Economic Development team recently launched a collection of online resources highlighting the opportunities, challenges and mechanics of PACE financing.

New Albany International Business Park continues to grow

Energy policy important for landing Amazon investment  

JEDD has proven to be a win-win for Tallmadge, Brimfield Township

The Treasury Department has released guidance for the new opportunity zone (OZ) tax incentive, and has also released special rules for capital gains invested in opportunity zones.

Lorain approves energy special improvement district

Canton innovation district receives funding approval

Largest state tax incentive deals in Central Ohio ranked by number of proposed new jobs

Dayton’s downtown resurgence fueled by incentives, public-private partnerships

Japan looks to strengthen ties to Ohio

On September 25-26, join CDFA and PACENation in Dublin, Ohio, for the CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable and the PACENation Ohio Regional Conference. Bricker attorney Rob McCarthy will present on Downtown Redevelopment Districts at the CDFA Roundtable, while attorneys Caleb Bell and Colin Kalvas will present on PACE and C-PACE at the PACENation ...

Attorneys within Bricker & Eckler's economic development practice have partnered with APEG, JobsOhio and OEDA to design and host EDNow!, an upcoming economic development training program. The program will be offered in various Ohio locations on September 26 and October 10. For more information, including the schedule, location details ...

Tax credits bring close to 1,500 jobs to Monroe in five years

EmberClear investing nearly $1B in 1,050-MW Harrison combined-cycle plant

Fifth “giant building” project at Dayton airport could bring new jobs total to 2,500

S&P upgrades Development Finance Authority bond fund to A-

Dayton-area Union Village could draw up to $1.5B in investment

JumpStart “more than doubled” its original $27M Evergreen Fund

JobsOhio reviews its progress and opportunities for improvement

Columbus City Council approves tax incentives for CoverMyMeds new HQ

Opportunity Zone program stimulates development in distressed communities

Trolley District project awarded $2M in tax credits to redevelop historic buildings 

Proposed billion-dollar plus Planet Oasis is largest project in Ohio in decades

Embracing clean energy could bring $25B in investment in Ohio