Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority announces new EB-5 public finance program
State of Ohio and small towns loan millions, but tech jobs did not materialize
Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants launch the DevelopOhio Economic Incentives Toolkit
New TIF will help fund infrastructure and technology improvements in Dublin
Ohio House committee advances H.B. 492 to ease restrictions on InvestOhio and the distribution of local tax credits
Toledo officials opposed to H.B. 289 defend JEDZs
Mahoning County withholds recommending continued tax abatements for two companies
Youngstown Initiative Committee defers $100,000 grant for DNV Energy pending discussions with the City of Campbell
National settlement with mortgage servicers funds unprecedented rate of demolition and reclamation across Ohio
House passes bill that would allow TIF revenue to be used for natural gas infrastructure
Seeing demonstrated progress, Ohio Controlling Board votes to release funding to Rocket Ventures
Critics decry Cleveland Heights City Council's use of a tax abatement for Turkey Ridge housing
Shale Industry’s Impact on Your Finances Seminar on April 25
House committee approves bill that would allow parcel owners to opt out of incentive-district TIF
Economic development provisions included in Kasich administration’s second mid-biennium review budget bill
City of Heath approves five-year economic development agreement with German automotive supplier xperion
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's Minority Business Accelerator launches its $1.7 million GrowthBridge Fund
Ohio House of Representatives passes Sub. H.B. 289 to phase out JEDZs
First Batch Incubator in Cincinnati will accept applications from entrepreneurs until March 17th
Chillicothe considers a special tax abatement to help Adena Health System move into the Carlisle Building
Mayor John Cranley proposes new parking deal to the Cincinnati City Council
Westlake approves financing agreements for American Greetings' planned world headquarters
S.B. 134 would limit the ability of local governments in other states to directly finance economic development projects in Ohio
Residents to vote on a 1.5 percent JEDZ that would encompass all of Springfield Township in Hamilton County
JEDZ agreement celebrated as an economic development success that mutually benefited three local governments in Lucas County
Controlling Board approves seven Ohio Third Frontier loan requests totaling more than $7 million
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
Global automotive glassmaker to invest $200 million in a former GM plant in Moraine and create 800 jobs
Lorain School Board protests the city's TIF plan for a new Family Dollar store
Lawsuit threatened against Los Angeles economic development success story
JobsOhio to publish monthly report itemizing details about incentives, incentive recipients
Officials plan to ask Kentucky for a three-year extension on its tax credit for the Newport on the Levee entertainment complex
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
AG report highlights importance of economic development incentive compliance
Article details risks, rewards of effort by Cleveland-area business leaders to land an unnamed company's new headquarters
Grove City Council approves JEDD with Scioto Township and the Village of Commercial Point
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 11 projects
Ohio Rep. Kirk Schuring introduces H.B. 358 to impose a 90-day moratorium on the creation of most new JEDDs and JEDZs
Clean Ohio Council approves more than $6 million in grants in its final meeting
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 10 projects
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
H.B. 219 would authorize tax credits for private investments in economic and infrastructure development projects
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
Budget bill removes PILOTs from the school funding formula
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
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
Munroe Falls Community Investment Corp. is providing gap financing loans to start-up and existing businesses
Cincinnati awards $140,000 in tax credits to retain Vega Americas Inc. headquarters
Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA) begins accepting applications for the second round of its Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority applies for $60 million in federal New Market Tax Credits
Medina County and Granger Township work on Community Reinvestment Area proposal to attract unnamed company's planned headquarters
Tiffin City Council is considering a 50 percent income tax credit to help businesses create jobs and increase payroll
Ohio Development Services Agency announces second round of Incumbent Worker Training Vouchers
Ohio awards $175,000 to the Edison Incubator Program at Lorain County Community College to develop sensor technology
Ohio State University approves a $100 million investment pool for regional economic development projects
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves nine projects
Economic incentives in the news last week
Bipartisan legislation introduced to add $100 million to DSA's technology investment program
New York Times post assesses the impact of business incubators
Procter & Gamble may locate massive new distribution center in Dayton
Buckeye Hills Resource Conservation & Development Council makes low-interest business loans available to help spur regional job creation and retention
Ohio Third Frontier Commission considers awarding significantly larger grants in light of unused funds
7signal startup receives $250,000 from JumpStart Inc.
Fairborn Development Corporation receives $170,000 from city council to buy and revitalize blighted properties
Ohio Third Frontier creates three new programs to bolster the state's tech-based economy
Ohio House approves tax credit for the rehabilitation of vacant industrial sites
Ohio House hears testimony supporting the brownfield redevelopment tax credit
Hamilton provides $150,000 recoverable grant to create 10 full-time jobs at Vora Technology Park
Ohio Senate passes a two-year extension of the Enterprise Zone program
New program will make $1 million in low-interest loans available for home energy efficiency upgrades
Study: Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund's returns on investments prove strong
Five Ohio groups receive $145 million from the New Markets Tax Credits program
Major companies use the PACE program to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
Defaulting Small Business Administration loans have cost taxpayers $1.3 billion since 2000
Ohio Development Services Agency partners with APEG to offer assistance to manufacturers in southeastern Ohio
Clean Ohio streamlines approval process for brownfield project
Senators introduce infrastructure bank legislation to fund transportation projects
Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program now accepting applications for Round 10
<i>Site Selection</i> magazine ranks Ohio second in 2012 Governor's Cup race; ranks 21 Ohio cities for new and expansion projects
JobsOhio created and retained fewer jobs in 2012 than in 2011
JobsOhio releases 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Strategic Plan
JobsOhio’s economic development strategy looks beyond financial incentives
Deadline to apply for SBA working capital loans is March 1
The PACE program: a new approach to financing commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades
Last Cuyahoga County community signs anti-poaching agreement
New report calls the practice of using tax incentives to retain and attract businesses “interstate job piracy”
Transaction complete: Ohio’s wholesale liquor franchise transferred to JobsOhio
Gov. Kasich will not readily use tax incentives to retain and attract businesses
January 2013 Ohio Tax Credit Authority and Ohio Controlling Board overview
22 higher education institutions to receive $11 million in funding for co-op/internship programs
State Sen. Beagle to chair newly created Committee on Workforce & Economic Development
Extension of wind energy tax credit brings relief to wind energy employees and project developers in Ohio
