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Local governments need more transparency for tax abatements, report says

County approves loan to complete financing for Cleveland Athletic Club redevelopment

Changes to Columbus tax incentives would promote mixed-income housing development

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority backs big central Ohio projects 

Dublin developer expanding reach beyond Columbus with big projects in Cincinnati & Dayton

Litigation may decide future of Lordstown’s second $900M power plant

Columbus one of 20 finalist cities for Amazon’s $5B HQ2

A new state rule requires joint economic development districts (JEDDs) to report and file certain information with the Ohio Tax Commissioner by February 12, 2018.

Two major projects coming to Green in 2018: FedEx Freight, Chase Bank 

Columbus’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2 involves multiple parcels of land around city

Tax credits bringing 1500+ jobs to Southwest Ohio, Fostoria, and Van Wert

State offers incentives to 3 projects that will create 204 Central Ohio jobs

Columbus council approves tax abatement for $16.6M Short North project

Liberty Township looking to expand its commercial footprint 

Paper company bringing $310M investment and 300 jobs to Dayton area

JobsOhio awards grants to two companies expected to create 235 new jobs

There are approximately 2.5 million Ohioans who lack access to reliable broadband service. In addition, nearly 90,000 businesses in Ohio do not have access to broadband internet. A recent Ohio State University study indicates that these underserved populations largely live in less populated rural regions where it is cost prohibitive for internet ...

Ohio Attorney General reports 78.3% compliance rate for 2016 economic development incentives

Groups work together to create and expand Akron Summit County ESID

Giving new life to “ailing” shopping malls takes loads of money and vision

Seattle-based company expanding to Austin Landing, bringing high-tech jobs

Mansfield proposes historic designation for downtown and Carrousel District

Downtown Dayton experiencing “largest construction boom in decades”

Authority approves $49M in bond financing for redevelopment of shuttered hotel

State grants more than $2.5M to communities for infrastructure projects

Cargill will build new $50M plant in Dayton area

Chillicothe has opportunity to become the next Charleston

TIFs for two Hillsboro development projects will generate revenue for the city 

Columbus gaining parking capacity with new $18M, 650-space parking garage near Convention Center

PUCO opposes U.S. Energy Secretary’s proposed subsidies for coal-fired and nuclear plants

Cleveland approves TIF for Terminal Tower apartments project

New Maumee mixed-use project will benefit city, school district

State approves tax credits for projects to bring 388 jobs and $23M in investments

Ohio senators and representatives unite to pitch state to Amazon for $5B HQ2

Cincinnati’s top ranking for sustainability could help city win Amazon’s HQ2

Ohio wine industry economic impact estimated at $1.3 billion

Cincinnati asks developers to submit “best plans” for four city-owned sites

Ohio “among top states” for economic development

Study of incentives shows Columbus needs to offer more to compete with suburbs

JumpStart Inc. receives $300,000 federal grant for new JS MedTech Fund

Lodging tax will fund $15M Warren County sports complex

Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton could all be in the running for Amazon’s $5B second HQ

State approves tax credits for eight projects expected to bring $377M in total investments

Akron’s Energy Special Improvement District expanded across Summit County

State awards tax credits to Ohio-based Silfex for $223M Springfield project

Lake Erie 20.7-MW wind turbine project has formal hearing scheduled for November

Multi-million dollar Austin projects bringing jobs and entertainment 

$8.8M in parcel purchases: Hall of Fame Village property acquisition is nearly complete

Cincinnati-area port authority changes name to better reflect its mission 

Study says Columbus “has been too generous” with some tax breaks; developers disagree

Grand Central downtown development planned to be high-end “district of its own”

Pending legislation would revise Ohio TIF law, require township compensation under certain TIF arrangements.

Columbus creates tax incentive legislation aimed at large companies

Columbus, America’s first Smart City, to begin with new transportation technology

ODSA program offers low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements

Cleveland Metro School District leading meetings on proposed property tax deal

Energy Works and Finance Authority partner to offer green energy financing

Springboro mixed-use development could draw $350M in investment

Columbus offers White Castle incentives for $65M mixed-use development

Canton’s innovation district also getting privately funded incubator

Whitehall approves tech park CRA in return for $8M investment and 75 jobs 

Editorial: Capital Crossroads & COTA deal could be key to revitalizing downtown

Greenworks offering PACE financing for energy upgrades to Ohio businesses

Hall of Fame Village could get more public funding

Dayton’s economic development incentives return $78M, 2,760 jobs

Tax credit awarded to Claritas for plan to add $3.6M in payroll, 40 full-time jobs

Cliffs Natural Resources plans to build $700M iron processing plant in Toledo

Sinclair to be “significant presence” in west Dayton project

First PACE project in Sycamore Township completed

Cuyahoga County enlists Ernst & Young to help fix loan program

$55M Springfield project adds to growing international investments in Ohio

New reporting rules will help evaluate effectiveness of tax incentives

Reversing stricter wind turbine setback rules could gain Ohio $2 billion

Technology initiative connects Ohio researchers to industry, attracting jobs and money

New Ohio House bill would deregulate power market

Canton combines development, innovation districts to attract tech companies

Enterprise zone agreement helps fund $38M new school complex in Carrollton

Miami Valley manufacturer plans $73M renovation and expansion project

New auto parts plant in Englewood will bring 100 jobs to Montgomery County 

First Lorain County Economic Summit focuses on development opportunities

CareSource’s $39M investment a success story for Ohio

Ford partnering with Columbus to create “21st century version of the Model T”

The Cleveland200 fund goal: finance 100 startup companies

Project to revitalize downtown Dayton building secures $100K JobsOhio grant

Franklinton project plans expanded to $50 million mixed-use development

Thanks to Lordstown Energy project, investment in Mahoning Valley tops $1 billion

Caruso’s Coffee plans $2 million expansion in Brecksville

New route will provide daily service from Toledo to North Carolina

Development that would “reshape” Turtlecreek Twp. down to final vote

Port authority approves $4.3M in bonds to attract manufacturer to Dayton area

Bucyrus residents oppose AEP’s request to raise base rates

Hall of Fame Village development plan approved by Canton City Council

Expanding tax district will bring revenue to Fairfield Twp. and Hamilton

Tronair Inc. to invest $9.5M and create 110 new jobs at Toledo Express Airport

$21 million spec project in Greater Cincinnati speaks to “improving economy”

DevelopOhio Economic Incentives Toolkit: your comprehensive resource

California-based manufacturer will move headquarters to Ohio

Northeast Ohio saw improved economic development results in 2016

West Milton village, school officials discuss proposed Stillwater Crossing

Ohio U and Dublin plan “bustling district” for city’s last large undeveloped area