Uniting for Action: An Update on Housing Solutions for Southern Ohio

This event is free. Space is limited. 

In follow-up to our Housing Development discussion in November 2023, we will gather again to discuss regional updates on the opportunities and challenges to creating high-quality, workforce-attainable housing options. We will review what other communities are doing to find new housing development finance solutions.  We also will review the impact from new state funding awards that are infusing large amounts of development resources into our region.

This update session will feature speakers from the region, Ohio REALTORS, the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, and Bricker Graydon LLP.

Agenda:

9:00 - 9:30 AM - Breakfast/Registration/Networking

9:30 AM - Welcome by Commissioner Jack Everson, Ross County

9:35 AM - Project Pipeline – Katy Farber, OhioSE

9:45 AM - The Impact from Ohio’s Appalachian Community Grant Program – Devon Shoemaker, Ross County Planning and Development Department & Tammy Eallonardo, Ross County Economic Development Director

10:00 AM - Best Practices in Housing Development: What Others are Doing – Mike Jacoby, Bricker Graydon Director of Economic Development

10:15 AM - Impact of Housing on Local Economy & Housing Pattern Book – Veronica Cardello, Ohio REALTORS

10:30 AM - Panel Discussion on Current Ross County Housing Initiatives
Moderator: Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney
Jack Everson, Ross County Commissioner
David Jeffers, Ross County Treasurer
Devon Shoemaker, Ross County Planning and Development Director

11:00 AM - Adjourn