Ohio Department of Development

📽️ Lights, Camera, Action in Ohio! More than $4.8 million through the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program announced for new film, television, and theatrical productions across the state. Projects are expected to create more than 104 new jobs.
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The MBDD team joined the Minority Business Assistance Center - Columbus Region for their Standards & Success: Capital, Capacity & Compliance Summit. This education experience focused on helping entrepreneurs become more prepared, protected, and competitive when pursuing capital.

Nominations are still open through July 10, 2026 for Opportunity Zones 2.0 inclusion. Local governments and economic development organizations can learn more about the program and take the survey, at: https://bit.ly/4eaayrn

Is state certification a step on your small business success journey? Hear from Flavor 91 Bistro owner Freweini Alemayoh on her success working with Development and the Women's Business Enterprise Loan program in the video below.

Success Story: Flavor 91 Bistro Established in 2016, Freweini Alemayoh’s family-owned restaurant Fl...

Looking for workshops to sharpen your small business skills? The Ohio SBDC network offers free in-person and online events on a variety of topics from intro to social media and marketing plans to taxes and loan packaging.
Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4vsE1nK

Development today announced $1.4 million in grants to upgrade water infrastructure and support neighborhood growth in six communities across the state through the federal Community Development Block Grant.
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Important Reminder!
Ohio's energy assistance programs are now administered by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, this includes the upcoming HEAP Summer Crisis Program that starts July 1. Documentation such as application forms received in the mail will now be from Ohio Department of Job and Family services, this is correct and not a scam.
The application process is the same, and local energy assistance providers have not changed.

The inaugural Ohio River Summit brought together leaders from the economic development sector, maritime industry, and local governments to strengthen collaboration and explore new opportunities for Ohio's river economy.

Ohio Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations are now open! Interested local governments and economic development organizations can submit nomination forms now through July 10.