JobsOhio’s Vibrant Community Program Webinar
Tuesday, October 6 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Kristi Tanner from JobsOhio as she introduces their new Vibrant Communities Program!
Kristi Tanner leads automotive business development efforts in Ohio and holds various roles within JobsOhio, including leadership in marketing, revitalization and organizational operations.
Kristi is certified as an economic development finance professional through the National Development Council and served several years as a member of Ohio’s Development Finance Advisory Council. Prior to JobsOhio, Kristi was an assistant director and chief operating officer for the Ohio Department of Development. She graduated from Morehead State University in Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in communication and marketing.
Kristi has led economic development efforts at the local, regional and state levels, including establishing the governor’s first regional economic development office in Southern Ohio. In fact, she was instrumental in the transition and startup of JobsOhio.
CDBG funding for Downtown Revitalization
Wednesday, April 10th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
The Office of Community Development will administer a restructured Downtown Revitalization Program in PY 2019. Funds will now be awarded on an open-cycle schedule through application to the Target of Opportunity Program. This session will explain the new program structure, funding parameters, and application requirements. Eligible applicants are restricted to Community Development Program recipients. Cities and villages are encouraged to apply through their counties of jurisdiction.
Speaker
Mary Oakley
Mary Richards Oakley has been employed by the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Community Services Division since 1998. Mary serves as the Community Investments Manager for the Office of Community Development. In this capacity, Mary is responsible for oversight of more than $60 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Ohio Housing Trust Fund, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Brownfield Revolving Loan funds annually. Programs under her jurisdiction include: Community Development, Critical Infrastructure, and Neighborhood Revitalization; Economic Development and Revolving Loan Fund; Residential Public Infrastructure; and Target of Opportunity and Downtown Revitalization. Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and German from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and graduated from The Ohio State University’s Masters Program in City and Regional Planning.
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