Webinar: Division of Liquor Control Temporary Permits
Wednesday, July 6th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control Licensing Section will provide an overview of temporary permits including who can apply, what’s permitted and not, and how they interact with Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs). The Division will explain how to apply for temporary permits online, too.
Preservation Month Webinar: Design Review: How NOT to be the Hysterical Review Board
Tuesday, May 24th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
As design review boards go, it seems like landmines are lurking everywhere: bad applicants, misinformed board members, apathetic city governments, bullying property owners, and murky ordinances can cause the board’s best efforts to go awry. Hear from Ohio design review veterans on how they’ve reacted to difficult situations, and have built design review programs to function fairly and efficiently.
Preservation Month Webinar: Design Review 101
Wednesday, May 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for an introduction to design review with Nathan Bevil of the State Historic Preservation Office. We’ll touch on topics such as legal framework, design guidelines, board service, the decision-making process & framework, and running fair & efficient meetings.
Our Presenter
Nathan Bevil, Community Planning & Preservation Manager, holds a bachelor’s degree in history and historic preservation from Mary Washington College and a Master of Historic Preservation degree from the University of Georgia. He administers the CLG program, manages the Building Doctor program, guided the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan, and provides technical assistance to communities on local historic preservation matters.
Minding the Business while Changing the World
Wednesday, April 13th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Charities strengthen our communities in countless ways and the volunteers associated with these groups are often passionate about the cause. Sometimes there is a lot less enthusiasm for paying attention to board governance, legal fiduciary obligations and reporting requirements. But charities ignore these important concepts at their own peril. If groups fail to take care of business properly, the entire organization can be jeopardized. This training will include a review of the basic requirements all charitable organizations have and provide easy-to-follow tips for board members who try to do their jobs responsibly in order to protect the organization and the beneficiaries of the group’s efforts.
Our Presenter
Beth Short, who handles outreach and education for the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section, has spent her career working for and with nonprofit organizations. Her passion for the nonprofit sector is evidenced by her professional and volunteer background working with charities as a staff member, board member, consultant and volunteer for large and small organizations. She brings a background in journalism, legislative and public affairs and training, complemented by a master’s in business that focused on nonprofit management issues. Her work in the Charitable Law Section focuses on the development of strategies aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University and Ohio University.
Livable Communities and the AARP Challenge Grants
Wednesday, March 2nd – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and pursue innovative ideas that support people age 50 or older.
This presentation will walk through the Community Challenge grant opportunity as well as introduce the concept of livable communities and age-friendly initiatives to the audience.
Our Presenter
Doug Tayek serves as the Associate State Director for Outreach with AARP Ohio, where his work focuses predominantly on Northeast Ohio; managing a large team of volunteers, Doug is responsible for implementing AARP’s social mission in this area of the state. In 2021 Doug became the statewide lead for Age-Friendly and Livable Communities work for AARP Ohio, supporting his colleagues around the state as they advise and support Ohio’s age-friendly initiatives. Doug currently supports Age Friendly Cleveland, Akron, Summit County, and Athens County; he has also previously worked in support of Age Friendly Columbus/Franklin County, and Age Friendly Delaware County.
Doug joined AARP in 2011, he holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, and a master’s degree in Applied Politics from the University of Akron. Doug serves on the board of directors for Cleveland Catholic Charities and Cuyahoga County’s Division of Senior and Adult Services.
Heritage Ohio Annual Awards: How to Submit a Successful Nomination
Wednesday, February 16th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The 2022 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards nomination period is now open!
Are you proud of the work being done in your community? Do you know someone who has done outstanding revitalization work? Then maybe you want to apply for Heritage Ohio’s statewide awards.
We have 16 award categories to honor the people, organizations, and projects that are making Ohio a better place to live. Want to know more about the award categories and how to submit a successful nomination that will get noticed by the awards committee? Then attend this webinar!
Join Joyce Barrett and Frank Quinn as they introduce the various award categories, and share tips on completing the nomination forms.
Nominations are due by July 1, 2022.
Ohio Arts Council Programs and Grants
Wednesday, January 19th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. OAC has many programs and grants that enhance the arts experience for all Ohioans.
In this webinar, get to know your state arts council! OAC staff will provide a spotlight on Ohio Arts Council grants available to organizations, artists, and schools. They will outline programs, and resources available to the general public, and answer your questions.
This funding is available to every county in the state, to make your community a better place.
Speakers:
Jim Szekacs – Organizational Programs Coordinator for Western and North Central Ohio
Brianna Dance – Organizational Programs Coordinator for the Central and Southeast Ohio.
Patrick Roehrenbeck – Organizational Programs Coordinator
Tax Incentives for Fire Safety Improvements
Wednesday, December 1st – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Did you know there are very generous federal fire safety equipment tax incentives available for existing commercial properties?
This is a financial opportunity to upgrade buildings in your downtown, making them safer for the entire community. This is a path for putting underutilized buildings into more productive use. These incentives enable commercial businesses to expense the full cost of fire safety equipment in one year, rather than depreciating over a long term.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was passed in December 2017 and allowed small commercial businesses to accelerate the cost recovery of fire safety equipment by increasing Section 179 expense limitations. The TCJA also eliminated several 15-year asset categories and consolidated them into Qualified Improvement Property (“QIP”).
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act corrected a drafting error related to the TCJA that stopped larger businesses from the accelerated cost recovery benefits. The CARES Act assigned a 15-year MACRS depreciation recovery period to QIP and also made them eligible for 100 percent bonus depreciation for property placed in service after September 27, 2019 and before January 1, 2023.
You will learn:
- What improvements qualify as fire safety improvements.
- Which buildings qualify.
- Though you can’t claim historic tax credits while also utilizing the accelerated cost recovery incentives available for fire safety equipment at the same time, you will need to understand each incentive’s strengths and how to determine which is best for your project.
Join Ron Ritchey from the National Fire Sprinkler Association and Tom Boccia and Nick Gerhardt from Novogradac & Company LLP as they explain this opportunity and answer your questions.
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 HSW AIA continuing education credits.
Using the Standards for Rehabilitation to guide your project
Wednesday, December 8, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation consist of 10 common-sense principles to guide and evaluate rehabilitation work done to historic resources. Whether you’re contemplating a future tax credit project or thinking about applying for a historic preservation grant, adhering to the rehab standards will be critical to receiving your final approvals. Join Mariangela Pfister, Department Head, Technical Preservation Services of the State Historic Preservation Office, as she provides a basic overview of the standards and how they are interpreted.
Presenter
Mariangela Pfister, department head and deputy state historic preservation officer for technical preservation services, heads the Technical Preservation Services Department which manages the Building Doctor program, answers questions about care of older buildings, and works with applicants for the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit. She has developed a wood conservation presentation, has written articles on preservation topics, and continues to work on a series of fact sheets entitled “Fast Facts” on common old-building maintenance issues. Pfister holds a master’s degree in history from The Ohio State University and bachelor’s degrees in history, English, and secondary education from Capital University.
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
Rescheduled to Wednesday, December 15th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn how this federal small business loan program supports small businesses’ recovery from the COVID-19 disaster’s economic impacts by providing accessible and borrower-friendly capital. Loans are direct from SBA that must be repaid; low-interest (3.75% business /2.75% non-profit) fixed-rate, 30-year long-term loan to help overcome the effects of the pandemic by providing working capital to meet operating expenses. Use may go toward working capital to make regular payments for operating expenses, including payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, and other ordinary business expenses, and to pay business debt incurred at any time (past, present, or future).
Presenter
Terry A. Bolden serves as the Deputy District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Central and Southern Ohio District Office, managing the delivery of the agency’s financial assistance, technical assistance and government contracting activities to customers and stakeholders throughout 60 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
Bolden is a dedicated public servant with over 25 years of an exemplary track record in leadership, business development, infrastructure, and heavy highway transportation. Bolden is recognized as an effective collaborator, creating strategic alliances across the state of Ohio.
In 2020, Bolden joined the SBA after serving in key roles with Federal, State and local government agencies throughout Ohio. Bolden’s previous roles include: Manager for the City of Columbus Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Administrator at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT); Business Advisor for the U.S. Department of Commerce; Compliance Officer with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; and Construction Inspector with the City of Cleveland Water Department.
A native Clevelander and graduate of Cleveland State University, Bolden has a passion serve his fellow Ohioans achieve prosperity.
Epic Experiences
Wednesday, November 17th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Ohio Travel Association has done its research on elevating experiences to a transformative level and is launching an Epic Group Experiences designation program for businesses throughout the Midwest. Learn more about this program to attract groups to your downtown.
Presenter
Melinda Huntley is the executive director of the Ohio Travel Association (OTA), a nonprofit organization that provides support for museums, attractions, visitor bureaus, retail shops, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses wanting to attract travelers. OTA advocates for smart policies that increase travel in Ohio and helps businesses. With career experience in public relations at Cedar Point, running a CVB along Lake Erie and helping communities develop heritage and outdoor experiences, she has a unique understanding of opportunities for businesses and communities of any size.