Historic Rehabilitation & Windows: When to Repair & When to Replace Webinar
Wednesday, June 9th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This presentation looks at window repair and replacement for historic rehabilitation projects. Research, planning, window assessment, standards, and historic tax credits are reviewed. A broad range of window rehabilitation solutions are shown through case studies of historic projects.
This course is registered for 1 HSW LU through AIA.
Presenters
Mariangela Pfister – 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 a bachelor’s degrees in history, English, and secondary education from Capital University.
Chick McBrien – Chick, now retired, was a regional architectural manager for a national window manufacturer. His team was responsible for commercial and residential project development. His 45 years of fenestration field experience concentrated on historic preservation and commercial replacement. He has spent the last 25 years developing historic commercial window projects with design professionals in the US and has been involved in many Federal Historic Tax Credit projects. Chick has spoken at national, regional, and local events about windows in historic preservation. He has presented national webinars on the subject and provides continuing window education to many preservation groups.
Revitalization Series Workshop: More Money for Main Streets: The Formula for Raising Unrestricted Capital
Wednesday, June 16 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
More money for Main Streets: The Formula for Raising Unrestricted Capital
More than 80% of all annual donations come from individuals*. Research shows this is the greatest growth opportunity for the nonprofit sector. It is also the most sustainable source of income over time. Moreover, building authentic, meaningful relationships with your donors reaps a multitude of rewards for the donor and your organization. Through donor cultivation you may find loyal volunteers, passionate board leaders, new opportunities and more. * Giving USA
In this session, participants will be taken through the donor journey from the first gift to an estate gift. We will give you advice on how to implement simple and effective strategies utilizing the resources and activities you are already doing. Plus, we will also reveal some secrets to attaining corporate support and finding new donors.
We will cover:
• How to increase your annual unrestricted donations from individuals
• Building your membership and converting members to annual donors
• Simple ways to retain and upgrade existing annual donors
• How to find the best major donor prospects in your current donor list using wealth screenings, donor profiles and other planning tools; how and when to make “the ask”
• Engaging your Board and other volunteers in fundraising
• Finding and engaging New Donors
• Producing effective and profitable events
• The difference between corporate sponsorship, program partnership, grants, financial and in-kind donations – and how to get funding from some or all of these.
• Easy ways to start talking with your donors about leaving your organization in their will
Speaker
Danielle Locke
Hey! I’m Danielle Locke. I founded Locke Step Partners because I was frustrated by the endless cycle of grants and events. I knew I could help nonprofit directors raise more unrestricted funds, especially from individual donors already in their list! I serve as a fundraising coach, connector, knowledge resource, and sometimes just a safe space to vent. My specialties include nonprofit management, donor cultivation, fundraising/campaign strategy, and board engagement.
I am an expert in nonprofit fundraising because I have had considerable success in organizations just like these – 20 years actually. I have a few credentials too. These include a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) from the American College of Financial Services, a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Nonprofit Management, from Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, both from Cleveland State University. (The Pysch degree comes in handy these days.)
I believe every nonprofit leader has the potential to create a sustainable future for their organization by through meaningful donor partnerships. I am focused on giving nonprofits the step-by-step instruction, tools and support to actually implement the permanent changes that lead to their thriving future.
Medina’s House of Treasures: The Restoration of the McDowell-Phillips House Webinar
Wednesday, May 26th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In 2019, the Medina County Historical Society society held a capital drive to purchase and preserve the iconic McDowell-Phillips house located at 205 S. Prospect street in Medina. This beautiful Queen Anne Shingle-style home was built in 1890 by R.M. McDowell. Located in the Bankers Row historic district the house features 7 fireplaces, and 14 rooms; considered the largest house in Medina.
Join us during Preservation Month to learn about this successful project.
Presenters
Brian Feron – President of the Medina County Historical Society
Born and raised in Medina County, Brian is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration. He retired in 2020, after working in senior management positions in customer relations, inside sales and technical support in the steel, toy, plumbing and lighting industries. Brian joined the Medina County Historical Society Board in 1999 and has served several terms as president. Key projects he has worked on recently include a $150,000 capital campaign in 2016 to improve the basement; drainage; foundation; and museum space in the John Smart House, a 1886 Queen Anne Victorian owned by the historical society and used as a public museum.
Matt Wiederhold – Executive Director of Main Street Medina
Matt Wiederhold has been involved in community development and revitalization for 20 years, and is a graduate of the National Main Street Institute. He currently serves as the original and current executive director of Main Street Medina, in Medina Ohio. A 1992 graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in art history, focused on American art and architecture from 1860-1930.
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: How to Get Ready Webinar
Tuesday, April 27th – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: How to Get Ready
How to Get Ready for the RRF:
- Restaurants, Food stands, food trucks, food carts, Caterers, Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns, Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
- Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the pub)
Growing your Local Economy to Last, Even When Nothing Stays the Same Webinar
Wednesday, April 28th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The world around our communities is changing fast and deep, so it’s no wonder many of our longtime programs don’t seem to help anymore. Let’s talk about what the future looks like, and how we can best position the places we care about to thrive in this sea change. Get ready to think big and connect those big thoughts to the issues you care about most.
Speaker
Della Rucker has been working on practical systems to build healthy local economies in the emerging era for more than 20 years. Della has designed systems for accelerating economic revitalization, growing healthy small businesses, fostering intelligent land use and creating inclusive public engagement. Della is one of fewer than 10 persons in the US to hold the industry-standard professional certifications in both planning (AICP) and economic development (CEcD).
In addition to the Wise Economy Workshop platform, Della is the co-founder of Econogy, a groundbreaking company that accelerates innovation in businesses, organizations and communities. She also serves as an advisor to Trep.House, a virtual superhub for Black and underrepresented business founders, and as a content development partner to the American Independent Business Alliance.
Prior to Wise Economy, Della served as Managing Editor of Engaging Cities (an online magazine and digest focused on civic technology), and as National Lead for Economic Development for Jacobs Engineering Group. Della also operated a historic preservation consulting firm and listed several buildings and sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
Della is the author of several books, including The Local Economy Revolution Has Arrived: What’s Changed and How You Can Help, Everybody Innovates Here, and Crowdsourcing Wisdom, as well as over a hundred shorter pieces.
An energetic speaker known for hands-on sessions that get attendees moving, laughing and thinking, Della has given more than 150 keynotes, workshops and trainings on topics ranging from public engagement to emerging economic trends.
Della lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, David. Their sons, James and Jonathan, are pursuing college studies in industrial design and biologic systems engineering.
Revitalization Series Workshop: The Art & Economics of Filling Your Downtown Buildings
Wednesday, April 21 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Becoming Historic Redevelopment-Ready
Join Corey Leon from the National Development Council for an introduction to the dollars & “sense” of redeveloping a historic building using a computer spread sheet. We’ll touch on the benefits of owning real estate, and key financial documents, such as the pro forma, you need to complete in order to properly evaluate the potential for redeveloping any historic building. We will dig into how lenders review potential projects before they commit to construction and/or permanent financing, and how all the structured redevelopment pieces fit together to make the development happen. Dust off your Lotus 123, Quattro Pro, or Excel and get ready to use an income property spreadsheet for a deep dive into the critical financing perspective of historic building redevelopment. Computer access able to open and edit an Excel spreadsheet is required in order to complete the session cases.
Attracting What Your Community Wants & Needs in Your Downtown
In the afternoon, Jason Duff from Small Nation will discuss proven ways your community can recruit new and expanding businesses to your community. Whether its solving your downtown vacancy problem or how to have a productive conversation with a developer, Jason has a solution for your community. Jason will also share several strategies on nurturing your existing downtown businesses to help them be even more successful.
Speaker
Corey Leon
Corey Leon is a director with the National Development Council’s Central Team. Corey is an Economic and Housing Development Finance Professional with over 20 years of experience in community economic development, with an emphasis on real estate finance. He has a full working knowledge of financial underwriting for commercial real estate, residential development and business credit and is skilled in utilizing a broad range of financial resources to structure creative financial packages that bridge the gap between development costs and private sector investment. Corey has assisted with the financial structuring of over $500 million in closed transactions for real estate developments and small business finance transactions.
Jason Duff
Jason Duff is the Founder of Small Nation which encompasses a group of companies, leaders and investors who develop places, spaces and dreams for small towns and small-town entrepreneurs across the county. Jason and his team at Small Nation have completely revitalized the town of Bellefontaine, Ohio. In 7 short years, they have turned a dying town and helped make it a Best-in-State destination.
Jason and his team can be credited with renovating more than 30 historic buildings, started and founded 14 new businesses that have hired more than 190 employees, 18 new loft apartments and they continue to lead and inspire in making towns and communities strong.
Jason serves on Small Business Advisory Council for US Chamber, is a regular contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur & Inc Magazine, has been recognized by the White House as Top100 Entrepreneurs in 2013 and 2015, and was recently named Heritage Ohio’s 2019 Young Preservationist of the Year.
Sash Mob! Update
In August 2019, Heritage Ohio partnered with Preserve! Toledo and the Lucas County Land Bank to host their Sash Mob! wood window restoration workshop at a Land Bank-owned Dutch Colonial on Collins Street in Toledo’s Old West End neighborhood. Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration lead the two-day workshop and participants learned the “ropes” from scraping, to reglazing, to replacing rope and reattaching weights. Kyle Sword of Pilkington, North America provided a glass-cutting demonstration and Pilkington generously provided all needed replacement glass.
Vacant for at least 4 years with decades of deferred maintenance, the window work was the first stop on the path to rehabilitation for the little (for the Old West End anyway) house. Post Sash Mob!, the Land Bank decided that it would handle the renovation of the property itself for sale to an owner-occupant. “Given the lower values in this part of the Old West End, we knew that the best way to save this home and create a homeownership opportunity would be by completing the work ourselves,” said David Mann, President & CEO of the Land Bank.
Though slightly delayed by COVID, work got underway in summer of 2020. ARK Restoration and Construction of Toledo served as the construction manager, overseeing the major repair items, including the replacement of one wall of the foundation, along with the Land Bank’s construction staff. Land Bank employees took care of a few smaller tasks, like painting, in part via a painting party in which everyone rolled up their sleeves.
The house was ready to hit the market in October and it didn’t last long! An offer was accepted after only three days for one of the highest prices per square foot in recent times. The sale closed on November 12th, and if the house could talk, we’d wager it would say it’s so excited to be a “home for the holidays” again!
This was Preserve! Toledo’s first hands-on preservation workshop and the organization is excited to offer more hands-on learning opportunities post-COVID. Empowering people to “do preservation” which can be as simple as learning the skills to keep their old homes in good repair is central to the organization’s mission.
As for the Land Bank, “creating homeownership by preserving our community’s housing assets has always been a core mission, but it truly comes to life in a project like this one!”
A special thank you to the sponsors of the 2019 Sash Mob! that helped make this project successful.
2021 Annual Awards
What is the awards nomination process?
To nominate a a person, building, or project, complete a nomination form and attach supporting documents and high-resolution photos. If your documents or photos are large files, please email them to fquinn@heritageohio.org with the name of the nomination in the title of the email. To view a detailed description of the awards categories, view the 2021 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by August 1, 2021. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form, and incomplete entries will NOT be accepted.
Not sure if your nomination fits a category? Contact us at 614-258-6200 or fquinn@heritageohio.org and we will be happy to discuss the nomination with you.
Where will the awards ceremony be held?
The 2021 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will be decided on whether it will be in-person or virtual based on Covid-19 information as we get closer to the end of summer. Tickets to the virtual conference will go on sale mid-July of 2021, pending the latest information and guidance on COVID-19.
Award Categories
Main Street Awards
- Best Main Street Committee Project or Event
- Main Street Business of the Year
- Main Street Director of the Year
- Main Street Volunteer of the Year
- Spirit of Main Street
Complete a nomination for a Main Street Award
Complete a nomination for a Main Street Director of the Year Award
Rehabilitation Project Awards
- Best Commercial Rehabilitation
- Best Public Building Rehabilitation
- Best Public-Private Partnership
- Best Residential Rehabilitation
- Best Upper Floor Residential Rehabilitation
Complete a nomination for a Rehabilitation Project Award
Place Awards
- Historic Farmstead of the Year
- Historic Theater of the Year
- Best Downtown Placemaking
Complete a nomination for a Place Award
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Leader in Revitalization
- Preservation Hero
- Young Preservationist of the Year
Revitalize with Historic Preservation Tax Credits
The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program is one of the most important tools used in the revitalization of Ohio’s downtowns. Since 2007, this program has been essential to help Ohio to grow and prosper by attracting and retaining our youth, talent and entrepreneurs through revitalization of our towns and cities.
Ohio has the 3rd most historic buildings in the country, and we can turn these abandoned and underutilized liabilities into income producing, tax paying assets. We can be competitive with other states in attracting people and businesses with our authentic historic buildings, streets and neighborhoods.
The best part, this program has a real return on investment, it pays the state back in increased revenue (often 1/3 comes back before the credit is even taken), as well as jobs and economic activity. Every county in the state can take advantage of this incentive to help boost their local economy.
Get the Facts
Heritage Ohio commissioned an independent study to look at the economic impact of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Ohio communities. Read the full report.
The Ohio Development Services Agency assembled a comprehensive report of the impacts Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits have had around the state. Read the ODSA Comprehensive Report.
All completed and certified Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit projects strictly adhere to The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Structures.
See the Impacts
Read select case studies on completed Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit projects from around the state.
See the complete list of Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit projects completed and underway.
Learn More About Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Learn more about Heritage Ohio’s Tax Credit educational opportunities.
Looking to learn more about historic preservation and community revitalization? We offer free monthly webinars on a wide range of topics that beginners and experts alike will find educational and fun. You can view many of our past webinars on our YouTube channel.
Preserving the Built Context: How the City of Milwaukee has Invested in its Housing Stock Webinar
Wednesday, March 3 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Many legacy cities have been dealing with an aging housing stock overlaid with slow value increases since the housing market recovery of the mid-2010s.
Join Larry Kilmer II, Program Director for the City of Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation, for a discussion about locally funded housing rehabilitation programs and the creative financing underpinning those programs.
Speaker
Larry Kilmer II has been working in affordable housing for more than ten years, focusing primarily on creating and sustaining homeownership. Prior to his current position as the Program Director for the City of Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation, he was the Housing Rehabilitation Manager for the Department of City Development. Before working for the City, Larry was the Housing Rehab Manager for the non-profit ACTS Housing. Additionally, Larry is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Larry holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning as well as both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Architecture. He is currently enrolled in the Urban Studies doctoral program at UW-Milwaukee.
How Redlining Has Shaped Our Cities and Increased the Racial Divide in America Webinar
Wednesday, February 24 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In this webinar, Beth Johnson will present the history of redlining, the practice in which maps made by federal government entities in the 1930’s and 1940s outlined in red the neighborhoods that were considered hazardous to offer lending. We will look at how redlining has led to decades of disinvestment in neighborhoods of color. Sean Suder, esq will discuss the continued implications of redlining in our cities and how it has manifested into current land use policy.
This Webinar has been approved for 1.0 AIA HSW CEU
Presenters
Beth Johnson, Cincinnati Urban Conservator since 2016, is a leader in historic preservation planning in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, with experience in guiding investment in historic buildings to create vibrant neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Covington and as far as San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
Sean Suder received his Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia School of Architecture and his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. He served nearly four years as the City of Cincinnati’s chief land use attorney, became a partner in a top commercial real estate and land use practice, before forming his own law firm which provides quality commercial real estate, zoning, land use, and public law counsel extending beyond Ohio to Indiana, Kentucky and Washington, D.C., where he is licensed to practice.
Revitalization Series Workshop: LORE Storytelling
Wednesday, February 17 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHY STORYTELLING? WHY LORE?
A compelling story is the fastest route to human connection and influence. Stories make presentations better. Stories make ideas stick. Stories help us persuade. A well-crafted story connects the listener to the teller, holding attention and driving action.
LORE has been empowering individuals and organizations by giving them the tools and a platform to share their stories since October 2018. Founded by Bridget Flaherty, an award-winning storyteller, LORE has helped hundreds of people craft their personal stories. In addition to hosting workshops for businesses, LORE has partnered with nonprofit and public organizations to gather and promote the stories of their constituents and clients.
LORE Storytelling Workshop
A compelling story is the fastest route to human connection and influence. Stories make presentations better. Stories make ideas stick. Stories help us persuade. This interactive program will teach you how to craft a captivating first-person story. You will learn about the story arc and story components, draft and share your personal story, and receive valuable feedback.
Learning Objectives
• Learn how to distinguish yourself and your company through the stories you tell.
• Acquire creative and powerful tools to communicate in a unique and authentic way.
• Develop a personal story that people want to hear in order to better connect with customers, employees, and colleagues.
Speaker
Bridget Flaherty
Bridget Flaherty has a successful career in Information Technology and Business Process Improvement and she is a Storyteller. Odd combination? Yes. And it makes her uniquely qualified to teach storytelling for business.
The first time that Bridget got on stage to tell a story, she won the competition. Instantly, she was hooked. She began travelling to share stories across the Midwest, including cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Louisville, Cincinnati and Dayton.
Quickly, Bridget recognized how a captivating story can impact business success through effective leadership, captivating marketing, increased sales and clarified company culture. It was a natural fit. Marrying her more than 20 years of experience in business leadership with her passion for storytelling, Bridget developed a curriculum that makes sense for business professionals and she began to share the art of storytelling. LORE was born.
Bridget leads storytelling workshops, small group sessions and provides one-on-one coaching for business professionals that desire to tell a captivating story.
Te’Jal Cartwright
Te’Jal Cartwright was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Her passion for her community was instilled in her at an early age when she was encouraged to go out into the community with her church. Throughout her academic career, she would find herself more and more concerned about the state of her community and the role that she played in empowering those around her while learning from them as well. After graduating from the University of Dayton with her bachelor’s degree in English, she went on to fundraising and community outreach. It was at her previous job that she discovered her love for hosting. With this discovery she created a digital talk show called What’s the Biz with TJ. What’s the Biz focuses on highlighting black entrepreneur’s stories in an effort to connect the community to black owned businesses. Te’Jal has interviewed more than 35 businesses and has expanded to a national platform within the past year. She’s also interviewed legendary artists like Jojo Brim and Christopher “Play” Martin from Kid N’ Play. Her life’s work is dedicated to creating a better world for her 3 year old son, Luke.
Te’Jal has been a part of the LORE team in a variety of capacities since January 2019. She is an engaging host and a proficient technologist who keeps the LORE Storytelling Workshops moving smoothly.