Webinar: The Single Family Tax Credit Program
Wednesday, August 7th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Single Family Tax Credit program leverages public-private partnerships to increase the inventory of affordable, single-family housing for Ohio’s growing workforce. The program encourages the development of single-family housing opportunities, through either new construction or rehabilitation, by providing a tax credit to encourage investment in the project.
This webinar will provide insight into the program requirements and eligibility criteria for the Single Family Tax Credit program. OHFA staff will outline the thresholds that would make a project, dwelling, and homebuyer eligible for the program. Information will be provided on what requirements exist for projects that include rehabilitation of single-family dwellings, and the discussion will include how the tax credit is calculated and distributed. Additionally, OHFA staff will discuss some of the components of submitted applications from a practical and purposeful perspective.
About Our Presenter
Carrie Manno joined OHFA in November 2023 as the Single Family Tax Credit Section Chief, where she administers the Single Family Tax Credit program. Prior to joining OHFA, Carrie served as the Deputy Chief of the Office of Grants and Tax Incentives and Executive Director of the Ohio Tax Credit Authority for the Ohio Department of Development. She has worked as an economic development professional for over 20 years at the city, county, and state levels, focusing on the administration and oversight of property and business tax credit programs and economic development-related grant programs. Carrie earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University at Buffalo and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Ohio State University.
Webinar: Historic Preservation Pipeline Initiative & CLG Grant Funds
Wednesday, August 14th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a conversation with the Ohio Department of Development and the State Historic Preservation Office to discuss two funding sources to assist with National Register of Historic Places listings.
The Historic Preservation Pipeline Initiative provides small grants and technical assistance to assist in nominating buildings and districts to the National Register of Historic Places. The program creates a pipeline of properties that are eligible for redevelopment assistance through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program and helps communities and property owners advance redevelopment of underutilized historic buildings.
The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program facilitates cooperation between state and local governments with Federal partners to promote nationwide preservation initiatives. Through the certification process, local communities make a commitment to national historic preservation standards. This commitment is key to America’s ability to preserve, protect, and increase awareness of our unique cultural heritage found across the country. Certified Local Governments range from small villages to major urban centers. Once certified, Certified Local Governments may compete annually for grants to help carry out a wide range of historic preservation activities.
About Our Presenters
Lisa has been the Program Manager for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program at the Ohio Department of Development since 2018. She earned an MA and PhD in geography from the University of Kentucky with a focus on cultural landscapes, historic preservation, and community values for places. After beginning her lifelong love of abandoned places with exploring derelict farmsteads around her home in Southwestern Minnesota, then finding a niche in Kentucky mapping abandoned railroads, she can’t believe people keep paying her to creep around in abandoned buildings. She is thrilled to be working with communities to revitalize beloved places.
Nathan Bevil, Community Planning & Preservation Manager at the State Historic Preservation Office, 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, guided the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan, and provides technical assistance to communities on local historic preservation matters.
Webinar: Ephemera, Artifacts & Photographs, Oh My! Tackling Conservation & Preservation Quandaries
Wednesday, November 6th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In this presentation, we will talk about how to tackle conservation concerns, including some resources for handling artefacts, rehousing materials for long-term care and when to reach out to a conservator. Presenters will also share information about the Ohio Preservation Council, and there will be time for questions and discussion.
About Our Presenters
Marcela is the head of conservation at The Ohio State University Libraries. In this role and in partnership with colleagues across the organization, Marcela is responsible for physical treatment, collection care, and preventive conservation of circulating and non- circulating collections. In this position she also serves as a resource for the university, Columbus, and the Ohio community by engaging in outreach, training, consultation, and other educational activities. She is currently the chair-elect of Ohio Preservation Council.
Virginia is the Digital Projects Librarian at Kent State University. Her specialty areas are project management and digitization, working primarily with the university’s unique collections. She holds an MLIS from Kent State University and an MA in Art Gallery and Museum Studies from the University of Leeds. Her research areas include privacy in digital collections and the Right to be Forgotten. She is author of Framing Privacy in Digital Collections with Ethical Decision Making (Morgan & Claypool, 2018) and also serves as the chair of Ohio Preservation Council.
Webinar: Partnering with The Ohio CDC Association
Wednesday, June 26th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ohio CDC Association is a statewide membership organization of nearly 300 locally-based rural and urban nonprofits and aligned organizations that work to rebuild neighborhoods through initiatives such as economic development, affordable housing, financial education, and local food access. OCDCA supports member organizations through capacity building, programs, and public policy advocacy, especially at the Ohio Statehouse. As discussions around housing development heat up in Columbus, members of the OCDCA team will share about new state-funded housing programs and proposals for additional policy changes that may be coming. Additionally, they will share about their work supporting community development nonprofits around Ohio, and share opportunities for historic preservation organizations to join their membership.
About Our Presenter
Torey Hollingsworth is Executive Director of the Ohio CDC Association, a statewide organization that fosters vibrant neighborhoods and improves the quality of life in all communities through advocacy and capacity building of its member agencies.
Before joining OCDCA in 2023, Torey served as the Director of the Office of the Dayton City Commission, and Senior Policy Aide for Mayor Nan Whaley, where she focused on issues related to eviction prevention, police reform, housing quality, and reducing gun violence. Prior to returning to her hometown of Dayton, Torey also held roles at Greater Ohio Policy Center, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and as an AmeriCorps VISTA.
Torey received her Masters of City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and her BA
from the University of Chicago. Torey and her husband, Michael, live in Dayton's Historic Huffman
neighborhood.
Webinar: Partnering with Museums to Enrich Your Community’s Story
Wednesday, June 12th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ohio has over 1300 museums and historic sites – with at least one organization in each of our 88 counties, museums are natural partners to help tell your community’s story, and preserve its legacy for future generations.
Learn about Ohio’s statewide organization for museums and museum professionals, the Ohio Museums Association, and how OMA can help connect you with opportunities and museums in your area.
Then, hear from museums that have worked closely with their Main Street partners to learn about the impact and opportunities these relationships have opened for all parties involved.
About Our Presenter
Johnna McEntee (she/her) has worked in the museum association field for over twenty years and is the Executive Director of the Ohio Museums Association (OMA) – a position she has held since 2011.
During her time at OMA, Johnna has been involved in many state-wide and national museum initiatives, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services Connecting to Collections program, the American Alliance of Museums’ Museums Advocacy Day – and was honored to receive the Advocacy Leadership Award from AAM during the 13th annual Museums Advocacy Day, is a planning partner for Ohio Statehood Day, founder of the Ohio Statewide Organization Advocacy Roundtable, co-founder of the Columbus chapter of Emerging Museum Professionals, was Midwest Regional Representative to the National Alliance of State Museum Associations, was a Steering Committee member for the national initiative for state museum associations “Museums United Phase II,” Community Engagement Center Advisory Committee Representative for the Ohio Digital Network, and is a member of IDEAL Columbus – a central Ohio DEAI working group. During COVID, Johnna was a planning and contributing partner of the Local History Helps committee. Johnna was named and currently serves as a representative for the America 250 – Ohio Museums, Arts Organizations, and Cultural Institutions Committee.
Johnna is a founding member of the national state museum associations organization, the Coalition of State Museum Associations (COSMA). She recently completed her term serving as immediate Past-Chair for the COSMA Foundation Board, chair of the COSMA Program Committee, chair of the COSMA Summit Committee, and member of the COSMA Nomination Committee.
Erin Augenstein serves as the Executive Director of Campus Martius Museum and the Ohio River Museum. She holds a BS in Special Education from Miami University, a Masters in Education from Muskingum University and a Masters in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University, with a Certificate in Museum Studies from Northwestern University. Erin believes in the power of Cultural Tourism to bring revenue to our Appalachian communities, and she works collaboratively with regional organizations to provide events, programming, and educational opportunities for local residents and visitors from around the globe.
Webinar: Reconciliation, Recovery, & Resilience: A Historic Preservation Plan for Ohioans
Wednesday, May 15th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The newest edition of the State Historic Preservation Plan was recently released by the State Historic Preservation Office. This plan, developed with an expert board, and with the input of Ohioans just like you, serves as both a working plan for the State Historic Preservation Office and as a guide for preservation throughout the state. Come learn what’s new in the latest edition and how it helps save historic sites in Ohio.
About Our Presenter
Nathan Bevil, Community Planning & Preservation Manager at the State Historic Preservation Office, 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, guided the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan, and provides technical assistance to communities on local historic preservation matters.