Discovering Ohio's Architecture
Let’s explore Ohio’s architecture. Join Barbara Powers from the Ohio History Connection to discover the richness and diversity of Ohio’s architectural history from early statehood through the twentieth century. We will discuss broad architectural trends and characteristics of specific styles through selected buildings from around the state. Stylistic details and architectural features will be highlighted so you can identify these styles for buildings in your hometown or places you visit.
Barbara’s webinar is one of a series of May webinars presented by Heritage Ohio in celebration of Preservation Month and are free and open to all. This webinar has been approved for 1 AIA HSW Continuing Education Hour.
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Teaching walls to talk: researching the history of your old building
We’ve all heard the expression “if these walls could talk,” but what if there really was a way to tease out information about our old houses or commercial buildings in the form of stories about its history? Join preservation consultant Nathalie Wright for an introduction to researching the history of old buildings. Nathalie will review common sources of information you can use to begin to flesh out the story of your special building, whether old or new, commercial or residential.
Nathalie’s webinar is one of a series of May webinars presented by Heritage Ohio in celebration of Preservation Month and are free and open to all. This webinar has been approved for 1 AIA HSW Continuing Education Hour.
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Presenter Bio
Nathalie Wright is a historic preservation consultant, based in Columbus, Ohio. Nathalie graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Art History and specialization in Historic Preservation. With over twenty years of experience, she formerly worked at the State Historic Preservation Offices for Michigan and Ohio, as well as the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. Nathalie has written multiple National Register of Historic Places nominations, for properties ranging in diversity from a 19th century county children’s home, to early 20th century banks and hotels, to mid-20th century Polynesian supper clubs. She co-authored the Zoar Historic District, a 19th century utopian settlement, nominated for listing as a National Historic Landmark. Nathalie has a particular interest in mid-20th century architecture and is dedicated to its preservation and documentation, including the recent historic designation of Erma Bombeck’s house. She served as project manager for the Ohio Modern: Dayton Area Survey, a large-scale model survey of recent past properties.
Bernice Radle Webinar
Join us on April 27th, 2016, 1 PM – 2 PM
As our special guest, Bernice Radle will be joining us in Medina for the Old House Fair in May and for a special reception the day before. Bernice Radle is the sole owner of Buffalove Development, LLC which is a full service real estate company focused on bringing vacant and or underutilized properties and parcels back to life. Buffalove was founded in 2012 and has completed several projects on the West Side of Buffalo including rehabbing a vacant and severely neglected historic single-family house for HGTV’s American Rehab Buffalo. Bernice’s commitment to preserving our existing built environment through advocacy and real estate development has been featured in many local and national publications including the NYTimes, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Huffington Post, HGTV, DIY Network and City Lab.
Ms. Radle is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Buffalo and is on the leadership team for Buffalo’s Young Preservationists. Previous to Buffalove Development, Bernice was an energy efficiency consultant for Buffalo Energy and Horizon Realty Buffalo for eight years where she managed dozens of award winning large-scale redevelopment projects across NYS including the largest energy retrofit in upstate NY featuring 16 historic buildings in Buffalo, NY.
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YOP Seventh Son Brewing Co. Happy Hour and Tour
Join the Young Ohio Preservationists for a happy hour at Seventh Son Brewing Co. on Thursday, April 14th! The staff will lead YOP on a private tour of the historic building, a prime example of adaptive reuse. On the corner of 4th and 4th in Italian Village, the brewery is located in a boomerang shaped building that housed an auto garage since the early 20th century. In 2012, Seventh Son Brewing Co moved into the building after extensive renovations, transforming it into a craft brewery with a bar, private tasting room, and patio. Happy hour is from 5:30 to 7:30, tour starts at 6. See you there!
2016 Annual Conference
The 2016 Heritage Ohio Annual Preservation and Revitalization Conference presented by Coon Restoration and Sandvick Architects will be held in Cincinnati from October 10th through the 12th at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Use the group code ‘HEO’ to book your room today. UPDATE: Rooms for Tuesday night have sold out at the discounted price. Affordable hotel options in the area include the Millennium Hotel, Hampton Inn, the Westin, and the Hyatt.
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Community Development Funding Opportunities through the USDA Webinar
This webinar has been rescheduled for March 16th as we experienced technical difficulties.
Small towns and rural areas often are underserved when it comes to accessing capital. Infrastructure, access to affordable housing, finding resources for community projects, and job creation are challenges many communities experience.
USDA Rural Development is the federal agency tasked with assisting rural America. In fiscal year 2015 alone, we provided more than $780 million in loans and grants to rural communities in Ohio. Our programs help businesses, communities, non-profits and individuals build capacity, create wealth and reduce poverty.
USDA Rural Development specialists have vast experience identifying partners and then working together toward the betterment of Ohio’s rural communities. We look forward to discussing how our programs may be able to help your community.
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Presenter Bios
Community Development Specialist Vince Paumier
Vince began his career with USDA Ohio Rural Development in 1983 and has held numerous positions within the organization. In 2015, Vince was appointed as the Ohio Community Development Specialist. He dovetails with the Rural Development Management Team to leverage statewide internal and external resources to enhance Community Development. His primary goals are to improve capacity with partners, build wealth in rural areas, and reduce poverty in areas of scarcity. Vince ensures Rural Development funding is responsibly allocated by working closely with elected officials, non-profit organizations, community foundations, private sector lenders, for-profit businesses and other community development advocates.
Prior to his current position, Vince worked in the Guaranteed Rural Housing program as a Senior Housing Specialist. His major responsibilities included program marketing, lender training, underwriting and compliance reviews. Vince was part of the Ohio team that consistently ranks in the top ten nationally in both loan production and portfolio performance.
Vince is a graduate of The Ohio State University and is an avid fan of their sports teams. In addition, Vince is active in several local community organizations, including the Granville Township zoning board, Kiwanis, Granville Community Foundation and open space committee. In his spare time, Vince enjoys staying active by biking, running and swimming.
Rural Housing Program Director Gerald Arnott
Gerald Arnott began his career with USDA in 1983 and has served as the Ohio Rural Development Housing Program Director since 1995. On average, Ohio Rural Development provides more than $600 million in housing loans, grants, and loan guarantees each year. Ohio’s housing portfolio exceeds 40,000 units of housing and has an outstanding loan commitment of more than $2.7 billion.
Mr. Arnott also currently serves on the advisory committee for the Council of Rural Housing and Development of Ohio, as well as the Ohio Housing Finance Agency Annual Plan Advisory Board. He was raised on a farm in Highland County and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University, where he graduated in 1982, majoring in Agricultural Economics.
Business Programs Specialist Cindy Musshel
Cindy Musshel began her at USDA Ohio Rural Development in 2008 as a student trainee in the Guaranteed Rural Housing program. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2009 with a degree in Agricultural Business and Applied Economics, minoring in Consumer Affairs. After graduation, Cindy joined the Ohio Rural Development team full-time as a Guaranteed Housing Technician. She moved to Business and Cooperative Programs in 2010. In 2014, Cindy was promoted to Business and Cooperative Programs Specialist and last year became the program lead for the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG). RBDG is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. When she’s not working, Cindy enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Top Retail Trends for 2016 Webinar
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Please join Chris Boring from Boulevard Strategies as he overviews the rapid changes occurring in the retail industry with a presentation of the top trends for 2016. This year’s trends include the state of department stores, web retailers opening bricks and mortar stores, the rise of mobile commerce, the shopping habits of Millennials, and free same day package delivery, among others. Chris’s presentation will also address the state of independent retailers and restaurants in Ohio’s 82 non-urban counties as well as 10 things Main Street merchants need to do to remain relevant in the modern world. Whether you are a Main Street manager, a Main Street merchant, or just someone who enjoys a little “retail therapy” once in a while, be sure to tune in for a fun and educational session.
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Presenter Bio
Chris Boring
Chris Boring is founder and a principal owner of Boulevard Strategies, a Columbus-based retail consulting and urban planning firm that specializes in market analysis. Chris has completed dozens of retail consulting assignments across the United States, as well as overseas, throughout his 30-year career. About two-thirds of Boulevard Strategies’ work is for public and non-profit sector clients, including development and planning departments, chambers of commerce, and merchants associations. The firm’s market and fiscal analysis provides direction to various planning efforts by such organizations. Since 2011, along with his business partner Deb Miller, Mr. Boring has consulted with the owners of 68 independent retailers and restaurants, mostly Main Street businesses, in the Retail is Detail program sponsored by Heritage Ohio and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Topics covered range from inventory management and social media marketing to store displays and new menu items, among many others. In addition to client-based work, Mr. Boring tracks retail trends locally and nationally. He develops a Top Ten list which he unveils each year, this year being his eleventh annual all-new key trends presentation. Today’s list is a version specifically prepared for Heritage Ohio.
YOP Land Grant Brewery Tour and Happy Hour
The Young Ohio Preservationists are hosting an exclusive tour and presentation by Blake Compton, CEO of Compton Construction, LLC about the making of Land-Grant Brewing Company!
The space had previously been an elevator factory prior to the change of use renovation. The building was transformed from top to bottom into what has become a destination brewery in Franklinton. The building now features reclaimed materials, including locally harvested barn wood, along with custom features that make it a one of a kind space.
Join us for drinks at the brewery following the tour!
YOP Tour: Ohio Judicial Center
The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center is home to the Supreme Court of Ohio and affiliated offices. When the building first opened in 1933, it was referred to as “Ohio’s Pride.” But over time, its luster faded. For decades, thousands passed by daily not knowing that inside were monumental lobbies, grand hallways and august hearing rooms – all richly detailed with historic art. The historic structure underwent a meticulous four-year renovation by Schooley Caldwell Associates and was reopened in 2004. Join us for a guided tour led by the project’s lead architect, Tom Matheny, and preservationist Nancy Recchie.
Portsmouth Downtown Development Workshop
Join us in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 24th to learn what can be done to foster more real estate development in your community. Developers, big and small, and civic leaders will discuss various projects and how they progressed. Attendees will learn what can be done to foster more development in their own community.
YOP Heart Bomb 2016
The Young Ohio Preservationists are launching Heart Bomb Ohio! We will letter press two different heart bombs phrases, ‘I’m Available’ and ‘Handle With Care’ in large type face above ‘This Place Matters’. Take your letterpress home to heart bomb your favorite structures this Valentine’s Day and help print extras to share across the state!
We have partnered with the Columbus Landmarks Foundation and Main Street Ohio, to give endangered and restored buildings some love this Valentine’s. Thanks to the support of Igloo Letterpress, Designing Local, and the Greater Columbus Arts Council we will be able to bring attention to preservation this February.
Want to see your hearts in action? Join us at TBA locations on February 13 to heart bomb places in need of some love around the city!