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.
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.
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.
Understanding PPP Round Two Webinar
Tuesday, January 26 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round Two is starting to roll out. If you want to learn more before you apply or are not sure if you qualify, join Shannon Feucht and Jerome Jones from The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as they introduce the basics and answer your questions.
During the webinar, SBA will discuss:
- Overview of Forgiveness Process & Requirements
- Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program, as updated by The Economic Aid Act
- Overview of SBA Resource Partner Services
There will be time to ask questions!
Speakers
Shannon Feucht is a Lead Economic Development Specialist at the Columbus District Office for the U.S. Small Business Administration. In this position, she is responsible for marketing and conducting outreach to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and resource partners in order to help them start and develop by utilizing
Jerome W. Jones is a Lender Relations Specialist with The U. S. Small Business Administration. Prior to joining the SBA Jones was a Certified Business Advisor with The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College and Managing Member of The Danash Group, LLC. He has also served as VP of Lending with the Economic and Community Development Institute, the Vice President of Business Services at Telhio Credit Union where he was responsible for the business loan department, Vice President of Community Development Lending for Key Bank, and a senior loan officer for Community Capital Development Corp. Jones is also very active in the Central Ohio community, serving on the United Way of Central Ohio Finance Committee and the City of Columbus Loan Review Committee, as well as having served as a board member of the Columbus Urban League. Jones is a recipient of the SBA Financial Services Champion Award, is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional, a Certified Business Advisor and attended Jackson State University and Franklin University.
Demystifying Influencer Marketing: Identifying, Activating, & Growing Effective Partnerships Webinar
Wednesday, January 27 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
This session will focus on training organizations to work with influencers: how they can be effective, how they can benefit destinations, as well as discussing techniques for researching effective partnerships, connecting with influencers near you, and creating and maintaining successful relationships with them.
The Ohio Tourism Office will also share how their Co-op advertising program can provide financial support.
Speakers
Elizabeth Dekker uses her background in the arts to promote exploring our world in creative ways. Her experience in small business management has created the foundation of her classes on business development and experiential marketing. She is currently using her skills to promote the city of Worthington as its tourism director, as well as teaching businesses classes through her company The Right Hands.
Nicholas Dekker is a food/travel writer based in Columbus, writing his award-winning blog Breakfast With Nick since 2007. Nick also freelances for Experience Columbus, TourismOhio, Ohio Magazine, Columbus Monthly, and many other travel publications across the state. For his day job he works on the marketing team of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Paola Santiago Del Castillo works at TourismOhio and the Ohio. Find It Here. brand., as social media coordinator and handles everything from day-to-day posting to influencer campaigns and social video content! She graduated from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism, and after working in broadcast news, magazine journalism, and non-profit communications she finally found her niche in social media management. Her passion lies in supporting small, minority-owned businesses, finding hidden gems while traveling, and eating well!
Dealing with Decorative Plaster Webinar
Wednesday, November 18 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Some of us are lucky enough to have decorative plaster in our homes or businesses, but in the age of drywall is there any way save it when it’s deteriorated, missing sections, or caked with 20 layers of paint? The pros at John Canning & Co say yes and they’ll share some of the common plaster problems, and how they’ve solved those problems, featuring a variety of their restoration projects.
American with Disabilities Act and Historic Rehabilitation Webinar
Thursday, November 12 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for this webinar, to increase the understanding of when it is essential to upgrade a structure to meet guidelines for the American’s with Disabilities Act and when the Ohio Building Code will require changes. It is equally important to understand when changes are NOT required.
Guidance will cover how historic properties can be made accessible while preserving the historic character; what steps can be taken to conduct a simple audit as a planning step; how to review applicable codes; and when to consult professionals. Wouldn’t it be great to avoid adding an elevator to a small budget project?
Understanding the scope of the project undertaken and how to maintain those limits increases the chances of success when applying for grants, when controlling costs on the project, and when improving the building to welcome the public.
The presentation will be led by Elizabeth Corbin Murphy, FAIA and Alice Sloan of Perspectus Architecture from Cleveland/Akron.
This webinar is registered for 1.0 HSW credits for AIA members.
Presenters
Elizabeth Murphy, FAIA, NCIDQ, LEED GA, Perspectus Principal, is an AIA Ohio Gold Medal Architect dedicated to preservation and restoration technology and design. She consults with building owners and architects regarding state and federal rehabilitation tax credits, design related to old or historic structures, detailed restoration specifications, historic interiors and design guidelines for historic urban centers.
Alice Sloan is a Technical Preservation Specialist with a broad portfolio of experience in technical assessment, historic preservation research and condition assessments for proposed adaptive use, rehabilitation and restoration projects. She is a graduate of the Architectural Conservation Master’s Program at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Board that Wouldn’t Ask Webinar
Wednesday, October 21 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
We’ve all seen them: Board members who flee the room at the first mention of fundraising, or wring their hands at the mere thought of asking for money, or flat out refuse to help. What’s a person to do? Join this session and learn the tops tips for meaningful and effective solicitations and the secrets of conquering your FOF (Fear of Fundraising). It’s all about the mission and the message!
Presenter
Lori Hunter Overmyer, MBA, CFRE, has more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience with a focus on the arts, and social and human service organizations. As a development director, Lori acquired an expertise in implementing annual and capital fundraising plans, strategic analysis, major donor solicitation, and establishing development procedures to maximize effective operations and communications. A consultant with Goettler Associates, Inc. since 2005, she has lent her knowledge of marketing research, proposal writing, personal donor cultivation, recognition strategies and volunteer leadership to some of the Columbus, Ohio’s most successful capital campaigns, many of which exceeded their original fundraising goal by millions of dollars. An accomplished and successful speaker, she is frequently called upon to offer her take on topics as varied as major gifts, grants writing, donor metrics, and public-private partnerships.
In 2011, Lori was recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Professional at the Central Ohio Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day awards celebration. Since 2012, she has served as an adjunct professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, where she teaches classes on Fundraising and Development and Board Skills.
Fundraising for Your Main Street Program Webinar
Wednesday, October 21 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
This session will dive into the importance of relationship building and fundraising as we move into our next chapter of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Helmer will cover giving by individuals, foundations and corporations, and capitalizing on community pride in the current environment.
Presenter
Mary Helmer brings a wealth of experience to downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization. She is an experienced professional specializing in community and economic development strategies, relationship building, training and leadership development. 10 years as a local Main Street Director in Emporia, KS forged a lifelong interest in district revitalization and community development. Emporia was the first Kansas community recognized with the prestigious Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust Main Street Center. In 2007, Mary became a coordinator for the Kansas Main Street Program and served in that capacity for 5 years. In 2013, she became the President/State Coordinator of Main Street Alabama, where she worked to re-launch the statewide coordinating program following a 10-year hiatus, leaving small and large cities without resources to revitalize their downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. Main Street Alabama is dedicated to nurturing successful revitalization programs across the state. Alabama currently has 27 designated communities and 32 downtown network communities and continues to grow at a rapid rate.
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.
A Rehab Story: The Hartong Farmstead Webinar
Wednesday, September 23 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
The Hartong Farmstead in Green has a storied history, and an exciting new chapter in its life that we’re eager to share. Join Sarah Haring, community development administrator for the City of Green, Rachel Bellis, who has recently moved into the farmstead and is turning the parcel back into a working farm, and Tracy Emrick of Cuyahoga Valley Countryside, an organization that has adopted an innovative approach to preserving historic buildings and structures in park settings, for a discussion about the property, its history, the “save,” and its future. Join us for the first in our webinar series: A Rehab Story.