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1		KENT, OH
2		LEBANON, OH
3		LANCASTER, OH
4		LOGAN, OH
5		WESTERVILLE, OH
6		COLUMBUS, OH
7		Akron, OH
8		VIENNA, OH
9		WAUSEON, OH
10		WESTLAKE, OH
11		Sandusky, OH
12		AKRON, OH
13		CHARDON, OH
14		Bowling Green, OH
15		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
16		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
17		Lima, OH
18		CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
19		CLEVELAND, OH
20		TOLEDO, OH
21		BROOKLYN, OH
22		COLUMBUS, OH
23		WILMINGTON, OH
24		COLUMBUS, OH
25		DUBLIN, OH
26		CINCINNATI, OH
27		CINCINNATI, OH
28		Cincinnati, OH
29		Asthabula, OH
30		YELLOW SPRINGS, OH
31		SPRINGFIELD, OH
32		MARYSVILLE, OH
33		AKRON, OH
34		MARIETTA, OH
35		DUBLIN, OH
36		AKRON, OH
37		MEDINA, OH
38		TOLEDO, OH
39		Columbus, OH
40		TOLEDO, OH
41		BAY VILLAGE, OH
42		COLUMBUS, OH
43		CINCINNATI, OH
44		SYLVANIA, OH
45		DAYTON, OH
46		LIMA, OH
47		Martins Ferry, OH
48		KENT, OH
49		GAHANNA, OH
50		Columbus, OH

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

PUBLIC FACILITIES and COMMUNITY BETTERMENT

MITIGATION PROGRAMS ARE THE SOLE ACTIVITIES THROUGH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.IT CONSTRUCTS OR SUPERVISES CONSTRUCTION OF STREAMS SELLS UNITS TO DEVELOPERS OTHER CUSTOMERS TO ENABLE THEM TO MEET REQUIRED WETLAND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE OHIO EPA ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS. ALL FUNDS ARE RETAINED USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PROJECTS.

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF RESPONSIBLE THROUGH MARKETING STRATGIES AND PROGRAMS THAT BALANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH WITH THE NEED TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE REGION.

TO FACILITATE, ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE THROUGH EDUCATION AND COOPERATION IN THE AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTIVITY, INNOVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

To enhance the mental, emotional, and social well being individuals and families through counseling, education, and community outreach consistent with values

PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE INTERESTS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN FIVE COUNTY AREA MAHONING, TRUMBULL, AND COLUMBIANA COUNTIES IN OHIO AND MERCER AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA TO BENEFIT ALL EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, ALL INDIVUDALS, FIRMS, OR CORPORATIONS RELATED TO INDUSTRY, ALL MEMBERS CORPORATION AND CUSTOMERS INDUSTRY.

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND HELPING TO SUSTAIN A HIGH QUALITY LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE BUSINESS, IMPROVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY LIFE, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUSINESS, CIVIC AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WE SERVE.

The purpose of County is to advance, encourage, and promote industrial and commercial economic development within County Ohio. The grant awarded to County Economic Development is to further the intended purpose.

PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FIXED ASSET FINANCING, PRIMARILY IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THROUGH ITS SBA 504 AND OHIO 166 LOAN PROGRAMS.

ASSIST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and GROWTH, VISITOR INFORMATION

To preserve the history of the , surface mining, and dredging industries and educate the public about such history.

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS.

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO.

Organized for the purpose of creating, developing and effecting programs and projects designed to enhance the economic development of Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer Counties and its citizens, particularly to those areas of the and its inhabitants economically underdeveloped or impoverished.

THE OF CUYAHOGA FALLS WAS FORMED IN JULY 1970 AND INCORPORATED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER TITLE XVII, CHAPTERS 1702 AND 1724 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. THE STATED PURPOSE OF THE IS TO ADVANCE, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE THE INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, CIVIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO, UNDER THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. THE PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS. THIS ASSISTANCE CREATES JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVES THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF CUYAHOGA FALLS.

DCA") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING A DYNAMIC . IT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING THE MOST COMPELLING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND VISIT IN THE REGION.DCA, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, CREATES FORUMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, CIVIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS. BY FACILITATING THE COLLABORATION OF THESE GROUPS, STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE URBAN CORE BY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES LIKE THE CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.

TO REPRESENT MEMBERS OF THE UNION EMPLOYED IN VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TRADES. THE UNION ORGANIZES WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL, SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION STATUS.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 9, 1929, KEYBANK AS TRUSTEE, MAKES DISTRIBUTIONS TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXETER RIVER PARKWAY, A PUBLIC HIGHWAY NEAR EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXETER RIVER PARKWAY, THE TRUST FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF SAID PARKWAY. UNDER THE OHIO INSTITUTIONAL TRUST FUNDS ACT OF 1999, THE BENEFICIARY HAS CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM OF INCOME BASED ON THE GREATER OF 5% OF AFV OR TRADITIONAL INCOME. KEYBANK MAINTAINS A RESPONSIVENESS TO THE NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATION IN THE ATTAINMENT OF ITS MISSION. PLEASE NOTE THAT SELECTMEN OF EXETER ALSO HAS A RIGHT TO WITHDRAW PRINCIPAL AND THE TRUSTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE DOCUMENT TO ENSURE THE CONTINUATION TO QUALIFY AS A 509(A)(3).

FDN SUPPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EFFORTS IN THE , OHIO AREA BASED ON INTERNATIONAL IDEALS OF ENCOURAGING AND FOSTERING SERVICE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

TO FURTHER DEVELOPE THE REVITALIZATION OF .

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION, JOB RETENTION, JOB TRAINING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE RETENTION OF CURRENT AND RECRUITMENT OF NEW BUSINESS TO OHIO.

HEART TO HONDURAS - GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MINISTRY TO POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES IN HONDURAS. INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS SPECIFIC PROJECTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES SUCH AS HOG AND EGG PRODUCTION, ALONG WITH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF MISSIONARIES.

TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PROMOTE THE FORMATION OF BUSINESS, CREATION OF JOBS AND ASSIST IN THE REVITALIZATION OF THE CINCINNATI REGION AND TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH SUCH PURPOSES.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A DESIGNATED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION FOR . THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BY ENCOURAGING RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND THE BETTERMENT OF PROPERTIES IN THE .

Aid education and community development in

Award scholarships to local students exhibiting high moral character and have financial need. Supporting other local charitable organizations with the goal of community development and mentoring.

PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR YELLOW SPRINGS AND MIAMI TOWNSHIP AND TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PROSPERITY ITS MEMBER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ADVOCACY, MENTORING, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, MARKETING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND DISCOUNT PROGRAMS.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.

TO SUPPORT AND CONDUCT NON-PARTISAN PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF YOUTH DRUG PREVENTION AND ADDICTION. TO PREVENT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. TO SUPPORT AND CONDUCT NON-PARTISAN PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS AND RELIEF OF THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED, OR THE UNDERPRIVILEDGED TO SUPPORT AND CONDUCT NON-PARTISAN PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNMET NEEDS AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIORNMENT AND ANIMALS

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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF REGIONAL COUNCIL.

OUR MISSION IS TO HEAL PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THROUGH LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND PARTNERSHIP. OUR VISION IS TO LEAD A MOVEMENT THAT GIVES PEOPLE HOPE FOR TODAY AND OFFERS COMMUNITIES A BETTER TOMORROW. IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO REVERSING THE COURSE OF ADDICTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLECTIVELY FORM A TECH-ENABLED ECOSYSTEM OFFERING A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE. TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO , AND OFFERS COMPLETE WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL SERVICES, COACHING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, HOUSING SUPPORT, EDUCATION AROUND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, JOB TRAINING, JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADDICTION SCIENCE RESEARCH.

ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION IN THE STATE OF OHIO.

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE BASIC FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, WELLNESS EDUCATION, AND YOUNG WOMEN EDUCATION TO A VERY RURAL AREA IN THE ALTA VERAPAZ AREA OF . THERE ARE OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN 13 COMMUNITIES WHICH WE SUPPORT. 75% OF THE FAMILIES LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. LIVING IN THIS AREA REQUIRES AT LEAST A HALF DAY TO WALK TO THE NEAREST TOWN. THIS AREA WAS DEVASTATED AS A RESULT OF THE 2 HURRICANES 2 YEARS AGO AND THEN COVID-19 EMERGED IN IN 2021 WHICH FURTHER INCREASED THE CHALLENGE OF LIVING. THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE IDENTIFIED THAT WE HAD THE CAPABILITY TO HELP: HUMANITARIAN AID, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG WOMEN, AND COMMUNITY .

WAS ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE, ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES DISPLACED BY URBAN RENEWAL ACTION. IT NOW PROVIDES FINANCING FOR THE PURPOSE ABOVE.

To convene a high capacity group of donors that strategically leverage resources to achieve political and policy goals advancing the movement in by strengthening infrastructure.

COMMUNITY COMMISSION, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT OHIO CORPORATION FORMED TO ACQUIRE, OWN, AND OPERATE A 68-UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS DELAWARE ACRES LOCATED IN FREMONT, OHIO. THE PROJECT WAS BUILT UNDER SECTION 221(D)(3) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED.

RAISING MONEY AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION OR OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR FACILITIES IN BAY VILLAGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

STRIVES TO HONOR OUR FAITH IN GOD BY INSPIRING THE LARGER TO WORK TOWARDS SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT OF OUR CITY.

ADVOCATE FOR LONG-TERM CONSTRUCTION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HAMILTON COUNTY. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS REGARDING QUALITY WORKPLACE TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDING PRACTICES AND LAWS. 3. ENCOURAGE AT LARGE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT ISSUES OR INITIATIVES WHICH SERVE TO EXPAND OR CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN CINCINNATI AND SURROUND AREAS, AND 4. TO DO WHATEVER IS DEEMED NECESSARY, USEFUL, OR CONDUCTIVE TO CARRYING OUT THAT PURPOSE INCLUDING THE EXERCISE OF ALL RIGHTS AND POWERS ENJOYED BY 501(C)4 NONPROFITS CORPORATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO.

TO ACQUIRE, GENERATE, CONSTRUCT, LEASE AND OWN A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT KNOWN AS LOCATED AT 2700 ROAD IN TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO AND TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY, CONVENIENT OR INCIDENTAL TO THAT PURPOSE. PROVIDES LOW INCOME LIVING AND HOUSING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

TO PROMOTE, ASSIST, SUPPORT, OWN, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, LEASE, OPERATE AND MANAGE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES OR PERSONS; FAMILIES OR PERSONS DISPLACED FROM URBAN RENEWAL AREAS, OR AS A RESULT OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTION, OR AS A RESULT OF FIRE, FLOOD, ACCIDENT OR OTHER DISASTER; AND ELDERLY PERSONS, SAID FACILITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF SAID FAMILIES OR PERSONS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY AND HAPPINESS.

ECONOMIC GROWTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION.

MONITORING LEGISLATION AND REGULATION AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS THAT IMPACTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

CWRLF), FOUNDED IN 1987, IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO LEND MONEY TO EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANIES OR CO-OPS FOR EXPANSION, FACILITIES, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, AND WORKING CAPITAL OR FOR EMPLOYEE-BUYOUTS. CWRLF SERVES BORROWERS LOCATED IN OHIO AND THE NEARBY AREAS OF CONTIGUOUS STATES. THE OEOC HAS BEEN ADMINISTERING THE SINCE 2004.

THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE ON LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY GOALS FURTHERING FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND TRADITIONAL VALUES. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY ISSUES IN 2012 INCLUDED TELE-FORUM TOWN HALLS TO ENCOURAGE JOB GROWTH THROUGH THE STATE BUDGETARY PROCESS.

To provide financial assistance for environmental infrastructure from the sale of municipal revenue bonds through loans to local governments in and from issuance of industrial revenue bonds for qualified projects in .

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