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1		Bowling Green, OH
2		CINCINNATI, OH
3		POWELL, OH
4		KENT, OH
5		CINCINNATI, OH
6		CINCINNATI, OH
7		HAMILTON, OH
8		LEBANON, OH
9		DAYTON, OH
10		LANCASTER, OH
11		LIMA, OH
12		CLEVELAND, OH
13		ROSSFORD, OH
14		ASHLAND, OH
15		AKRON, OH
16		CHARDON, OH
17		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
18		TOLEDO, OH
19		MASSILLON, OH
20		COLUMBUS, OH
21		DUBLIN, OH
22		Cleveland, OH
23		MILLERSBURG, OH
24		YELLOW SPRINGS, OH
25		Mantua, OH
26		SPRINGFIELD, OH
27		TOLEDO, OH
28		AKRON, OH
29		DOVER, OH
30		DUBLIN, OH
31		AKRON, OH
32		MEDINA, OH
33		BLANCHESTER, OH
34		DAYTON, OH
35		TOLEDO, OH
36		BAY VILLAGE, OH
37		COLUMBUS, OH
38		CINCINNATI, OH
39		SYLVANIA, OH
40		DAYTON, OH
41		LIMA, OH
42		Martins Ferry, OH
43		KENT, OH
44		GAHANNA, OH
45		Columbus, OH

Construction of footbridges and other community projects

PROJECT ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE REVITALIZATION OF TARGETED AREAS.

Community Development- Dublin, Ohio

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.

MISSION IS TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS MINISTRIES FOR SPRITUAL FAITH SUSTENANCE, IMPROVING SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND TO FACILITATE SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS MINISTERS.

PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA.

TO PROMOTE THE AREA FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS PURPOSES.

PUBLIC FACILITIES and COMMUNITY BETTERMENT

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS AND TO PROMOTE GENERAL REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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.

IS A NON-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND CREATE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE AS A DESIRABLE PLACE TO WORK, LIVE, SHOP AND INVEST.

SUPPORT OF UNION MEMBERSHIP

PROVIDE AN EDUCATED, WELL-TRAINED WORKFORCE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE LABOR- MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TO ALSO HELP WORKERS DEVELOP COMPLEX SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO RETAIN HIGHLY PAID, PRESTIGIOUS JOBS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

THE ASPIRES TO BECOME A LEADING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO KNOWN FOR HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT AUDIENCES FROM COUNTY AND BEYOND.

THE WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC INITIATIVES IN THE CITY OF , PARTICULARLY THROUGH A PROGRAM WITH THE FORMER GLOBAL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR, AND TO SECURE STATE OF OHIO FINANCING FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES.

ASSIST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and GROWTH, VISITOR INFORMATION

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO.

TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT NEEDED TO SUSTAIN ECONOMIC .

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND

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 promote community and revitalization by supporting and providing investment capital for low-income communities and low-income persons in Northeast Ohio to create sustainable neighborhoods and communities through neighborhood redevelopment and small business growth through collaboration and inclusivity with public, private and not-for-profit partners.

TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED THROUGH AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AS WELL AS THROUGH LIFE TRAINING 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.

works with the Village of by engaging the citizens, civic organizations, business community and property owners to develop and implement a plan to engage our community, appreciate our history and enhance our future. We raise the local funds needed for grants the Village pursues.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.

Provides after school and community based services and collaborations to uplift communities through economic development improving educational outcomes for children k-12 and creating resources that empower children by addressing mental physical and emotional wellbeing.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY IN . THE EDC PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF FINANCIAL TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION TO COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES AND BUILDERS IN THE . THE EDC MANAGES THE and FINANCE ALLIANCE (EDFA) AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CIC) OF , SERVING AS YOUR ONE POINT OF CONTACT FOR .

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 .

Food Security: Our mission is to rebuild food systems with communities impacted by disasters. Project provides infrastructure support and trainings to create cultivate and strengthen the connection to local food systems for all persons in a community recovering from a disaster. We do this by bringing timely resources education and financial support to disaster-stricken communities throughout the world for the creation and cultivation of sustainable locally administered food systems to serve all in recovery and rebuilding. The initiatives we administer aim to support community self-development adding to both economic independence and health in regions suffering from economic hardships whether by disaster or man-made.

PROMOTE CHARITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROJECT AREA.

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.

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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