Join us for this Timely Webinar on
Navigating Ohio's 2026 Opportunity Zone
Nomination Process
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:30 - 11:30AM
In partnership between
the Ohio Economic Development Association and
The Ohio Department of Development
Join OEDA and the Ohio Department of Development on June 16 at 10:30 for a timely webinar on how local governments and economic development organizations can nominate census tracts for designation under the next round of the Opportunity Zone Program.
With the Opportunity Zone Program made permanent through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states must redraw their Opportunity Zone maps in 2026. Existing zones are not automatically renewed and must be re-nominated. In Ohio, the Department of Development will review nominations before submitting recommendations to the Governor's Office and the U.S. Treasury.
This webinar will explain the nomination process, timeline, and criteria for a successful application. Drawing on lessons from the first round of designations, we'll discuss how to identify strong candidate tracts, demonstrate local and regional support, and align nominations with housing, revitalization, and economic development priorities.
Whether your community is seeking to retain an existing zone or secure a new designation, this session will help you prepare a competitive nomination and position your community for success.
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