Economic Development Finance & Incentives
November 16 - 17, 2023
Ohio University - Dublin Integrated Education Center
6805 Bobcat Way | Dublin, Ohio 43016 | 614.793.5634
Course Description: The Finance & Incentives Course is an intensive two-day in person education and training program that is designed to give economic development professionals the knowledge they need to use Ohio tools and programs for project financing. The Course utilizes instruction as well as experiential learning activities, panels, case studies, and guest speakers.
- Knowledge: Participants will gain a strong understanding of the both the public and private sector finance and incentive programs that are used to structure deals. They’ll also benefit from deep dives into Ohio projects through case studies from all around the state.
- ·Network: Through team activities and opportunities to dialogue with a wide range of best-in-class economic developers in each field, participants will grow their professional network and make important connections with leaders of the profession.
Course Topics: The course is constantly being updated to keep current with the changing business landscape and include new programs and tools that become available. Some of the past topics include:
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Bonds in Economic Development
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Private Sector Financing Principles
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Port Authorities: Benefits in Economic Development Financing
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Economic Development Incentives: When to Use What Program
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Incentive Case Studies from the Front Lines
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Creative Financing and Deal Making
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Tax Increment Financing and Other Public Tools in Ohio
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JobsOhio Loan and Grant Programs
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Best Practices in Negotiating the Incentive Deal: How Much is Enough
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Making the Incentive Decision: Return on Investment (ROI)
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Who Should Attend: This course is specifically designed to deliver comprehensive training in the use of finance and incentive programs; making it attractive to the intermediate level professional as well as the experienced practitioner who wants to brush up on the latest in project finance and new tools and programs.
Pre-Requisites: Because of the program’s rigor, attendees must have completed The Ohio Basic Economic Development Course or have three years of economic or community development experience. Individuals who will be taking the Ohio Basic Economic Development Course in the Spring of 2023* may register for this course.
Faculty: OEDI Core Courses are taught by experienced local, state, and national economic development practitioners. In addition to these lead instructor(s), each course has a unique faculty group made up on individuals who have been hand selected because of their subject matter expertise, leadership role in Ohio economic development, or role in the case studies utilized in the course.
Past Institute faculty has included representatives from: JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, the six regional JobsOhio Network Partners, the International Economic Development Council, and Ohio universities.
Course Fees: Early-bird registration allows participants to take advantage of last year’s course pricing: $499 for members and $599 for non-members.
The early-bird registration period ends 45 days before the course and all registration options increase $50. Members are encouraged to register for multiple courses to receive special discounted pricing.
Why OEDI: The Ohio Economic Development Institute (OEDI) is the premier training and professional development program for economic developers in Ohio. As a state-specific program, OEDI’s Core Courses focus on the practice of economic development in Ohio; including the state’s unique economic development structure and ecosystem. The Institute is made possible through the generous and continuing support of JobsOhio. OEDA’s academic partner is the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
Ohio Certified Economic Developer: OEDI courses are part of a comprehensive curriculum, but they can be taken singly. They also serve as the pathway to the Ohio Certified Economic Development (OhioCED) Individuals who successfully complete the five Core Courses, a project-based Capstone Course, and an additional 24 hours of electives, are eligible for the Ohio Certified Economic Developer or OhioCED.
Lodging information: A variety of hotel options to fit specific travel needs and budget are nearby. Visit VISIT DUBLIN OHIO for a full list of options. For those looking to stay close to the facility, the following hotels are recommended (all are within six miles of Ohio University’s Dublin Campus): Columbus Marriott Northwest, Crowne Plaza Dublin, Embassy Suites Columbus-Dublin, Residence Inn by Marriott. Please note that the start time for the first day is 9 a.m.
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP's CM program can be found at AICP Planning CM
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Policies & Additional Information
1. Full attendance on both days is required for the course to count towards certification.
2. Cancellations must be requested in writing no later than 7 days prior to each course to receive a full refund. Please note that no refunds will be issued after this date and registrations not canceled and pending payment are responsible for full payment. As an additional option, you may submit a request in writing to transfer your registration to another student up to 7 days prior to the course.
3. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Walk-in registration cannot be accommodated.
4. If the multiple course rate is selected, the registrant must register for and attend at least one additional OEDI core course in 2023. If the registrant does not register for and attend an additional course, a $50 fee will be assessed and an invoice will be sent to the registrant.
* Please note, professionals who successfully complete the 2023 OBEDC, which is being held May 1-4, are eligible for this year’s Core Courses. Those planning to take the 2023 Business Retention & Expansion or Site Development & Site Selection Course this year, should consider registering for the courses before then. Core Courses often “sell-out” several weeks in advance and it is possible those courses will be full if they wait until May to register.