May 7 - 8, 2026
Ohio University - Dublin Integrated Education Center
6805 Bobcat Way | Dublin, Ohio 43016
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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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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 2026* 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, and experienced development finance experts.
Registration: Early Bird Registration of $549 offers a discount to the regular OEDA member registration. The early-bird registration period ends April 7, 2026 and all registration options increase to the regular fee. 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. 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.
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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 2026. 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.