Ohio Economic Development Association

On behalf of the BrandRichland Steering Committee, we are deeply honored to share that BrandRichland has been awarded the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Excellence in Economic Development Marketing award! This recognition reflects the collaborative spirit of our community and the innovative process that brought BrandRichland, our county-wide brand, to life. A heartfelt thanks to our support partners, steering committee, local businesses, and residents for their unwavering belief in the #MansfieldRising vision. Thank you, Ohio Economic Development Association, for recognizing the power of unity in shaping Richland County’s identity. We are proud to be #AFamilyofCommunities! #BrandRichland #RichlandCounty #OEDA #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityBranding Destination Mansfield

Nate led this conference multiple times, guided our executive director search, and served on our board for many years. We are forever grateful for his years of servant leadership, wish him the best as he transitions to his new home, and...we fully expect him to host late night trivia for years to come!

I just wrapped up my first Ohio Economic Development Association conference, and it was an amazing experience! The #networking, inspiring success stories from #Ohio #communities, and insightful breakout presentations really fuel the motivation to keep working hard for your #community. In my #FultonCounty world, the Fulton County Economic Development Corporation is relentlessly pursuing this crucial work, and I’m truly impressed by their dedication. ???? I’m also incredibly proud of my Leadership Ohio colleagues for their service and involvement with the #OEDA board. ???????????????? Great conference! Stephanie I. Bosco, OhioCED Stéphanie McManus Renda

I am beyond honored to share that I have been named Economic Developer of the Year by the Ohio Economic Development Association! This recognition is a reflection of the incredible partnerships and teamwork I've had the privilege to be part of over the past seven years. I am so proud of Toledo and the amazing work we've been able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time. Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to live out my passion of making this city a better place. I am so grateful and humbled by this honor. Winning this award in my hometown, especially with the event being held in Toledo for the first time, made the moment even more unforgettable. God is so good! On purpose, for a purpose ???? City of Toledo #IAmDoingBetterInToledo #youwilldobetterintoledo #itmatterswhereyoumakeit

It was an honor to get to share at the Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Summit in Toledo today about the growing momentum in Downtown Marion and our most recent project, Connect Coworx!

Thanks to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, our 2024 Economic Developer of the Year Brandon Sehlhorst, and their teams for welcoming us to their great city!

The 2024 OEDA Summit has been an inspiring week filled with excellent sessions and meaningful connections. I am honored to be recognized by the Ohio Economic Development Association as an Ohio Certified Economic Developer during this event. The courses and projects required to recieve this certification have assuredly aided in my growth as an economic development professional and I am excited to be added to the list of dedicated individuals who use their OCED to serve our state by serving our communities.

Last day at the Ohio Economic Development Association’s first summit in Toledo at the beautiful Glass City Center! I’m happy I was able to connect with professionals across the state and I’m inspired by the tough problems tackled in their communities. I can’t wait to use that inspiration on projects here in Toledo. Excited for the good to come!

Excited to say that my first Ohio Economic Development Association summit is in the books! I am looking forward to growing in this industry and creating great partnerships (& friendships) along the way???? #theheartofitall

Extremely greatful for the opportunity to present at the Ohio Economic Development Association 2024 Annual Summit. Brent Maurer, SHRM-CP and Sean McCutcheon are excellent partners for all things workforce development and I was honored to present about our Knox County projects together. Thank you to everyone who attended our session and thank you to the Ohio Economic Development Association for giving us the opportunity to share our programming with other professionals from around the state!