Sustainable Growth

New GOPC Report Describes the Impacts of Ohio's CDFI Industry

A report released today by the Greater Ohio Policy Center researches the benefits of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs provide access to credit and specialized loan products for people who may not otherwise qualify for a typical bank loan, supporting the creation of jobs, businesses, and housing units.

GOPC’s suggestions for JobsOhio under the next Governor

GOPC’s suggestions for JobsOhio under the next Governor

As the candidates consider how JobsOhio might operate under their Administration, looking to the successes of other states points to the importance of investing in place to create an environment for growing, stable business and employees.

GOPC Sponsors Table at OARC Gubernatorial Forum; Cordray, DeWine Address GOPC’s Policy Priorities

GOPC Sponsors Table at OARC Gubernatorial Forum; Cordray, DeWine Address GOPC’s Policy Priorities

Earlier this month, GOPC was a table sponsor at the Gubernatorial Forum hosted by the The Ohio Association of Regional Councils (OARC). Speaking to a roomful of the state’s top political, business, and civic leaders, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray shared their campaign platforms related to transportation, infrastructure, job creation, and economic development.

General Assembly Passed HB122; includes recommended changes by GOPC

General Assembly Passed HB122; includes recommended changes by GOPC

Last week, the Ohio legislature gave final approval to House Bill 122, a bill sponsored by Representatives Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick) and John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) which establish the Regional Economic Development Alliance Study Committee to review the benefits and challenges involved in creating regional economic development alliances.

2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Establishes “Opportunity Zones” Program to Invest in Low-Income Communities

2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Establishes “Opportunity Zones” Program to Invest in Low-Income Communities

The Opportunity Zones program was created through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and is designed to be an economic tool that brings long-term investments in low-income communities. GOPC has put together a Q&A to shed light on this newly established program.