Registration is Now Open for the May 23rd, 2024 Spring Micro Summit!

Prepare a winning Community Economic Development grant application:

Community Economic Development is a place-based approach to combat economic problems such as unemployment, poverty, lack of affordable housing, and insufficient retail. The Office of Community Services offers Community Economic Development (CED) funding to "reduce poverty by creating jobs/business development for individuals with low income in communities with high unemployment and poverty rates." Community Development Corporations are ideal candidates for CED funding because they have long been aware of the economic problems that are unique to the communities they serve. 

The 2024 Spring Micro Summit will be held virtually and in-person on May 23, 2024, at the Northside Library, 1425 N. High Street in the storied neighborhood of Weinland Park in Columbus, Ohio. The Summit is free, and lunch will be provided. This is a great event for community and microbusiness organizations that support them.

Link to register: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=fdfd6d3c-ad30-439d-a6ea-edcaf5e8de8e&envId=p-xlVtMA5tB0Woxric3R8CvA&zone=usa

Note: In-person registration is limited to 45 people, so register today to secure your spot. 

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 Registration, coffee, pastries and networking 

10:00 - 12:00 History of Community Economic Development and Steps to Prepare a Winning Application 

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

1:00 - 2:00 Mock Preparation Exercises/Screen your ideas to see if they are fundable

2:00 - 3:30 Walking Tour of Weinland Park – low to moderate activity level

If you have any questions, you may contact Suzanne Parks at sparks@ohiocdc.org.