ALT For Immediate Release: State Investing More Than $1.7 Million to Support Businesses, Enhance Communities Ohio Department of Development logo. Image, flushed right: Construction cones lined up on side of street.

ALT Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Apply Now Applications and fees due by 4 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 30 Ohio Department of Development logo Two images of historic buildings on either side of the text.

ALT For Immediate Release: Department of Development Commits More than $286,000 to Support Small Business Growth. Ohio Department of Development logo. Image, flushed right: Gandolf Veterinary Surgery logo.

ALT College Technology Internship Program Student Applications Close September 25 Ohio Department of Development Logo Image, flushed right: a student looks over mentor's shoulder at laptop screen while standing next to robot apparatus.

ALT Small Business Success Story Suites, Inc. - Akron Ann Beverly has worked hard to move her business forward. She completed her business certification, and through the Akron Urban League MBAC, we supported her with her funding application and business planning. Her new location represents an important personal and professional milestone. Her journey reflects perseverance, preparation, and a commitment to investing in both her business and the Akron community. We are very proud of her progress and excited to celebrate this next chapter Candace Love, CBA Minority Business Assistance Center | Certified Business Advisor. Ohio Department of Development Minority Business Assistance Center logo. Images: 3 images of the opening ribbon cutting ceremony of Suites, Inc. In one image Ann Beverly cuts the red ribbon. In the second Ann Beverly, Candance Love, and MBDD Chief Cavanaugh pose in front of certification signage. In the third is the lobby of Suites, Inc.

ALT Demolition and Site Revitalization Program Applications Now Open Applications must be submitted by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Ohio Department of Development Image, flushed right: excavator at site

ALT For Immediate Release: Development Emphasizes Resources Available for Small Business Owners During National Hispanic Heritage month Ohio Department of Development logo Image, flushed right: Sign in window that says "Come In We Are Open"

ALT For Immediate Release: State investing more than $1.3 million to support communities, enhance businesses. Ohio Department of Development logo Image, flushed right: a line of construction cones on the side of the street.

ALT Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. Applications open September 15, 2026. Image: Excavator at demolition site. Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT Residential Economic Development District (REDD) Awards $14 million to support workforce housing projects in 10 counties Image: a list of award cities/counties and a map of Ohio with counties colored denoted by: green FY 2027 awards (new awards), orange FY 2026 awards (previous round), and yellow (both rounds). Mike DeWine Governor of Ohio logo Jim Tressel Lt. Governor of Ohio logo Ohio Department of Development logo

ALT Levee Park stone sign

ALT Director Mihalik and Executive Director Taylor Abbott join group in cutting the red ribbon to officially open the park.

ALT Sternwheels line up on shore near the newly renovated park and amphitheater

ALT Director Mihalik addresses the crowd outside at the park.

ALT Executive Director Mike McKay gives a presentation on Ohio Third Frontier.

ALT Ohio APEX Accelerator information booth.

ALT Small Business Panel with moderator at front of room.

ALT Director Cavanaugh and Ana Assis pose with award.

ALT Director Cavanaugh and others pose with award.

ALT Aspire Honorees pose for a group photo at event.

ALT Brownfield Remediation Program Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. September 11, 2026 Ohio Department of Development logo Image, flushed right: excavator on demo site.

ALT Ohio River Commission grant Program Applications Close September 11, 2026 Ohio Department of Development logo image, flushed right: a barge travels on the Ohio River passing under a bridge.

ALT College Technology Internship Program Student applications open September 1, 2026 Student applications close September 25, 2026 Ohio Department of Development logo Image, flushed right: a woman shows female student laptop screen with robotic arm nearby.

ALT CyberSECURE Program Currently seeking request for proposals deadline for submissions is Sept. 4 at 12 p.m.

ALT Small image of Bernice Petty, owner. BP 24 drug testing logo Text: Success Story BP 24-7 Mobile Drug Testing BP 24-7 Mobile Drug Testing, founded in 2023 in Cleveland, is rapidly growing with its 24/7 mobile DOT and non-DOT testing services across Northeast Ohio. BP 24-7 is now expanding its services, seeking government and corporate contracts, and preparing a fully equipped mobile testing unit, all while helping create safer workplaces and enhancing the government supply chain. Ohio APEX Accelerator logo This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War

ALT Advanced Energy Fund Eligible Projects Include: Insulation LED Lighting Energy Efficiency Lighting Technologies Energy Management Control Systems HVAC Upgrades Weather Sealing Door and Window Replacements Combined Head and Power Systems Cogeneration Systems Ohio Department of Development Logo

ALT Department of Development Minority Business Assistance ecnters

ALT For Immediate Release: Development Announces Approximately $21.5M in New Funding for Building Demolition Projects. Applications open Sept. 15. Ohio Department of Development logo. Image, flushed right: an excavator on demo site.

ALT Ohio Tax Credit Authority August 2026 13 projects $1.1B+ Investments $310M+ New Payroll 3,553 new jobs 907 retained jobs Mike DeWine Governor of Ohio logo Jim Tressel Lt. Governor of Ohio logo

ALT College Technology Internship Program Company applications close August 28, 2026 Student applications open September 1, 2026 Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT Welcome Home Ohio Now accepting applications through August 25, 2026 For organizations looking to increase the housing stock in their communities, Welcome Home Ohio may be the program for you! Ohio Department of Development logo. Image, flushed right: exterior top floors/roof of house against bright sky.

ALT What to make an impact? We're hiring! Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT For Immediate Release: TechCred announces release of new guidelines for upcoming round. Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT For Immediate Release: State investing nearly $3.4 million to enhance communities, support businesses. Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT Ohio River Commission Grant Program Applications are now open Ohio Department of development logo

ALT Brownfield Remediation Program FY 27 Applications Are Now Open Ohio Department of Development logo Image, flushed right: excavator at demo site

ALT Director Mihali speaks with workers at The Wilds

ALT State Tourism DIrector Sarah Wickham feeds a giraffe while on the Safari Truck at The Wilds

ALT Director Mihalik looks over the side of the safari truck at a group of hippos.

ALT Director Mihalik pets a giraffe on the safari bus at The Wilds

ALT For Immediate Release: Development Awards Nearly $3.7 million for new film projects across Ohio. Ohio Department of Development Image, flushed right: the back screen of a rolling film camera.

ALT CyberSECURE Program Currently Seeking request for proposal deadline for submissions is Sept. 4 at 12 p.m.

ALT Success Story Away with Geeze (Geese Gone. Guaranteed.) For more than two decades, this Cincinnati-based company has provided solar-powered, and maintenance-free devices that humanely deter geese from residential, recreational, commercial, and government-owned properties. With guidance on SAM registration, market research, and navigating state procurement systems from their APEX Accelerator , Away With Geese secured a state contract and is now reaching new markets across Ohio. Ohio APEX Accelerator This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. image: two people sit outside in the background. in the foreground is an Away with Geese device.

ALT Welcome Home Ohio Now accepting applications through August 25, 2026 for organizations looking to increase the housing stock in their communities, Welcome Home Ohio may be the program for you. Ohio Department of Development

ALT Cartoon red Cardinal

ALT Cartoon Lady Bug

ALT Cartoon Trillium Flower

ALT Cartoon Spotted Salamander

ALT For Immediate Release: Governor DeWine announces approximately $120M in new funding for Brownfield Remediation. Ohio Department of Development. Image: excavator cleaning up debris

ALT Celebrating Black Business Month The number of Black-Owned firms in Ohio increased 82.7% between 2017 and 2023. Employment at Black-owned firms in Ohio grew 48.2% to 64,000 jobs between 2017 and 2023. Annual payroll increased 74.1%, from $1.13B to $1.97B. Black owned businesses in Ohio - U.S. Census Bureau. 3,068 2017 5,605 2023 Black-owned businesses in Ohio - U.S. Census Bureau Ohio Department of Development. Two photos of Black business owners

ALT For Immediate Release: Ohio River Commission Announces New Grant Program for River Communities. Ohio Department of Development logo Image: The Ohio River from the shore. There's a bridge in the distance.

ALT BroadbandOhio Chief Peter Voderberg and project leaders in Mansfield at announcement.

ALT Map Segment: Woollybear Festival October. Woollybear cartoon.

ALT Moonville Tunnel and Moonville Tunnel cartoon.

ALT Loveland Frogman cartoon

ALT Astronaut Cartoon next to Armstrong Air and Space Museum

ALT The Ohio Department of Development Booth. An airstream sits decorated in lights and blue and red pennants. A hot air balloon floats in the background that reads Ohio The Heart of it All.

ALT See the Wonderful World of Ohio See Ohio by Auto Ohio Department of Development Mike DeWine, Governor Jim Tressel, Lt. Governor Lydia Mihalik, Director Stop by the Bricker Building! At the Ohio State Fair July 29- August 9! Two images of the Department of Development booth at the Ohio State Fair. One depicts a mural of a couple in 1950s attire with the words See the Wonderful World of Ohio Right This Way The other Shows another mural of the couple in front of the Marblehead Lighthouse. There is also a vintage airstream trailer with a camping set up in front of it beside the mural.

ALT For Immediate Release: Department of Development Commits More than $97,000 to Support Small Business Growth. Image: sign on window that reads "Come in we're OPEN" Ohio Department of Development logo.

ALT For Immediate Release: State Investing $175K for Roadwork Improvement Project Image: Top of construction cones lined up on road Ohio Department of Development logo

ALT Ohio Tax Credit Authority July 2026 5 Projects $239M+ investments $93M+ new payroll 1,429 new jobs 1,561 retained jobs Mike DeWine Governor of Ohio logo Jim Tressel Lt. Governor of Ohio logo