Ohio Development

Development is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking accounting leader to serve as our next Deputy Chief of Accounting. Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/4svL0ew

Happy first day of Spring! Learn more about fun adventures in Ohio this season: bit.ly/4sxFFmL

Register for next week's Ohio Business Matchmaker Webinars. Those new to matchmaker can learn more tips on government contracting . Returning can learn more on doing business with the Ohio National Guard and DFAS. Learn more and register at: bit.ly/3xCnncq

. @TECHMobileOhio brings STEM education to schools across Ohio. Today they were at Waverly High School. The Ohio Third Frontier partnered with Mantel Technologies to help Ohio's next generation stay on the cutting edge. Learn about Ohio Third Frontier at: bit.ly/4sNIdwM

Totally inspired by what’s happening in Zanesville! With support from @OhioDevelopment, two school-based health clinics are now open—already serving more than 700 students and staff this year. When you make it easier for students to get care, you give them a better shot at everything that comes after graduation.

🙌 Happy National SBDC Day! We’re grateful for our partnership with the Ohio SBDC and the work they do every day to empower entrepreneurs and support small business growth. Together, we’re helping build stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a stronger Southeast Ohio.

Small businesses are the backbone of Ohio's economy. Today, we're celebrating the hard work of the #OhioSBDC network to support Ohio's small business owners - through trainings, one-on-one advising, financial assistance, and more! #SBDCDay development.ohio.gov/SBDC

We recently got to see firsthand the impact of the energy efficiency improvements made at St. Vincent Family Services in Columbus, made possible through Development programs. Learn more in the video below. youtu.be/Lauu_wbDsCY

Congrats and good luck to the #Ohio men's and women's basketball teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament! The men have @UAkron, @OhioState, @MiamiUniversity, and @WrightState, while Ohio State and Miami are in the women’s tournament. Way to represent our great state!

Development today announced the release of nearly $3.6 million through the Regional 166 Direct Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to businesses with limited access to adequate capital from private funding sources. Read More: bit.ly/4rxTP60

Register for the next Ohio Business Matchmaker Webinars. Those new to matchmaker can learn more about certification programs. Returning can learn more on doing business with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Learn More: bit.ly/3xCnncq

By prioritizing Ohio's Appalachian counties today, we're setting them up to thrive in the future. #OhioSOTS26

While the weather was far from perfect for parts of February, crews were still hard at work at the @ohioexpocenter as part of Phase 1 of the Expo 2050 Master Plan project. Learn more about the Expo 2050 vision by visiting OhioExpoCenter.com/Expo2050.

Director @LydiaMihalik toured St. Vincent Family Services, which has received funding from multiple energy efficiency programs through Development, which will save the facility nearly 23% in annual utility costs and allowing them to reinvest the funds into provided services!

Fan girl moment this am. 😊 Had the chance to sit with the dynamic @karenkasler to talk about all things @OhioDevelopment on the weekly @stateofohioshow I have a great amount of respect and admiration for the work she does. Thanks for having me in!

Karen Gordon owns KG’s HomeBaked Goodness in Cleveland and with the guidance from her local #OhioSBDC, she earned several key business certifications, expanded her network, and used training tools like the “Becoming Bankable” workshop to build credit and access capital.

In my first Inaugural Address, I talked about how my grandfather planted trees late in his life, knowing he would not live to see them grow big and tall. He planted them, nonetheless, because he believed in building a better world for generations to come. Over the last seven years, in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly, we have planted many “trees,” and they are growing! #OhioSOTS26

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#ICYMI: Friday, Governor Mike DeWine and Development announced more than $9 million in grants through the Residential Economic Development District program aimed to support the creation of workforce housing in five counties. Read More: bit.ly/4sp9cyw

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women whose leadership, service, and innovation strengthen communities across Ohio, including the strong female leaders serving in my administration. Thank you to the women who shaped our past and continue to lead our future.