GOPC, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce the panels for the 2024 Ohio Brownfields Conference! The one-day conference on May 7th, 2024 will host three learning tracks, with four panels in each track! GOPC is excited to offer high-quality content and learning opportunities to attendees!

The three tracks include:

• Creative Financing for Brownfield Redevelopment

• The Importance of “Community” in Brownfields Projects - Tools and Tips for Success

• Technical Trainings from the Ohio EPA (with CP credits available for each)

Panel topics include:

• State and Federal Programs Available for Brownfields Funding

• Securing Financing and Capital Stacking Brownfield Projects

• Collaboration in Securing Brownfield Funding

• Innovative Financing to Fund Non-Traditional Economic Development Projects

• Vision-Setting and Communitywide Planning to Tackle Brownfields

• Navigating Complex Brownfield Projects

• Residential Redevelopment on Brownfields

• Successful Redevelopment of Brownfields into Landfills

Full panel details are available on the OhioBrownfields.com website. Stay engaged as panelists are announced in the coming weeks!

GOPC is in the process of securing accreditation through the American Planning Association (AICP CM Credits), the Ohio Supreme Court (CLE Credits), and the Ohio Economic Development Association (OhioCED Credits). An additional announcement will be made when credits are secured.

Early-bird registration is open until March 10th, 2024! Register today to lock in the early-bird rate.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Organizations interested in sponsoring the conference can find information online, or reach out directly to Aaron Clapper to inquire (aclapper@greaterohio.org or 740-221-9584).

GOPC looks forward to an educational conference on May 7th, and we hope to see you there!