Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a sponsorship/grant agreement, up to $12,500.00, with the following organizations and to authorize advanced payments:
1. Ohio Economic Development Association $7,500.00
2. Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce $5,000.00
Ohio Economic Development Association, Inc. (OEDA), a nonprofit organization, is the professional association for Ohio economic developers. The membership of OEDA work at the local, regional, and state levels in public, private, and nonprofit economic development organizations. OEDA offers a variety of economic development services including professional development for practitioners in economic development and related fields through high value courses and conferences.
The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving more than 2,300 organizations throughout the Columbus Region. The Columbus Chamber, founded in 1884, is committed to advancing a thriving business community and provides support in the areas of research, government affairs, marketing, diversity, culture, and inclusion, education, and talent and workforce development.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Economic Development 2024 General Fund Budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Ohio Economic Development Association’s vendor number is 001124; and it expires on 2/15/26. Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce vendor number is 006012 and it expires on 5/23/26.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION: Emergency action is requested in to facilitate these sponsorships by the end-of-year deadlines to use 2024 budgeted general funds.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a nonprofit sponsorship/grant agreement with Ohio Economic Development Association, Inc. and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize the trans...
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