Ohio Council of Port Authorities Quarterly Meeting

The OCPA elected officers on October 28th. Tracey Drake Chair and Harry Eaden as Vice Chair volunteered to serve with Rod Borden as Treasurer. Jerry Arkebauer will be Secretary. The meeting featured Steve Campbell from ODOT reviewing the new international shipping containers proposal for 94,000 containers and ODOT programs for economic development. Harry Eaden presented web site developers and the associated costs in addition to a presentation on Brownfield Redevelopment in Tuscarawas County.

Fairfield City Council Meeting Monday October 25th

The BCPA Executive Director attended the Fairfield City Council Meeting. Council honored STAR award employees during the meeting.

Southwest Ohio Economic Development Advisory Forum

Ed McTernan XU Intern for the Butler County Port Authority and Mike Campbell BCPA Executive Director attended the forum that focused on financing options and programs for business in Ohio.

• The Ohio Business Loan Clearinghouse has been created to assist in applying for loans. 
• Workforce training programs and regional workforce development were also discussed. 
• The EB-5 program for foreign investors was on the agenda as well.

The Arts Mean Business Agenda November 16th at the Fitton Center

Attend this program and learn the economic development potential of the Arts and the Butler County Port Authority.

BCPA Attends Recovery Zone Bonds Review Meeting

Board Meeting at The Chamber Serving Middletown, Monroe and Trenton in Middletown

Mayor Larry Mulligan attended the October 19th Board Meeting in Middletown. Denise Hamet from the City of Middletown provided an economic development report. Andy Brossart gave an update on the status of project financing. The USEPA Resolution 2010-07 was approved as well as the Bylaws additions and changes.