FAIRFIELD COUNTY REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
As Fairfield County prepares for future growth, the county commissioners have announced they are seeking proposals for a comprehensive economic development strategic plan. The plan will focus on smart growth to ensure the county maintains a balance between its agricultural base and expansion of residential and commercial land.
Press Release: August 9, 2022
In response to the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairfield County Economic and Workforce Development Department and the Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission are seeking proposals from qualified individuals or consulting firms to provide an Economic Development Strategic Plan including an update to the Fairfield County 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The intent to bid is due by noon on August 22, 2022.
More details can be found here
Area 20 Issues Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Video Production Services
Fairfield County Workforce Recovery Initiative
The Area 20 Workforce Development Board is Requesting Qualifications for Grant Writer(s) to lead efforts in applying for a grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Fairfield County Pledges Support for Broadband Expansion
Area 20 Workforce Development Board Issues Request for Qualifications
The Area 20 Workforce Development Board has issued a request for qualifications for the recruitment, hiring, and payroll administration for a pre-apprenticeship coordinator.
Fairfield County Workforce Center to Offer Ready to Work Manufacturing Program
Fairfield County Awards Loans and Requests Applicants for COVID Relief Loans
The City of Lancaster’s Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) was established to provide financial assistance to existing local small businesses to maintain operations and retain jobs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about Lancaster, OH Community Development Department
Ohio Home Relief Grant Opportunity (OHRG) offers rent, mortgage and water and sewer assistance. The State of Ohio has designated a portion of the CARES funding to help low-income Ohioans who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage, and water bills. This program will help families and individuals in Fairfield County, Ohio that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
More Information on OHRG
Proposed $429.5M of CARES Act Funding to Benefit Small Businesses, Bars, and Restaurants. The State of Ohio has released Cares Act funds in the form of two new grant opportunities, Small Businesses Relief Grant and Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. These grant opportunities are open to eligible businesses - applications will be accepted online starting Monday, November 2nd and will be first come first serve. For more information or to access the online application visit: https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/
Fairfield County Workforce Training Center to Offer HVAC Courses
Request for Proposals - Lease Of Classroom Space At The Fairfield County Workforce Center