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Executive, Personnel, Nominating, Bylaws and Organizational Structure Committee Members

Officers Chair Vincent A. Marion, Manager, Planning and Zoning, City of Wooster First Vice-Chair Todd Peetz, Director, Portage County Regional Planning Commission Second Vice-Chair Vacant Treasurer Joseph Eckenrode, Deputy Director of Administrative Services, Summit County Secretary David Maley, Director, Planning and Economic Development, City of Louisville Immediate Past Chair Richard Regula, Commissioner, Stark County Members Kailyn...

Environmental Resources Technical Advisory Committee Members

Officers Chair Rob Kastner, Water Management Engineer, Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District Vice-Chair Tia Rutledge, Engineering Division Manager, Portage County Water Resources Department Portage County Corey Allen, Chief Operator WRF, City of Kent Dominic DiSalvo, Assistant City Engineer, City of Ravenna Ron Etling, Portage County Commissioners’ Representative Eric Long, Stormwater Engineer, Portage Soil...

Why is the 208 Plan important for economic development in the region?

Ohio EPA cannot legally issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI) for wastewater projects that are in conflict with a 208 Plan. Doing so would be a violation of the federal Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code. Examples of projects that require a PTI from Ohio EPA are wastewater treatment plant upgrades and expansions, and sanitary sewer extensions. New residential and commercial development often requires a PTI from Ohio EPA since sanitary sewer extensions are...

Why is NEFCO’s 208 Plan environmentally important to the region?

Under the federal Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code, Ohio EPA cannot issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) monies for wastewater projects that are in conflict with a 208 Plan. Please visit Clean Water Plan Overview for additional information.

What is a 208 Plan?

Under the federal Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code, Ohio EPA cannot issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) monies for wastewater projects that are in conflict with a 208 Plan. Please visit Clean Water Plan Overview for additional information.

What is an Economic Development District (EDD)?

Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are multi-jurisdictional entities, commonly composed of multiple counties and in certain cases even cross-state borders. They help lead the locally-based, regionally driven economic development planning process that leverages the involvement of the public, private and non-profit sectors to establish a strategic blueprint (i.e., an economic development roadmap) for regional collaboration. For...

What is an Opportunity Zone and are there any in my area?

Qualified opportunity zones were created by the federal 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and designed to spur economic development by bringing private investment to areas that might otherwise have difficulty attracting it. To access the Opportunity Zone Tool visit: Opportunity Zones

Does NEFCO have a CEDS?

Yes! NEFCO's CEDS can be found here

What is a CEDS?

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that successfully engages a range of partners, including community leaders and residents, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), tribes, the private sector, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in planning for your region’s future. For more information visit: CEDS Central

Does NEFCO have a low interest loan program?

Not at this time.

Does NEFCO have grant money for my project?

NEFCO does not distribute grant funding. NEFCO can provide technical assistance in certain situations.

What is Intergovernmental Review (IGR)?

NEFCO is a designated Areawide Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Review. NEFCO performs this review on behalf of Summit County. Organizations required to undergo this process as part of their request for federal and state funds may submit their proposal information to NEFCO to initiate a review. Only activities affecting Summit County communities are processed for intergovernmental...

Is NEFCO hiring?

Not at this time. Please check back often.

Does NEFCO have demographic information for the region?

A good place to start is StatsAmerica which is a portal to U.S. Data supported by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The U.S. Census Bureau is the most comprehensive website for data.

What is a Council of Governments (COG)?

Councils of governments are governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts, or other political subdivisions may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts or other political subdivisions of any other state to...