Center for Regional Development
About Us
The Center for Regional Development (CRD) partners with and convenes stakeholders from communities and organizations to enhance the economic vitality of Northwest Ohio. As an Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center and a member of the State of Ohio Rural University Program, we are committed to sharing our economic and community development expertise and resources to help create a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy in our region.
Our Projects & Capabilities
Events & Continuing Education
State of the Region
Connected: Bridging the Digital Divide for an Inclusive Economy and Regional Resilience
March 11, 2024
Advancing Regional Talent
New advanced manufacturing continuing education courses
Free pilot courses | Summer 2024, 2025
Full program rollout | Summer 2026
For more information, please contact Ben Hooper at bhooper@bgsu.edu or (928) 458-3583
News & Updates
Sandusky-Seneca County CEDS Open for Public Comment
If you are a Sandusky or Seneca County resident, we would appreciate your feedback on the Sandusky-Seneca County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
R3 Application Now Open
Application now open for the popular Reimagining Rural Regions program. Placemaking has become an important part of attracting and retaining workers, and this free program of CRD assists communities in this important planning.
CRD's Vanessa Oz Attends the AIGA Design Conference
Our graphic designer Vanessa Oz attended the AIGA Design Conference this past week to learn more about the evolving design landscape to bring new ideas to our visual communication.
Updated: 09/26/2024 04:57PM