The Revitalizing Ohio’s Brownfields Initiative has announced the launch of a new webinar series, Investing in Ohio Through Brownfield Remediation.

Local changemakers are excited about the new opportunities the Brownfields Remediation Fund provides Ohio's communities to remediate brownfields. This webinar series will offer attendees the tools and resources to tackle brownfields, learn updates on the Brownfields Remediation Fund, and connect local changemakers with environmental professionals.

The webinar series kicks-off on Wednesday, November 10 at 11:00am with Preparing and Prioritizing: Assembling a Plan of Action for Brownfield Remediation Projects.

Ohio's newly created Brownfield Remediation Fund holds great possibilities for local communities. However, local government staff and elected officials may be unsure how to begin preparing to apply for and utilize BRF funds. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of what it takes to see a brownfield project through from start to finish. Panelists will explain what due diligence local leaders should do on a potential site, what expertise a community might want to assemble to ensure a successful and cost-efficient remediation project, and what to expect each step of the project.

Panelists for this webinar include: 

• David Ebersole, Director of Economic Development | City of Cleveland

• Jeffry Harris, Public Financing Attorney | Bricker & Eckler, LLP

• Craig Kasper, Executive Vice President | Hull & Associates, LLC

• Sarah Lown, Public Finance Manager | Western Reserve Port Authority

Aaron Clapper, Senior Manager of Outreach and Projects with Greater Ohio Policy Center will serve as moderator of this inaugural brownfields webinar.

The webinar is free, but you must register in advance to attend.

The second webinar, Tackling Ohio’s Brownfields: An Overview of Ohio’s Available Brownfield Funding Programs is scheduled for Tuesday, December 7 at 11:00am.

Ohio's newly created Brownfield Remediation Fund holds great possibilities for local communities. However, local government staff and elected officials may be unsure how to begin preparing to apply for and utilize BRF funds. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of what it takes to see a brownfield project through from start to finish. Panelists will explain what due diligence local leaders should do on a potential site, what expertise a community might want to assemble to ensure a successful and cost-efficient remediation project, and what to expect each step of the project.

Panelists for this webinar include: 

• Sally Gladwell, Principal | The Mannik & Smith Group

• Diana Rife, Revitalization Project Manager | JobsOhio

• Ken Heigel, Executive Director | Ohio Water Development Authority

• Annie van Blaricom, Special Projects Manager | Ohio Department of Development

• Speaker Pending | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Aaron Clapper, Senior Manager of Outreach and Projects with Greater Ohio Policy Center will serve as moderator of this inaugural brownfields webinar. 

Additional webinars are planned for early 2022. Be sure to check out the Revitalizing Ohio’s Brownfields website for more information about these planned webinars.

Webinar Three: A Conversation with the Ohio Department of Development: An Overview of the Brownfield Remediation Fund Rules

Webinar Four: Financing a Brownfield from Assessment to Cleanup: Navigating the Complexity of Brownfield Financing