TIFFIN, OHIO – April 3, 2024 The Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership is pleased to announce a workshop focused on "Financial Tools & Incentives for Downtown Revitalization," scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, at The Chandelier Community Event Center in Tiffin, Ohio. The event will provide practical guidance for communities, property owners, and developers interested in revitalizing downtown areas.
In collaboration with Heritage Ohio, a statewide preservation and revitalization nonprofit organization, this workshop will feature expert insights on community development and historic preservation. Heritage Ohio will discuss the importance of preservation and the Main Street approach in building thriving communities.
Topics will include Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs for historic building rehabilitation, Certified Local Governments (CLG), and the benefits of being listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Presentations will be given by staff members from the Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
"We are looking forward to offering this workshop in collaboration with Heritage Ohio and the Tiffin Historic Trust to support our downtown revitalization efforts," said Aaron Montz, CEO of the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership. "By providing insights into financial tools and incentives, we are able to empower local leaders and stakeholders with the resources needed to drive impactful revitalization initiatives."
The workshop will take place at The Chandelier Community Event Center, 151 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration costs $10, which includes lunch. The event is generously presented by Heritage Ohio, Tiffin Historic Trust, and the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership.
To register for the workshop, please visit: Eventbrite Registration Link
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About the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership
Started in 1983 as the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC), the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on in Tiffin and Seneca County at www.tiffinseneca.org.
About Tiffin Historic Trust
The Tiffin Historic Trust is a nonprofit organization working to promote historic preservation in Tiffin, Ohio through meetings, publications, tours and more. Their mission is, "To promote historic preservation in Tiffin by meetings, publications, tours, or other means. To act as a nonprofit organization to apply for and accept any grants that may be appropriate to further the cause of historic preservation. To promote and develop any plan for the preservation and restoration of Tiffin and to work with all interested groups and individuals to put this plan into effect". Learn more by visiting www.tiffinhistorictrust.org
About Heritage Ohio
Heritage Ohio promotes economic growth through the preservation and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across Ohio. Heritage Ohio is the coordinating agency for the Ohio Main Street Program and is the designated statewide Ohio preservation partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Through saving the places that matter we can all build a community and live better. Learn more about how to become involved by visiting www.heritageohio.org.
