Membership Growth The organization serves over 500 members with a focus on economic and community development practitioners, presenting opportunities to offer targeted sponsorships, professional development programs, and expanded member benefits to deepen engagement and drive revenue.

Events and Training With annual summits, the Ohio Economic Development Institute and the Ohio Certified Economic Developer credential, there is a clear path for selling event sponsorships, training content licensing, and certification program partnerships to extend their reach and value.

Leadership Hiring Recent hires for Marketing & Engagement leadership signal emphasis on outreach and brand growth, presenting a channel for marketing technology, CRM, and content marketing services to optimize engagement and lead generation.

Funding & Projects Significant investments and public funding activity, including asset investments and cleanup projects, indicate potential collaboration on economic development initiatives, project grant advocacy, and consulting services around funding acquisition and program implementation.

Technology Stack Current use of web technologies and SEO tools suggests opportunities to offer digital engagement enhancements, data analytics for member insights, and platform integrations that support events, learning modules, and member communications.