Ohio Air Quality Development Authority

09/07/2026

OAQDA’s office will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.

09/04/2026

Meet OAQDA at our next event!

We are connecting with Ohio business and economic development leaders at the HEAPY PIVOT Conference on September 10th, the Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Summit on October 8th, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Summit on Sustainability on October 28th. Come meet our team and learn more about how OAQDA can support your next project.

Register for these events today!

HEAPY PIVOT Conference https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pivot-conference-2026-attendee-registration-tickets-1992027219036?aff=oddtdtcreator

OEDA Annual Summit https://oeda.wildapricot.org/event-6734221

MORPC Summit on Sustainability https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summit-on-sustainability-tickets-1993354050625?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/03/2026

The Elliot Parc Apartments, under Betty Jane’s Best, LLC highlights how strategic investments can strengthen multifamily housing and communities across Ohio.

Through air quality improvements, energy-saving technologies, and building upgrades, this project is helping improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support better housing for residents.

Hear how this investment is making an impact and learn more about the project:

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09/02/2026

Great to see the Enquirer - Cincinnati and Kentucky highlight the Apparel Care Cleaners project.

Transitioning away from PERC to safer solvents is a big milestone. OAQDA is proud to assist with the financing to move the project forward when this small business needed it most.

Together, we're modernizing operations, protecting local jobs, and supporting a healthier future for Ohio.

OAQDA financing is helping Apparel Care Cleaners modernize operations, cut emissions and create a healthier workplace.

09/01/2026

The transition away from perchlorethylene (PERC) will primarily affect small businesses. Replacing this harmful solvent with safer alternatives will create healthier workplaces, but making the transition comes at a cost to do so.

OAQDA is ready to help. OAQDA targets financial assistance through its Small Business Clean Air Program, and helped Apparel Care Cleaners, a Southwest Ohio business, access more affordable financing to meet federal Clean Air Act requirements, modernize operations with a healthier workplace, eliminate harmful solvents, and protect local jobs.

This partnership is helping a long-standing small business invest in its future and continue serving its community.

Learn more about the project and its impact. https://ohioairquality.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/OAQDA-Financing-Helps-Southwest-Ohio-Dry-Cleaner-Create-Healthier-Workplace-and-Invest-in-Its-Future

08/27/2026

Rising energy costs continue to impact Ohio businesses. OAQDA was proud to attend the 2026 The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Energy Conference, connecting with manufacturers, energy leaders, and partners from across the state to discuss strategies that help businesses improve energy efficiency, manage operating costs, and remain competitive.

Our financing programs help businesses invest in energy-saving technologies and infrastructure that supports long-term growth while protecting against rising energy costs.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Green Shirts Holdings, LLC, on their approval for bond financing at this month’s board meeting!

08/24/2026

OAQDA has been helping Ohio’s small businesses invest in their future for decades.

In 2003, OAQDA provided financial support for Findlay Body Repair Co. to install a new auto body spray booth and paint mixing room, helping the company modernize its operations and invest in its future.

Projects like this are exactly the kind of investments supported through OAQDA’s Small Business Clean Air Program today.

https://ohioairquality.ohio.gov/incentives-and-financing/small-business-assistance

08/18/2026

OAQDA is seeking Ohio financial institutions to participate in the Small Business Clean Air Program as participating lenders and bond purchasers. The network of lending partners will use a streamlined, standardized financing process to benefit small business borrowers by reducing transaction costs, shortening closing timelines, and accessing affordable capital and incentives. https://ohioairquality.ohio.gov/about/05-rfqs

08/17/2026

Rumpke Waste & Recycling’s investment in new solid waste facilities across Clark, Clermont, and Hamilton counties demonstrates the impact of strategic partnerships and innovative financing.

With OAQDA financing support for a portion of these projects, paired with Rumpke’s own investment, this expansion is delivering economic and workforce benefits for Ohio communities while supporting continued growth and operational improvements.

Read the full case study here: https://ohioairquality.ohio.gov/reports-and-success-stories/case-studies/Rumpke-Waste-and-Recycling