Purpose/Duties
The board represents a non-profit corporation formed under Chapters 1702 and 1724 of the Ohio Revised Code for the sole purpose of advancing, encouraging, and promoting industrial, economic, commercial and civic development within the City of Oberlin. For more information concerning the duties of OCIC please view the official charge here.
Meeting Times
OCIC meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, at the Oberlin Enrichment and Activity Center, 36 S. Prospect Street, Oberlin, Ohio at 8:00 a.m. Please refer to the City of Oberlin Calendar of Events for official dates. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public. Public notice of a regularly scheduled or special meetings shall be made in accordance with applicable public meeting laws.
Contact Us
For more information please contact the Planning Director, Carrie Porter at 440 775-7250.
Membership
| Name | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Sector Members - (2 year Staggered Terms) | ||
| Jack Ford | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2026 | |
| Sondra Miller | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 | |
| Jill Sawyer, Chair | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 | |
| Michael J. McFarlin | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 | |
| Tyrone Wicks, Vice Chair | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2026 | |
| Jessa New | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 | |
| Amy Maliza | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2026 | |
| Private Sector Members - (3 year Staggered Terms) | ||
| Mistinguette Smith | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026 | |
| Sharon Patmon | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027 | |
| Abbie Fox | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 | |
| James Cunningham | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 | |
A complete membership roster for all City of Oberlin boards and commissions can be found here.
Important Documents
List of Ohio Community Improvement Corporations
Links
Questions related to the application process for City board and commission appointments should be directed to the Oberlin Clerk of Council’s Office