NEWS & EVENTS

What’s happening: latest news & upcoming events

Press Release
Mar 23, 2026

Development Finance Authority (DFA) of Summit County Announces Appointment of Chief Development & Engagement Officer (CDEO)

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Press Release
Jan 6, 2026

Development Fund of the Western Reserve Receives $45 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation Authority 

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Press Release
Apr 12, 2025

Development Fund of the Western Reserve Announces Funding for Lock Joint Tube in Orwell, Ohio

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Press Release
Feb 21, 2024

Development Finance Authority of Summit County President Chris Burnham to retire

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Press Release
Jan 4, 2023

Development Finance Authority of Summit County Announces Staff Promotions

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Press Release
Oct 26, 2022

Summit County and the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) Announce New Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Fund

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Press Release
Aug 31, 2022

Development Finance Authority Appoints New Staff to Positions of Chief Financial Officer and Accounting and Asset Manager

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Press Release
May 17, 2022

Development Finance Authority of Summit County Promotes new Bond Finance Manager

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Press Release
Feb 16, 2022

Development Finance Authority Welcomes New Community Lending Officer

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Press Release
Jan 10, 2022

Development Finance Authority Welcomes New Staff Members

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DFA Board and Executive Committee Meeting

The next DFA Executive Committee and Board meetings will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Executive Committee meeting) and Monday, March 16, 2026 (Board Meeting) at 1 Cascade Plaza, Suite 1700.

  • Executive Committee Agenda – Thursday, April 16, 2026
    • In person – 1 Cascade Plaza, Suite 1700, Akron, OH 44308
  • DFA Board Meeting – Monday, April 20, 2026

Meeting Schedules

Stay up to date with the DFA’s full schedule of upcoming meetings and review our public comment procedures and rules — everything you need to know to participate fully and responsibly.