Oregon Economic Development Foundation

09/29/2025

Oregon Data Center Project: Facts, Transparency & Resources

The Oregon Economic Development Foundation (OEDF) is committed to ensuring our community has accurate, factual information about the proposed Data Center. This project reflects nearly 20 years of planning, local investment, and professional leadership.

Every decision has been made through open Council legislation, unanimous votes, and recorded public meetings. All meeting minutes and videos are available for residents to review.

📑 Meeting Minutes & Ordinances:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1UU9DM7UcIPqf_VLY6LQ-Nfl-j8rFHwSk

🎥 Council Meetings (YouTube Archive):
https://youtube.com/?si=BR7z1f9MoqiJVW7p

Confidentiality & Transparency
• OEDF is a private, nonprofit membership organization.
• This allows us to negotiate land purchases and agreements efficiently on behalf of the community while protecting Oregon’s competitive position.
• Confidentiality is required in certain stages, but once public, every step has been handled transparently through Council action.
• Most importantly: up to this point, everything has been done locally. OEDF’s investors and partners have funded and led the work to assemble this site. This has been an investment in Oregon, for Oregon.

Planning & Leadership
• 2006: Wynn & Corduroy identified in Oregon’s Comprehensive Plan as a future industrial site.
• Over $8.6 million invested by the City and OEDF to assemble and prepare land.
• At every milestone, Council voted unanimously to move forward.
• Oregon’s professional staff and leaders have ensured stability, foresight, and ex*****on unmatched in the region.

Site Assembly Timeline
• Nov. 12, 2024 – Council unanimously approved purchase of the Grotz property.
• Mar. 23, 2025 – Council unanimously approved purchase of 4919 Corduroy Road.
• Apr. 28, 2025 – Council unanimously approved purchase of four additional homes.
• Aug. 22, 2025 – OEDF completed acquisition of every parcel at Wynn & Corduroy.

Strategic Location
• Across the street: Oregon Clean Energy II (construction begins 2027), ensuring long-term surplus power.
• Adjacent: Toledo’s reservoir borders the site, reinforcing water capacity and alleviating concerns about supply.

Key Facts

Water
• Projected daily use: 20,000–30,000 gallons.
• Comparison: Golf course (100,000+), factory (250,000+).
• Oregon’s available capacity: ~2,000,000 gallons/day.
• Closed-loop cooling continuously recycles water.
• The reservoir next to the site adds resiliency and assurance.
• City fact sheet: “The data center will have no effect on water and sewer rates.”

Electricity
• Demand: 500 MW at full build-out.
• Direct access to 345kV and 138kV transmission lines.
• Rates are regional, set by PJM across 13 states.
• Oregon Clean Energy II provides additional stability and capacity.
• City fact sheet: “No effect on the distribution system for users.”

Taxes & Schools
• $2–3 billion private investment.
• Data centers generate ~$26 in tax revenue for every $1 in services.
• PILOT agreements guarantee long-term, stable revenue for schools and city services.
• Stronger schools, safer neighborhoods, and improved services — without raising taxes.

Jobs & Local Growth
• Creation of high-wage technology jobs.
• Years of work for local trades and contractors.
• Ripple effect: suppliers, restaurants, housing, retail, and service businesses.
• Opportunities for Oregon’s youth to build careers locally.

Oregon’s Strength

This project is not an accident — it is the result of:
• Nearly 20 years of planning.
• $8.6 million invested locally.
• Land assembled by OEDF with local investor support.
• Unanimous Council approvals at every stage.
• Strategic infrastructure advantages with Clean Energy II across the street and a reservoir next door.

This is Oregon investing in Oregon — with benefits that will last for generations.

Oregon is prepared. Oregon is strong. Oregon is ready.

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09/29/2025

The Oregon Economic Development Foundation (OEDF) is a private, nonprofit membership organization. We’re powered by Oregon businesses, trustees, and community leaders who believe in the future of our city and region.

Why private? Because growth can’t wait.
✨ We move at the speed of opportunity
✨ We pool resources from local businesses and investors across Oregon and Northwest Ohio
✨ We protect taxpayers by taking on risks that don’t belong on city budgets
✨ We plan like businesses do — investing wisely and acting fast to keep Oregon competitive

What economic development means in Oregon and Ohio

Economic development is a team effort. OEDF leads the private side, but success only happens through collaboration with:
• City of Oregon — Mayor, Council, Administration, Planning & Zoning, and Finance guide approvals, oversight, and planning.
• Education & workforce partners — Oregon City Schools, Owens Community College, The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and the skilled trades keep talent pipelines strong.
• Regional & statewide partners — JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership (RGP), Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), and the Lucas County Economic Development Corporation connect us to state funding, infrastructure, and policy support.
• Port & logistics partners — Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority strengthens our access to transportation, logistics, and international trade opportunities.
• Utilities & infrastructure experts — FirstEnergy, Columbia Gas, & City utilities ensure our sites are ready for investment.
• Financial & legal partners — Local trusted firms build the financial and legal frameworks that make projects possible.
• Community partners — chambers of commerce, nonprofits, and civic groups ensure growth benefits schools, families, and neighborhoods.
• Private investors — the businesses and trustees who put their own capital on the line because they believe in Oregon’s future.

Why confidentiality matters

Businesses exploring locations in Ohio often compare dozens of sites across the country. If information leaks too early:
• Competitors may move faster and take the project.
• Land prices can spike, putting the deal at risk.
• Companies may pull out to protect their employees and plans.

Confidentiality in early stages protects Oregon’s competitiveness, safeguards taxpayers, and gives businesses confidence. Once groundwork is complete, projects move through public processes like Planning & Zoning hearings and City Council approvals — ensuring transparency at the right time.

The results for Oregon

Because of this model, Oregon is positioned for sustainable growth:
✅ Major projects that bring long-term value to our city
✅ More jobs and career opportunities for Oregon families
✅ Stronger schools and city services funded by growth, not tax hikes

📈 Private leadership. Regional partnerships. Shared success.

Oregon has always been a resilient community — built on industry, strengthened by families, and rooted in pride. Together with our partners — RGP, the Port Authority, TMACOG, JobsOhio, our schools, businesses, and city leadership — we’re ensuring that opportunity lives here, builds here, and grows here.

📩 Learn more at www.oregonohio.com or email Director@oregonohio.com.

Live. Build. Grow. Right here in Oregon, Ohio.

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09/28/2025

Proud to celebrate Homecoming at the The The University of Toledo this weekend! 💙💛🚀

From the tailgate to the field, the energy was unmatched. A huge thank you to Foundation Steel, LLC for hosting such a fantastic tailgate party and to Rocket Ryan Brant for keeping the momentum high.

👏 And an extra round of applause to Athletic Director Bryan B. Blair, Josh Dittman, and Tyler Fisher — the culture, atmosphere, and fan experience they’ve cultivated at UT Athletics made this Homecoming one to remember. Their leadership and dedication are elevating what it means to be Toledo Rockets.

09/27/2025

Forward-thinking leadership in action 💧⚡🌍

This week’s announcement and signing ceremony highlight the kind of regional collaboration that secures our future. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FyYbNiaSs/?mibextid=wwXIfr

From waterline upgrades and a 1-billion-gallon reservoir to geothermal energy exploration, the message is clear: water and energy resilience are at the center of sustainable growth.

For Oregon, this directly connects to our own progress:
🏙️ The reservoir project here in Oregon will protect reliable supply for families and businesses.
💻 Major investments like the data center and Oregon Clean Energy II depend on strong infrastructure.
🏢 Our spec building and the Town Center will bring jobs, housing, and new opportunities—built on a secure foundation of utilities.

With water and energy concerns rising, projects like these ensure Oregon can Live. Build. Grow. while protecting what matters most for the long term.

We encourage our community to take a few minutes to watch and hear directly from the leaders driving this forward.

09/27/2025

Oregon Ohio Fire and Rescue Department Awarded $2.37M FEMA SAFER Grant

Great news for Oregon! Our Fire & Rescue Department has been awarded a $2.37 million FEMA SAFER Grant that will add nine new full-time firefighters to our team.

👔 Mayor Mike Sefarian shared:
“The SAFER Grant represents an important investment in the safety of our community. Adding to our newer fully staffed Oregon Fire and Rescue Department will provide stability to our safety services for years to come.”

👩‍🚒 Fire Chief Clayton O’Brien added:
“This grant provides us with a tremendous opportunity, but we must also look ahead. Our community deserves reliable, fully staffed emergency services — not just for the next three years, but for generations to come. With critical projects on the horizon such as the proposed power plant and data center, this ensures our services remain consistent while keeping the tax burden low for our citizens.”

For Oregon families, this means faster response times when you dial 911. For our firefighters, it means safer staffing levels when they answer that call. For businesses, it means the confidence to invest and grow here knowing our city is prepared.

This whole city has so much to be proud of — and this is one more example of how leadership, planning, and teamwork make Oregon stronger for everyone.

👏 Congratulations to Mayor Seferian, Chief O’Brien, City Council, and the Oregon Fire & Rescue team for making safety a priority and giving our community another reason to believe in the future.

09/26/2025

At OEDF, we’re proud to be part of a region that’s growing stronger every day. Together with our partners, we’re building a Lucas County where people can live, work, and invest with confidence.

Live. Build. Grow.

09/26/2025

Big thanks to Doug Hinebaugh for capturing these incredible aerial views of Oregon’s growth in action — from Town Center Homes to the future Town Center site and the brand-new apartments.

From above, you can see the full story:
🏡 Families moving into Town Center Homes
🏬 A walkable Town Center development taking shape
🏢 Apartments that will bring new residents and new energy into our community

This is what progress looks like when businesses, leaders, and community come together to invest in Oregon’s future.

Live. Build. Grow. Right here in Oregon, Ohio.

09/25/2025

Protecting our environment is protecting our economy.

This morning, Steve Dunaway shared incredible photos of restoration work in Oregon—and they tell a powerful story about our city’s long-term vision.

📍 Wolf Creek at the Recreation Complex
➡️ 5,300 feet of stabilized streambank
➡️ 240+ trees and shrubs already planted, with over 1,000 more on the way
➡️ 1,235 wetland plugs creating new floodplain habitat
➡️ A new boardwalk connecting the community to restored natural areas
➡️ Supported by a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant.

📍 Otter Creek Floodplain, south of Consual Street
➡️ Backed by a federal EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant
➡️ 2,500+ feet of streambank being restored with natural materials
➡️ Designed to reduce erosion, improve water quality, and expand wildlife habitat

💡 Over the past 15 years, Oregon has:
✅ Secured millions in state and federal grants for floodplain restoration, creek stabilization, and wetland protection.
✅ Partnered with the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, and ODNR to strengthen stormwater systems and restore habitats.
✅ Completed sediment cleanups and floodplain restorations that improved water quality in Wolf Creek, Otter Creek, and Maumee Bay.
✅ Updated floodplain maps and watershed plans to protect neighborhoods and business corridors from flood risk.
✅ Used grant-writing and strategic planning as tools to leverage outside dollars, reducing the burden on local taxpayers while positioning Oregon for sustainable growth.

These are not just environmental wins. They are the foundation for safe neighborhoods, vibrant recreation spaces, and the economic growth of our Town Center, industrial corridors, and future developments.

👏 Thank you, Steve, for sharing these today—and thank you to our City leaders and employees who continue to turn vision into action.

Oregon is proving what forward-thinking communities know: sustainable planning creates opportunity for generations.

09/24/2025

Exciting News 🌟

We’re honored to welcome Tramain and The Program Inc as our newest community partner!

Their mission to mentor, guide, and empower youth through real-life skills, leadership, and opportunities aligns so closely with what we’re working toward in Oregon. 🙌

Partnerships like this aren’t just about programs — they’re about people. Tramain and his team are showing up every day to create brighter futures, and we couldn’t be prouder to stand beside them.

Here’s to building connections, breaking barriers, and making an impact together.

09/22/2025

Exciting things are happening in Oregon!

Join us on Tuesday, October 7th at 11:00 AM as Baumann Ford Oregon breaks ground on their showroom addition & renovation at 2811 Navarre Ave.

We’re proud to celebrate alongside our Sterling Investor, Rudolph Libbe Group, the project partner making this expansion possible.

👏 This investment is yet another example of growth, innovation, and confidence in Oregon’s future.

📅 Mark your calendars and come be part of the groundbreaking!

09/22/2025

Community & Business Town Hall
We look forward to joining the ProMedica Bay Park Hospital Foundation on October 24, 2025, for a complimentary breakfast and an update on the exciting developments at Bay Park Hospital.

🕢 7:30 a.m. – Networking
🕗 8:00 a.m. – Hospital Update
🕣 8:15 a.m. – Q&A and Wrap-Up

This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from new hospital President Matt Hammond and his leadership team on news, achievements, and upcoming projects.

📍 Bay Park Hospital’s Michigan/Superior Conference Room
📧 RSVP: joselyn.kidd@promedica.org
| ☎️ 567-585-7046

A great chance for community and business leaders to connect and learn what’s next for healthcare in our region. 💚