Center for Regional Development

Center for Regional Development Community focused, working to enhance the economic well-being and quality of life in northwest Ohio.

The Center for Regional Development (CRD) at Bowling Green State University is an interdisciplinary research and technical assistance center with expertise in regional economics and community development. Our mission is to design and implement innovative and pragmatic solutions to a wide variety of regional challenges. We engage a wide-range of public, non-profit, and private sector partners and r

ely on data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for economic and community growth in our region. As an Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center, CRD provides applied research, data, and technical assistance to the business community to facilitate the growth and retention of jobs in the region. CRD strives to play an active role in the community, including serving as the Administrator for Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development (NORED). In order to fulfill our mission, CRD offers the following services:
• Public Meeting and Focus Group Facilitation
• Data Analytics
• Economic Impact Analysis
• Economic Development Strategies
• Transportation Analysis
• Project Financing Development
• GIS Mapping Projects
• Laborshed Analysis
• Targeted Industry Analysis
• Economic Cluster Analysis
• Workforce Gap Analysis
• Survey Research

We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us last week for our State of the Region Conference here at Bowling ...
04/01/2026

We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us last week for our State of the Region Conference here at Bowling Green State University. We had an immensely successful event this year. We are grateful to all of our speakers for joining the conversation, and we are grateful to our sponsors for supporting us. Looking forward to another successful year in shaping the future of Ohio's workforce.

Two weeks away! Join our discussion on shaping the future of Ohio's workforce where we talk with students and employers ...
03/13/2026

Two weeks away! Join our discussion on shaping the future of Ohio's workforce where we talk with students and employers alike. Our speaker lineup includes Dr. Dieudonné Baributsa from Purdue University, President Rodney K. Rogers of BGSU, and a myriad of other professionals around the region. Registration closes March 19.

https://forms.bgsu.edu/260115198107856

Our team attended the Bowling Green State of the City Address this morning. Thank you to Mayor Aspacher and the Bowling ...
02/19/2026

Our team attended the Bowling Green State of the City Address this morning. Thank you to Mayor Aspacher and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce for hosting! City of Bowling Green, Ohio

Our community health team is excited to join partners at United Way’s 211 Community Learning Lab today! Connecting folks...
02/13/2026

Our community health team is excited to join partners at United Way’s 211 Community Learning Lab today! Connecting folks to resources is a vital part of community health improvement plans (CHIPs) across our region.

The 24th annual State of the Region Conference is happening March 26th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Join us back at the Bowen...
01/29/2026

The 24th annual State of the Region Conference is happening March 26th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Join us back at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Lenhart Grand Ballroom here on campus to hear about how education and employer collaboration is powering the vitality of Ohio’s economy, shaping its’ next generation of talent.

Register for free here: https://forms.bgsu.edu/260115198107856

10/22/2025

In partnership with Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development, we've launched a new community survey to learn how residents engage with the city and how the city can improve opportunities for public participation.

Share your thoughts: toledo.oh.gov/engagement-survey

We are excited to see the newest Ohio State Health Assessment released, and to see our newest Public Health Project Mana...
09/24/2025

We are excited to see the newest Ohio State Health Assessment released, and to see our newest Public Health Project Manager Dr. Stephanie Villella recognized for her contributions on the Community Engagement Workgroup!
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/odh.ohio.gov/SHA/2023/2023-state-health-assessment.pdf

In an effort to discover how Ohio libraries are responding to the Science of Reading, Library SPARK invites you to parti...
09/08/2025

In an effort to discover how Ohio libraries are responding to the Science of Reading, Library SPARK invites you to participate in a state-wide survey open from Sept. 8- Dec 8. Regardless of your role, institution, or experience with the Science of Reading, Library SPARK wants to hear from you.

Library SPARK is an ILEAD 2025 project made possible by the State Library of Ohio and OhioNet, with federal funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Questions or comments? Contact us at [email protected].

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHLySprgZlKU1y8y35_4j08jyjkwQ68ab2gr7rrZXtqIfcSw/viewform

Introducing WorkLink!They’re studying how transit can better support workers and job access in Wood County. Whether you ...
08/01/2025

Introducing WorkLink!

They’re studying how transit can better support workers and job access in Wood County. Whether you drive or use transit, your input will help guide future improvements.

Share your experience : bit.ly/WoodCountyWorkLinkSurvey

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We are greatly proud of our Graduate Assistant Brenna Reynolds for being awarded the Public Service Scholarship from the...
08/01/2025

We are greatly proud of our Graduate Assistant Brenna Reynolds for being awarded the Public Service Scholarship from the Ohio Conference of Community Development Foundation! She is grateful to get to play a small part in making our communities more just, equitable, and responsive to the people we serve.

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400 East Poe Road
Bowling Green, OH
43403

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14193728710

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