Ravenna, Ohio

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Welcome to Ravenna, Ohio

Ravenna’s convenient location in the heart of the northeast Ohio industrial and technology corridor is minutes from cities, interstate highways and two large state universities – perfect commuting distance to greater Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and surrounding communities.

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The City of Ravenna, OH is proud to announce that Moody’s Investors Service recently upgraded the issuer rating for the City of Ravenna from A3 to A1. This double rating increase is typically not seen by Moody’s, however, the financial strengthening and economic growth from business attraction and local business expansions over the past couple of years has played a positive impact on Ravenna’s outlook and resiliency. See the attached press release from Moody’s.

News

The Neighborhood Revitalization in Kent, OH has a program available for low-income individuals. Please click here for more details.

Low-interest loans available to Portage homeowners, small businesses, family farms

A new partnership will provide low-interest loans for improvements to homes, businesses and farms. See full article from the Record Courier and this brochure for more information on how to apply.

Streetlight Outage – Click here to report

Spectrum Dispersions receives 2022 Growth Award

Gregg and Tim Klemm of Spectrum Dispersions in Ravenna received the Portage Development Board’s 2022 Growth Award for their business expansion in 2021. Remaining resilient during the pandemic, Spectrum Dispersions was committed to expanding their products and customers. Congratulations to Tim and Gregg Klemm.

The Portage County Ohio Means Jobs is a great workforce solutions resource. To learn more about how OMJ can assist your business workforce needs, download the OMJ Business Resource Guide.

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Events

Welcome to The Main Street Mile!

The Main Street Mile is a curated one-mile loop that encompasses the heart of downtown Ravenna. The City held a community celebration for the grand opening of the new Main Street Mile on Saturday, October 23rd. To hear more about the Main Street Mile, listen to the Portage County Safety Council’s podcast featuring Chelsea Gregor discussing the creation of this new walking path.

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Dec 05, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Dec 12, 2022

Council Committee Meetings

Dec 19, 2022

Public Hearing followed immediately by Committee of the Whole

Dec 26, 2022

Christmas Day Observed- All city offices closed

Dec 30, 2022

Special Council Meeting

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Economic Development

We’re just minutes from major Northeast Ohio & national highways and rail transportation.

The City of Ravenna can help you maximize these business benefits in many ways, including:

Helping to secure locations from the spacious industrial parkway to historic downtown
Expediting tax abatements for historical properties
Introducing you to a business, financial and ready-to-work labor community
Connecting you to high quality housing to meet all budgets
Making your business-community relationship seamless and successful

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Great Reasons to Love Ravenna

Ravenna Housing

Appealing to a broad range of tastes, ranging from historic homes to new, contemporary developments all within a five square mile area.

Ravenna Recognizes Good Citizens

Each year, notable individuals and companies receive Raven Awards for contributing to our community’s prosperity.

Ravenna’s Rich History

Shaped by native American trails, women’s rights pioneers, a nearby major strategic military base and more.

Ravenna is Family-Friendly

Just see our annual All-City Musical with cast & crew composed of students and parents from our school district – creating an unforgettable experience.

Ravenna is Home to the Port Authority

A great resource for savings, bonds, grants, loans, and property for economic development projects.

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Neighborhood Development Services Home Improvement Grants

As a full-service community development catalyst, Neighborhood Development Services (NDS) facilitates strong community relationships, supports resident-driven groups, and develops socially-conscious businesses to drive communities toward a vibrant future.

NDS’ services include housing rehabilitation, homebuyer education, downtown revitalization, economic development, financing and job creation, revolving loan fund administration, project administration, grant implementation, and real estate development.

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For further assistance with Fair Housing or information on how to file a complaint please contact:

Lisa Reeves, CDBG Specialist
Portage County Regional Planning Commission
449 South Meridian Street, 6th Floor, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: (330) 297-3613
Email: lreeves@pcrpc.org

Fair Housing Information

Fair Housing Brochures

Residents

Essential information about everyday amenities, special events, park and rec activities, and more.

Business

Development resources for the enterprises that serve greater Ravenna or want to locate here.

Departments

Officials and legislators. Meeting minutes. Boards, city services, permits, ordinances and more.

Community

Our rich history, vibrant culture, celebrated landmarks, and other helpful, informative resources.

Need More Information?

The City of Ravenna welcomes your questions, comments and concerns.
We promise to respond promptly.