Community Improvement Corporation

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CIC)

The Willard Community Improvement Corporation's next meeting will be
Thursday, September 11, 2025 3:15 PM at Willard City Hall in Council Chambers.

Community Improvement Corporations (CICs) are not-for-profit corporations organized under ORC Chapter 1724 for the purpose of “advancing, encouraging, and promoting the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of a community or area”. A CIC can do many things to compliment the City’s efforts since it has more flexibility, fewer restrictions, and can act in a quicker manner. The Willard CIC has obtained 501-c-3 designation from the Internal Revenue Service.

The Willard Community Improvement Corporation is governed by the Board of Directors.
The Code of Regulations defines the Board as consisting of seven (7) or more members as shall be fixed by the members from time to time. Committee members do not have to be board members which increases community involvement.

In accordance with Chapter 1724 of the Ohio Revised Code, not less than two-fifths (2/5s) of the governing board shall be composed of appointed or elected officials of the City of Willard.

CIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Joe Daniel - President
Jack Kousma - Vice President
Diana Speller- Secretary
Lori Huff - Treasurer
Courtney Carnahan - Director
Bryson Hamons - Director
Jacob McKenzie - Director
James Pomerich - Director

WILLARD CIC COMMITTEES

ANEW (Active Neighbors Enhancing Willard) is a Committee of the Willard CIC. Formed in 2021, ANEW hosted the Willard Fall Fest. In 2022, ANEW planned the Downtown Springfest in May and Goods in the Woods in October. The Willard Dog Park was ANEW's first project. Proceeds from Goods in Woods 2022 were dedicated to the dog park project. ANEW events planned for 2023 included Springfest on May 20 and Goods in the Woods on October 21 & 22. Proceeds from these two events also went to the dog park project.
If you would like additional information on ANEW or would like to join the Committee to enhance Willard, please contact Kim Williams at 419-935-1654 or [email protected]

The Willard CIC is partnering with the Willard High School Community Honor Committee to create a Veterans Memorial to honor our veterans. We are seeking additional committee members to help fund and create this memorial to recognize our community's brave and selfless veterans. Anyone interested in being involved in this project should contact Bryson Hamons at 419-933-2591 or [email protected]