Local Support, Local Impact
Civic Development Corporation (CDC) is grateful to our community for the continued support of our mission and projects. CDC has been proudly capital fundraising for Ashtabula County since 1959.
What is unique about CDC? We provide leadership in capital fundraising for our grantees and project oversight to completion. CDC’s fundraising is on a 5 year cycle and the money stays in Ashtabula County. Your donation dollars are used wisely to enhance quality of life in Ashtabula County. The fundraising goal for 2020 Campaign is $1.7 million. Projects have been selected and Campaign 2020 is well underway.
We invite you to learn more about our amazing businesses and foundations that have committed to support our mission in 2020.
CDC Launches Campaign 2025
Established in 1959, the Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County (CDC) has long been dedicated to improving the lives of local residents through unified fundraising efforts. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 14th capital campaign, Campaign 2025,...
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County Enhances Quality of Life Projects that Highlight Arts and Culture in our Community
Thanks to the substantial impact of the Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County (CDC) capital projects the Ashtabula and Conneaut Arts Centers are celebrating continued growth and enrichment of the local arts scene. These transformative initiatives have elevated the cultural landscape of Ashtabula and Conneaut by enhancing access to arts education, performances and community engagement.
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County: Empowering Families and Strengthening Communities
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County: Empowering Families and Strengthening Communities
Jerry Powers Steps Down from CDC Board of Directors, Leaving a Lasting Legacy
The Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County (CDC) announces the recent resignation of Jerry Powers from its Board of Directors, effective Sept. 7, 2023. Jerry's departure marks the end of a dedicated tenure, during which he played an integral role in the...
Steve Varckette Steps Down from CDC Board Following Dedicated Term
Following nearly a decade of board leadership, Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County (CDC) Board of Directors member Stephen E. Varckette announced his resignation from the CDC Board in January 2023. Varckette joined the board of directors in 2014...
“It has been a pleasure and honor serving on the Board. The experience of collaborating on community focused projects and seeing how their utilization positively impacts our Ashtabula county residents has been very fulfilling. Bill and I will continue to be loyal supporters of this outstanding organization.”