Ross County, Ohio – March 23, 2026
Tammy Eallonardo, Director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development has received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from Grow America (formerly the National Development Council). EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete Grow America’s intensive economic development finance training series. The training provides individuals working in the field of economic development with instruction in business credit analysis, real estate financing, loan packaging, deal structuring, negotiations and the creation and implementation of development programs.
The recent credential complements the training Eallonardo received from the Ohio Economic Development Associationthrough their OhioCED credentialing program which recognizes economic development professionals who have achieved a high level of knowledge, skill and practical experience.
Grow America’s work focuses on HOMES, JOBS and COMMUNITY. Founded as a national nonprofit in 1969, Grow America has worked for 46 years at fulfilling its mission to increase the flow of capital for investment in low-income communities. Grow America directs capital to support the preservation and creation of affordable housing, the creation of jobs through training and small business lending and the promotion of livable communities through investment in social infrastructure. Grow America’s products and services are deployed for the benefit of our municipal and nonprofit partners in both urban and rural low-income communities.
Grow America has provided training to over 70,000 professionals working in the fields of economic and housing development. Participants come from diverse backgrounds including city and state governments, public agencies, community-based organizations, professional organizations and banks.
Grow America is headquartered in New York City with offices in Cleveland, OH and Dallas, TX. For more information about Grow America, please visit: www.growamerica.org/.