LOGAN — Many rural counties across Ohio are losing their workforce to large metropolitan areas like Columbus, but Hocking County may soon be able to reverse that trend. Joy Davis, executive director of the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation, said Hocking County has made strides toward becoming an attractive option for companies looking to build […]
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A Case for Economic Development in Rural Ohio
by Mike Jacoby, CEcD: APEG President and CEO For decades now, economic development victories have been too few and far between in much of rural southern and eastern Ohio. This incredible article from Bloomberg, “Why Do Americans Stay When Their Town Has No Future,” provides a harsh reminder and excellent insight into the economic struggles faced by […]
State of the Region Conference to focus on Rural Wealth Creation in Appalachian Ohio
“Changing the Narrative: Using Rural Wealth Creation to Transform the Region,” is the title of this year’s State of the Region Conference, in it’s seventh year. Taking place between 8:30a and 2p on Tuesday, May 22nd at Ohio University’s Baker Center, the conference will gather regional economic development professionals, public officials and other representatives from […]
Proposed Multi-billion petrochemical plant adds South Korean partner
A giant proposed petrochemical plant is a step closer to reality, as the company developing the Belmont County project has announced a new partner for financing and construction. But the Monday update falls short of confirming that the project is moving forward. And, there is no timetable for a more definitive announcement. PTT Global Chemical […]
Tammy Eallonardo to lead Chillicothe, Ross County economic development effort
CHILLICOTHE – Following a national search to find someone to spearhead economic development efforts for the city and county, the committee charged with searching found their answer close to home. Tammy Eallonardo, who has served in several local leadership positions, has accepted the position of director of the Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development organization. […]
Manufacturing growth depends on availability of infrastructure, says development rep.
CARROLLTON – Carroll County Economic Development Director Tait Carter introduced Ed Looman, project manager for APEG (Appalachia Partnership for Economic Growth) and Mike Jacoby, vice president for APEG, to county commissioners Monday. The two APEG representatives outlined the services they provide, noting APEG partners with Jobs Ohio and can provide tax incentives, training grants and […]
Athens company gets county tax abatement, JobsOhio funding for expansion
A real estate tax abatement for the expansion of RXQ Compounding was approved Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners. It’s part of a financial assistance package that also includes a loan and grant from JobsOhio. The expansion is expected to retain jobs and create 75 new jobs. RXQ Compounding is currently located in the Ohio […]
Portsmouth on the rise?
Publication recognizes Portsmouth for economic development Portsmouth and Scioto County are getting national attention for community commitment to economic development as seen in recent years. Portsmouth City Solicitor John Haas announced Monday night that Portsmouth and the county as a whole had been recognized in Site Selection Magazine with Portsmouth ranked second for development along […]
LEDC spends $10M for industrial park
IRONTON – The Lawrence Economic Development Corporation is spending about $10 million to establish an industrial park at the former Dow Chemical site west of Ironton. The development corporation, the economic development arm of the Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce, has spent more than $3.5 million for nearly 300 acres of industrial property in […]
Rep. Ryan Smith: Encouraging broadband expansion
The world is constantly changing due to technological innovation. In order to keep up with this change, all Ohioans should have access to the infrastructure that supports these new technologies. Unfortunately, this is not the case throughout a large swath of Ohio. That is why my colleague Rep. Jack Cera and I recently introduced House […]
