Brad Peoples Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Brad Peoples as its new Project Manager, effective Thursday, August 1. Peoples’ hire follows the departure of Tom Poorman, who recently announced his retirement after decades of serving in economic development in Southeast Ohio. Peoples is an experienced business development professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination […]

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OhioSE Celebrates 2024 Economic Development Week

Taking place from May 6 – 10, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Economic Development Week, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “As […]

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Marisa Vetula Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager, Shale Specialist

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Marisa Vetula as its new Project Manager and Shale Specialist, effective Thursday, February 1. Vetula is an experienced economic development professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination and communication. Prior to joining OhioSE, Vetula served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Belmont County Port Authority. She […]

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Tina Ruble Joins OhioSE Team as Sites Specialist

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Tina Ruble as its new Sites Specialist, effective Monday, January 15. Ruble is an experienced sites professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination and management. Prior to joining OhioSE, Ruble worked in right of way, executing easements and option agreements and providing support for due diligence studies. […]

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Sustaining Economic Growth in Southeast Ohio

In the ever-evolving economic landscape of 2023, Ohio stood out as a beacon of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth, ranking #2 in the U.S. for announced deals. This year, JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation, met the challenges head-on and achieved remarkable economic and community development milestones. JobsOhio’s 2023 journey has created sustainable job […]

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Amanda Sutphin Joins OhioSE Team as Regional Talent Coordinator

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Amanda Sutphin as its new Regional Talent Coordinator, effective Monday, December 4. Sutphin is an experienced public service professional who has served the Corporation of Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) and Washington County Department of Job and Family Services for a combined 21 years. During her time at COAD, […]

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Eric Taylor Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager, Shale Specialist

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Eric Taylor as its new Project Manager and Shale Specialist, effective Tuesday, August 1. Taylor’s hire follows the departure of Bill Arnett, who recently accepted the role of Economic Development Director of the Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation. Taylor is a Marietta College alum and an experienced business […]

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JobsOhio and OhioSE Announce Leadership Change at OhioSE

OhioSE President Mike Jacoby to leave after a highly successful five-year tenure Terry Slaybaugh, JobsOhio VP and API Board member, will provide continuity Ohio Southeast Economic Development and JobsOhio announced a leadership change at OhioSE, a JobsOhio Network Regional Partner. Mike Jacoby, the President of OhioSE, has successfully led the organization for five years, achieving […]

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OhioSE Announces Recognition of 2023 Economic Development Week

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) marks the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, as the next Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities. Created in 2016 by International Economic Development Council […]

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Top Projects Recognized at Annual API/OhioSE Summit

Appalachian Partnership, Inc., and Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) recognized the best of the best during their 2023 Annual Summit held inside the Baker Center on the campus of Ohio University. OhioSE, the JobsOhio network partner serving 25 rural counties in southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, had a near-record year in 2022, recording 46 project […]

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