Taylor Stepp Named Director of Projects for Ohio Southeast Economic Development

Today Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced Taylor Stepp as the Director of Projects. In this new role, Taylor will lead the OhioSE team of project managers in a 25-county region covering southern and eastern Ohio. The project management team works to secure capital investments and job creation and retention through company expansions and business […]

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Gloria Blauvelt Joins OhioSE Team as Project Analyst

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Gloria Blauvelt as its new Project Analyst, effective Monday, May 16, 2022. Before joining OhioSE, Blauvelt worked in the leadership development and policy advocacy sector as well as in local government in Central Texas, leading initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents. Born in Mexico, she […]

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OhioSE Project Manager Taylor Stepp Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from IEDC

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) today announced Taylor Stepp, Project Manager, earned the prestigious designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). He joins OhioSE President Mike Jacoby in that realm, who also earned the CEcD designation. The CEcD designation is an international recognition regulated by the International Economic Development Council that denotes a mastery of skills […]

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Appalachian Partnership, Ohio Southeast, and Appalachian Growth Capital Host Annual Meeting, Announce Award Winners

Appalachian Partnership, Inc., (API), Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) held a virtual Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 25th at 3:00 pm, sharing the impact made across Southeast Ohio in 2020 and celebrating the accomplishments of local economic development partners and regional businesses. “I don’t have to tell you that the […]

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Stacey Saunders Joins OhioSE Team as Project Assistant

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Stacey Saunders as its new Project Assistant, effective Thursday, April 22, 2021. Saunders is an experienced teacher and training specialist, with a demonstrated history of project management and facilitation. Prior to joining the OhioSE team, Saunders taught high school science courses including Biology, Environmental Science, and Anatomy & […]

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James Woodward Joins OhioSE Team as Research Analyst

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today James Woodward, PhD., as its new Research Analyst, effective Monday, January 4. Woodward’s hire follows the departure of Chelsie Wollett, who accomplished a great deal for the organization and the OhioSE region during her tenure. Woodward is an experienced economic research analyst with a demonstrated history of researching […]

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Sarah Arnold Joins OhioSE Team as Director of Marketing and Communications

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Sarah Arnold as its new Director of Marketing and Communications, effective Wednesday, September 16. Arnold’s hire follows the departure of Heather Church, who accomplished a great deal for the organization and the OhioSE region during her three-year tenure, including coordination of a region-wide Prosperity Plan initiative in 2019 […]

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OhioSE Announces New Engagement Effort, Alignment with JobsOhio and a Larger State Plan

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today a new engagement effort as part of a larger state-wide initiative to increase knowledge and reach of economic development. JobsOhio working side-by-side with its regional and local partners and communities, is an essential strategy to bringing economic development success to Southeast Ohio.  Each region of the state has […]

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