Pending 4/12
Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging 8
Rick Hindman – Asst. Executive Director & AAA8 Director
rhindman@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1029
Jane Skeen, LSW - Home Care Director
jskeen@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1041
Glenda Collins, RN - Clinical Operations Manager
gcollins@buckeyehills.org
740-3761040
Cathy Ash, LSW – Program Manager
cash@buckeyehills.org
740-376-7622
Kim Flanigan - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Director
kflanigan@buckeyehills.org
740-376-7650
Jamie Lewis, CNA/MCSA - Security MIS Director
jlewis@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1024
Buckeye Hills Fiscal Department
Doug Dye – Fiscal Director
ddye@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1031
Denise Keyes – Fiscal Manager
dkeyes@buckeyehills.org
740-376-7644
The Buckeye Hills-HVRDD Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of four non-elected representatives, one minority representative, Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, and eight county representatives appointed by county commissioners. Like the General Policy Council, two-thirds of the Executive Committee are elected officials; one-third are non-elected officials and minority representatives.
The 2012 Buckeye Hills Executive Committee officers include:
President: Gary Starner, Hocking County; Vice-President: Ron Moore, Morgan County and Treasurer: Cora Marshall, Washington County.
Financial Assistance for Small Business & Industry
"Investing in Communities"
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) offers loans to businesses in conjunction with a bank. Such funds are used in the event that full financing cannot be obtained from a bank, or to fill the "gap" between a bank loan and the financing necessary to complete a proposed business project. The RLF will not provide 100% financing of a project.
Since the inception of the RLF Program, it has made 121 loans totaling more than $7.5 million. These loans have created over 800 jobs and retained another 810 jobs in the 8-county region. The RLF program is one of the primary economic development tools serving small businesses in rural areas. These loans have created over 700 jobs and retained over 760 jobs for a total of 1470 jobs within the eight county region. With these funds, the RLF has generated $19.4 M in private funds invested in the region and an additional $3.4M of public funds. Total investment from all funds has been $29.4M.
GIS Mapping and Data Services
Buckeye Hills has been utilizing computerized GIS mapping technologies since the early 1990s. Buckeye Hills uses this technology to supplement funding packages, to track and maintain local statistical information, and to help gather and disseminate pertinent spatial data to interested parties throughout the district. While most of the services are for our member local governments and related parties, we can occasionally do other projects as time and resources permit. Some of these services include:
- customized Census maps
- digital photography
- technical assistance with projections, datum and file conversions
- GIS analysis-overlays, viewsheds, slopes, etc.;
- CD and DVD Recording of digital data and Census data;
- sub-foot GPS capability;
- technical assistance, training, demonstrations, or troubleshooting;
- small or large full color maps for reports or plans; and
- other custom maps.
GPS Data Collection Services
The staff at Buckeye Hills has been collecting unique spatial data using a GPS data collection unit since 2003. Buckeye Hills is currently utilizing two Trimble Geo XT/XH (submeter and subfoot) GPS data collection units. The resulting data is used to compliment Buckeye Hills' GIS activities with high accuracy local data. Some examples of projects completed using these GPS technologies include:
- storm sewer inventories
- small municipal public water systems (hydrants, valves, meters, etc.)
- vegetation inventories
- signage inventories
- floodwater benchmarking
- crash locations
- utility location and inventories
For more information on our data collection services and recently completed projects, head over to http://www.bhgis.org.
GIS Data Links
- ODNR GIS Data (Select by County)
- 2011 Tiger Census Data (Select by State/ County)
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2000 TIGER/ Cenus Data (Select by State/ County)
Local GIS Links
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ILGARD (Ohio Univ.)
Ohio GIS Links
- OGRIP (Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program)
- OGRIP Statewide Imagery Program (OSIP)
- OGRIP Location Based Response System (LBRS)
GIS Vendor/Product Links
- ESRI
- ArcExplorer (Free Viewer)
- ArcReader (Free Viewer)
- DDTI
- AccuGlobe 2007 (Free Viewer)
- Trimble (GPS)
For project suggestions, ideas, or other GIS/GPS related questions, please contact GIS Manager Bret Allphin at 740-374-9436.
Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE)
The Ohio Department of Development has estabilished a new program called the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE). In this program, companies may request up to a $6,000 reimbursement for export-related activities, however companies located in an Appalachian county may request up to an $8,000 reimbursement (50% on a $16,000 expenditure).
Eligible expenses include trade show participation (e.g. booth rental, freight costs to ship booth materials, participation fees, etc.), translation services (e.g. for website, marketing materials, labels, etc.), and U.S. Commercial Service projects (e.g. Gold Key, Int’l Partner Search, etc.). Companies may request an additional $3,000 to apply toward a State of Ohio trade mission, or $2,000 for a US Dept. of Commerce trade mission.
Program Snapshot PDF 579kb
Program Presentation PDF 523kb
Shale Development and Hydraulic Fracturing
(National Association of Development Organizations - NADO - May 2010)
As oil and gas developments related to the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays begin to spread in to Eastern and Southeastern Ohio, we feel it is important to provide our constituents with as much information as possible.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has released new materials concerning shale development in Ohio and the safety of Hydraulic Fracturing. For more information please visit the Ohio DNR Shale Development web page and download their two page document entitled 'The Facts About Hydraulic Fracturing.'
For even further information about Hydraulic Fracturing, please log on to: http://www.fracfocus.org.
Marcellus Shale: What Local Government Officials Need to Know (Penn State) 2008
State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations, Inc. (STRONGER - January, 2011): Ohio Hydraulic Fracturing State Review
Natural Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale: Economic Opportunities and Infrastructure Challenges
Dale Arnold's Powerpoint Presentation from the August 2 and 3 meetings in Marietta and Logan: Slides.pdf (1.03mb)
Additional Information: Oil Gas Leasing Attorney Referrals (74.2kb .pdf)
Ohio Dormant Minerals - Ohio Revised Code 5301.56 (58.6kb .pdf)
Additional Links:
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources (Division of Mineral Resources Management)
Easy to Understand Shale and Geoglogy Resources
Appalachian Regional Commission Application (ARC)
Construction Projects
Application Checklist Format (22.7kb .pdf)
ARC Form 1 Const. Equip. Projects (47kb .doc)
ARC Form 2 Access Road (43kb .doc)
HUD Certification (40kb .doc)
Index Pages (21kb .doc)
Memo of Understanding 3/26/03 (36kb .doc)
SF 424c (67kb .doc)
SF 424d Assurances (19kb .pdf)
SF 424 (78kb .xls)
Summary Sample (20kb .doc)
Non-Construction Projects
ARC Form 3 Non Const. Proj. (47kb .doc)
302 Format (20kb .pdf)
Index Pages (20kb .doc)
Instructions for SF 424a (30kb .doc)
Memo of Understanding 3/26/03 (28kb .doc)
SF 424a (52kb .xls)
SF 424b Assurances (21kb .pdf)
SF 424 (78kb .xls)
Summary Sample (20kb .doc)
OPWC Round 26 Grant Information
Applications DUE November 1, 2011 by 5:00p.m. Must have 1 original and 2 copies.
***REVISED APPLICATION***
You are responsible for checking the OPWC website for the most up to date application available: CLICK HERE
Round 26 Timetable (12kb .pdf)
Application Checklist (12kb .pdf)
Capital Improvement Report (CIR) Instructions (14kb .pdf)
CIR Form - Example (27kb .pdf)
Evaluation Criteria (27kb .pdf)
Examples of Attachments (64kb .pdf)
Membership Roster (38 kb .pdf)
Repair/Replacement: New Expansion Def. (27kb .doc)
Supplemental Sheet for Bridge Proj. (41kb .doc)
Supplemental Sheet for Road, Culv., Guard., & Storm Water Proj. (45kb .doc)
Supplemental Sheet for Water & Sewer Proj. (43kb .doc)
Training Powerpoint (682 kb .pdf)
Small Government Rating Criteria - Revised 2010 (93.2kb .pdf)
REVISED Timetable as of 2/9/11 (17kb .pdf)
Membership Roster NRAC (35kb .pdf)
Clean Ohio Guidelines Booklet (108kb .pdf)
District 18 Scoring Methodology (40kb .pdf)
Subdivision Codes NRAC (22kb .pdf)
Declaration of Restrictions (77kb .pdf)
*After the meeting on Feb. 9, the Committee voted to move the February 23 meeting to March 11 at 9:00 a.m.*
Census 2010
For information on release dates for specific data sets from the 2010 Census please click here.
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For more information about Census data or related questions, please contact Bret Allphin.
Redistricting Information 2011-2012
For additional information on redistricting issues in Ohio, please contact the Ohio Secretary of State's office here.
Ohio House/Senate
For general information concerning recent proposed redistricting in Ohio please click here.
For current maps of General Assembly Districts (Ohio House and Senate) click here.
To view submitted proposals for General Assembly District revisions click here.
For information about the adopted plan and related maps click here.
U.S. Congress
For current maps of U.S. Congressional Districts in Ohio click here.
For the enaccted map of U.S. Congressional Districts in Ohio click here. (Updated 12-15-2011)
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Buckeye Hills Development Team
Misty Casto – Executive Director
mcasto@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1034
Rick Hindman – Asst. Executive Director & AAA8 Director
rhindman@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1029
Bret Allphin – Development Director
ballphin@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1028
Melissa Zoller - Development Specialist III
mzoller@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1027
Michelle Hyer - Development Specialist III/District 18 Liaison
mhyer@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1025
Tina Meunier - Business Development Coordinator
tmeunier@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1033
Jason Pyles - Development Specialist
jpyles@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1032
Jenny Myers - Program Assistant/Communications Specialist
jmyers@buckeyehills.org
740-376-1026
The Appalachian Region of the U.S. is served by 73 Local Development Districts. Each district is shown on the map above. Click on an LDD to link to their website, or view their contact information. For more information about Local Development Districts in Appalachia, please visit the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) website at www.ddaa-ldd.org.
Click below for a high-quality map of all 73 LDD's including their contact information.
LDD Google Earth Data (KMZ 764kb)
LDD Map (Dec. 8, 2009)
Recent RLF Success Stories:
In downtown Woodsfield (Monroe County), the facility located at 154 S. Main Street has been a health care location for many decades. With support from the Buckeye Hills-...HVRDD Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), Holly Bell, DC, recently purchased the office for her Chiropractic practice.
The Buckeye Hills RLF continues to see business success stories and support job growth across the region. Programs like it are one of the primary economic development tools serving small businesses in rural areas.
“Our practice was formerly located in another office down the street with a family practitioner. When he needed space to expand, we worked out a move to the facility where we are currently located and were renting,” said Dr. Bell. “When the opportunity presented itself to purchase the site, it was the small business resources available from Buckeye Hills that made it possible.”
Dr. Bell is a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She has practiced since 1998 and is pleased to now be an even more permanent part of the Monroe County community.
“Since the inception of the RLF Program, it has made loans totaling more than $7.5 million,” said Buckeye Hills Business Development Coordinator Tina Meunier. “These loans have created and retained hundreds of jobs across the region. If someone has a plan for a new business or is ready to take their existing business to the next level, the Revolving Loan Program may be the resource they need to make that plan a reality.”
To request a brochure to learn more about terms, rates and the business requirements of Revolving Loan Fund programs, contact Tina Meunier at 740-374-9436.
Revolving Loan Fund Supports The Tone Zone, an Athens Music Store
The Buckeye Hills Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program was pleased to work with owners Matt Swintek and Mike Fouty of the Tone Zone located at 1002 East State Street in Athens on a revolving loan.
The Tone Zone Music and Sound opened as a full service retail musical instrument store including lessons, repair services, rentals, sound equipment installation and consultation. They will also sell acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, full sized drum kits, keyboards, harmonicas, sound reinforcement equipment, band instruments and all types of accessories. They provide repair service on most instruments and have contracted with John Horne to provide onsite guitar lessons. John is well known throughout Athens and the surrounding area and brings an excellent client base.
Video: WOUB TV (Athens, Ohio) interview given by RLF Coordinator Tina Meunier on February 7, 2012. (Flash/Shockwave plugin required.)
To learn more about the Buckeye Hills RLF Program, contact Tina Meunier at 740-376-1033.
Area Agency on Aging Newsletters
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2011 State & Federal Legislator Listing for Buckeye Hills Region
2012 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
Buckeye Hills Project Profile
Any entity or organization wishing to apply for grant funds available through Buckeye Hills must initially fill out a project profile. Download the 2013 Project Profile here. Directions for filling out and submitting the project profile can be found here.
How to Prepare for Grant Application Assistance
The Buckeye Hills - Hocking Valley Regional Development District offers grant application assistance to its member governments. In order to be prepared for assistance requests, member governments are asked to provide the following with their initial assistance request:
- Scope of Work for the Project
- Project Sources and Uses of Funding
- Primary Point of Contact from Member Government for Project with All Contact Information
- DUNS and CCR Numbers*
- Tax Identification Number
Additional information may be requested upon review of the needs of the funding application(s).
If you plan on applying for grants, register for Grants.gov today! Grants.gov provides information on over 1,000 grants and more than $500 billion in funding. This web site provides applicants and providers with a medium for transferring information through detailed grant postings and provision of electronic application submission. Additionally, registration for Grants.gov requires registration with Central Contractor Registration (CCR), providing an avenue for transfer of funds post-award. Registration can be lengthy, so it is important to have registered well before you turn in your grant application. Some of the things you will need to register are:
- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform)
- Legal Business Name/Doing Business As
- Tax Identification Number
- Address Information
- Business Start Date
- Fiscal Year End Date
- Average # of Employees
- Average Annual Income
- Bank Account Information
- Accounts Receivable Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact Information
Appalachian Regional Commission
Buckeye Hills serves as the Local Development District (LDD) for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC provides funding opportunities in order to assist Appalachian communities in sustaining economic development and improving quality of life.
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides various opportunities for federal investment in local projects that provide economic benefit to communities that would not be able to otherwise attract private investment. Buckeye Hills serves as the Economic Development District (EDD) for the EDA.
2010 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
The 2010 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is due to EDA - Chicago by April 30, 2010. Staff has completed work on this revised document. For further information on the CEDS and it's background, uses, and requirements, please visit the EDA website.
Revised 2010 CEDS Now Available:
2010 CEDS Summary (pdf, 193kb)
2010 CEDS (pdf, 7.5mb) - Full Document
2010 CEDS Individual Chapters:
Related Items:
Southeastern Ohio Broadband Inventory Map (Connect Ohio - Dec. 2009)
PDF - 2.4mb
Past CEDS Documents
2009 CEDS Annual Report
2008 CEDS Annual Report
2007-2006 CEDS Annual Report
2005 Revised CEDS
2004 CEDS Annual Report
2003 CEDS Annual Report
2002 CEDS Annual Report
2001 CEDS Annual Report
2000 CEDS Annual Report
1999 CEDS Annual Report
Census 2000
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2011 Comprehensive EconomicMaps and Directions
Buckeye Hills: 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (For accurate results,
use this address ONLY for online routing; mapquest, google,
yahoo, etc)
Click here for a pdf map and driving directions to our office.
Driving Directions:
From Columbus: I-70 E to I-77 South. Take I-77 South exit #1 'Marietta'.
Stay to the left on the exit ramp. Turn left at the light at
the end of the ramp. Proceed forward past Walmart and
Lowe's both on the right. Continue forward, Buckeye Hills is
on the right, across the street from Pioneer Chevrolet.
From Charleston: Proceed to I-77 North. Take I-77 North exit #1 'Marietta', first
exit across the Ohio River. Stay straight on the exit ramp,
turn left at the light at the end of the ramp. Proceed forward past
Walmart and Lowe's both on the right. Continue forward, Buckeye
Hills is on the right, across the street from Pioneer Chevrolet.
From Athens: Proceed to US 50/ SR 32 East toward Belpre. Continue on US 50
East to left exit for OH 7 North 'Marietta'. Continue on OH 7 North
through Marietta following posted signage. Proceed on OH 7
North which becomes Pike Street, past Walmart and Lowe's on
the right. Buckeye Hills is approx 1 mile or less ahead on the
right, across from Pioneer Chevrolet.
From West (McConnelsville, etc): Proceed to OH 60 South, continue to Marietta.
Upon entering Marietta, proceed forward past Marietta Memorial
Hospital on your left. You will now be on Third Street, which
becomes OH 7 North. Continue on OH 7 North through Marietta
following posted signage. Proceed on OH 7North which becomes
Pike Street, past Walmart and Lowe's on the right. Buckeye Hills
is approx 1 mile or less ahead on the right, across from Pioneer
Chevrolet.
Executive Committee & General Policy Council
The Buckeye Hills-HVRDD Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of four non-elected representatives, one minority representative, Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, and eight county representatives appointed by county commissioners. Like the General Policy Council, two-thirds of the Executive Committee are elected officials; one-third are non-elected officials and minority representatives.
The 2012 Buckeye Hills Executive Committee officers include:
President: Gary Starner, Hocking County; Vice-President: Ron Moore, Morgan County and Treasurer: Cora Marshall, Washington County.
Availiable Maps
This page contains pre-created PDF maps depicting various information. Please contact GIS Manager Bret Allphin for further information.
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