The advisory group for Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, located at 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, OH 45750, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional Council updates the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years. This update, titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan, lays out a clear path for economic development activities in the region and was developed by community members in the following counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. The strategy will explore development opportunities in manufacturing, workforce, housing, outdoor recreation, energy, agriculture, and small business. Progress on the action plan will be reviewed at this meeting.

Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.