What does the future hold for Southeast Ohio? What do economic prosperity and resilience look like for those who live here? As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. The next version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.

In February and March 2024, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community workshops in all eight of the counties we serve. Each workshop will provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to have meaningful conversations about efforts that best serve economic development and improve the quality of life in our region.

This comprehensive economic development strategy is a locally based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that creates the space for our region to identify its strengths and weaknesses while bringing together a diverse set of partners to create good jobs, diversify the economy, and spur economic growth.

Find a workshop near you and register today! All workshops will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

• February 13: Morgan County – Twin City Opera House, 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
• February 15: Meigs County – The Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH 45760
• February 20: Athens County – Ohio University Innovation Center, 340 West State Street, Room 103, Athens, OH 45701
• February 22: Hocking County – Logan Theater, 86 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138
• February 26: Perry County – Perry County Job & Family Services, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, OH 43764
• February 29: Monroe County – Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43797
• March 4: Noble County – OSU Extension Office, 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 2, Caldwell, OH 43724
• March 7: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750

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