Buckeye Hills Publishes Regional Revitalization Report
November 19, 2024
Small Communities, Big Impact brings together local leaders, elected officials, practitioners, and more to explore topics related to transformational projects in Southeast Ohio communities. Topics include How to Work with Consultants, an Introduction to the Buckeye Hills Funding Opportunities Database, Brownfields, Micro-Tourism Initiatives, and Appalachian Community Grant Program Projects in the region.
**Please note: Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who registered to join us on August 20!**
| Time | Session |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Registration & Networking |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome RemarksChasity Schmelzenbach: Executive Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council |
| 9:45 a.m. |
ACGP: Where are we now?Taylor Abbott: Monroe County Treasurer Jessica Keeton: Assistant Director of Community Development, Ironton-Lawrence Community Action Organization Michelle Mays: Founder & CEO, FosterHub Moderator: Sam Miller, Development Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. |
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working with ContractorsAlan Brown: Associate Vice President, Verdantas Matt Leasure: Principal, Designing Local Cole Ryan: Associate Partner, APG Architects Moderator: Michelle Hyer, Program Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council |
| 12:00 p.m. |
LunchAn Introduction to the Buckeye Hills Funding Opportunities Database |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Brownfields of OpportunityMollie Fitzgerald: Executive Director, Athens County Economic Development Council Jesse Roush: Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Moderator: Melissa Zoller, Planning Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council |
| 1:30 p.m. | Break |
| 1:45 p.m. |
Micro-Tourism for Macro ImpactKellye Blosser: Vice President, Little Cities of Black Diamonds Sherry Ellem: Administrative Director, Washington County Health Department Allie Fouss: Chair, Harmar Days Festival Committee Moderator: Emma Yeager, Development Specialist, Buckeye Hills Regional Council |
| 2:45 p.m. | Closing |