Buckeye Hills Regional Council

BHRC Broadband Committee
2023-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband Committee will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide updates on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, results of the recent Regional Digital Inclusion Alliance listening sessions, and current broadband projects in Southeast Ohio.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Ryan Collins, Program Manager.

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-08-04 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-10-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-12-01 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-02-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of each month.
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

OneOhio Region 12 Committee
2023-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Noble County Health Department, 44069 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
The OneOhio Region 12 Committee will meet on Friday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. at the Noble County Health Department located at 44069 Marietta Rd Caldwell, Ohio 43724. The purpose of this meeting is to advance the process of developing scoring criteria for Region 12. The OneOhio Region 12 President will also give a presentation on both effective and absent resources within the battle against opioid addiction.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Peoples, Development Specialist.

Small Communities, Big Impact: A Local Development Summit For Southeast Ohio
2023-08-15 09:30 - 15:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
This one-day event will bring together local leaders, elected officials, practitioners, and more to explore topics related to investing in the future of Southeast Ohio’s communities.
The summit’s agenda features an overview of the impact of small communities and the role of local chambers, as well as perspectives on inclusive community development and the impact of the FY2024-2025 state budget.
Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Members of the BHRC General Policy Council and Regional Advisory Council will receive a discounted rate out of gratitude for their service to our organization.
Summit Agenda

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM – Networking
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM – Welcome
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Panel: Small Communities, Big Impact

Mayors and representatives from Southeast Ohio communities share how they’re reshaping the futures of their cities and villages and making the most of the opportunities of the present.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Panel: Inclusive Community Development

This panel will discuss how can we better ensure that the initiatives and improvements we undertake benefit all members of our community, from working families and older adults to individuals re-entering their communities and those who lack transportation.

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch
Catered lunch provided
12:45 PM – 1:50 PM Panel: Chambers of Success P
Learn how local Chambers of Commerce are helping Southeast Ohio businesses thrive.
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM – Break
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Budget & Policy Update

Thank you to Our Sponsors.

Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
The Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway in Woodsfield.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss application submission for non-emergency medical transportation, mobility management, survey distribution in Monroe County, and an update on the number of rides provided to Monroe County residents through the non-emergency medical grant.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager.

BHRC Broadband Committee
2023-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband Committee will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide updates on current broadband projects in Southeast Ohio and BroadbandOhio’s draft Digital Opportunity Plan.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Ryan Collins, Program Manager.

Washington County Way2Go Transportation Advisory Committee
2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee (Way2Go) will meet on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Mobility Management agency for Washington County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Julia Hinzman, Mobility Manager.

Regional Advisory Council
2023-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Regional Advisory Council (RAC) serves as a liaison between older adults and their local County Councils on Aging. The RAC is formed of representatives from those County Councils on Aging and other Buckeye Hills appointees.
This meeting is free and open to the public.

Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee
2023-08-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Allwell, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
The Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Allwell Behavioral Health Services, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Julia Hinzman, Mobility Manager.

Appalachia Forward
2023-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Belmont College, 68094 Hammond Road, Saint Clairsville, OH, 43950, United States
A conference for local elected officials and development staff.
Tentative Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking
9:30 a.m. – Introductions
9:40 a.m. – Remarks from Special Guests
Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission
Lydia Mihalik, Director, Ohio Department of Development
10:00 a.m. – Federal Agency Panel
Moderator: Briggs White, Deputy Executive Director, IWG
US Department of Agriculture – tentative
Environmental Protection Agency – tentative
Economic Development Administration – tentative
10:45 p.m. – Interagency Working Group Roundtable “Speed Networking” for communities
Visit with the various Agencies from the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization (IWG) during a speed network roundtable.
12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break / Networking
12:45 p.m. – Appalachian Community Grant Program, Lessons Learned – Round I Implementation
Getting ready for 2023 submissions, lessons learned to date
Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program: Jennifer Siefert, Executive Director, Survivor Advocacy Outreach program & New Leaf Justice Enterprises
Athens, Coshocton, Logan and Somerset: Steve Patterson, Mayor, City of Athens
Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA): Jessie Powers, Executive Director
Utica Shale Academy: William Watson, Superintendent
1:45 p.m. – GIS Collaborative Announcement
2:00 p.m. – Local Development Districts – Resources waiting for you!
Moderator: John Carey, Director, Governor’s Office of Appalachia
Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission: John Hemmings, Executive Director
Buckeye Hills Regional Council: Chasity Schmelzenbach, Executive Director
Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association: Jeannette Wierzbicki, Executive Director
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments: Kathy Zook, ARC Program Manager
3:00 p.m. – Closing and Key Takeaways
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Networking

2023 Sunshine Laws Training
2023-09-28 13:00 - 16:15 | Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH, 45760, United States
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office will host a Sunshine Laws training for elected officials and Ohio attorneys at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport on September 28.
Refreshments are not provided for this training but non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are allowed in the room. For your convenience, The Blakeslee Center has a Cafe on site that is open to the public.

This course provides:
The mandatory three (3) hour training required by Ohio Rev. Code § 109.43(B) to be completed by elected officials or their designee once per elected term.
Three (3) hours of general instruction approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for Ohio attorneys.

Parking can be accessed from Pearl Street.

Monroe County Transportation Awareness Day
2023-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
Learn about your local transportation options and more in Monroe County! Need a ride to the doctor, pharmacy, grocery store, work or other help getting around? We can help. Learn about local transportation options and connect with local agencies who are ready to assist you including:

Monroe County Job & Family Services
Monroe County Health Department
Monroe County Veterans Services
Monroe County Public Transit
Monroe County Senior Center
Tri-County help Center

Need help getting there? Call us at 1-800-331-2644 ext. 6.
Door prize for the first 25 to attend!

District 18 – Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) Committee Meeting
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Fiscal Year 2024 (Round 18) committee of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2024 (Round 18) applications for eligibility.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Peoples.

Buckeye Hills Foundation River Cruise
2023-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Gem Sternwheeler, 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Join us aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler for the Buckeye Hills Foundation River Cruise on Friday, October 13, 2023, featuring keynote speaker Jimmy Burrow, Vice President of the Joe Burrow Foundation. We will board the Valley Gem at the Washington Street Bridge overpass on Front Street in Marietta, departing promptly at 2:00 p.m. and returning to the docks at 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar on the Valley Gem while learning about the recent successes and current initiatives of the Buckeye Hills Foundation.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsors: AT&T and Bricker Graydon.
Registration is $25. Members of the BHRC General Policy Council and Regional Advisory Council will receive a discounted rate of $10 out of gratitude for their service to our organization. A discount code may be accessed by emailing dtanner@buckeyehills.org.
About Jimmy Burrow
Jimmy Burrow, Vice President of the Joe Burrow Foundation, is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a retired college football coach and father of Heisman Trophy winner and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Jimmy played college football at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. His last coaching position was as defensive coordinator for Ohio University from 2005 – 2019. Jimmy timed his retirement from coaching to coincide with the final college football season of his son, Joe Burrow, who played at LSU in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
About the Buckeye Hills Foundation
The Buckeye Hills Foundation promotes community and economic development through research, education, charity, and training conducted in support of the overall mission of Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The Buckeye Hills Foundation has four primary goals:

To provide opportunities for research, education, and training to leaders, officials, practitioners, and stakeholders in Southeast Ohio, focused on the mission of improving the quality of life for residents in the eight-county Buckeye Hills region.
To address community needs through small, responsive grants of less than $5,000 toward initiatives, programs, and projects that provide community and economic development outcomes.
To serve as a medium for the growth of arts, culture, outdoor recreation, placemaking, and tourism in southeast Ohio.
To bolster the capacity of local elected officials to provide transformational leadership and vision in their respective communities and thus Southeast Ohio.

Washington County Transportation Awareness Day
2023-10-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Armory Square, 241 Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Learn about your local transportation options and more in Washington County! Need a ride to the doctor, pharmacy, grocery store, work, or other help getting around? We can help. Learn about local transportation options and connect with local agencies who are ready to assist you, including:

The O’Neill Center
House of Hope
Washington-Morgan Community Action
Washington County Veterans Services
Green Cab
Brightview
Washington County Job & Family Services
Creating Healthy Communities

Need help getting there? Call us at 1-800-331-2644 ext. 6.
Door prize for the first 25 to attend!

Noble County Transportation Awareness Day
2023-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Courthouse Square, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
Learn about your local transportation options and more in Noble County! Need a ride to the doctor, pharmacy, grocery store, work, or other help getting around? We can help. Learn about local transportation options and connect with local agencies who are ready to assist you, including SEAT, Allwell, and more.
Need help getting there? Call us at 1-800-331-2644 ext. 6.
Door prize for the first 25 to attend!

BHRC Broadband Committee
2023-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband Committee will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide updates and discuss the recently released Ohio Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Proposal Volume II.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Ryan Collins, Program Manager.

Executive Committee Meeting [CANCELED]
2023-11-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee meeting for November 3, 2023, has been canceled.
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

OneOhio Region 12 Special Meeting
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The OneOhio Region 12 Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting will be to amend the OneOhio Region 12 Bylaws.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the administrative agent Region 12 of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, which was created to distribute the local share of funds from the State of Ohio’s settlement with the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Region 12 is comprised of Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties. The Foundation works with local interests to support substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts and invests funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Peoples, Development Specialist, at bpeoples@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7662 ext. 2270.

District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Small Government Committee
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Small Government Committee will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to select the Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 38) Small Government slate of projects that will be forwarded to the Ohio Public Works Commission to compete for funding with the other 18 districts.
This program funds projects such as roads, bridges, culverts, water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm water facilities for eligible local government entities in Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties in southeast Ohio with a population of 5,000 or less.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Program Manager/District 18 Liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

Buckeye Hills Forward Advisory Group
2024-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The advisory group for Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic will have its first meeting at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta, on Thursday, February 1, at 12:00 pm.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is responsible for updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years. The next update is due by 2025. This update, titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan, will lay a clear path forward for economic development activities in the region, formulated by members of communities in the following counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. Activities regarding workforce, housing, outdoor recreation, and education are examples of potential areas of development to be explored within the strategy.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

OneOhio Region 12
2024-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | John McIntire Library, 220 North 5th Street, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
The next regular meeting of the OneOhio Region 12 Committee will be Friday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. at the John McIntire Library, 220 North 5th Street in Zanesville. The purpose of this meeting is to receive updates from the OneOhio Foundation related to the rollout of grant technology and to hear from community partners working to address the opioid crisis.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the administrative agent Region 12 of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, which was created to distribute the local share of funds from the State of Ohio’s settlement with the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Region 12 is comprised of Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties. The Foundation works with local interests to support substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts and invests funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Peoples, Development Specialist, at bpeoples@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7662 ext. 2270.

Buckeye Hills Forward: Morgan County
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Twin City Opera House, 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH, 43756
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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Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-02-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, at kisaly@buckeyehills.org or 740-336-2039.

Buckeye Hills Forward: Meigs County
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH, 45760, United States
